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$50 #Giveaway A Christmas to Die For by Jessica Frances @XpressoTours Ends 12.17

December 6, 2020 By Mary 52 Comments

 

A Christmas to Die For
Jessica Frances
Publication date: December 4th 2020
Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Science Fiction

Drink way too much tequila at the office Christmas party? Check.
Get fired after doing something stupid at said Christmas party? Check.
Hallucinate flying reindeers in the sky? Check.
Watch those flying reindeer turn into naked people …? Check?
Discover magical elves are trying to kill you? Um … Wait! I don’t want to check that one!

Either I’m having the most epic blackout or my hangover has thrown me into the craziest world that has ever existed. I just found out that Santa is not only real, but he and his people can shapeshift into reindeer. I also just discovered that elves are real, which would be cool, except they’re evil and want to kill me! If that wasn’t bad enough, the elves and reindeer are at war with each other. So, not exactly like the cheery, heartwarming stories we’ve been told.

If a war between elves and reindeer isn’t shocking enough, it hardly holds a candle to finding out that I’m supposed to be the one person who can save an entire planet. Yeah, talk about being totally unqualified for the job. At least that overshadows the fact that I might now have a Santa kink when the young, hot, white-haired warrior is sent to protect me. But can I really help save Santa and his people? Can I stop the elves? Or is everyone doomed to suffer the deadliest Christmas ever?

To find out if this will be a Christmas to die for, buckle up in your sleigh, pour yourself an eggnog, and sing a Christmas tune, because this tale is about to get jolly and insane.

Goodreads / Amazon

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EXCERPT:

For some reason—probably because I’m drunk—I feel more alone tonight than I have in a long time. I worry that maybe I won’t bounce back as easily as I have before.

When am I going to feel secure? Safe?

“Ru …” I whine, moving back to the front of my imaginary friend and staring at his bright red nose. This has to be the most ridiculous thing in the world, but I still grab some of his fur in the front and tug. “Come down here.”

My six-foot two stature isn’t tall enough for my new fake, furry friend, but I need a hug. Hell, I can’t even remember the last time I felt like I needed this, or the last time I had a hug. How sad is that?

Given this isn’t real, Rudolph is surprisingly stubborn. In fact, I have to use every bit of strength I have to get his large face to come near me, and I get the distinct impression he’s not happy. But I don’t care. He’s from my imagination, and I need a damn hug.

I wrap my arms around his too-wide neck and attempt to pull myself together, finding a comfort there that would likely get me put in a mental institution for life.

Whooshing noises sound around us, but I barely hear it over my deep breathing.

Why do I feel like crying? Men don’t cry. Well, not unless they have just thrown their guts up over their naked body from stage fright after attempting a career as a cam boy. I gave myself a pass that day.

But, even though I’m in complete denial about crying, tears wet my face as I give in to the feeling of despair and loneliness. Why do I have to be such a fuckup? Why does everything and everyone I touch turn to shit?

Heat overwhelms me, soaking away the cold that crept into my body after lying on the icy ground, and though the breeze is chilly and promising a future snowstorm, I suddenly have the urge to take off my jacket.

“You’re like a furnace,” I grumble at Rudolph, not removing my grip.

For some unlikely reason, this hug with my fake reindeer is the best thing to happen to me since the two weeks I was able to get a signal on my TV at home and could stream unlimited shows for that entire fortnight. I’m not ready to give it up yet, even if I’m probably just hugging a tree while picturing my fake reindeer.

I keep my eyes closed, my breathing finally calming down, when I notice something moving against me—perhaps Rudolph trying to shake me off. Either way, at the feel of something hard against the entire length of my body, I open one eye to find I’m no longer hugging a supersized reindeer.

Huh?

I’m hugging a man!

“Shit!” I gasp, dropping my hands from around the neck of a strange man who must be over eight feet tall, given he still has to bend over for me to hug him. Then I promptly fall on my ass, not feeling the impact since I’m still in shock.

I wipe my eyes, first to get the wetness out of them, and then because what I’m seeing can’t be real.

