'TIS THE SEASON! INSERT GROOM HERE BY K.M. JACKSON (NEW RELEASE!)

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 

"Favorite Things."

Here are K.M. Jackson’s Favorite Things:

The holidays are truly the most wonderful time of the year. And for me, my favorite thing is bringing the tree out from the basement and doing the annual what goes where magic slot hunt to get it put up. I also love unveiling the new ornaments that I purchase for my kids every year. The tradition started when they were young and, twins, they are now turning 23 so the tree is getting pretty full. It’s always fun to look back and reminisce over years gone by. (See ornaments below.)

This year is an extra special one as we are celebrating the release of the first book in my Unconventional Brides Series from Kensington Publishing called INSERT GROOM HERE just released on 12/27/16.

INSERT GROOM HERE

“Unconventional Brides”

by K.M. Jackson

Kensington Books

www.kwana.com

SUMMARY:  Eva Ward has won a lavish wedding on the nation’s hottest morning show and can’t wait to kick off her happily-ever-after in style. Too bad her fiancé backs out on-air—and cameraman Aidan Walker makes sure her private meltdown goes viral, down to the last couch-kicking moment. The only way Eva can save face and keep her perfect nuptial plans on track is to star in a new “find-a-groom” reality segment. But finding Mr. Right in one month means ignoring her handsome new producer—none other than Aidan himself—and getting their instant, exasperating attraction out of her system….  Eva soon finds there’s a lot more to Aidan than freewheeling charm. But one glimpse of his caring side can’t make up for off-camera politics, Aidan’s own secrets—or Eva’s fear that they’re too different to ever trust each other. So it’s time for her to flip this script, write twists no one will see coming—and risk her heart to get the real thing…

Happy Reading. Happy New Year.


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HAPPY 2017!

‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY DEL CARMEN

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

The opportunity for being naughty and nice!

--Del Carmen

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY ANNA BIERHAUS

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Surfing in February!

--Anna Bierhaus

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY MARIA COX

 During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Kissing by the fireplace with a significant other.

--Maria Cox

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY REBECCA BROOKS

 During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 

"Favorite Things.”

Rebecca Brooks' are:

Winter! The morning after a huge snowfall, when the trees are sparkling and white. Getting out on my skies and bombing down a mountain in fresh powder. And the best part about winter? Curling up by the fireplace with something—and someone—to keep me warm!

My heroine’s favorite things are a hot skier named Austin, his sweet German Shepherd Chloe, and Gold Mountain, Washington, where she thinks she’s just passing through for a business deal…until a sexy, rugged Olympian changes all her plans.  Find out more about the sexy new Men of Gold Mountain series at rebeccabrooksromance.com/make-me-stay.

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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'TIS THE SEASON! WISHING YOU MERRY!

RWA/NYC wishes all our Readers....

Happy Holidays!

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'TIS THE SEASON! GIGOLO ALL THE WAY BY JN WELSH

WELCOME TO BOOK COVER FRIDAYS!

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 
"Favorite Things."

That moment when I fall in love with my heroes, 
and Christmas cookies.
--JN Welsh

GIGOLO ALL THE WAY

by JN Welsh

www.jnwelshauthor.com

Her family drove her to do it! Noelle “Elle” Rudolph is working for a business and building a new one. She loves her work, her cute Harlem brownstone, and drinks with the girls. She is accomplished in every way, except for the one most important to her Caribbean family--marriage and children. Their incessant prodding and joking is something Elle refuses to deal with this holiday season...

RWA/NYC wishes all our readers 
Happy Holidays!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY URSULA RENEE

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Curling up with a good book on a snowy afternoon.

--Ursula Renée

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY KATE McMURRAY

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Home baked pie, family gathered around the tree, 

and city lights.

--Kate McMurray

Check out Kate’s 

holiday novella: 

DEVIN DECEMBER.

Summary:  A freak blizzard. Stranded at airport during holidays. A male flight attendant. Hollywood’s sexiest man. A magical night. Can there be more than that? What will Christmas bring?

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY HARPER MILLER

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

 Visiting family, Rockefeller Center, and the overdone 

holiday window displays.

