I’m so pleased to have award-winning author Megan Kelly on the blog today. She writes absolutely charming and delicious contemporary romances, and she has two new books out–Christmas stories, too! And today readers have two chances to win her books! Can you tell us about that, Megan?
Thanks for having me, Vanessa. I’m offering two separate giveaways: a digital copy of Santa Dear, the first Christmas in Stilton book. For those who don’t win, you can buy it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Apple (iBooks).
The second giveaway will be delivered via snail mail: a paperback of Stand-In Mom (Harlequin American Romance 1371) and a scarf I knitted, which is similar to the one mentioned in my latest release,Holly & Ivey.
Wow! That’s an awesome giveaway, Megan! Now let’s chat a bit about your books.
How did you come up with the story for Holly & Ivey? My friends helped me brainstorm one night in a hotel. A publisher had a call out for a holiday story, but the deadline fell mid-way during my vacation with my husband. I liked the idea, so I decided to publish it myself.
What can you tell us about it? Holly MacDonald rushes back to the small town she left as a child to prevent her friend from marrying an unfaithful groom. Her old buddy, Luke Ivey, is the best man who intends to stop her interference. She’s no longer his tomboy pal, and he’s no longer her nerdy sidekick. They’re attracted to each other, despite their different views on the wedding and their living four hours apart. But he’s tied to the land, and she’s climbing the corporate ladder in Chicago.
When “The Wedding March” fades and Christmas is over, will they stay together?
Do you have a favorite Christmas recipe? My mom makes the best fudge, but unfortunately, there’s no recipe–I’ve even tried watching her and writing it down, to no avail. I like to make noodles to go with the turkey and mashed potatoes, and a batch or ten of Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookies (recipe on bag). Here’s a favorite of mine, though my kids don’t care for it, due to the nuts. I found it in a book by Silhouette author Sandra Stanford and eagerly anticipate these every year.
PEANUT MOUNDS
12 oz pkg butterscotch morsels
6 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate morsels
12 oz salted Spanish peanuts
Melt combined morsels in top of double boiler over boiling water OR melt in microwave. I do this, over a bowl of water.
When chips melt, stir together, then stir in peanuts until coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool and harden.
Don’t miss Megan’s new release, Holly & Ivey: Christmas in Stilton, book 2. Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smash Words.
Readers, to win one of Megan’s great prizes, just tell me what your favorite kind of candy is, especially at this time of year!
And please visit her website at www.megankellybooks.com to get the scoop on the rest of her books!