Friday, December 17, 2010

For When you get snowed in

Do you believe in the Magic of Christmas? I do! I do! I do! I do! I do! (I am not an ABBA fan ...not)
The most magical part of Christmas is when I have fed my family into a food coma - the kid is passed out in bed too pooped to play night games, the hubs is slumped in front of a journal or the TV and I *grins*  have my cuppa hot chocolate laced with cinnamon and caramel, I curl up in my fave chair by the fireplace and have a good romance at Christmastime story to read under the afghan.
No other genre would work,it has to be romance, because if you have ever been in love you will know catching a killer or an alien does not produce the same mushy feeling you get from falling in love - so romance it is

I have compiled a list of Christmas stories out this year designed to cater to as wide a taste as possible. Happy Reading and have a very Merry Christmas
Call Me Mrs. Miracle - Debbie Macomber
Mistletoe and the Lost Stiletto - Liz Fielding
First Impressions - Nora Roberts (2008 release, but its my list harrumph)
The MacGregor Brides - Nora Roberts
A Fairytale Christmas - Barbra Wallace and Susan Meier
Naughty can be Nice - Cynthia Selwyn
Claiming Christmas - Naima Simone
All She Wants for Christmas - Jaci Burton
Holiday Sparks - Shannon Stacey
His for the Holidays - Josh Lanyon
A Cinderella Christmas - Stacy Dawn
A Gift Beyond All Measure - Anna Kathryn Lanier
Tales From Christmas Town - Wild Rose Press Authors
Mistletoe Rules - Stacy Joy Netzel
Melting Frost - Kelly Daniels
And of Course our Five Oaks Girls
Snowy Encounters - Clarissa Yip
Smitten - Silke Juppenlatz
Midwinter Magic- Nina Croft
Holiday Headlines - RM Gilbert

I am still a newbie to the world of self publishing so I honestly did not know where to go to look for Xmas stories from my self pubbed authors. Lastly all my lovely authors if you do have a Christmas story out or a fave story you like to read at Xmas time leave it in the comments and I will update this list.
I shan't be blogging much all of next week, so this list will be up for most of next week and the next time you hear from me I might be in Houston with the in-laws.
Do have a wonderful Christmas
with lots of love
Joanna St James

57 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas,Joanna!

    Happy reading.

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  2. I looove the Nora Roberts MacGregor series and her First Impressions too.

    A Cold Creek Holiday by Raeanne Thayne (silhouette spec. edition)is a nice christmas story. I read a lot of harl superromance and they have too many great ones to list. This month Liz Talley and Holly Jacobs have theirs out. Last month it was Beth Andrews (Rita winner) A Marine For Christmas. So many.

    I also like Susan Wiggs' Lakeshore Chronicles and they have several christmas/winter stories.

    I'll shut up now. I could go on and on. I'll be popping back to jot some more of your ideas down!

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  3. Merry Christmas Joanna. Happy Holidays and have fun with the books.

    And I don't want to hear you say "Houston, we have a problem!" ;)

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  4. Thanks for the list of stories Jo,
    I wrote a blogfest Christmas Tale here: http://scribbleandedit.blogspot.com/2010/12/magical-christmas-blogfest-tale.html too ;O)

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  5. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Thank you for coming by my blog and commenting. It's always great to hear from you. I've been terrible about getting out in the blogging world and commenting due to the baking. But now that I'm done I can come by more.

    I used to devour Nora Roberts' books.

    Have fun with your in-laws, I'll be with mine after xmas for a week. Safe journey whereever you go and whatever you do this holiday.

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  6. Oooh, thanks for the book list!! I love reading holiday stories now.

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  7. I agree with you on the Christmas romances. I love reading mystery and murder books, but they just don’t have any appeal around the holidays. I did read one good holiday mystery a few years ago, it was Nora Roberts (under the name JD Robb) Holiday in Death. Then again, although it has a Christmas theme, I wouldn’t call it a holiday read.

    By the way, have a good time at the in-laws.

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  8. I have the perfect book for you, Joanna, even if I do toot my own horn. The Treasures of Carmelidrium, my story, it isn't available yet, but I hope it will be early next week. Not only do you get entangled with a bad guy, but there is a mighty powerful romance too. It's it wonderful to share our favorite reads?
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  9. P.S. Most self published authors are doing so via Amazon.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  10. So many books, so little time. Your Christmas evening sounds heavenly. Enjoy!

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  11. Happy Holidays Joanna! Merry Christmas!

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  12. Merry Christmas. Your Christmas celebration sounds comfy and warm. Full of family, food and fiction!

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  13. Merry Christmas, Joanna! Thank you for sharing your reading list. I went through a phase of loving Nora Roberts. Might have to check her out again! Your vision of curling up with a mug of (cinnamon AND caramel!) hot chocolate sounds idyllic. Thank you for always being a regular commenter on my blog. I'm terrible about getting around and always appreciate seeing your smiling face over on Dark, Dark!

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  14. the Naughty can be Nice story sounds like a fun one! :) I do love the magic of Christmas. And I hope that you have a very, very Merry one! :)

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  15. You paint such a cosy picture. I see you curled up with your cup of hot chocolate and a romantic tale.

    A very merry Christmas to you too, Joanna.

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  16. Great list! Not that my TBR list needs to get any longer at this point, but hey! I could get snowed in for a year and run out of books, so I'd better go shopping again.

