Holiday Book Title Make-overs

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.

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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!