Do you have a favorite romance story that takes place at Christmas? One that really stands out and makes you smile to remember it?
You would think a Christmas romance would be one of the easiest tales to tell, wouldn’t you? I mean, what could be better than a backdrop of snow and mistletoe, the warmth of a fire in a great room, a twinkling Christmas tree…but what about creating a little excitement?
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As romance readers, we want something that’s going to keep us turning the pages, no matter what time of year it might be—and let’s face it, sitting in front of a fire, half-asleep, with a book on our laps and a full stomach is not all that exciting—or romantic, either.
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But sometimes, it can be a little tough to create a full length novel around a short time span—with the entire story being told in a month’s (or less) time. And for me…I’m not ever sure if my characters are going to decide if a short story is going to do their tale justice—or if they’re going to want MORE.
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I’ve written quite a few WHR novellas for Christmas boxed sets and anthologies, with some single-author collections of my own that take place for the most part during the Christmas season. But as for full-length novels that take place a Christmas, I haven’t tackled that yet, though I’d love to write one someday. This year, I DID write my first Medieval story--a Christmas wedding tale that appears in the boxed set ONE WINTER KNIGHT!
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What are your favorite romance stories that take place at Christmas? Got some to share? I always love holiday Regency stories—and it seems there are more of those that are full-length novels than other genres.
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Lisa Kleypas is a favorite of mine with her older Wallflower series. Each takes place in a different season, but there is the Christmas installment, A WALLFLOWER CHRISTMAS. It’s not a western, but this is a wonderful series, and I especially loved the Christmas tale.
Here are some heartwarming tales that make for some good holiday reading for yourself and for others!
Here's one by Livia J. Washburn (Reasoner) that's sure to please--and right now, it's FREE!
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A touching novel of redemption and love by Angela Raines! Only .99!
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An oldie but a goodie!
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A mail-order bride Christmas story!
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What are some of YOUR favorite holiday romance tales? Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win your choice of ONE of our fabulous PRP titles in this post in e-book format! I'll be drawing three names--you could be a lucky winner!
Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas was very good.
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I loved her Wallflower series so much. Thanks for stopping by, Debby!
DeleteI can't really think of any books, but I love 'While You Were Sleeping' starring Sandra Bullock. So romantic and set during Christmas. Just finished 'A Cowboy Under The Mistletoe' -- loved it! All great stories and got me in the mood for the holidays. Have a Merry Christmas, Cheryl, along with everyone at PRP. <3
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Kristy, I never have trouble when thinking of romantic Christmas movies--or just GOOD Christmas movies in general! My favorite Christmas movie is It's A Wonderful Life. So much good about it--though I don't know if you'd think of it as any kind of romance other than the romance of real life love that lasted through all the rough times they had.
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Kristy!
I have too many holiday favorites to mention, but all of these are on the list. There's some excellent reading here.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Okie! (Does Santa visit that side of the Red River? :-P )
Well, of course he visits this side of the Red, Tex! After all, most of the country is on THIS side of it! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!
DeleteI have a ton of holiday faves, too--but most of them are either not necessarily romance stories that take place at Christmas or they're movies. It's really hard to think of novels/novellas that take place at Christmas. That's why I'm so thrilled that we do our boxed sets and anthologies here at PRP every year. I know I'll have some excellent stories to read that are set at Christmas!
My favorite Christmas book is Wishing for a Cowboy. Sentimental reasons. But also, I loved every one of the stories.
ReplyDeleteThat was an EXCELLENT collection, wasn't it, Jacquie! Loved every story in there, and of course, it's very sentimental for Livia and me, too, since it was our first publication at PRP! Hope you and yours have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DeleteI love CJ Samuels new Christmas book
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Rachelle, thanks for mentioning it! I will snap that one up. Have a very Merry Christmas!
DeleteI love Christmas set stories. This year I'm enjoying Grace Burrowes' Windham family stories. But the stories in Wishing For a Cowboy are some great reads!
ReplyDeleteTracy, thanks so much for mentioning the Windham family stories by Grace Burrowes. I will definitely give those a try. I'm always on the lookout for some excellent recommended reading! I hold Wishing For a Cowboy near and dear to my heart, too! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
DeleteChristmas anthologies are at the top of my reading list during the holidays. It's like opening a box of Forest Gump's chocolate's--ya never know what you're gonna get. But a reader can be certain of one thing, if it's a Prairie Rose anthology, all the stories are going to be super good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to my friends at PRP and Merry Christmas!
Aw, thanks, Sarah! We couldn't do it without all our fabulous contributors! I think we've had a wonderful bunch of stories in all our anthologies over the past three years! Thanks for saying so, too. I hope you are recovering well from your knee surgery and are just going to be able to "lie about" and take it easy over the holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DeleteThis is such a great time of year. Wonderful stories by favorite and new authors. Getting to bundle up early and read, for you know the sun goes down so quickly. I can't think of a story I don't like this time of year, but I am partial to a certain Medieval Christmas Anthology...*Grin*. BTW, I'm loving the latest offering "One Winter Knight"! Doris
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, those medieval Christmas stories will draw you in every time, won't they? Love those, too, Doris!
DeleteAnd my winners are....
ReplyDeleteRACHELLE BISHOP, DEBBY, AND TRACY G! Please contact me at fabkat_edit@yahoo.com to claim your prize--any PRP book or set of books on this list!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!