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#Giveaway Snowball’s Christmas by Kristen McKanagh @AOwenBooks @XpressoTours Ends 10.8

September 28, 2020 By Mary 39 Comments



Snowball’s Christmas
Kristen McKanagh
Published by: Kensington
Publication date: September 29th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

The Purrfect holiday awaits…

Snowball–an aptly named bundle of feline fluff–is thankful to be spending her first Christmas in the comfort of Weber Haus, the Victorian B&B run by Miss Tilly. Emily Diemer, who cooks for the guests, dotes on Snowball, but she’s not thrilled about another new arrival at the B&B: Miss Tilly’s nephew, Lukas. Which is odd, because Snowball’s animal instincts tell her that Lukas and Emily should definitely be friends.

Everything Emily needs is in this quaint community–including, she hopes, the chance to open her own bakery one day. She doesn’t think much of Lukas for leaving his aging aunt to struggle while he jets around the world taking photographs. But now that he’s here, helping to spruce up the property and getting mixed up in Snowball’s antics, she begins to soften a little. Until she learns what he has planned…

Lukas is going to sell Weber Haus so that Miss Tilly can retire. But Snowball is certain that this B&B, and these people, are supposed to be her forever home. Somehow she has to get these stubborn humans to see things through the wisdom of a cat’s eye and a kitten’s loyal, loving heart…

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EXCERPT:

At her car, her good mood took a back seat to frustration. The fob on her key chain was dying, which meant it didn’t always let her in right away. After four or five clicks, she finally gave a grr of annoyance and opened the door with the key.

“Wait.”

No mistaking the deep voice of the man from the parking lot. No way could he be talking to her, though, so she went to get in.

“Emily.”

He is talking to me.

Surprise tinged with more delight than she’d let herself acknowledge had her pausing to look over her shoulder. “How did you know my name?” she called as he jogged down the last few steps.

He waved back up at the slope. “That man called your name earlier.”

And he’d paid attention? Wow. A blush warmed the skin of her cheeks, making the sting of the cold air against her bite more. “Listen, I’m flattered and everything, but I’m running late.”

He paused on a word, mouth open, then his eyes crinkled as he grinned. “I’m not asking you out.”

Oh. Disappointment dropped over her like snow falling off branches on her head. Kerfloop. Followed swiftly by embarrassment. The heat crept back up her cheeks, but for a much less fun reason. “Okay . . . What can I help you with?”

“Actually, I’m here to help you.”

Help her? With what? She raised her eyebrows in question.

“I believe you’ve picked up a small passenger in your purse.”

“My—” Realization rushed in with all the subtlety of a blizzard, and she closed her eyes in resigned horror. “There’s a kitten in my purse. Isn’t there?”

She opened her eyes in time to catch the full impact of her stranger’s full-bodied laugh, his eyes alight with humor. “Does this happen to you often?” he asked.

“Only since this one arrived on our doorstep.” More gently than she’d been handling it until now, she swung her purse around and opened it wide. Sure enough, two blue eyes stared back at her with all the innocence of angels.

“Snowball. You’ve got to stop this,” she admonished as she lifted the small kitten out. Cuddling the ball of fluff against her chest, she lifted her gaze to her helpful stranger. Right in time to see him with a camera up to his eye. A soft click sounded as he snapped a picture.

“Uh— No, thanks.” She lifted a hand to block any more.

“I’m only getting the cat in the shot. I promise.”

Zero for two. First, he wasn’t chasing her down because he was interested, and now he only wanted pictures of the cat. My ego is going to need some chocolate therapy if this keeps up.

Author Bio:

Sweet contemporary and Amish romance author Kristen McKanagh grew up consuming books and exploring the world through her writing. She attempted to find a practical career by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing) and an MBA. However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly as fun as writing with it. Kristen also writes award-winning steamy contemporary romance as Kadie Scott, and award-winning paranormal and YA fantasy romance as Abigail Owen. No matter the genre, she loves to write happily-ever-afters that shine with home, heart, and humor. Kristen currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her own swoon-worthy hero husband and their two children, who are growing up way too fast.

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Comments

  1. Beatrice LaRocca – Walden, NY – Lover of the written word, lifelong learning and the great outdoors. And Chocolate!
    Bea LaRocca says

    September 28, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    This book cover is too cute! A great synopsis and excerpt too. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway, I am looking forward to reading your story.

    Reply
  2. Mya Murphy
    Mya Murphy says

    September 28, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I have never seen such an adorable cover..EVER!! I. Am. Sold. And, I didn’t have to read the excerpt..

    Reply
  3. Nancy says

    September 29, 2020 at 1:04 am

    This sounds like a sweet and entertaining book to read.

