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Celebrate the Wonder of the Season!

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No not him – but wow! Okay let’s take a second and celebrate him. [pause] Phew! Alright, alright. What we’re really doing to celebrate the wonder of the season is a Christmas blog hop starting today and continuing through the 31st.

Visit all of the blogs to see what your favorite bloggers love most about the season and which books have made their Christmas wish lists! There's a giveaway at each stop so be sure to visit them all & a grand prize giveaway for an Amazon gift card on the hosting blogs main page!

Each blog will post about what they're looking forward to during the holiday season plus which books are on their wish list or "gotta get for friends" list.


I love Christmas. My mother always made this a very special time of year for us when we were kids – from Thanksgiving through New Year’s our house was filled with magic. I had the first of my two daughters when I was only seventeen years old, and when you are that young, as a single parent working full-time while going to college, struggling was not a euphemism - it was our way of life. But I made sure that our home was filled with magic and tradition every holiday season. Traditions carried over from my parents’ home and new ones that we created ourselves. When I had my second and final child almost eleven years later, our lives had taken on a completely different landscape but the atmosphere every December remained the same. Now as a grandmother, my life has changed once again and I get the unique joy of watching my daughter mix her own traditions in with mine and my mother’s to create her own magic for my grandson. This season truly is a wonder!

Once when my oldest was little she asked me what I thought Santa would bring me for Christmas. I replied that Santa wasn’t going to bring me presents. She asked, her tone shocked, if I had been bad. Of course I told her I wasn’t. And her response was a confidant, “Then Santa Claus will bring you presents.” Not wanting to ruin the magic of Christmas, or for my child to think her mommy was bad, I began buying and wrapping gifts for myself. And there were always more books than not.

This year I've been extra special good and I'm hoping Santa Claus brings me the following books: 
  1. Book 2 of the Illicit series by Juli Page Morgan (it doesn’t have a name yet)
  2. Blood Magick by Nora Roberts
  3. Shadow of Vengeance by Nancy C. Weeks
  4. Raging Heat by Richard Castle
  5. Starving for Vengeance (Bantorous MC Book #7) by Debra Kayn
  6. Living a Beautiful War (Bantorous MC Book #8) by Debra Kayn
  7. Edge of Betrayal by Shannon K. Butcher
  8. Catch You at Christmas by Susan Arden
  9. Crave the Night by Lara Adrian
  10. ___________________________________

Recommend a book for my #10 spot in the comments below! One lucky commenter (chosen at random) will be selected to win an e-copy of either Fated Souls or Goddess of the Hunt, winners’ choice.
 

Don’t forget to stop at the all the other blogs for a chance to learn about the other bloggers and enter all the giveaways. ‘tis the season of giving.  Happy Holidays!



1. herding cats & burning soup  20. Snarky Mom Reads...{INT}  39. Melanie Karsak, Author  58. Marie's Cozy Corner (US)--coming soon  
2. Vox Libris  21. Susan Arden  40. Joanne Jaytanie  59. Cassandra Dean  
3. Shelley Munro  22. Decadent Publishing  41. Savings in Seconds (US)  60. Nancy Gideon...Romance by Any Other Name  
4. Camille @ Girl meets Books  23. Siren Allen  42. Christina @ Creating Serenity  61. Expressions of a Hopeful Romantic (INT)  
5. Taking Time for Mommy Books and Movies  24. Robyn Neeley, Romantic Comedy Author  43. Becky Flade  62. Alisa Anderson (BitchesBeWritin')  
6. Melissa Haag YA Author  25. I am, Indeed  44. Elisabeth Staab  63. Beverly Ovalle  
7. Author E. B. Walters  26. Sam Cheever - HOHO Honeybun  45. Doris O'Connor  64. Sharing Links and Wisdom (INT)  
8. Rhialistic  27. Laurie Treacy, Author  46. Kitt Crescendo  65. Nicci @ The Book Lovers Codex  
9. Dani Harper PNR Author, INT'L  28. Lucy Felthouse  47. Christine Murphy  66. Marlene @ Reading Reality  
10. Book Lovin' Mamas  29. Tara Quan  48. Read for your Future  67. Sharon Kleve  
11. Karen Lynch YA Author  30. Tory Richards  49. Houston Havens  68. Scandalous Stories  
12. MYTHICAL BOOKS (INT)  31. Hot Listens (INT)  50. Talk Supe  69. Declan Sands - Oh! Hoaley Night!  
13. BIBLIOPHILE MYSTERY (INT)  32. Anne Lange  51. Yolanda Ashton  70. Sasha Hibbs-YA Author (INT)  
14. RhiReading  33. Leigh Ellwood  52. Natasha Blackthorne  71. More Books Than Livros (INT)  
15. Sedona Venez  34. Share My Destiny (INT)  53. Eargasms Audiobook Reviews  72. Nana Prah  
16. Bookswagger  35. Not Necessarily In That Order  54. eReading on the Cheap  73. Read Our Lips! Book Review Blog  
17. Cerian @ Rookie Romance (INT)  36. Susan Griscom, Author PNR & Contemporary Romance  55. V.S. Morgan  74. Sahara Roberts  
18. Author Zoe Forward  37. Emme Rollins  56. Normandie Alleman  75. Alicia @ Addicted Readers (INT)  
19. Angela @ Angel's Guilty Pleasures  38. Selena Kitt  57. Tabitha Conall  

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Comments

  1. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)December 1, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Oh my Becky! Only a second?! How about a few minutes to appreciate that wonder. Goodness! lol Thanks so much for joining in on the hop this month!

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  2. mai tranDecember 2, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I suggest you my holiday wish this year: The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell.

    koukkunokka@anvianet.fi

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  3. bn100December 7, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    the king by JR Ward

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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    1. Becky FladeDecember 8, 2014 at 9:09 AM

      JR Ward? Hmmmm. Definitely worth a look! Thanks

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  4. Kathy DavisDecember 18, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I haven't read this yet, but it has a good rating and is on my TBR list, Beneath the Skin (Wolf Within) Amy Lee Burgess. If it's good, let me know :)

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    1. Becky FladeDecember 19, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Ohh, a shifter sorry? They're my favorite! Thanks K

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  5. Vanessa N.December 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire. Thanks for the giveaway.

    mythic021@gmail.com

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  6. Nana PrahDecember 26, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Twin Flames by Debbie Christiana. I love it.

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  7. KrysykatDecember 28, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Anything by Eve Langlais, especially the 'Alien Abducted' series.

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Becky FladeFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:17 PM

      Krysykat - You're are winner! Congratulations :D

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  8. jmcgaughDecember 28, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Larissa Ione's Revenant.

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  9. barniebadDecember 30, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    10. He Came Upon a Midnight Clear: by Desiree Holt

    Happy holidays, Marnie
    barniebad@aol.com

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  10. Becky FladeDecember 30, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Vanessa, Nana, Krysykat, jmcgaugh & Marnie - All good choices, thanks!

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  11. BookLadyDecember 30, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    I would recommend The Witch With No Name (The Hollows/Rachel Morgan series) by Kim Harrison and Royal Street (Sentinels of New Orleans series) by Suzanne Johnson. Thanks for the great giveaway. Happy Holidays!
    bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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