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A Dance Towards Forever by Alyson Root

A Dance Towards Forever (The French Connection Series Book 1) by Alyson Root

If there’s one thing that Sam knows, it’s that life can suck! Yes, she’s a talented photographer, but that doesn’t mean much when she’s still working in the same position at the same company she started after graduating over a decade ago. Oh, and she’s nursing a broken heart. Every day is the same. She wakes up, drinks coffee, goes to work, comes home and sleeps. She’s stuck in a loop with no foreseeable way out. That is until her new boss ships her off to Paris on an assignment.

The project is a career maker; she has free rein over the city and no budget to worry about. It’s perfect. Paris appears to offer her everything she could ever want, including the attention of a beautiful woman who seems to be a constant presence in her life ever since her departure from the UK.

A chance of reviving her career is exciting and challenging, but the thought of putting herself on the line for a woman again is nothing short of terrifying. Sam learned her lesson a long time ago where matters of the heart are concerned and she isn’t going to make the same mistake again. So the last thing she needs is fate interfering with her well-conceived plan of keeping her heart locked-away where it will be safe from more heartache.

Anna has the life she’s worked hard for. She has a comfortable apartment filled with her precious books; she has her dream job working as the editor-in-chief at a successful publishing house in Paris, and a brother who loves her unconditionally. Life is good, right?
Well, not entirely because the one thing that Anna wants more than anything is a loving relationship, and that’s something she doesn’t have with her boyfriend, James. Yes, he’s kind and yes, they have a simple life, but for Anna it isn’t enough, not anymore. She’s never been the type of person to take risks. She’s always found it much easier to settle. But settling isn’t an option anymore, not after experiencing a dream so vivid it impacts Anna in her waking hours, too.

Anna’s life is turning upside down, her well-controlled existence is in free fall. If dealing with coming out isn’t hard enough, Anna also has to contend with the woman of her dreams turning up in Paris.

A Dance Towards Forever is free on Amazon December 18th – 22nd.

Bedtime Stories for kids 2 by Alex Fabler

Bedtime Stories for kids 2: Five minute stories for boys and girls 4-8 years old by Alex Fabler

Laila the unicorn

There once was a Unicorn named Laila.

Each night, Laila would have the wildest, craziest dreams.

She dreamed of a world filled with rainbows and castles. She flew through giant bubbles of cotton candy that looked like clouds, and the sky was always a different mix of colours; sometimes pink and purple, sometimes blue and green.

Laila loved her dream world and she often wished she could stay forever.

Laila was adopted by a family of horses when she was a baby; she didn’t know what a Unicorn was, or that she was one.

She sometimes felt like she didn’t belong.

When Laila was sad, she looked like the other horses. But when Laila was happy, her coat brightened up, her tail became colourful and she grew a little horn too! Beautiful, fluffy wings would grow from her mane and her eyes would shine bright like the night sky.

This made her shy.

Laila didn’t want to be different; when she was excited, she would hide behind trees or inside caves, but when she was sad, she would hang out with her friends.

One day, a little frog hopped over to a cave where Laila was hiding.

“Oh wow! A Unicorn!” shouted the little frog named Fred.

Laila was puzzled. What on earth was the little frog talking about?

“You’re a Unicorn! I’ve never seen one before, I’ve only heard about them in stories!”

Fred the frog saw that Laila was confused. He asked her if she knew how special she was.

“I’m not special” stuttered Laila, “I’m strange” she said glumly.

“Strange? You’re the most beautiful and special creature in all the land!” exclaimed Fred.

“Everybody dreams of seeing a Unicorn!”

Download Bedtime Stories for kids 2 by Alex Fabler while it’s free on Amazon December 18th – 21st.

Christmas Kisses by Suzannah Blossom

Christmas Kisses: A heartwarming, feel-good holiday romance : A Hope Springs Novella (Hope Springs Clean Romance Collection) by Suzannah Blossom

3 days. 1 blizzard. A second chance at love. Emma Besta is the star behind the Hope Springs Christmas concert. But when the town loses power she needs a miracle. That miracle arrives in the form of her childhood crush, Harry Velasquez. He’s back in town, ready to help. But will Harry stay, or is this a holiday fling destined to end by New Years?

Excerpt:
The library was quiet when Emma Besta looked up from her computer. Students mingled around the tables with friends, and children out of school for the Christmas holidays tried to catch their parents’ attention, lolling, and laughing in the armchairs in the corner. Snow had been falling steadily for hours, and the warmth of the library and the anticipation of the evening ahead brought a smile to Emma’s face.

There were still several hours until the library was set to close, and Emma could think of any number of things to do. There was always shelving to be done, dusting to be completed. She could work on the seniors’ engagement program she was planning for the following month or catch up with her friend and colleague, Yara, at the front desk. But it was the day before Christmas Eve, and Emma’s mind was focused on one thing and one thing only. The concert.

It had been a Hope Springs tradition as far back as anybody could remember. The children at the local elementary school were tasked with putting on a Yuletide celebration, be it a play, a concert, or a series of acts. Every year was different, but Emma loved the results equally. Their town was small, so these were children she had watched growing up. It was an honor Emma didn’t take lightly. Whether they were skipping through town or delving into the books in her library, Emma wanted to support them and give them everything they needed to thrive.

She had lots of opportunities to do so, as Emma had been on the town council for several years, taking her aging father’s place. Emma tried to see the council appointment as a blessing, an opportunity to take her premature grief about her dad’s declining health and funnel it into busyness. That felt far easier than feeling the fear and sadness of it all. If she was the organizer, the coordinator, she could force herself to be too occupied to grieve her dad’s early old age.

Or so the lie to herself went.

5 Star Review on Amazon:
“This sweet novella really captured the craziness that comes with an unexpected storm and an unexpected visitor! Can Emma pull off the holiday show and keep her feelings for her old crush from getting in the way? And what is he doing in town anyway, it’s been 10 years! Perfect bite size holiday read.”

Download Christmas Kisses while it’s on sale on Amazon December 16th – 18th.

Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair by Jessica D. Adams

Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair by Jessica D. Adams


Eric is excited to take his favorite toy, Liam, to the fair but is heartbroken when his mom says he cannot go along. When Liam accidentally travels along to the fair and is dropped, he needs to be brave to find help before his family leaves the fair. Will he find his family before he becomes a lost toy forever?

Download Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair while it’s free on Amazon December 15th.

The Holly Wreath Collection by Rachael Eliker

The Holly Wreath Collection: Three Small Town Billionaire Christmas Novels Boxed Set (A Sweet Christmas Billionaire Romance) by Rachael Eliker


Welcome to Holly Wreath, where Christmas is always in season! Each story takes place in small town Holly Wreath, and is full of romance, joy, and a satisfying happily ever after. Binge the complete series in one box set!

Be sure to download the Holly Wreath Collection while it’s on sale on Amazon December 14th – 16th.