Welcome to Laurie London, Caridad Pineiro, Michele Hauf and Alexis Morgan, who are talking about their new anthology, A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS (available now from HQN books) on the #VampXmas blog tour. The stories in the festive and hot collection range from charming to seductive (you can read Abigail’s review of this anthology here). Also, we have a cool giveaway package involved! See details below.
Thanks, Abigail, for hosting us for the #VampXmas blog tour. Hi Everyone!
The anthology, A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS, was just released and all four authors are here today, answering the same question. Stay tuned at the end for a chance to win a cool prize package.
Question: Tell us about the heroine of your short story in the anthology A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS?
Laurie London:
As the owner of an interior decorating/event planning business, Charlotte Grant specializes in holiday parties. Christmas is a special time of year for her, not only because of the type of work she does, but she loves the glitter, the glamour, and the tradition of the holiday season. But she yearns for someone special to share it with: Someone to meander through Seattle’s eclectic neighborhoods with her and window shop. Someone who enjoys the same things she does—sushi, old Aerosmith tunes, watching golf on TV even though she doesn’t play. Someone whose family would welcome her in, since she misses hers terribly. One evening early in the holiday season, after being ditched by a friend, everything changes for Charlotte when a handsome, well-dressed stranger steps into her path.
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Caridad Pineiro:
The heroine of my story, Angelina, is a guardian angel who has been sent by the Archangel Raphael to watch over Damien. Angelina is determined to keep Damien on the right path, but in doing so she makes the mistake of falling in love with Damien. That seals her Fate and forces her to revisit Damien in order to accomplish her mission and also, learn what is expected of her in the ranks of guardian angels.
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Michele Hauf:
Olivia Adorata is a mortal singer. She's sort of an up-and-coming Celine Dion, and she views herself as a bit of a monster because of all the celebrity life demands from her. So she easily accepts another 'monster' into her life.
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Alexis Morgan:
Della Breit has made her dream come true by opening a diner in the heart of Seattle. With its red checkered tablecloths and lace curtains, she’s made her restaurant into the homey, welcoming place she’d always wanted have. She has good friends, a job she loves, and her favorite holiday of the year is just around the corner. As Christmas approaches, Della brings out all of her favorite decorations, wraps all the presents to put under the tree, and breaks out her collection of Christmas t-shirts. But when Eagan McHale walks through the door, she realizes there’s only one gift she wants to find under her tree come Christmas morning—a man with steely blue eyes and a sharp set of fangs.
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Question for you: What is one holiday food or treat you look forward to every year?
Giveaway provided by Laurie London, Caridad Pineiro, Michele Hauf, and Alexis Morgan
1 copy of the anthology A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS, 1 signed copy of one of Michele Hauf’s books, AND a holiday ornament!
Available now from HQN Books
Description:
All they want for Christmas is you…
It's the time of year for twinkling lights on trees and kisses under the mistletoe. Yet the passing of another year means nothing to the stunning immortals who lurk in the shadows of the new-fallen snow.
And they don't care if you've been naughty or nice.
Let four fanged lovers open your eyes to a passion you never dared to imagine. After all, there's no place like home for the holidays—and these dazzling vampires can't wait for an invitation.
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I always look forward to Christmas pudding and custard. No one else in my household eats it, so I buy a teeny tiny one all for me and get to gobble it all myself. Great giveaway. Thanks. :o)
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Oh my gosh! I make Plum pudding every Christmas and i so look forward to it! I make it especially for my dad(who says i am the only one who can make it just like my grandma did when he was a little boy!)
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Is it just me or does the guy on the cover look a lot like Ian Somerhalder?
ReplyDeleteAnd who wouldn't want a hot vampire for Christmas? That's a great title :D
I look forward to the Christmas cake. It's such a family ritual cutting it in the morning. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like Candy Canes.
ReplyDeleteNothing says Christmas, like a vampire book! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing special that we eat at Christmas that we don't get sometime during the rest of the year. We just eat more.
I would have to say Gingerbread Cookies!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm. Holiday treats. I love those little oranges that only seem to be around this time of year. And candy cane ice cream.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Coconut Cake. My mom makes me one every Christmas. I love Coconut Cake.
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My mom makes the lightest, flakiest, most scrumptious Butter Tarts you could ever find! It's a family recipe and she only makes them for Christmas Eve!
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I enjoy the cookies...any kind you can think of. The holidays are the only time my family really gets into baking
ReplyDeletethe cookies!.. and the pudding! :p
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say that I look forward to my mom's sugar cookies. She makes them from scratch from a seeecreeet recipe and only makes them for holidays :)
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Coconut cake? My ears just pricked up. ;-) My family makes lefsa around the holidays and I look forward to it all year long.
ReplyDeleteI looooove Christmas cookies! I'm pretty good about not overeating sweets the rest of the year, but Christmas cookies get me everytime!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to Apple Pie.
ReplyDeleteChristmas ice cream cake :) Or just cake in general.