    Reply
  4. clickclickmycat
    Audrey Stewart says

    September 29, 2020 at 3:07 am

    Kristen McKanagh is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

    Reply
  5. Ken Ohl
    Ken Ohl says

    September 29, 2020 at 3:48 am

    looks like something my wife would enjoy

    Reply
  6. holdenj says

    September 29, 2020 at 3:52 am

    Cute cover!

    Reply
  7. deborahdumm
    Deborah D says

    September 29, 2020 at 4:35 am

    I love that this is from primarily a cat’s point of view,

    Reply
  8. Lori R
    Lori R says

    September 29, 2020 at 4:46 am

    What a cute cover!

    Reply
  9. dodgerfannnat
    Pat Lieberman says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:36 am

    Adorable cover. I love books with pets.

    Reply
  10. karenh43
    Karen H says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:30 am

    Another new-to-me author. Sounds like a cute story and gotta love that cover to pieces!

    Reply
  11. violet2233
    Carol Knudtson says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:37 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book and I love the cover.

    Reply
  12. christy41970
    Christy Maurer says

    September 29, 2020 at 7:04 am

    This looks adorable! I am a crazy cat lady, so I need to read this one!

    Reply
  13. Kim says

    September 29, 2020 at 8:26 am

    This sounds like such a cute story. I definitely want to read it.

    Reply
  14. Cathy French
    Cathy French says

    September 29, 2020 at 8:36 am

    That cover is simply adorable

    Reply
  15. elaing8
    Elaine G says

    September 29, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Cute cover. Sounds like a good book.

    Reply
  16. Wendy Hutton
    wendy hutton says

    September 29, 2020 at 10:36 am

    love the cover, so cute

    Reply
  17. Teresa Warner says

    September 29, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Cute cover!

    Reply
  18. heather says

    September 29, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    I love the cover of this one and it sounds like a great book.

    Reply
  19. heather says

    September 29, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    I follow all on instagram as @oldblueeyes070

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  20. heather says

    September 29, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    I subscribe to bookhounds on email.

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  21. Tina Rucci
    Tina R says

    September 29, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Sounds like a cute read. Thanks for sharing. Kristen is a new author for me, so I’ll be checking out her other books.

    Reply
  22. Cheryl C. says

    September 29, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I love Christmas stories!

    Reply
  23. BookLady says

    September 29, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    What a wonderful book for the holidays! Lovely cover too.

    Reply
  24. Eva Millien – Gonzales, Louisiana – I love to read, paranormal, urban fantasy, romantic suspense, erotic romance, science fiction / fantasy romance and military romance Single mom with 1 granddaughter love photography
    Eva Millien says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    What sweet sounding holiday read, cant’ wait to read it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  25. Glenda Martillotti says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    This sounds like an adorable story! I love the kitten on the cover!

    Reply
  26. diannekc
    Dianne Casey says

    September 29, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Sounds like a great holiday read. Looking forward to reading the book.

    Reply
  27. Merry says

    September 29, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    I love meeting new authors and I would enjoy reading this book.

    Reply
  28. CAROL G (CLYNSG)
    clynsg says

    September 30, 2020 at 10:11 am

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might like to read

    Reply
  29. @saleago – United States
    Sandra Watts says

    September 30, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Such a cute cover and sounds so good.

    Reply
  30. Cali W.
    Cali W. says

    September 30, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  31. linda harrison says

    September 30, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    Love cats! The cover is so cute.

    Reply
  32. atthemapletable
    Terri Shaw says

    October 1, 2020 at 2:59 am

    This sounds like a great read. I like the cover art.

    Reply
  33. Ellen Stafford
    Ellen Stafford says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    Ahhh the cover is so cute!

    Reply
  34. bn100 says

    October 2, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    cute cover

    Reply
  35. nyfoodhistorian – Quiet Prepper Female
    Cindy Merrill says

    October 3, 2020 at 8:12 am

    I’m crazy over kittens anyway, but this little sweetheart on the cover is the cutest!

    Reply
  36. Jolanda LovestoRead – Netherlands
    Jolanda says

    October 5, 2020 at 12:06 am

    Cute looking cover!

    Reply
  37. Doreen says

    October 5, 2020 at 7:52 am

    What a cutie on the cover!

    Reply
  38. thewoodenshoe
    Amber Terry says

    October 6, 2020 at 4:32 am

    I am a total sucker for this cover. The book sounds sweet, too 🙂

    Reply
  39. Shelly Peterson
    shelly peterson says

    October 6, 2020 at 11:38 am

    This is a super cute cover.

    Reply

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