Holiday Books
Posted by Cynthia on 15 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Chit Chat
Okay, am I the only one getting seriously beaten down by the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Aaah!! Too much to do–not enough time. I know that is a refrain that most of us are sharing right now.
At this time of the year, when I start to feel that crazy pressure, I like to do two things: 1. Watch a silly, and often sappy Christmas special. Those shows (my favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) allow me to relax–and they let me put the holiday madness into better perspective. 2. I like to read a holiday romance. Sometimes I read anthologies, sometimes single titles–but, either way, I come away from my read feeling relaxed, energized, and ready for my next holiday adventure.
Here are a few of my favorite holiday romance reads:
Upon A Midnight Clear (anthology)–includes stories by Linda Howard, Jude Deveraux, Margaret Allison, and Stef Ann Holm
Delivered by Christmas (anthology)–authors are Linda Howard, Joan Hohl, and Sandra Steffen
His Christmas Cara by Shiloh Walker
Anyone else have any favorite holidays reads you’d like to share? Hmm? I’m always ready to add more books to my holiday pile!
Happy Holidays!
Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com
“New Year’s Bites” in A RED HOT NEW YEAR from Avon Red–Available now!
“Caged Wolf” in SECRETS, VOLUME 21: PRIMAL HEAT from Red Sage–12/07
HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT–05/08, Kensington Brava
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Cynthia!
I know what I’m watching tonight. LOL
I have to agree, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a holiday favourite around here! Brings a smile to my face just thinking about it!
Oh, and if you want another Christmas romance, I have one, The Promise by moi! It has some comedic moments. LOL I’m just saying…
~Marly
December 15th, 2007 at 9:13 amCynthia,
I certainly agree about the hustle and bustle. On top of that I have a major revision to deal with and an overdue proposal to get off. Whoops. I thought it was due Dec. 30 but it’s really Nov. 15. Double Whoops. Consquently I haven’t any books picked out to read but I’m looking forward to a few hours of mindless veging in front of the TV and enjoying some of the Christmas movies that will be playing.
My wish is that each of us will find time to enjoy some down time during the busy season.
Linda
December 15th, 2007 at 11:30 amI miss the old Signet Regency Christmas collections. You found some of the brightest Regency stars brought together in one book each year. Mary Balogh collected some of her short stories in Under the Mistletoe and it’s an excellent selection. “The Best Gift” in particular always makes me have to reach for the tissue by the end.
December 16th, 2007 at 8:50 amHi, Marly! I’m gonna have to check out The Promise!
Linda, sounds like you are seriously busy–and I certainly wish you some nice, relaxing down time, too!
Darlene, I don’t have Under the Mistletoe, and I’m a fan of Mary Balogh, so I’ll have to add that to my list. Thanks!
December 16th, 2007 at 10:57 am