As we mentioned at the end of the first November Author Spotlight, we had so many great releases this month, we had to split it into two!
Join 5 more Harlequin authors with a new release as they share the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new books.
The Baby’s Christmas Ranch by Melissa Senate
The hardest part of writing The Baby’s Christmas Ranch was how emotional I got over the widowed hero’s relationship with his sensitive twelve-year-old daughter. When foreman West Calhoun jointly inherits a Wyoming ranch with a six-month-old baby, his tiny partner’s single mother, Gracie Dawson, is able to connect with West’s tween when he’s been shut out. He longs to be closer to his daughter, particularly as the holidays approach. This novel is primarily about acknowledging what you want most, and watching all the relationships unfold and develop really pulled at my heartstrings.
The Tycoon’s Festive Houseguest by Karin Baine
The most fun part of writing The Tycoon’s Festive House Guest was imagining spending the night in a department store. I’m still a big kid at heart and I loved the idea of running loose in a toy store out of hours. Christmas books are my favourite to write, and I try to give readers that warm and cozy feel of the season along with the romance of my characters’ journey to their happy ever after.
Texas Christmas Cover-Up by Terri Reed
One of the challenges, though fun, parts of setting a book on an island at Christmas is how to make the story Christmasy. I was impressed by the numerous ways South Padre Island celebrates the holidays. There’s a Christmas ship parade, Santa on the pier, Christmas trees set up on the beach with a tree lighting ceremony, and a sandcastle Christmas village. I like to use unique places for my books, mostly because I want to learn about those places and share them with readers. I tried to incorporate a few of these fun activities in Texas Christmas Cover-Up.
Her Pretend Holiday Beau by Suzanne Dietze
While writing Her Pretend Holiday Beau, I had a blast with two of my favorite tropes: fake-dating and friends-to-more. Sadie and Mick agree to help each other—he’ll be her date to a wedding if she helps him organize a living nativity event—but a mistletoe kiss and a big misunderstanding turn their simple agreement into a holiday season of plus-one events, comical banter and twists, and sparks that are impossible to ignore. I loved every minute of helping these kind-hearted characters grow together and as individuals, and experience a Christmas to remember.
Greek Vows Revisited by Natalie Anderson
I adore a second chance/lover’s reunited romance, but they are so hard to write! When there’s such hurt and misunderstanding, when the betrayal and abandonment is so deeply felt, these characters fight—against each other, against their own feelings, but oh, the yearning! Writing Ares and Bethan’s angst broke my heart! But when they first touched again the sizzle was insane and the pay-off when they finally admitted their true feelings was so powerful. Having hope, the ability to redeem and forgive, is deeply human and essential. I hope you love their story as much as I loved writing it.
All of these titles are out today! Check out these books and more on Harlequin.com
