A Very Southern Christmas

Yeah, okay.  I know that whenever I blog I should be witty, or insightful, or educational, or a spectacular combo of all three.  I promise to do that another day.  But it’s the Christmas Season, y’all, and I just want to eat cookies, drink eggnog, and look at pretty pictures.  I bet you do, too.  So today I’m sharing some very pretty pictures of Amelia Island, Florida, where I’m spending the holidays with my family.

Maritime-themed door
Historical Home
Carousel horse on the porch of a local B&B
Christmas tree and palm trees
Rustic porch with decorations
Gingerbread pirate ship at the Ritz Carlton

 


My Mysterious Alter-ego Goes To A Party

Some of you might not know this, but I also write contemporary romance with my husband under the pen name of VK Sykes.  Our first book, CADDYGIRLS, is published by Carina Press. Carina Press is the new digital-only imprint of Harlequin, so we’re now part of a fabulous and very big community of readers and authors.  To celebrate the holidays, e-Harlequin is holding a digital Open House on Wed. Dec 15, with forums and chats with their authors and lots of great prizes to give away.  Please stop by to chat with your favorite authors (including yours truly) and to win some great prizes.

See you there!


DECEMBER CONTEST

There’s a wonderful prize pack filled with fabulous historical novels up for grabs this month!

One winner will receive a MY FAVORITE COUNTESS tote bag and t-shirt along with the following TEN novels. What better way to pamper yourself during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Books included are:

SINFUL SURRENDER by Beverley Kendall (signed by the author)
HOW TO SEDUCE A DUKE by Kathryn Caskie (signed by the author)
DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS by Lynsay Sands
THE CONFESSIONS OF A DUCHESS by Nicola Cornick
THE SLIGHTEST PROVOCATION by Pam Rosenthal
MY LADY NOTORIOUS by Jo Beverley
DON’T BARGAIN WITH THE DEVIL by Sabrina Jeffries
THE PERFECT POISON by Amanda Quick
WICKED BECOMES YOU by Meredith Duran
THE RECKLESS BRIDE by Stephanie Laurens

To enter the contest simply send an email to vanessakellyauthor@gmail.com with the subject line DECEMBER CONTEST. Please include your full name and mailing address.

The contest ends December 31.

One winner will be chosen at random from all entries.


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