Christmas in July
It’s become quite a marketing ploy in recent years,
celebrating the holiday in the middle of summer. Maybe it’s because everyone
needs a little mental break from the heat of July, although most of us in the
northern hemisphere dread thinking about what kind of weather lies ahead in the
middle of December. One of my favorite go-to TV channels, the Hallmark channel,
runs Christmas movies the entire month, and I must admit that in the middle of
this summer with its sad news and crazy political scene, it’s become my haven
when there is nothing else calming to watch. Christmas movies offer an escape
from the real world and can usually be depended on to leave us in a much better
mood than the nightly news.
In honor of the Christmas in July theme, I’m offering my own
little means of escape (and a bit of shameless promotion) today. My book, The Christmas Wish, is a Kindle
Countdown Special for the next few days, and if you need a few short holiday
stories to take you away from hazy days of summer, it might just be the cure.
While we are experiencing some of the hottest temps this weekend, take a break,
put your feet up and let a nice romantic story take you away from it all!
Bonnie and Charlie married after a whirlwind affair, but it all ended
when Bonnie left with no explanation. Now she’s back and Charlie wants answers,
about what happened to them and why she left, but especially about the three
children she has in tow. Can they all really make it home for Christmas?
As an empty nester, Caroline is
feeling lonely this Christmas. When she meets the new veterinarian in town,
Joshua Kendall, and his two children, she’s more than happy to invite them to
her library for a holiday program.
Joshua’s children seem to have little interest in celebrating, but
Caroline is determined to put smiles on their little faces, and to make Joshua find
joy in life again.
Brant and Hope found love the second
time around, but now their farm is struggling and it’s taking a toll on their
relationship. Hope’s daughter has asked
for one thing for Christmas, but Brant is certain it’s something they can’t
afford. There is a new baby on the way, and he’s worried about more than just
the farm. Will they find a way to rekindle their love and still make the
Christmas wish come true?
Certain to get you in the Christmas
spirit, here are three heartwarming stories about love and family and finding
joy in the Season.
Today is also a Flashback Fired-Up Friday because the story
The Christmas Wish will always remind me of when we had our own Christmas in
July many years ago and what led me to write the story of Brant and Hope and
their daughter’s wish. My daughter and I wanted a horse, but we had to wait
until I received my check from Woman’s World magazine to buy him. Fortunately,
the woman selling Haf Staccato was willing to wait until the check arrived in
the mail. That was a long time ago and sadly Cato passed on years ago, too, but
the story lives on as does his sweet memory. When I published these stories
again on Kindle, I dedicated The Christmas Wish to him.
So try to stay cool this sizzling summer weekend and maybe indulge
in a Hallmark movie or this Christmas story that I think will warm your heart.
Christmas in July Kindle Countdown Special.
.99 for a limited time only.
3 comments:
Since Christmas releases have to be submitted soon, I've been living the holiday for several months! I think you're right - thinking about cooler weather makes it easier to bear the heat. Thanks for letting us know about the sale!
That would be a nice way to take a break. Think I'll take you up on that offer. One way to stay cool.
Thanks for stopping by Patty and Margo. In this heat, maybe we should all be reading or writing Christmas stories! In fact, I'm sure I originally wrote The Christmas Wish in the summer.
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