Cookies and Kisses and Free Books!

Relax and enjoy these holiday love stories while you munch on a handful of delicious cookies made from the recipes at the end of each novella in this collection of contemporary romances set in Bethlehem, Connecticut.

Four childhood friends keep their beloved holiday tradition of a sleepover and Christmas cookie exchange that they started as teenagers.

Before we look at this week's book give-away, I want to announce that the winner of the signed copy of Christmas Tails by Walter T. Mouse, by Jim Jeffers, is:

Swpaynter@ . . .

Congratulations! I'll email you for your mailing address, and we'll get your book to you right away.

I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to participate in future book give-aways! Subscribers are entered a second time when they comment.

And now I want to draw your attention to the fun Christmas e-romance collection, Cookies and Kisses, which I wrote with author friends, Debby Mayne, Cecelia Dowdy, and Lynette Sowell. The collection includes these four romance novellas:

Love's First Stage , by Trish Perry: Anna Chesterfield earned a six-month trip to audition for the Manhattan theater through such odd circumstances, she’s certain God had a hand in it. And the kind attention from her benefactor’s smart, attractive, newly dateable son only convinces her further. But when she encounters several moral dilemmas, she struggles to know exactly why God led her to New York. Is it time to grow up or time to grow away from the future she’s craved all her life?

Kissing Carly , by Debby Mayne: In spite of the fact that David has shown interest in Carly, she doesn't give in to her own attraction for him. She's intimidated by the fact that he's one of the most eligible bachelors in town and adored by all. Besides, her own parents couldn't make their marriage work, so why should she think she'd do any better at romance? After a tragedy strikes, they're thrown together in an unusual way. Is it possible for Carly and David to see what they have between them? A few surprises are in store for her when she joins her friends for their annual cookie exchange.

Loving Luke , by Cecelia Dowdy: When Kim Taylor returns to Bethlehem to run her family’s cookie shop, her life is in shambles, plus she also doesn’t get along with her dad. She longs to fix the broken relationship she has with her father. She’s stunned when Luke Barnes, her former high school boyfriend, strolls into her cookie shop. Recently widowed, Luke has returned to Bethlehem to raise his daughter, Lisa, in a wholesome environment. Seeing Kim causes Luke’s dormant feelings to unfurl, but, falling for Kim is not on his agenda right now. Luke is struggling with a problem, and it looks like Kim is the only person that can help him solve his dilemma. Luke has already hurt her once, so, can she find the courage to trust him again?

A Recipe for Family, by Lynette Sowell: Heather Lambert is a single mom raising her seven-year-old daugher, Jenna with the help of her parents. She's managed to finish her marketing degree and works as head of marketing for Lambert Farms. Jenna's father moves back to town and says he's ready to be a part of Jenna's life. He realizes how much time he's lost with Jenna and regrets his earlier immaturity. It was easier to send a child support check every month instead of trying to build a relationship with his daughter. Jason sets out to woo Heather and convince her he's ready to be a father now. But then right before Christmas, a possible job offer comes up, one that would take him away--again.

The collection is available for purchase through the following button:


















And I'm going to give a free copy of the e-collection to one of the commenters who answers the following question:

How are you doing with your Christmas preparations? Done shopping? Decorating? Baking? Making family plans? Or are you taking a less busy approach? How so?

I'll send an e-copy of the book to the winner of my drawing on Monday, December 21. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to my question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered.

The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

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