It’s so great to be back on the Inspy Romance Blog once again. I’ve missed you!
Since I’ve been away, I’ve kept busy mostly writing romantic suspense and romantic mystery, but I recently had a sweet Christian romance novella release. It’s part of the Small-Town Christmas Wishes Series set in the fictional small town, Snowflake, Colorado.
When I originally heard about the premise of this series I had to join the group. Each book stands alone, and takes place simultaneously. Here’s the cover of my book with the blurb below.
Back cover blurb:
Welcome to Snowflake, Colorado—a small town where wishes come true! When six old high school friends receive a letter that their fellow friend, Charity Hart, wrote before she passed away, their lives take an unexpected turn. She leaves them each a check for $1,500 and asks them to grant a wish—a secret wish—for someone else by Christmas. It sounds simple but the friends soon discover that it isn’t as easy as it seems! With the clock ticking, will they make it happen in time?
Join Mia, Caro, Nate, Sara, Holly, and Taye on their journey to make a wish come true—and find love along the way.
Christmas is the season of giving, but Sara isn’t sure she is up to the task.
Playing secret angel in high school was fun, and now, years later, Sara has the opportunity to do it once more on a bigger scale. She enlists the help of Gabe, her long-time best friend, to come up with a deserving recipient. But something is off with Gabe—he’s more attentive than usual.
The Christmas season has put Gabe in a reflective mood. His evaluation of his life has left him lonely and wanting more. But can his heart have its desire? That’s up to Sara.
Can these two long-time best friends navigate their changing relationship, or will the romance Grinch steal their Christmas joy?
This books was so much fun to right. It was one of the few I’ve written that didn’t fight me. LOL. It’s an easy holiday read that will leave you feeling warm and cozy inside.
My favorite part of the entire book was being able to include something my paternal grandmother did. She would secretly find a family in need and then on Christmas morning she would deliver the wrapped gifts, ring the doorbell, then hide nearby so she could watch the family when they discovered her surprise. This clearly made a huge impact on my life since I remember this story from when I was a little girl, and I’m not a young woman, at least age wise. :)
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I love reading Christmas themed books, which is probably why I’ve published one every year since I became an author. My very first traditionally published book was a Christmas book.
Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance, romantic mystery, and romantic suspense that warms the heart and feeds the soul. Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
It sounds like a lovely holiday read.
Hi Kimberly, welcome back:) I love the idea that the stories are happening simultaneously- and even though each story stands alone, I am wondering if there are any connections between them…
I do like Christmas stories, but I don’t always wait until Christmas to read them:)
Blessings:)
I have heard about this series (someone else here wrote about it but I forget who). Can I ask how are Mia and Caro pronounced? Is it MIa or Mea? I guess it doesn’t really matter.
I love reading Christmas books. This series sounds really good and I love the premise. One year at church we had a tree and were given hearts I think to write on a something we were going to do for someone in secret. It didn’t have to be the exact thing but it was a pay it forward type things. I bought a couple of gift vouchers for a couple of carers in the church to have a free coffee and desert (cake etc). To this day they have no idea. I also I had been given a fancy teabag in a little home made envelope with a saying on it so thought it would be a great thing to do for all the ladies of the church (its not a huge church). I found the templates online and made them and even gave myself one (in the pigeon hole at the church). To this day only 2 others besides mum and I knew who did it. They all thought one other lady did it. So your series sounds so fun.
Hi Kimberly! Welcome back to Inspy Romance. I enjoyed the premise of Small Town Christmas Wishes series. Being a Secret Angel always brings joy to both the giver and receiver. I enjoyed the diversity of the authors and characters in this series. This is my favorite holiday series of 2019. Best Wishes!
Hi Ausjenny! Love your Secret Angel ideas. Jackie Castle wrote a blog about the series on September 27. She wrote Nate’s Gift. The series is a delightful inspiring holiday read about second chances. Enjoy your day and week.
Thanks for being here and sharing. Sara’s Gift sounds like a very inspiring book. I will definitely be reading. Christmas had been a challenge since my Mom passed away on Christmas night many years ago.
Welcome back! The book sounds great! What a neat idea, to have them all happen “at once”. I’ll have to check them out!
Thanks, Mary. :)
Yes, there are connections between them, but we worked together so if you see it in one book, you are likely to see the same thing in another from the other characters point of view.
I love what you did for your church and also the gift vouchers. I imagine you had as much fun giving as they did getting. :)
Jackie is another author on this blog with a book in this series.
Regarding the pronunciation of Mia and Caro, I have to idea. I never thought to ask. In my mind I say Mia Mea and Caro like car with a long o sound on the end.
Thank you so much, Renate! The brain child of this series did a fabulous job. :)
Oh, Bernice I’m so sorry about your mom. That would make Christmas difficult.
I pray the Lord will bless you with happy memories.
Thanks, Trudy. Happy reading!
I don’t have a separate holiday list but prefer them not too far from holiday. I’ve already started enjoying Christmas books.
Welcome back Kimberly!
I’m the same way regarding the timing of Christmas books, Diana. Any sooner than October and I save them for later. :)
Thanks, Laurie!
Welcome back!
Thanks, Merrillee!
Welcome back! Look forward to reading your posts again!
Thanks, Paula. :)
Welcome Back Love the cover of your book sounds like a great book!
Thanks, Sarah!
Hi Kimberly, Welcome back to Inspy Romance & congratulations on your new Christmas release! 😊