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The
Christmas Cookie Shop
by Ginny Baird
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GENRE:
Contemporary Romance
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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?
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EXCERPT THREE:
Carter wondered what someone so young and pretty was doing in this neck
of the woods. Christmas Town, Tennessee. Population: thirteen hundred. And,
most of those thirteen hundred were over the age of sixty, which was probably
why Carter couldn’t take his eyes off the striking brunette with warm brown
eyes. Wispy raven tresses tumbled out from beneath a colorful knitted cap,
framing her creamy complexion and lightly grazing her chin. She turned her eyes
back on his and Carter’s heart stuttered. What was wrong with his ticker today?
When he’d first laid eyes on her, it had skipped a beat. Now, it was slamming
like a jackhammer. He pounded his chest with a fist to set it right before
asking, “Long drive?”
She shook out her map and folded it, setting it aside. “I came here from
Stafford, Virginia. Near Washington, DC.”
“Wow. What did that take you? Seven or eight hours, I’d guess?”
“Could have been less without the weather.”
“I’ll bet.” A blast of cold air roared through the lowered window and
the woman shivered, gripping her arms by the elbows of her tattered pea coat.
“My apologies,” Carter said, embarrassed by his attempts to detain her. “Here I
am keeping you, when what you asked for was help in getting under way.”
“That’s all right.” Her pretty mouth drew up in a smile and heat warmed
the back of his neck. “I’m new in town so I don’t have many friends yet.” The
kittens mewed again. “Apart from those two,” she said with a laugh.
“Then you’re in for a treat. Everyone knows everyone in Christmas Town.
It’s a very friendly place.”
Mirth sparked in her eyes as she lowered her window even further and
stuck out her hand. “I’m Hannah, by the way. Hannah Winchester. It’s nice to
meet you, Sheriff.”
“Call me Carter, please.” He latched onto her worn leather glove,
thinking it felt warm and feminine in his calloused hand. Apart from
patrolling, Carter did a whole lot of handyman work around town. All pro bono
stuff to help the locals. Gave him something to do, since he’d only written one
traffic ticket all year. Even then, he’d ultimately let the guy off with a
warning.
“Staying in Christmas Town long?” He tried to downplay the hopefulness
in his voice, but he wasn’t completely successful.
She blushed and withdrew her hand. “Just passing through. I’ve rented a
place for a month. But I might stay two, depending.”
Carter scolded himself for nearly hitting on the woman. But nearly
wasn’t doing. Nearly only counted in horseshoes and hand grenades…
Copyright © 2016 Ginny Baird
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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.
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ReplyDeleteGreetings, Ally! Thanks tons for hosting today and helping spread the word about The Christmas Cookie Shop. I love the message and the mission behind your blog, and really appreciate your support!
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