My Novels

Will a wish lead to a dream come true? Find out in: Angelica’s Christmas Wish #holidayromance #anaiahpress #countdowntochristmas

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When Serena Cole sees a car careening toward a little girl, she jumps in to save the child with no thought for her own safety. Later, Serena wakes up in the hospital with amnesia. Everyone calls her a hero, but she doesn’t recall anything—not even her name.

Mark Harper, the child’s widowed father, isn’t looking for romance, but the beautiful stranger who saved his daughter’s life captures his interest. When no one steps up to identify her, he brings her home with him. He doesn’t realize that his decision may make his daughter’s Christmas Wish come true.

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Welcome, Carol!

Tell us how your characters celebrate the holidays

My hero, Mark, helps his daughter decorate Christmas cookies, a task that belonged to his late wife.

Does your hero have a favorite Christmas carol or movie? Does your heroine?

Silent Night is sung during a poignant moment in the story. I think that makes the song more meaningful to both my hero and heroine.

What is the theme of this book? If it’s part of a series, how does this book fit into the series?

Two strangers brought together by tragedy, both widowed and unsure if a second chance at romance is in their future.

This is the first novella in the series.

Why do you write this genre? What inspired this story?

I like to create stories where the characters have a second chance at love following the loss of a spouse. I’m a widow so I understand the grief my characters go through and the uncertainty in taking the risk of loving again.

Do you write any other genres?

I write historical romance as well as contemporary.

I also write church curriculum for children.

Any tips to share with fellow authors/aspiring authors? What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

Don’t be afraid to learn something new. I didn’t know about alternating point of views and had a difficulty with showing and not telling the story before working with my editor. If you do get a book contract, your story will likely undergo many edits. Understand that you will have your work challenged but in the end the story will be much better than you could have envisioned. Every change I made to the original story brought it one step closer to improving it.

What is your favorite Christmas tradition and/or memory?

We took our children to a candlelight service when they were young, but quickly learned that candles and small children made us nervous. It was a beautiful service though and I would like to make it part of my future.

Finally! Real Christmas tree? Or fake?

For me, fake. I have several cats and they would make a mess of a real tree. And the cleanup is easier!

Want to learn more? Check out Carol’s website www.authorcarolunderhill.com

Vote for your favorite Christmas Cover!

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I’m thrilled to have 3 covers in the top ten contest for best Christmas Romance covers at Still Moments Magazine.

I have been blessed to work with amazing editors and designers, and this is the proof of their skill!

If you have a moment, would you follow this link and vote:

https://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/2022/11/christmas-cover-contest-2022-vote.html

You can only choose one (glad I don’t have to pick. I love all three).

Voting closes tomorrow. Thanks!

Have a holly, jolly Christmas in Meadow Creek #anaiahpress #countdowntochristmas #amreadingromance

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Sarah Laughlin left her big-city life and dead-end relationship behind for a fresh start as a fourth-grade teacher in the small, Wisconsin town of Meadow Creek. And it feels like home, too, despite the persistent troublemaker in her class and the lack of familiar faces. But the holidays are going to be lonely this year. Until she meets firefighter Lincoln Thompson. Suddenly, the hope of spending Christmas with someone she cares about is within reach.

Lincoln loves his home town of Meadow Creek, but ever since his long-time girlfriend left him for a better life in the city, he wonders if he’ll ever find love in this small town where everyone knows everyone. Then he meets Sarah during her class’s field trip to his firehouse, and a spark is lit.

But when they discover that Sarah’s troublemaking student is none other than Lincoln’s beloved nephew, their newfound relationship is put to the test. Can they navigate through the complexities of family dynamics to find a love that will last?

Buy Christmas in Meadow Creek here

Welcome, Katy!

Tell us how your characters celebrate the holidays

The town of Meadow Creek has a Christmas Festival in the town square every year, and Lincoln never misses it. He goes with his sister and nephew to enjoy a hot cocoa bar, carriage rides, a snowman building contest, and lots of other winter fun. This is Sarah’s first year in the same town, and since she doesn’t have the money to visit her parents in Florida for Christmas, she just might check out the famed festival.

Does your hero have a favorite Christmas carol or movie? Does your heroine?

Lincoln watches Elf with his nephew every year, so that’s become his favorite, along with the carol White Christmas, since he loves the snow. Sarah likes It’s a Wonderful Life, and as for carols – I’ll Be Home for Christmas strikes a chord with her, since this is the first year she won’t be around the typical people she knows and loves.

What is the theme of this book? If it’s part of a series, how does this book fit into the series?

The theme is that with the right people, “home” can be wherever you make it. This is a stand-alone, feel-good, Christmas novella.

Why do you write this genre? What inspired this story? Do you write any other genres?

I love contemporary romance because it’s usually relatable but just “fiction” enough to allow you to escape from reality for a few hours. And my faith compels me to keep it clean and add an inspirational element to the story. It’s the perfect combination, and so far, the only genre I’ve written. I guess you could say this story was inspired by idyllic childhood dreams of living in a small town and finding “the one.”

Any tips to share with fellow authors/aspiring authors? What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

If your goal is to get published, my advice is to find a seasoned writer or editor that can read your manuscript and critique your work. I’ve learned more through the actual editing process than any class, lecture, article or video could ever teach me. And of course, network with other authors to get the word out about your books!

What is your favorite Christmas tradition and/or memory?

I have too many to list! As a kid, I loved driving around with my family and grandparents (when they visited from out of town) to look at Christmas lights. Somehow, it was so much more magical with Grandpa and Grandma in the car. As an adult, I enjoy baking cookies with my kids and nieces.

Finally! Real Christmas tree? Or fake?

Lincoln and Sarah both vote for a real one 🙂