by
Ginny Baird
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENRE:
Contemporary Romance
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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?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Excerpt:
Hannah
held back the door, greeting the men on the street. Frank Cho gave a
friendly smile, bomber jacket zipped up tight and thumbs hitched in
his utility belt. “You must be Hannah.”
“Thanks
for coming by, and on such short notice.”
“No
problem,” Frank said as Carter followed him indoors, tipping his
hat her way. “Electricity’s nothing to mess with.”
Just as
Frank spoke, Carter locked on her gaze. Seconds ticked by as winds
howled across the threshold. Frank turned to her, puzzled, and Carter
reached up and smoothly shut the door. Hannah noted the paper bag in
his hand. Its logo read The Elf Shelf Book Shop.
“Good
to see you, sheriff.” Hannah shot him a smile. “Been shopping?”
“Had
some errands to run.” Carter awkwardly cleared his throat. “On
this street.”
Frank
paused in unzipping his jacket to scrutinize them both. In a flash,
his face registered understanding. “I’ll just go check things
out, while you two get acquainted.”
“Oh
no, we’ve—”
“Met,”
Carter finished for her. His eyes were a thicket of pines: lush,
green, and inviting. Heat warmed her cheeks as Carter removed his hat
and pressed it to his chest.
“Right.”
Frank repressed a grin. “In that case, reacquainted.” Hannah was
vaguely aware of Frank turning her way. “Fuse box?”
“Kitchen,”
she said weakly, never taking her eyes off Carter’s.
Frank
clucked his tongue. “Uh-huh. Uh-huh.”
As he
trailed away, Hannah could have sworn he said, “Major power surges
could be an issue.”
Carter
shifted his hat to the hand holding the bag. “Hannah…”
“Frank
seems to have gotten the wrong impression.”
“What
impression is that?”
Her
color deepened. “That you and I—”
“But
we’re not,” he assured her firmly.
“No.”
“Not
even in the least.”
Hannah
shook her head.
“The
only thing is…”
Hannah
waited, her heart drumming.
“We
could be, if you wanted.”
“Could
be what?”
“Going
out.” A sly smile crept up his lips. “You did kind of invite me.”
“The
rain check.” The words were a breathy whisper.
“Yeah.”
Carter raised his free hand and lightly traced her lips with his
thumb.
Hannah’s
pulse raced and butterflies went wild within her.
“How
about that rain check?” he continued. His palm was on her cheek
now, the heel of his hand cradling her chin. Carter took a step
closer. Only his hat and the shopping bag stood between them. “Can
I cash it in?”
Copyright
© 2016 Ginny Baird
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
http://www.ginnybairdromance.com/
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