The Christmas Cookie Shop
by Ginny
Baird
GENRE: Contemporary
Romance
BLURB:
Come home this
Christmas to…
CHRISTMAS TOWN,
TENNESSEE
Where everyday dreams
come true!
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings you the start of a brand new
holiday series…
THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE
SHOP
(Christmas Town, Book
1)
Hannah Winchester is
down on her luck and disillusioned with love, but her fortunes are about to
change. When Hannah inherits a defunct bakery in East Tennessee, her first
thought is to sell it and settle her substantial debt. Then the townsfolk
welcome her warmly and she’s taken with the joyful spirit of the place, where
stores employ holiday themes and residents have surnames like Christmas and
Claus. After a handsome lawman comes to her aid dressed as Santa, Hannah learns
he’s more than a hot guy in a red suit and shiny black boots. Sheriff Carter
Livingston has joined in the cause of rejuvenating the town, and he’s
encouraging her to do her part. Hannah’s great-grandmother, Lena, sold special
holiday cookies that brought hope and renewal to the people of Christmas Town.
Yet Hannah has plans elsewhere and isn’t looking to stay. Can she possibly
reopen the shop known for kindling romance—without sacrificing her heart?
Excerpt:
Hannah held back the door, greeting
the men on the street. Frank Cho gave a friendly smile, bomber jacket zipped up
tight and thumbs hitched in his utility belt. “You must be Hannah.”
“Thanks for coming by, and on such
short notice.”
“No problem,” Frank said as Carter
followed him indoors, tipping his hat her way. “Electricity’s nothing to mess
with.”
Just as Frank spoke, Carter locked
on her gaze. Seconds ticked by as winds howled across the threshold. Frank
turned to her, puzzled, and Carter reached up and smoothly shut the door.
Hannah noted the paper bag in his hand. Its logo read The Elf Shelf Book Shop.
“Good to see you, sheriff.” Hannah shot
him a smile. “Been shopping?”
“Had some errands to run.” Carter
awkwardly cleared his throat. “On this street.”
Frank paused in unzipping his jacket
to scrutinize them both. In a flash, his face registered understanding. “I’ll
just go check things out, while you two get acquainted.”
“Oh no, we’ve—”
“Met,” Carter finished for her. His
eyes were a thicket of pines: lush, green, and inviting. Heat warmed her cheeks
as Carter removed his hat and pressed it to his chest.
“Right.” Frank repressed a grin. “In
that case, reacquainted.” Hannah was vaguely aware of Frank turning her way.
“Fuse box?”
“Kitchen,” she said weakly, never
taking her eyes off Carter’s.
Frank clucked his tongue. “Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.”
As he trailed away, Hannah could
have sworn he said, “Major power surges could be an issue.”
Carter shifted his hat to the hand
holding the bag. “Hannah…”
“Frank seems to have gotten the
wrong impression.”
“What impression is that?”
Her color deepened. “That you and
I—”
“But we’re not,” he assured her
firmly.
“No.”
“Not even in the least.”
Hannah shook her head.
“The only thing is…”
Hannah waited, her heart drumming.
“We could be, if you wanted.”
“Could be what?”
“Going out.” A sly smile crept up
his lips. “You did kind of invite me.”
“The rain check.” The words were a
breathy whisper.
“Yeah.” Carter raised his free hand
and lightly traced her lips with his thumb.
Hannah’s pulse raced and butterflies
went wild within her.
“How about that rain check?” he
continued. His palm was on her cheek now, the heel of his hand cradling her
chin. Carter took a step closer. Only his hat and the shopping bag stood
between them. “Can I cash it in?”
Copyright © 2016 Ginny Baird
AUTHOR BIO:
Romance writer Ginny Baird has published novels in
print and online and received screenplay options from Hollywood for her family
and romantic comedy scripts. Whether writing lighthearted romantic comedy or
spine-tingling romantic suspense, she delights in delivering heartwarming
stories.
She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author, a Top 10 Best Seller on Kindle, NOOK and iBooks, and a #1 Best Seller
in several Romance and Women's Fiction categories. When she's not writing,
Ginny enjoys cooking, biking and spending time with her family in Virginia.
Ginny loves hearing from her readers! She invites you to visit her website and
connect with her on social media.
AUTHOR LINKS:
BUY LINKS:
Barnes
& Noble ~ iBooks
~ Kobo
Giveaway:
The Complete Holiday Brides Collection (Books 1 - 5) to five winners
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1 comments:
What a cute blog! Thanks so much for hosting me today and helping spread the word about The Christmas Cookie Shop. :)
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