Recently, I read this adorable blog post. Erin added a word to book titles in order to transform them into holiday stories and then gave each one a plot line with a Christmas-y twist. Her post inspired me to attempt the same with my books!
I asked my Facebook reader group (which you are all invited to join, by the way) for brainstorming help. Here are the results. My book titles, made over with a few additional word(s) for Christmas 2019!
Stay Wrapping with Me
Bible study author Genevieve firmly insists that Sam will find coal in the stocking hanging from the mantle of his historic farmhouse, unless he sticks around to help her wrap all the gifts.
Sweet on You-ltide Carols
Zander finally wins the heart of his chocolate-eating best friend, Britt, by serenading her continually with the song All I Want for Christmas is You. (Or does he? Perhaps she’d have agreed to anything to stop the barrage of All I Want for Christmas is You…. )
Falling Down the Chimney for You
In an effort to convince his ex-girlfriend Willow to give him a second chance, Corbin dresses in a Santa suit and attempts to climb down her chimney to surprise her. Alas, chimneys are slick with soot. His romantic gesture ends with an unromantic drive to the E.R.
True Christmas Cookies to You
Former Navy SEAL John busts a gang that’s been illegally distributing fake Christmas cookies. Librarian Nora finds an old-fashioned recipe for sugar cookies, which they bake together, then deliver to all the sad, cookie-starved locals.
Her One and Only Reindeer
Bodyguard Dru learns that a dangerous stalker has set his sights on her reindeer. She and Gray join forces to track down the villain and restore peace to reindeer-kind.
A North Pole Love Like Ours
Children’s book author Lyndie is kidnapped and transported to the North Pole to work in Santa’s factory, churning out books. Jake gallops to the Arctic, scares all the elves with his scowl, and frees his love.
That Present is Meant to Be Mine
Feisty Celia does an admirable job keeping strong-willed bull rider Ty in check. But when he claims that the last gift under the tree is his, her patience snaps. She engages him in a wrestling match/scramble to see who can get there first.
Undeniably Your Secret Santa
Heiress Meg tries to convince Bo that she’s the anonymous person who’s been sending him Dr. Pepper, photos of foals, Oreos, and gift cards for additional tattoos during the month of December. “No, it really was me! Undeniably!”
My Stubborn Bah Humbug Heart
Grumpy, grief-stricken Matt is visited by three spirits (Kate, Gran & Velma) who pester him so much nurture him so generously that he eventually learns to embrace love, poker, and frozen pizza.
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope your Christmas is warm, bright, and filled with the love of our Savior.
Should you be in the market for a Christmas story this holiday, my novella Because of You (which first appeared last year as part of The Christmas Heirloom collection) is currently on sale at Amazon and iBooks for $1.99!
Becky Wade
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Becky, those were too cute. Thanks for starting my morning with a chuckle. Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas, Rebecca!
Very cute. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
These could be Hallmark movies for sure! Love them all!
🙂 Thanks, Lynn!
I love this, Becky! I saw Erin’s post, too, and thought it was so clever. This is a great spin on that for you books. Almost makes me wish all those books WERE Christmas stories. Ha!
I know! I almost want to write some of these. For instance, Jake rescuing Lyndie from a kidnapping sounds like it might provide lots of juicy, romantic drama. 😉
This post was just way too much fun. Thanks, Becky, and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Robin!
How fun! I loved seeing your final selections and your plot synopses. ❄️
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for providing great fun inspiration, Erin! Merry Christmas!
Those were great! Corbin trying to be Santa was my favorite though. He would…
He really would! 😉
I thought all of these were great but the line that made me laugh was : “Jake gallops to the Arctic, scares all the elves with his scowl, and frees his love.”
His scowl would have the elves shaking in their red and green boots!