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I'm a Christian fiction romance author with books published by three major houses: Steeple Hill/Love Inspired, Barbour, and Crossings Book Club.
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Monday, December 12, 2011

Warm, Comforting Christmas Reads


Check out these short Christmas stories on Kindle (or other e-readers). Each one is only 99 cents and it's a nice, inexpensive way to enjoy some inspiring Christmas stories. I've already downloaded these and plan on featuring on my blog over the next week or so. So, sit back, relax, get a cup of coffee and some Christmas cookies or cake and enjoy these stories. You can probably finish one of these stories in one evening! :-)

A Texas Christmas Mystery by Anne Greene
A lady Coastguardsman searches for a killer. An oil rig troubleshooter accused of murder races to clear his name. The murderer strives to silence them both.
Sparks fly as Amber Meredith seeks to arrest Derrick Darbonne. She needs to solve her first case, but the handsome Cajun suspect makes her heart race and her toes tingle.
Derrick has worked all his life for his high-paying, adventurous job. When the past threatens his future, will he endanger the woman he loves in order to save himself?

Christmas Pearl by Robin Bayne
Joe Gardner never expected to see Elizabeth again, not after the part she'd played in ruining his life. Refusing to believe she now shares his faith, Joe tosses aside her efforts to apologize.
But when they are forced to work together in the midst of the Christmas season, Joe has to face the truth about Elizabeth, and himself.


Savanna's Gift by Camille Eide
Forced to return to the ski lodge where she once worked, Savanna Holt is reminded of one special Christmas and how ambition led her to make the worst mistake of her life: Leaving Luke Nelson.

Stunned to discover Luke never left, but worked his way up from lift operator to manager, Savanna sees the opportunity as a gift from God. She’s determined to win Luke back. But Luke wants no reminders of his past hurt, or a relationship with the woman who put ambition before love.

Can Savanna convince Luke she’s changed and her interest isn't because of his position? And when her dream job beckons, will she sacrifice her dream for a second chance at love?

I hope you'll download these stories and read these wonderful authors!

~Cecelia Dowdy~
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4 comments:

Brandi said...

Thanks for the recommendations. Savannah's Gift seems like it will be a good read. This is a great year for Kindle!

Monday, December 12, 2011 1:51:00 PM EST
Cecelia Dowdy said...

Glad you stopped by and commented, Brandi. This does seem to be a great year for Kindle. I've also noticed that some commercially published authors are re-releasing their backlist on Kindle and making some $$$$. Not all have made a lot of money, but, some have. Some commercially-pubbed authors have also wrote original stories and published them via Kindle. It appears to be a great way to get your stories out there, especially if you market yourself the right way.

Monday, December 12, 2011 2:04:00 PM EST
Michelle Sutton said...

Shawna K. Williams's Orphaned Hearts is on sale for 99 cents right now, too. Loved this story. Just posted a review of Savanna's Gift a few days ago. That's a five star read!

Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:45:00 AM EST
Cecelia Dowdy said...

Hey Michelle. Glad you stopped by to comment. I'll keep Orphaned Hearts in mind for this Holiday Season, too! Thanks for telling me about it!

Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:04:00 AM EST

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