A Christmas Promise and Snowflake Kisses

Good Monday Morning Readers!

Our Christmas Romance Blitz continues with two more  

Christmas novellas.

Today's Christmas Romances include:

A Christmas Promise 
by Tamera Lynn Kraft

A Moravian Holiday Story, Circa 1773

During colonial times, John and Anna settle in an Ohio village to become Moravian missionaries to the Lenape. When John is called away to help at another settlement two days before Christmas, he promises he’ll be back by Christmas Day.

When he doesn’t show up, Anna works hard to not fear the worst while she provides her children with a traditional Moravian Christmas.

Through it all, she discovers a Christmas promise that will give her the peace she craves.

You can find A Christmas Promise at the following stores:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Promise-Holiday-Extravaganza-ebook/dp/B00GM59GN4/ref=la_B00H9EW5XU_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1410368065&sr=1-2

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-christmas-promise-tamera-lynn-kraft/1117544822?ean=2940148951735

ChristianBooks.com:  http://www.christianbook.com/a-christmas-promise-short-story-ebook/tamera-kraft/9781611163285/pd/48711EB?product_redirect=1&Ntt=48711EB&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

TAMERA LYNN KRAFT has always loved adventures and writes Christian historical fiction set in America because there are so many adventures in American history. She is married to the love of her life, has two grown children, and lives in Akron, Ohio.

Tamera is the leader of a ministry called Revival Fire For Kids where she mentors other children’s leaders, teaches workshops, and is a children’s ministry consultant and children’s evangelist. She has curriculum published and is a recipient of the 2007 National Children’s Leaders Association Shepherd’s Cup for lifetime achievement in children’s ministry.

You can contact Tamera online at these sites.

Word Sharpeners Blog: http://tameralynnkraft.com

Revival Fire For Kids Blog: http://revivalfire4kids.com

Snowflake Kisses by Marianne Evans

Jackson Merritt's first night in London has concluded with an unexpected bang. Acting on instinct, he steps into the midst of an attempted theft that leads him into the life, and heart of Vanessa Colby.

A personal shopper at the world-famous department store Harrods, Vanessa wants only to savor the start of the Christmas season. She's not looking for love, but after being rescued from harm by Jackson, she finds herself falling fast and hard for the handsome American who heads North American operations for her family's IT firm.

But a woman from Jackson’s past shows up in London as well—and if she can’t win him back, she’s bent on destroying his career, and any future happiness with Vanessa.

As truths play out, as emotions are faced and reconciled, Jackson and Vanessa must confront the idea of authentic reformation, extending forgiveness, and finding a way to love…even in the darkest circumstances.

Marianne Evans is a multi-award-winning author of over twenty Christian romance and fiction novels. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create. Readers laud her work as: ‘Riveting.’ ‘Realistic and true to heart.’ ‘Compelling.’ Devotion, earned the prestigious Bookseller’s Best Award from Greater Detroit RWA as well the Heart of Excellence Award from Ancient City Romance Authors. She also earned wins for Best Romance of 2012 from the Christian Small Publisher's Association and the Selah award for best Novella of 2013. Happily married and the mother of two, Marianne is a lifelong resident of Michigan who is active in a number of a number of Romance Writers of America chapters, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President.

Connect with Marianne:

Website: www.marianneevans.com

Blog: www.marianneevans.blogspot.com

Facebook Reader Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Marianne-Evans/308711716744

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarEvansAuthor

Amazon Author Page:  www.amazon.com/author/marianneevans

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/marevansauthor/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/773559.Marianne_Evans

Thanks for visiting Lagniappe today!

I hope these Christmas Romances add a "little something extra" in your Christmas season!

Marian

A Brand New World - Delia Latham

Lagniappe Welcomes...

Guest Blogger

Delia Latham

Check out her latest release, Lexi's Heart (Book 1 in the Heart's Haven Holiday Collection)

Ever wished you could re-create the world?

You know what I mean…. Return it to the way you think God meant it to be. Eliminate the things that bring tears and pain, erase all the crime and hate, and fill every heart with the love of God. Make it a regular Eden. 

Oh, wait…that is the way God created the world!

Mankind has done a top-notch job of messing it up, don’t you think?

That’s probably the reason I love Heart’s Haven—a collection of romance novellas that center around an East Texas cottage-rental complex and the people who live within its gates. It’s a sweet little make-believe world of love and romance, with that touch of the divine that angels bring. Heart’s Haven is owned by landlord Andrew Hart, a crotchety bachelor with a reputation for seeing and speaking with angels. Old Hart won’t confirm or deny it, but it’s a fact that wonderful things…amazing things happen in the eight, charming little rental units on his property.

Angel activity isn’t the only unusual thing about this little community on the border of the Angelina National Forest. Above the gate leading to each and every cottage hangs a wooden sign carved with these words: May love find all who enter here. Sweet, and kind of cute, don’t you think? (Especially considering the fact that a taciturn old guy who apparently never found love put them there!) The thing is, though…love does find all who enter, whether they’re looking for it or not. Which means romance abounds in these humble abodes.

