I’m so not. I know I’ve had 11 months for prepare for this, but I’ve been in denial. Who thought wrapping up the year with a giant holiday season was a good idea? Sigh.
But, luckily, I have an e-reader and I’m not afraid to use it. And right now it’s filled with romance boxsets so I can escape from the pressures of the season and maintain my sunny disposition. 😉
I just put together a page for my website and to include in the backmatter in my books, which conveniently lists all the box sets I currently have available—plus the awesome group anthologies I have books in. If you’re like me and you like saving money just about as much as you like reading, these box sets are a great deal. All you need is the Kindle app to download on your favorite device. I know this is set-up can be troubling to readers who prefer print books, but the size of these collections simply doesn’t work for print. And the reason we’ve chosen to market the books exclusively through Amazon is this platform provides the vehicle to reach the most new readers, which allows us to offer the box sets for a lower price, as well as, making it available to Kindle Unlimited readers.
Here’s a link to my LOVE US SOME BOX SETS page, where you can check out any titles you may have missed AND check out what’s on the schedule for next year.
Escape to the romance and adventure of Montana in nine novels set in small-town Marietta. Fans of second-chance, love-at-first-sight, grumpy cowboy, holiday romance, single dad, bad boy, family saga romance tropes and more will be tempted to binge-read this connected series.
BOOK 1: Montana Cowgirl — Fifteen years ago, I loved her with every ounce of my being…and hated her just as passionately for what she did. But this beautiful, broken stranger isn’t the same cocky rodeo queen who left Marietta with such big dreams. I might be the only friend she has in this small town with a long memory. Still, there’s no denying the connection between us. A single touch of her hand proved that.
BOOK 2: Montana Cowboy — I know my hometown thinks I deserved getting knocked down a notch or two after that scandal in Helena. But I’m a Big Sky Maverck and I’ll fly high again after the political dust settles. How better to kill time than to make friends with my new neighbor? The gal they’re calling Marietta’s “Red Hot Llama Mama.” Nothing serious. Just a little here-today-gone-to-Helena-tomorrow fun.
BOOK 3: Montana Darling — People look at me and see a vagrant living in a tent beside the Marietta River. Just ask Mia Zabrinski, who blew into my camp with fire in her eyes and legal threats tumbling past her gorgeous, perfect lips. For the first time since I lost everything, I can feel my creative juices starting to flow—along with an unexpected jolt of lust. Unfortunately, prickly attorney Mia seems more interested in making war than love—range war.
BOOK 4: Montana Maverick — I’ll admit flying a helicopter in a blizzard wasn’t a great idea. But watching my grandbaby burn up with a fever while gasping for air wasn’t an option. I figured it was all over when we went down, but then an angel in snowshoes came to our rescue. Meg Z of all people. The woman the Press labeled my “archenemy.”
BOOK 5: Montana Gift— So, my wife of forty years tells me she’s going to write our life story—even the bad sh…stuff. And lord knows there was plenty of that. Booze. Fights. Grief. Remorse. Why anyone would want to read about this is beyond me, but I can’t say no to Louise. After all, she saved me too many times to remember. Now, you can read all about it…just in time for Christmas.
BOOK 6: Montana Miracle —The calendar is clicking down to December 25. The best possible travel day for a guy like me. No family gathered ‘round a tree. No friends expecting me for a big ham dinner. No sticky strings attached…except for a dog that doesn’t understand the command: “Go away.” And a beautiful but nosy pastor who claims I’m a “miracle in the making.” For a smart lady, Pastor Sam Zabrinski, sure picked the wrong ex-con to play Joseph in her living créche.
BOOK7: Her Hero to Love— I’m nobody’s hero. I tried that once. And I’ve got the recurring nightmares to prove it. So, when my little brother mentioned a Search and Rescue job opening in Marietta, I jumped in with both feet—just like they teach you in SmokeJumper School. Too bad nobody mentioned Kat Robinson, my scorching hot co-worker. Whatever this crazy attraction is between us, I’m keeping a safe distance—for everyone’s sake.
BOOK 8: Her Rogue to Tame — “Get your Zip On.” That’s the slogan for the zip line I’m building. Correction: was building. My dream is on hold until I’m back on my feet. I can’t work on the mountain, but I can hobble well enough to accept gorgeous Amanda Heller’s offer: supervise the restoration of her grandmother’s old Victorian while sharing the property’s guest house. I predict a quick fling in my future—a month or two tops. Which everyone knows isn’t long enough for a rogue like me to fall in love.
BOOK 9: Her Rebel to Kiss—My SmokeJumper brothers, Flynn and Tucker, claim my off-season climbing career is too risky. I argued otherwise until…I walked away. Luckily, I landed a great job in Marietta. Settling down always seemed more daunting than Everest until I kissed a mysterious lady in red on New Year’s Eve. Maybe my climbing credo applies to love, too.