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  17. Merry Christmas to you too! I'll miss you next week! Good luck with the food coma. :-)

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  18. I hope you have a happy romantic and lovely christmas!!!!

    Take care
    x

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  19. Merry Christmas Joanna!!! Thanks for compiling the list too : )

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  20. It's good to see others get all fuzzy and warm during the holidays. I share your sentiment with that cup of hot cocoa, but maybe laced with something a little stronger ; )!

    ♥ Mary Mary

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  21. OMG, I just saw the news. I'm sure everything around you is in chaos – but ahh, a white x-mas. Added you to my blog roll so I can stalk you more easily. Merry, merry. Happy reading! And thanks for your help with Mutants! ***sends virtual Karma your way***

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  22. Hi!! New follower here :-) ... this list is awesome! I can't think of how many times I've thought, 'hmmm I could SO go for a Christmas story right now!' This list will keep me going for a while. Thanks!
    *Laura

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  23. Houston for Xmas sounds fab! Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday with your family. Thanks for sharing your list too - I shall check them out. And I'd love to curl with a book post lunch on Xmas day!

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  24. What a gerat list, thanks! Have a wonderful Christmas, and safe trip!

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  25. Houston? You're coming to Houston? It's right down the road from San Antonio about three or so hours. Wave when you land and I'll wave back :)

    Safe journey. Happy visit. Merry Christmas!

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  26. Hi Joanna! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with the family. We're already snowed in - more fell last night - so the chances of my family getting here are becoming increasingly small.

    I'm reading Eva Ibbotson's Mandensky Square right now and, set in Vienna, it is a perfect Christmas read.

    Happy Christmas everyone!

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  27. Merry Christmas and Merry Reading! I am going to try that hot chocolate laced with cinnamon and caramel.

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  28. Merry Christmas Joanna. And thanks for the great list.

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  29. Well, I hope you enjoy the time with your family and hope you get a lot of reading done.
    CD

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  30. Wowza! Lots of new reads for me. Thanks and have a wonderful Christmas :-)

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  31. Merry Christmas, Joanna! Thanks for dropping by my blog! :)

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  32. How wonderful you get to come back to the States and visit family for the holidays. Thanks for the list - Merry Christmas!
    erica

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  33. I love that you feed your family into a good-induced coma so you can read! :)

    Great list, and I hope you have a fantastic Christmas. Safe travels!

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  34. Hi Joanna,
    Lovely post. I, too, love Christmas and Christmas movies. I have a few that I love to watch over and over. Books about Christmas didn't have a clue. Thanks for sharing that list. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas.

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  35. Hi Joanna. Hope you're feeling on the uppity up again (just read your previous post). Did you get in to Harlequin on time. I was too snowed under (ha ha) too.

    I just love anything Nora Roberts. Thx for list. I may refer to it over Christmas.

    I wish you, the hubs and the kiddo a very happy Christmas with loads of sleep-inducing tucker!

    Oh, great you'll get back to the States!

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  36. Have a good Christmas, Joanna. And a wonderful New Year.

    I can't recommend too much self-published. I enjoyed "The Hating Game" by Talli Roland, but it's only available as an ebook until March.

    Recently, I've been switching from YA to nonfiction. My nonfiction is usually a chef memoir.

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  37. Your Christmas plan sounds a lovely one to me - I can just picture you curled in your chair reading! Thanks for the list of book recommendations, and I hope you and yours have a gorgeously wonderful Christmas!

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  38. Merry Christmas Joanna! There's an award for you over on my blog: http://bit.ly/eHXy9v
    Catherine

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  39. You really went to town on that list! Way to go. Sending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas to you too! :)

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  40. Have a happy holiday! I might just sneak away and pick up one of these while the kids are busy on PS3. :)

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  41. Hi Joanna. I have an award for you on my blog.

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  42. Wow, what a list! I love Christmas stories AND movies. I just saw a real tear-jerker the other day at my sister's house. Christmas Shoes with Rob Lowe. Wow. I think it was a Hallmark channel movie or something because I cried like a baby!

    Merry Christmas, Joanna!

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  43. Oh dear. I write mysteries but I have to agree with you that Christmas is the time for curling up with a good romance. :)

    I can recommend A Christmas Knight by Kate Hardy. I cried all the way through it.

    Merry Christmas, Joanna, and a happy new year!

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  44. just hearing you talk about a romance novel under an afghan next to the fire.... *sigh* why am i at work!!! anywho, loved your post :)!

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  45. I hope you have a wonderful holiday Joanna! Merry Christmas!

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  46. Happy Christmas Joanna, hope your day was blessed with the joy of the angels and the peace of the Christ-child.

    :Dom

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  47. I love Call Me Mrs. Miracle. I read it on Christmas! Also wanted to let you know that you are one of the winners of my blog giveaway! Email me your choice of a paperback book and also your address. writer106@yahoo.com. Congrats!

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  48. Hi Joanna
    I hadn't seen you for awhile so I stopped by. Guess you're still on break. Happy New Year.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  49. damn! I wish I had found this a couple weeks ago. I was craving some christmas romance! Oh well, I'm gonna hang onto this list! Thanks! Happy New Year!

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  50. Happy new year, Joanna! I hope you're having fun wherever you are at the moment.

    I have something on my bookshelf called "All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire" I've heard it's hilarious and sexy, but haven't read it yet to vouch for myself.

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  51. lol@ feeding to food coma.

    Lovely 2011.

    Love lots

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