That’s not to say love comes easy. Oh, no, we can’t have that! Heart’s Haven isn’t, after all, a true Eden. Love arrives, but it must conquer a myriad of obstacles to get there—and that’s what makes this collection fun to read. ☺

I’m Delia Latham, and the concept of Heart’s Haven was my brain child. I knew from the first that it needed a broader thought process than one person could manage all by herself. So I prayed about it, and sought out three other authors to help me build the romantic world of Heart’s Haven.

God led me to Tanya Stowe, Marianne Evans, and Mary Manners. When all three agreed to come on board and be my partners in prose, we four became one unique collection of romance stories.

There has definitely been joy in the journey. The four of us worked closely together (via e-mail) to build a fictional world made up of Heart’s Haven as a central location, Angel Falls as the hometown it occupies, a legend of love and a hint of the divine, with the presence of angels felt in some way by every tenant. But as we worked together to develop our little romances and interacted to build Angel Falls and people it with memorable characters, God did something even more wonderful. He formed a bond between four women who had never met one another face to face. He made us sisters and friends.

I believe in my heart of hearts that the success of Heart’s Haven is a God-thing, from the first seed of an idea to the end result. At the moment, that consists of one complete set of four Heart’s Haven books and…drumroll, please!...the kick-off story to a second set—the Heart’s Haven Holidays collection. At least one more collection is already in the making, along with some bonus stories that won’t be part of a set, but may be written by any one of the four authors, or co-written by more than one.

No matter what comes next in my personal writing journey, Heart’s Haven will always be a highlight—a landmark, or milestone that I will remember. It’s where I found three pieces of my heart I didn’t know were missing until God slid them into place. ☺

Here’s a blurb from my contribution to the second series. 

LEXI’S HEART is book one in the Heart’s Haven Holidays collection:

Her heart. His faith. Love Reborn.

Forty-three-year-old Lexi Carlisle’s abusive marriage ended three years ago. Deeply scarred by the experience, and helplessly watching her beloved mother succumb to Alzheimer’s, Lexi is devastated. After selling her fancy home, she rents a cottage in Heart’s Haven, a special place unlike any other. Slowly learning to live again, she despairs of ever delivering the message of love that burns within her heart for her ever-worsening mother. But Mitch Gaynor, a handsome Christian author, reminds Lexi that with God all things are possible, planting within her battered and distrustful heart the seed of hope for a miracle. But can she open her fortressed heart to God? And is Mitch a part of His plans for her future?

Discover the first set of Heart’s Haven tales on our blog, and join us on Facebook for fun launch parties as new books are released. We love interacting with our readers!

Heart’s Haven Collection #1

Jewels for the Kingdom (Delia Latham)

Operation Breathless (Marianne Evans)

Leap of Faith (Tanya Stowe)

Dance with Me (Mary Manners)

Who’s Delia?

Born and raised in Weedpatch, California, DELIA LATHAM is a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but especially loves being a princess daughter to the King of Kings. She’s a Dr. Pepperaholic and loves hearing from her readers. Contact her through her website her blog, or her Facebook author page (Delia Latham).

To win an electronic copy of Jewels of the Kingdom, leave a comment with your name and email address!

Delia, thanks for sharing!

Readers, thanks for visiting Lagniappe.

I pray that you find "a little something extra" in each of your days.

LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO WIN AN EBOOK COPY OF JEWELS OF THE KINGDOM!

Marian

FINDING HOME by Marianne Evans

Marianne Evans delivers a sweet Christmas read. She takes us to London via Alexa “Lexie” Gordon, a California girl who refuses to spend Christmas alone regretting her past relationship. So she takes a trip to London to visit two college roommates.

Peter Colby and his twin sister give Lexie an enthusiastic welcome and pamper her as well. Peter’s long-held emotions for Lexie shine through during her stay making Lexie question everything she feels.

Marianne’s characters are richly drawn and keep you guessing until the very end whether Lexie will follow her heart back to London and to Peter.

I loved Finding Home and Marianne’s vivid descriptions. I’ve never been to London, but after reading this book, I felt like I’d taken a trip "across the pond” and enjoyed afternoon tea and scones with old friends.

And at the end of the book…a lovely surprise. Lexie’s Cream Scones Recipe.

Cheerio!

Do people from England really say that? You tell me.

Recommend buying Finding Home for the sweet story, great characters, and the oh, so awesome scone recipe. Check it out!

If you read Finding Home, please hop over to the Amazon page and leave a favorable review!

A little about Marianne Evans:

Marianne Evans is an award-winning author of Christian romance and fiction. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create. Readers laud her work as: ‘Riveting.’ ‘Realistic and true to heart.’ ‘Compelling.’

Evans’s novel, Hearts Communion, earned Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year honors in the Romance category as well as best inspirational romance of 2012 by ACRA, a chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Evans has also won acclaim in such RWA contests as The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence where she has been a finalist twice, and the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence contest.

A lifelong resident of Michigan, Evans is active in a number of a number of Romance Writers of America chapters, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President. She’s also active in American Christian Fiction Writers and the Michigan Literary Network.

Thanks for visiting Lagniappe.

I pray that you find "a little something extra" in each of your days.

Marian