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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Guest Post with Author Lori Wilde and Giveaway


LORI WILDE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 70 works of romantic fiction. She is a two-time RITA award nominee, a four time Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice nominee and has won numerous other awards. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Texas Christian University and holds a certificate in nursing forensics. An animal lover, Lori is owned by several pets, and lives in Texas with her husband, Bill.

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DECK THE HALLS WITH HOLIDAY ROMANCE

I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to write a Christmas book a year for the last several years. Not only is it my favorite time of year, but also Christmas books sell very well. What is it about the holidays that make romance at that time of year so special? Why do readers love these stories so much? Why do writers so enjoy writing them? I have a few thoughts.

1) Family. Yes, they can sometimes drive you crazy, but there is nothing like family coming together—laughing, bickering, gift-giving, gathering for meals, teasing. When we’re dating someone, seeing them interact with their family tells us who they are. Readers love to see family dynamics play out on the page and the holidays heighten that experience. Homecoming is popular holiday theme for a reason.

2) Food. What other time of year do we get a free pass to indulge in cookies, cakes, and pies? Those flavors that epitomize the holidays—peppermint, gingerbread men, eggnog. Yum. And for those of us who can’t indulge in real life, when we read, we get to vicariously enjoy the bounty of the season.

3) Festivals. Carriage rides and caroling. Tree decorating and Christmas pageants. Festivals represent the community at large. In books, holiday festivals serve as the backdrop for the story, enriching the tale with community activities and quirky secondary characters.

4) Love. Watching the hero and heroine fall in love during the magic of the holidays intensifies those deep emotions. Set during a time when people in general are kinder, gentler, and more forgiving, the readers can more readily feel the unfolding love story.

What about you? Why do you enjoy holiday romances?



It's Christmas in Twilight, Texas. The Cookie Club is baking, the town is decorated, and Delta Force Operator "Hutch" Hutchinson has finally, reluctantly, returned home . . .

. . . only to get pepper sprayed by the delicious- looking stranger who's taken over his house. She says her name is Jane, and she immediately sets down ground rules. Top priority: no touching. For Hutch that isn't easy—he was wounded in action, but one part is still working very well.

Then Hutch learns the truth. Jane harbors a frightening secret—she's really Meredith Sommers, on the run from a dangerous ex-husband and desperately in need of the safety Hutch can provide. In that moment, he vows he'd do anything in his power to protect her. And as Christmas approaches, they discover that their love can conquer the past and overcome any obstacle—but what price will they pay?

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13 comments :

  1. lori wildeOctober 30, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks for featuring me today! ~Lori

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  2. Kathleen OOctober 30, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Lori, I can't wait to read this book, which is on my tbr shelf on my kindle... As far as Christmas goes, what I love about it the most, is being with my family and friends. Sharing in all the holiday festivities we have enjoyed over the years.

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    1. lori wildeOctober 30, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      Thank you Kathleen! I also love all of the Christmas traditions, it really brings people together.

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  3. MichelleOctober 30, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Lori, I'm finishing Christmas at Twilight today. Oh my word, you've written such a beautiful story!
    I think you chose the perfect time of year for the setting. Christmas is a time for family, laughter, and love!

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    1. lori wildeOctober 30, 2014 at 6:02 PM

      Michele, thank you so much! I'm so happy you're enjoying the book. Christmas is such a magical time, so pairing that with a love story seemed natural.

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  4. Sandy KennyOctober 30, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Hi Lori! It sounds like a great read--can't wait to get the chance to read it.

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  5. Tasty Book ToursOctober 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Thank you for hosting today!

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  6. cheryl cOctober 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    I enjoy reading holiday romances because they have an extra dose of warmth, hope, and love.

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  7. Jan HouglandOctober 30, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I grew up in a small town so Christmas festivities were very special because we celebrated with an extended family of most of the population! It gets lonely living in a big city, teeming with people you don't know and who don't attempt to get to know you. So we reach out to neighbors so that there are folks we know and can share with. We like to bake and give away baked goodies to neighbors we've become friendly with. One of the things I like to do during the holidays, though, is read more and fuss less! Thanks for this post. jdh2690@gmail.com

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    1. lori wildeOctober 30, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      Janice, I love that! "Read more and fuss less". I need to remember that one!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 30, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I love the holiday season as everyone always seems to be happier and that shows in the holiday romance books, too.

    Marcy Shuler

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