Oct 24, 2014

Christmas is coming....

Hello!

My gym instructor reminded me this week that it's less than nine weeks to Christmas (*dodges missiles*)...I know, I know....it's only October, but we do need to plan!

With Christmas comes the vast array of christmas-themed books. When I was asked to write one I was thrilled- everyone loves Christmas, right? When I was asked to write another one immediately after it I was like...oh, Christmas again? So soon? But needs must and so I have two jolly Christmas books coming out this year in November and December respectively.

Due to publishing schedules it is necessary to write Christmas books a few months in advance. So there I was researching snow (one book is set in London) and cold things to do in UK...in the middle of a particularly hot summer. Weird. Plus, it's hard to get Christmassy when it's nine months away!  Still, I hope I imbued both books with a sense of festivity!

Anyhoo, I thought I'd share the covers of the books. I see Christmas lights on the US one! (I had hoped for santa or something...)

Enemies With Benefits:
US cover
UK Cover
Aussie cover
And the blurb...Poppy Spencer has discovered that there's one thing worse than Christmas alone in her flat, and that's spending it with Isaac Blair - her sworn-enemy-turned-reluctant-flatmate! That's not just because he knows all her secrets, but because his sexy-as-sin smile is making her all hot and flustered... But maybe a casual hook-up is just the thing she needs. It'll certainly break the simmering tension between them. The trouble is that with their history, this is going to be anything but casual!

A Baby On Her Christmas List:

Even more bizarrely I brainstormed this book on a hot summer weekend on a vineyard with my gorgeous writing pals (waving at lovecats Barb and Sue!)- definitely no Christmas inspiration in March (although there was lots of wine)! And, ooh, look- I'm sharing a 2-in-1 with Sue Mackay! How lucky am I? But no christmassy covers? No santa hats or baubles....

UK cover
US cover
The blurb for this is...Best friends…to parents? 

Nurse Georgie Taylor has just one thing on her Christmas list: a baby! But she never expected her best friend, broodingly handsome Dr. Liam MacAllister, to offer to be the father… 

Liam's heart has always been strictly off-limits—a baby is the last thing on his Christmas list! But he'll do anything to make Georgie happy, and seeing her pregnant with their miracle baby ignites feelings that he just can't ignore…feelings that could destroy a beautiful friendship—or result in so much more!


So, what about you? Can't wait to read this year's themed-books, or  are they not something you particularly look for? Any favourites?








22 comments:

  1. Louisa

    I love Christmas stories and I usually start reading them about this time of the year I have read one so far and I am sure to read many more I do love the covers :)

    Have Fun
    Helen

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    1. Hi Helen! I love the christmassy covers too! Puts you in the mood for christmas!

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  2. I enjoy the Christmas stories. There is something special about reading about winter in the middle of summer, since most are set in northern hemisphere Christmas/winter. However, occasionally I'll pull them out in the middle of winter.

    I see myself ordering Enemies with Benefits as a print book from BookDepository because I want the US cover. Both stories sound awesome though.

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    1. Hi Lyn, thanks for your lovely words. They were both fun books to write!

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  3. Oh, and I forgot to add. Don't remind me that we are so close to Xmas. With a birthday 1 week before all it reminds me is that I'm another year older soon enough.

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  4. Ooh, love the sounds of these--enemies to lovers and friends to lovers are among my favorite themes to read!

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    1. Fedora, I love those kind of stories too- watching a friendship slowly turn into so much more! Yummy! I also love watching the sparks fly between two very opposite people! Such fun!

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  5. Congratulations on the upcoming releases! Yay! Two Louisa George books!

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  6. Louisa, thanks for sharing your two books - looks like great reading in the lead up to Christmas. I've read and loved Christmas stories by Liz Fielding and our own Michelle Douglas before now and I see Michelle has another too. Definitely the season to enjoy those Christmas themes. I'll be looking for yours in store. It doesn't matter to me whether it's hot Aussie summer weather or a northern hemisphere winter - always time for a great Christmas romance.

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    1. Hi Annie, you're right- it's always a good time to read about Christmas! Thanks for the tips re Liz and Michelle's books- I'll have a look on Amazon for them xx

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  7. Woohoo, Louisa. Love those Christmas stories. And yes, it's great to be in a 2-in-1 with you again. It is strange writing out of season, but I've never done a snowy Christmas yet. And that's not to tempt the fates to deliver snow on my Christmas day here in NZ either.
    But you know - talking about Christmas and how close it is should be banned until December. I panic anyway so why start too soon.

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    1. LOL! I am determined to be more organised this year, it always creeps up on me too. Can't believe we're nearly in November already!

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  8. Louisa, tell me Christmas isn't that close... it feels as though the shops have only just taken down last year's stuff! But yes, I know you're right because Christmas things are starting to appear in catalogues and on shelves now! LOL

    Actually, I'm in the same boat as Lyn with a birthday in the week before Xmas! As is fellow Cat, Amy! (waving!) So, yep, Xmas is a reminder that I'm another year older!

    Hey, I love your covers! And you and Sue are in a Christmas Duo which is extra special!

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    1. Hi Sharon- it is always special to share a duo with a lovecat!

      We have a lot of birthdays around christmastime too- about 7 I think! And I NEVER save up enough money throughout the year to compensate!!

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  9. Doh! The Interweb ate my comment. :-( That said, I do love Christmas romances, Louisa. They help me get into the spirit of things. Marion Lennox does a wonderful Christmas romance, so if she has one out I always grab. Will have to add yours to the list!

    P.S. Love those US covers.

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    1. Oh Michelle- that dufus interweb! Glad you made it here though! I'll have a look out for Marion's book- I do love hers. And yes, gotta love the US covers- so pretty!

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  10. I love Christmas romances! I have a few historical romances on the list and also Carolyn Brown's Cowboy Boots for Christmas.

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    1. Hi Sharlene, thanks for the tip- I'll look out for Cowboy Boots for Christmas!

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  11. Congrats on the Xmas stories, Louisa. What lovely covers.

    I have to admit I haven't read a lot of Christmas themed stories. Your wonderful books will certainly give me the chance to leap into Festive stories with gusto.

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