ReplyDeleteI crave butterscotch squares which is odd because I don't like peanut butter but love the colorful marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteI look forward for the desserts in every holiday meal :)
ReplyDeleteit's a drink i think of " sinalco" a lemonade from Swizterland that i got each year when my father took us on holidays
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thanks you for this opportunity to win and for opening it to international readers too
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I always look forward to pumkin crumb cake...it just doesn't seem right the rest of the year. Here's the recipe:
ReplyDeletePumpkin Crumb Cake
Ingredients
•1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
•1 egg, beaten
•1/2 cup butter, melted
•1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
•3 eggs, beaten
•1/2 cup white sugar
•1/4 cup packed brown sugar
•1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•1/2 cup white sugar
•3 tablespoons butter, softened
•1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2.Reserve 1 cup cake mix. In a large bowl, combine the remaining dry cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix well, and then pat into prepared pan.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
4.In a small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter. Crumble over pumpkin filling. Sprinkle nuts evenly over the top, if desired.
5.Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve warm with whip cream on top
My favorite holiday treat is dark chocolate peppermint bark! Yummy! I wish I had some right now...LOL
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I have to say gingerbread cookies! TY for the awesome giveaway! Cheers!
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Every Christmas I treat myself to a box of Chocolate truffles. I've been doing it for 5 years and it's the only time of year I buy this rich, decadent treat for myself.
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OMG Maria, that is so cool you posted that recipe. It sounds awesome!
ReplyDelete@Bee Yes, he does remind me of Ian Somerhalder. *swoon* Also, a friend on Twitter said he reminds her of Jason Behr. Google him and you'll see a pic that looks similar to the cover.
I suddenly have the urge to make cookies. I wonder why...
Christmas cookies!
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My favourite type of food is cake but I do have lots all year round. My favourite holiday treat is honey nut cashews which I usually only have at Christmas :-)
ReplyDeleteMan, I look forward to more than just one, gotta have some pumpkin pie, turkey with stuffing, and noodles with mashed potatoes. mmm mmm mmm, now I'm really hungry just thinking about it LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to enter! =)
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My favorite holiday food is divinity or fudge. Those usually come out in abundance at my work and at Christmas parties. Yum!
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I look forward to fish dinner on Christmas Eve. It is my favorite meal of the year.
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I always look forward to roast turkey. I loooove turkey.
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I would have to say my favorite is my mom's homemade sage dressing/stuffing. So freaking good!
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Magical Elves (the chocolates with popping candy)! And turkey with cranberry sauce.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, that at this time of year I look forward to anything pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pancakes, soup etc. Love it!! Thanks for the awesome contest. bpatrick64113@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI would have to say my favorites are the pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake. I only get them during the holidays which make them even better.
ReplyDeletesausage and cheese balls!!
ReplyDeleteTurkey and cornbread dressing is wonderful, yummy!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to drinking hot chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the cheesecake. Usually, someone always brings a cheesecake or two to our Thanksgiving dinner and it tastes absolutely divine!
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Pumpkin pie
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Every year for my birthday, I have pumpkin pie instead of cake. I'm celebrating right now and just had my piece of pie with whipped cream, yum.
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My birthday chocolate cake! My mom does it and it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy mother's handmade rolls! yummy
ReplyDeleteI love baking anyway, so I tend to go crazy in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It's the only time I make decorated cookies like gingerbread men or cookie press cookies (with butter and cream cheese - yum!). Chocolate meringues that my husband likes. Rum balls - no baking involved, but lots of honey and rum.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why I'm suddenly very hungry?
Mickie T
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Oh wow! That guy is gorgeous on the cover! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell Christmas is the perfect excuse to eat Chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
It's kind of weird but every thanksgiving i'm always looking forward to the stuffing don't ask me why but i always am!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for my aunt's Chicken Fricasse. It's simply delicious. She makes it every Christmas.
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Pumpkin Bars! I absolutely love them! There's no way I can miss getting them from the store.
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I look forward to pie during the holidays. Apple and lemon meringue are standard but every now than then, strawberry rhubarb. Yum!
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carmel[at]rabidreads[dot]com
All the many desserts but especially pumpkin pie.
ReplyDeleteMy mother's Port Wine Trifle is to die for. So delicious.
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I'm Italian so at Christmas we usually eat ravioli or lasagne, I really love my mum's ravioli, they are amazing *_*
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I look forward to my momma's cranberry stuffing. It is to die for.
ReplyDeleteEgg nog. I am always tired of it by the end of winter but by the time Christmas starts approaching again, I can't wait for it. :)
ReplyDeleteHoliday treats that I look forward to include candy canes, gingerbread cookies, cranberry sauce and Christmas cakes!
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What is one holiday food or treat you look forward to every year?
ReplyDeletePepermint Hershey Kisses, hands down. Can't get enough of them, lol!
My mom´s cookies :)
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the Christmas cookies.
ReplyDeletePumpkin anything!!! Plus, cranberry salad.
ReplyDeleteI love Pumpkin pie. And then Turkey with cranberry orange relish... yummm I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteGreat contest ,can't wait to read this book.
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Oh, I think the cookies and other sweets just taste better over the holidays. plus, egg nog, love it.
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My favorite foods for Thanksgiving are the sweet potatoes, turkey, and stuffing. For Christmas, I look forward to making lots of cookies with my kids and sharing them with our family and friends! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMine is lemon bread. We make this bread every year to giveaway to our relatives. Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Thanksgiving, especially the turkey, stuffing and cranberry maple muffins. Thank you all for visiting with us on the tour!
ReplyDeletei look forward to my grandmothers squares! yummm
ReplyDeleteI want to read this!! Count me in:)
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