Welcome to week 2 of the holiday blog bash, today I'm featuring a new to me Special Edition author that I can't wait to read in the new year, Laurel Greer. Laurel is sharing some of her holiday traditions and she's offering a fantastic giveaway. Details below.
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A few of Laurel's favorite things!
One of the best parts
of writing small-town romance is getting to dive into community, nostalgia, and
traditions. I think this is why we love holiday romances so much—they tap into
everything we adore about romance (the power of hope and love) and wrap it up
in all of the joy (and drama!) of the holidays. In Holiday by
Candlelight, Caleb and Garnet fall in love in December, while planning a
workplace holiday party and sharing Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve
with each other.
With traditions in
mind, I thought it would be fun to share a couple of recipes with you that play
on the themes of the book. The first is eggnog pie, which Garnet makes for
Christmas. It comes from my granny’s old, falling-apart cookbook, and it’s
definitely on my to-bake list this year. A Hanukkah recipe that I want to try
my hand at soon is sufganiyot, Caleb’s favorite jelly donuts. But I didn’t want
to spring a recipe on you untested, so instead, here’s a tried-and-true recipe
for latkes that’s delicious. It comes from my friend’s mom (her pro tip - be
sure to squeeze all the water out of the shredded potatoes.) I live for the
annual chance to bury my face in a plate of them. I can never decide if I like
them better with sour cream or applesauce, so I alternate… If you make them,
let me know what condiment you settle on.
I hope you have a
peaceful, loving holiday filled with people you love and traditions that fill
your heart and soul, and that amidst the busyness, you have ample time to curl
up with something delicious to eat and a book to read. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas,
and Happy New Year!
by Laurel Greer
Miniseries: Sutter Creek, Montana
Synopsis
A tragic accident ended the life he once knew
Is a Hanukkah miracle right around the corner?
This year, Dr. Caleb Matsuda could do without holiday cheer. After an avalanche robbed him of his ability to practice surgery, he struggles to make it through each day. He may be intrigued by new colleague Garnet James, but she’s also a search-and-rescue volunteer who could be in danger at any moment. If only she wasn’t perfect for the man he used to be…
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About Laurel:
Born and raised in a small Vancouver Island town, Laurel picked up her pen to write Julie Garwood fan-fiction during junior high English class. She hasn't put it down since. Ever committed to the proper placement of the Canadian "eh," she loves to write books with snapping sexual tension and second chances. She lives outside Vancouver with her law-talking husband and two daughters. At least half her diet is made up of tea. Find her at www.laurelgreer.com.
Born and raised in a small Vancouver Island town, Laurel picked up her pen to write Julie Garwood fan-fiction during junior high English class. She hasn't put it down since. Ever committed to the proper placement of the Canadian "eh," she loves to write books with snapping sexual tension and second chances. She lives outside Vancouver with her law-talking husband and two daughters. At least half her diet is made up of tea. Find her at www.laurelgreer.com.
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Those are all the reasons I love reading about small towns as well! Thanks so much for the giveaways!!
ReplyDeleteI know me too! My pleasure xo
DeleteThis sounds like such a sweet story! Thanks for the giveaway as well! DamianMom at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteIt really does I just love stories like this. Good luck msmissy
DeleteThanks for this giveaway and have a great holiday season.
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome Sara and you too!
DeleteSOunds like a good one
ReplyDeleteI know right
Deletegood luck
ReplyDeleteI've never had eggnog pie, I must try it!
ReplyDeleteI know right!
Deletetasty recipes
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DeleteLove the story premise, I'd happily read it and I think yes, combining romance (hope and Love) with the Christmas season is a great combination.
ReplyDeleteit truly is Kathryn
DeleteOhoho nice festive blog. Nice feature.
ReplyDeleteThank you Calvin
DeleteI will try to make the velvet chocolate pie this xmas
ReplyDeleteoh let us know how it turned out Natasha
DeleteI love collecting yummy recipes for the holiday! Thanks for sharing Debbie :)
ReplyDeletemy pleasure!
DeleteThanks for sharing the recipes, my neighbor makes wonderful potato latkes.
ReplyDeleteoh I would love to try to make those!
DeleteThanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteHey... a gift card! My mail delivery person is always someone I gather a gift for during the holiday season. This would be a great one to give!
ReplyDeleteGood luck
DeleteVery true about the appeal of the holiday element in the small town romances. I do love them. And, Latkes! Yummo!
ReplyDeleteMe too
DeleteI like the different recipes.
ReplyDeleteHoliday by Candlelight looks very interesting.
I love all the holiday goodies
DeleteLove Romance and Christmas, it seems like a great combonation
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