--Harper Miller

  

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY LISE HORTON

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Rediscovering the creative fountain of inspiration 
after a year of hardship.

--Lise Horton

Check out Lise's book: HOLD TIGHT.

Book Summary:  Eden Grant craves a life of intense experience. She yearns for the breathtaking man who makes her heart beat fast. The dominant male who can unleash the dark passions she is desperate to explore. Fate offers up the chance encounter that tempts Eden to brave a walk on that wild side.



RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY JOAN RAMIREZ

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

My favorite things include watching a romantic movie with my husband and then a kiss under the Hanukkah bush.

--Joan Ramirez

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY MICHAEL J. MOLLOY

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Besides being pet owners, Connie and I are staunch advocates for animal rights. Too many dogs and cats are neglected and abused. These and other animals need our attention and care. And when we see these innocent creatures adopted into loving homes, Connie and I break out into tearful smiles. And so I list pet adoption as my favorite thing, particularly this time of year.

If you can, adopt a puppy or kitten or even an adult animal from places like North Shore Animal League this holiday season. It will give you goodness and delight to you and your family. More importantly, 

you will have a furry friend for life.

--Michael Molloy

 RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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'TIS THE SEASON! A HOME FOR CHANUKAH BY STACEY AGDERN

WELCOME TO BOOK COVER FRIDAYS!

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 
"Favorite Things."


Good friends, a good book, a good time with family, 

my nephew’s smile, and a good hockey game! 

--- Stacey Agdern 

A HOME FOR CHANUKAH

by Stacey Agdern

www.staceyagdern.wordpress.com

Avon Impulse

When impulsive interior designer Molly Baker-Stein barges into Jon Adelman’s apartment and his life intent on planning the best Chanukah party their building has ever seen, neither expects that together they just might discover a Home for Chanukah.

RWA/NYC wishes all our readers

Happy Holidays!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY RACHELINE MALTESE

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

Food. All the food.

--Racheline Maltese

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY LAQUETTE

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their

"Favorite Things.”

FROM LAQUETTE…..

My favorite thing is sitting in the living room with the lights off, my white Christmas tree twinkling with a color design of my choosing—this year, silver and black—but now, with the bonus of my husband holding me as we talk about the things that Santa left for the boys (my husband arguing that he’s still mad Santa is stealing his thunder—he’s a Scrooge sometimes). Sharing that simple moment with him is so pivotal to my holiday cheer.  Why?  Simply because it’s a moment our love shines through all the noise of life.   It’s a moment that reminds me how many gifts I’ve received because of that love.  It’s a moment I stop and count my blessings.

Ultimately, we should all have something about the holiday season that makes us stop and say, “Thank you.”  For me, it’s the love of my husband and family. How about you?  What’s your favorite thing?  Whatever it is.  Hold tight to it, and celebrate it for as long as you can.  Those moments of celebration are what makes life worthwhile.♥

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY MIMI PIZARRO-LOGSDON

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 

"Favorite Things.”

Competing with my husband to see who is funnier.

--Mimi Pizarro-Logsdon

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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‘TIS THE SEASON! MY FAVORITE THINGS BY DEE DAVIS

During this holiday season our authors are sharing their 

"Favorite Things.”

FROM DEE DAVIS....

As the leaves fall and the weather gets colder, my heart starts thinking of the holiday season.  And for me, nothing quite does it like a good Hallmark movie.  And these days, Hallmark has got us covered with not one but seventeen new holiday films.  I know that some will be really good, some will be really sad, and a few will be really cheesy, but I tell you I can’t resist a one.  There’s something just so lovely about sitting back and letting Hallmark take me on a happy romantic journey.  Although I will confess my husband and I do often play a rousing game of “guess that plot” at the same time.  I mean, what fun would it be if we didn’t try to second guess the author?  Anyway, in case you missed any of them, there’s always a last minute hurrah the week of Christmas.  So grab a glass of wine and your remote control and enjoy!!!!

And for a good suspenseful holiday story check out STILL OF THE NIGHT!   

