June 1, 2024 – My Sanctuary

Southern sass and spirit make every Christmas bright!

The oldest of seven sisters, Ursula Simmons has followed in her mother’s footsteps as a novelist. With a bad case of writer’s block, she brings her notebooks and computer home to the old brothel called Paradise where they all grew up, in the hope that being home for the holidays will inspire her—and since it’s Christmas, all her sisters will be there too.

The sisters take the holidays very seriously, and as soon as they’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, it’s on to decorating for Christmas. As all pitch in to make the spirits bright, younger sister Endora is dismayed to find some of the handsome men who’ve come to help doing more flirting than anything else. She’s determined to show her sisters that no relationship is worth the heartbreak. But it might be Ursula who reminds the family that Christmas is a magical time, and finding new love is always a gift.

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“Paradise for Christmas” follows the oldest Simmons sister, Ursula, who returns home for the holidays and unexpectedly finds a chance at love with her old high school crush, Remy. Meanwhile, the youngest Simmons sisters, Endora and Luna, navigate their own romantic dilemmas and family loyalty. Ursula, a writer like her mother, hopes to overcome writer’s block while reconnecting with Remy, who has harbored feelings for her for years. Endora struggles with heartbreak from a cheating fiancé, while Luna faces a new romance with a local man named Shane. The novel is filled with family holiday traditions and explores the relationships among the seven Simmons sisters. With gentle pacing and heartwarming moments, “Paradise for Christmas” sets the stage for a series following each sister’s journey to love and happiness.

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Will her Christmas wish come true?

Zoey Andrews lives and breathes Christmas. She loves everything about the season, and after years of directing countless holiday movies, she certainly knows her way around a festive tale. So, when she finally gets the chance to bring herown script to life, she isn’t about to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way–not even the stupidly sexy, utterly frustrating plaid-clad tree farmer Benoît Deschamps. Moonlighting as mayor of Chelsea–the cozy Quebec hamlet at the center of Zoey’s screenplay–Ben maddeningly refuses to grant her a film permit in his enchanting town.

With just four days left before Christmas, Zoey must change Ben’s mind, but not before an unscripted ice storm leaves them stranded in the middle of nowhere, with nothing except . . . each other.

Will Ben’s chilly resolve shatter Zoey’s Christmas movie wish? Or will Zoey be able to melt his stubbornness–and maybe even his heart?

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This book follows Zoey Andrews, newly single and determined to direct her own Christmas movie in Chelsea, Quebec. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including a geographical mix-up and a reluctant partner named Ben, Zoey remains resilient and focused on her goal. As she navigates through challenges, readers are swept up in her determination and root for her success. The story features references to the author’s hometown, engaging character development, and a subtle Christmas setting. While the romance is not over-the-top, the book offers substance and is recommended for those seeking a heartwarming holiday read with depth.

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