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Love Me for Christmas: A Holiday Box Set (Sweet2Heat Kindle Edition)
’Tis that time of year again for mistletoe wishes and candy cane kisses.
Can one festive holiday reunite estranged lovers, ignite unexpected relationships, heal old hurts, and bring joy to aching hearts? Probably not. But love can. And in the hands of these nine award-winning/bestselling authors, the reason for the season might just be: Romance.
Risking It All by Kathryn Shay This woman is driving me crazy. She had it out for me when I was a recruit and focused on all my flaws; I couldn’t help but return the favor by needling her every chance I got. Now, we’re working side-by-side teaching recruits and suddenly, I’m determined to have her! Damn it, that woman is ruining my favorite season of all—Christmas.
Unexpected Gift by Chantel Rhondeau Cali Johnson makes my heart race in ways I never thought it could, and I find myself hoping for a very Merry Christmas this year. Not only is she kind to everyone she sees, she even befriended my cantankerous old cat—and he doesn’t like anyone. There’s just one problem… no one could accept the truth I’m hiding, no matter how nice and sweet they are.
The Marine’s Last Chance Christmas by Rogenna Brewer Home for the holidays sounded sweet until I looked across my recruiting desk into the eyes of the woman I’d loved and lost––mostly thanks to my own stupidity. Who knows? Maybe the Sugar Plum Fairy will grant me one last chance for Christmas.
Texas Christmas Bride by Jean Brashear For seventeen years after I was banished, I tried to forget her. The empire I built means nothing to the joy of being with her again. All I want for Christmas is to marry her, to be together forever as two teenagers once planned—if only the son I never knew about will forgive both of us and let us be a family at last.
Christmas for the Win by Debra Salonen Is it crazy to ask for help from the woman I left at the altar eight years ago? Absolutely. But I’ll do anything for my son, and the Alexa I knew and loved would never turn away a child in crisis—especially at Christmas. Though it’s wishful thinking to expect that Alexa could ever forgive me.
Grown-Up Christmas Wish by Lisa Mondello The gloves…well, mittens, are off. I’m in Montana on leave from the military to battle a real estate auctioneer about to sell my childhood memories to the highest bidder. I get that Sally Macomber needs the commission to start a life back east, but with a little snow, some small-town holiday spirit, and my grandfather’s sleigh, I can earn enough to be top bidder. Too bad as the December 24th deadline nears, my Christmas list now has just one name on it: Sally.
A Family of His Own by Karen Sandler I came from less than nothing, but I got lucky. Wrote a few books, became a mega-bestselling thriller author. Despite my success, I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom like Jana has, pregnant and abandoned by her low-life boyfriend. I know she needs me to be her sanctuary, especially this Christmas. But how do I hide the feelings I’ve always had for her?
Mr. and Mrs. Claus by Day and Dre Leclaire I’m a man intent on forging my own path through life, refusing to join my father’s firm no matter the temptations offered. But Dad plays dirty, especially when he sends an adorable, klutzy Christmas elf to tempt me back into the fold. One Santa-sized problem… I want her to stay, but she has to go.
A Soldier’s Christmas by Barbara McMahon I’m only in town for the wedding and to pick up my dog that Cassie has been taking care of while I was deployed. As soon as the “I do’s” are done, I’ll be outta here. So, would somebody please explain why Cassie’s invitation to spend the holiday with her has me longing for the impossible? Maybe I’ll find my answer under the mistletoe.
Both of these heartwarming romance box sets are only 99¢ to buy or Kindle Unlimited readers can download for FREE!
I really can’t believe August is almost over. We just celebrated our family’s two August birthdays, so it’s official: summer is over. 😉
Now, it’s back to school, Labor Day (which coincides with our County Fair), and a new look for an old favorite…that’s right: a new cover is coming for WEST COAST HAPPILY EVER AFTER. I can’t wait to share it with you. I hope you love it as much as I do. I also have some really exciting new release book news coming!!!
And in case you’re interested, here are September’s ToBeRead Book Club picks.
THE STARFISH SISTERS by Barbara O'Neal
THERE'S NO COMING BACK FROM THIS by Ann Garvin
TWO SIDES OF A SECRET by Kelly Cain
ONCE AND AGAIN by Barbara McMahon, Linda Barrett, Kathryn Shay, Rogenna Brewer, Debra Salonen, Lisa Mondello, Karen Sandler, Day & Dre Leclaire.
This month I'm offering my newsletter followers an added incentive for reading and leaving reviews. If you send me a link to your review/s of any of these books (good, bad, or otherwise) at debsalonen@gmail.com, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $20 Amazon gift card. (Winner announced in the first newsletter of October.)
Happy reading. Stay cool, my friends, and grab yourself a pumpkin-spice latte, if you’re so inclined.