Book Summary: "Christmas is coming... and Jenny Fitzgerald couldn't care less. She's getting divorced, and her life is in tatters. And just when she's thinking it couldn't possibly be worse, her husband is killed on the job, an undercover operation gone bad. In the midst of her grief, Jenny is confronted with a killer. A hunter who will stop at nothing to see her dead…”

RWA/NYC wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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BOOK COVER FRIDAY! A KING'S CHRISTMAS BY JEAN C. JOACHIM

WELCOME TO BOOK COVER FRIDAYS!

Every week we bring you an exciting hot book cover from 
one of New York's Leading Romance Authors.


RWA/NYC wishes all our readers 
Happy Holidays!

A KING'S CHRISTMAS

First & Ten Series

by Jean C. Joachim

www.jeanjoachimbooks.com

Stress over making the playoffs at holiday time can’t compete with the tensions in the homes of the star players on the Connecticut Kings. Surprises abound in this last tale of the team.

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BOOK COVER FRIDAY! RESCUED BY FELICE STEVENS

WELCOME TO BOOK COVER FRIDAYS!

Every week we bring you an exciting hot book cover from 
one of New York's Leading Romance Authors.


RWA/NYC wishes all our readers 
Happy Holidays!

RESCUED

by Felice Stevens

www.felicestevens.com

SUMMARY:  Jason and Ryder build a friendship, until an unexpected kiss sparks the attraction they’ve been fighting. Jason gives Ryder unconditional love and helps him reconnect with his brother while Ryder shows Jason the passion he’s always missed in relationships. Together they must battle through their family differences and ugly prejudices. Only then can they prove that once you find the right person to love, there’s no turning back.

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THE LITERATURE OF HOPE BY KATE McMURRAY

Let’s get this out of the way: a lot of us were upset by the outcome of the presidential election. I certainly was. Without getting into the politics of it too much, I woke up on November 9 feeling disappointed and sad and afraid of what the future holds.

Even if that was not your experience, a lot of us have faced hardships this year. We’re human and life happens sometimes. A death in the family. A big move. Losing a job. Divorce.

I don’t say this to bum you out, but more because we all go through rough times. And romance novels have helped a lot of people through some dark times.

The night after the election, I went to a book talk at a bookstore in Brooklyn. When I walked into the store, everyone there looked like they were headed to a funeral. The talk moderator began the discussion by acknowledging the pain a lot of us felt, but then said, “Now we’ll talk about romance novels.”

The discussion was positive, about things the authors on the panel love, about books, about hope. Romance is, after all, a genre that a lot of people enjoy because the happy ending is guaranteed. Even when books get dark, when you can’t imagine how the protagonists will ever end up together, you still know in the back of your mind that everything will work out.

And, you know, after that talk, I felt better. I felt hopeful. I felt like everything might be okay.

I’ve seen this expressed elsewhere, too. A number of our chapter members participated in NaNoWriMo this November, and in the little Facebook group we’ve been using to keep up with each other, a few authors said they were glad they had their novels to focus on, because channeling their energy into a story with a happy ending was therapeutic.

We read to escape. We read to cope. We read romance because the books are stories of love and hope, where good triumphs over evil, where people overcome tremendous obstacles to live happily ever after.

There’s something really powerful about that.

I’ve read and written to get through my own hard times in the past. I’ve written stories to cope with everything from my ex getting married to a relative dying of cancer. I moved this summer, and when my anxiety was at its highest, I read category romance novels, because they were sweet little reminders that things would work out. Even now, I’ve been binging on historical romances to divert my attention from the news, and each one has kept me entertained from the first page to my happy sigh after reading the last.

That’s the real beauty of the genre. That’s why we love it, right? Romance novels are there for you when times are good, certainly, and I’m happy to talk about them with writers and readers anytime, be the times joyful or difficult. But books like these are really vital when times are hard.

So keep writing those books. Keep reading. Keep talking. Because the world can always use more hope, and that’s what we offer.♥

Kate McMurrayis an award-winning author of gay romance and an unabashed romance fan. When she’s not writing, she works as a nonfiction editor, dabbles in various crafts, and is maybe a tiny bit obsessed with baseball. She has served as President of Rainbow Romance Writers, the LGBT romance chapter of Romance Writers of America; and as Vice President of RWA/NYC. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. Visit her at www.katemcmurray.com.