It’s so hard to believe that in a few days we will be turning the calendar page to November and in a few more weeks December. In a slightly unusual move for me, I’ve been reading Christmas books in October, and really enjoying the foray into these sweet, holiday reads. In case you’re ready to deck the halls early, I thought I’d share these titles with you, too, this week. There are so many great reads out there, but here are a few that can get you in the Christmas mood. Be sure to keep reading for a book I’m giving away on Amazon starting today through October 30th — it just happens to be a Christmas read.
First up is Melody Carlson’s A Royal Christmas. I enjoyed this royal fairy tale that felt like Princess Diaries. Adelaide is living her life trying to make it to the end of law school when she receives a letter telling her she is the daugher of a king in a tiny country. She’s understandably skepticle, but decides she doesn’t have much to lose by going to see what’s possible — especially since she’s always wanted to know who her father was. What started as a far-fetched idea slowly begins to feel possible. Soon she’s on a journey that has her interacting with her father and learning more about this country and how she might be part of its future. Throw in a handsome tour guide and a quest for the truth and you hve the ingredients for a sweet story that will put you in the mood for Christmas.
The next one I enjoyed was Toni Shiloh’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas novella from author Toni Shiloh. Starr doesn’t want to go home for the holidays for many reasons. She just lost her job making her feel like a failure when all her siblings are highly successful. Her sister is about to marry her former boyfriend. And Starr just doesn’t feel like she fits. It’s going to be a hard season. Then her oldest brother’s friend steps in and she finds herself spending time helping him market his Christmas shop. He’s inherited it from his mom and investing his holidays with her family so he’s not alone. The more time they spend together, the more sparks fly. One thing I love about Toni’s books are the richness of spiritual thread, and she does the same in this book. It might be short, but it’s rich and well layered. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it. It’ll put you in the holiday mood without being overly light and fluffy.
Finally, when I need a break from writing, I’ve been enjoying Sarah Monzon’s All’s Fair in Love and Christmas. It reminded me of You’ve Got Mail mixed with other fun romcoms. There’s aspects of a crazy Christmas competition combined with heart and a need for both the hero and heroine to get the promotion that will go to the winner. And both are great characters. It’s a truly enjoyable read filled to the brim with the best of Christmas and pure fun.
To help you get in the Christmas mood, I’m giving away one of my Christmas books A Promise Born today through October 30th on Amazon. I love this story because it’s set with the Navy WAVEs at the second most top secret project of WWII. There’s also a Christmas scene at the … Wait… I probably shouldn’t share that part. I do love this book.
Also if you’re looking for a Christmas read, I’d be grateful if you check out We Three Kings. You can find links to your favorite retails by clicking the link or the image. When you read this or any book, if you’d take a moment to leave a review, I’d be grateful. So much of the way that readers discover our books is through visibility — and the algorithms partly determine visibility through the number of reviews. It can be a slow process to get to the magical number of 50 and 100 on Amazon. It doesn’t have to be a full review. Even leaving stars that represent your impression of the book is helpful. Thank you! And to celebrate, I’m giving away one more copy below.
Have you read any of these Christmas books? What’s your favorite Christmas read?
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Thanks, Cara. The first book I read of yours was Where Treetops Glisten. I didn’t know the other authors included at that time. I already have A Promise Born! Am planning to buy We Three Kings. Will check out Melody Carlson – have read her books. Just a personal opinion, but I am not a fan of the illustrated cover.
I added all those (and got your free one!) to my (ever-growing) list of Christmas reads. Yay! Thanks for the recommendations!
I have “A Royal Christmas” by Melody Carson on my reading pile too. I haven’t read any of her novels so I’m looking forward to reading this one. (Side note: Christianbook.com customers get a bonus chapter in the novella and a reader’s discussion guide sent by e-mail)