Transitioning Between Holidays by Nancy Fraser

Ah...the holidays! The spookiness of Halloween, the good food and family gathered around the Thanksgiving table. Then, there's Christmas and the author's urge to write a story worthy of a Hallmarkesque holiday movie with all the cozy feels?

However, before we get to Christmas, we have to get past my second favorite holiday ... Halloween! Or, we could just mix the two of them together for some awesome entertainment and a take on Tim Burton's wonderful "The Nightmare Before Christmas".

I suppose I should acknowlege Thanksgiving, even though -- as a Canadian resident -- I've already had mine. Not to worry, I'll dig down deep to my American heritage during my column next month and share some of my favorite recipes fit for your holiday table! I promise. 

Now ... to get on with what I believe is a perfect set of holiday tropes all wrapped up in one anthology ... Christmas Comes to Dickens. Ten best selling authors, ten brand-new holiday novellas.

The holiday season is in full swing in the quaint New England town of Dickens. We have all sorts of fun holiday activities to share such as a Christmas tree lighting in the town square, ice skating on Grosvenor’s Pond, sleigh rides, cutting down your own Christmas tree at Gridley Meadows, caroling on the Common. You name it—Dickens has it all!

While some of our stories may interact with one another, others may not. We hope you will do as we did and enjoy the magic that is the holiday season, no matter when it's taking place.

Our storybook setting abounds with romance, children’s wishes, much needed miracles and—maybe even—a touch of magic!

Join us as our best selling and award-winning authors fill your holiday stocking with ten brand new novellas ranging from sweet to sassy, including:

Millie’s Awesome Holiday Miracle by Top 100 Best Selling Author Nancy Fraser - Can one little girl fill the holiday season with enough miracles for everyone? This story will warm your heart.

Miracle at Holly Hill Inn by Top 100 Best Selling Author Maddie James - Ariana is looking for the perfect Christmas. Instead, she finds a Scrooge. Will two days snowbound at Holly Hill Inn bring them together?

Holiday Hearts by Top 100 Best Selling Author Caroline Clemmons - Laura is funny, beautiful, and smart. She’s not about to date her boss. Can Ward convince her he’s not just looking for a holiday fling?

The Tinsel Tango by Best Selling Author Bonnie Edwards - She needs R&R. He teaches Tango. Or does he? Can love survive secrets & hidden agendas when a dance teacher is exposed as a wealthy tycoon?

Wisdom of the Heart by USA Today Best Selling Author Liz Flaherty - Best friends fell in love in high school. But life, families & distance happened along the way. Could they still be in love?

Operation Snowball by Best Selling Author Kathryn Hills - Returning home to Dickens is hard for Army veteran, John Gridley. The last thing he expects to find is love with a pretty widow.

Angel Kisses and Holiday Wishes by Best Selling Author Peggy Jaeger - Sage left years ago, leaving Keith's heart in tatters. She's back as his grandmother’s doctor. Is there hope for them?

Holly’s Wish by Top 100 Best Selling Author Kathleen Lawless - What if the girl who got away is standing right in front of you? Years ago, they shared one magical Christmas Eve. Is it too late for them now?

Holiday Heart Wishes by Best Selling Author Lucinda Race - Vera picks up Tony, a stranded motorist, on her way back to Dickens. Will they discover their heart wishes can come true at Christmas? 

Santa’s Wish by Best Selling Author Jan Scarbrough - Will Christmas magic help them overcome the obstacles of her dashed career ambitions and his grief so they can find a second chance at love?

And don't forget to get your FREE copy of our recipe book It's a Dickens of a Cookie!

Until next month ... stay happy, stay healthy, stay safe and stay well read.

Nancy