At first, all I notice is that every bit of hair on this giant’s head is white, and he has a lot of hair—a mane on his head and a crazy huge beard any biker would be proud of. It’s so odd to see such prominent white hair on a man who looks my age, because this giant is not old, even given the wizened color of his hair. No, I would put money that he isn’t older than thirty. In fact, every person here has the same stark white hair as my Rudolph, though they all look similar in age to him.

That’s odd, right?

Okay, scratch that, the weird part is clearly the changing from animal to human. Not the hair situation. Still …

 

Author Bio:

Jessica lives in Adelaide, South Australia. When she is not writing, you can find her reading, napping or watching excessive amounts of TV. Connect with her on Facebook and Goodreads.

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Comments

  1. wendy hutton says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    thanks this sounds like a wondrful book

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  2. Tashia Jennings says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Love discovering new books to add to my TBR.

    Reply
  3. Bea LaRocca says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    Love the Sinister Santa on the cover and the synopsis and excerpt have me hooked! I just have to know how it all works out. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering this awesome giveaway.

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  4. Elaine G says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    This sounds good. Great excerpt ans cover

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  5. Judy Thomas says

    December 6, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    That sounds like an awesome Christmas read!

    Reply
  6. Nancy says

    December 7, 2020 at 3:59 am

    The illustration on he cover of your book is one of a kind!

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  7. Cindy Merrill says

    December 7, 2020 at 4:21 am

    The plot is so far fetched, it’s mind blowing. Cool.

    Reply
  8. Pat Lieberman says

    December 7, 2020 at 4:49 am

    I love finding new books/authors.

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  9. kim says

    December 7, 2020 at 4:51 am

    cool cover

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  10. Marcy Meyer says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:10 am

    Creepy cover. Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Maria Malaveci says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:14 am

    I love the cover! Sounds amazing!

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  12. Rita Wray says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:59 am

    Thank you for sharing the excerpt, sounds good.

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  13. Cathy French says

    December 7, 2020 at 6:19 am

    That a freaky lookin’ Santa on the cover.

    Reply
  14. Molli Taylor says

    December 7, 2020 at 9:14 am

    this looks like a great read!

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  15. shannon zeidan says

    December 7, 2020 at 9:34 am

    I’m really intrigued by the description! I’m looking forward to reading this.

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  16. KariLorr says

    December 7, 2020 at 10:10 am

    This book sounds like it will take the reader on a crazy Christmas ride.

    Reply
  17. bn100 says

    December 7, 2020 at 10:29 am

    nice excerpt

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  18. Sherry says

    December 7, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    This sounds like a very good book.

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  19. Joy Avery says

    December 7, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    This sounds like a really interesting read!

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  20. TERESA D says

    December 7, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity

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  21. Mary Gardner says

    December 7, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I enjoyed the excerpt. It sounds like a great read!

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  22. Dianne Casey says

    December 7, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Great cover! Sounds like a great holiday book.

    Reply
  23. Kate Sarsfield says

    December 7, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Wow! I had to read the excerpt twice to make sense of it!

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  24. Bonnie says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    Congrats on the new release! Interesting excerpt and cover. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. heather says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    This sounds super good and the cover is scary.

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  26. heather says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:27 pm

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    December 7, 2020 at 5:28 pm

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  28. Latifa Morrisette says

    December 7, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Sounds very intriguing

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  29. Leela says

    December 7, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    It looks like a good read.

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  30. Barrie says

    December 7, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    I was sold after reading the excerpt. But then I read the blurb and bought the book. Sounds like a good, funny sci-fi romance!

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  31. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    December 7, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    I like the cover

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  32. Ken Ohl says

    December 8, 2020 at 2:11 am

    this book looks intriguing

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  33. Brittany Carter says

    December 8, 2020 at 5:21 am

    Definitely looks like my kind of book and I love the cover it makes me want to pick it up

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  34. linda harrison says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Santa looks so mean! He would scare the kids.

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  35. Angela saver says

    December 8, 2020 at 11:17 am

    I really enjoyed this excerpt! Sounds great!

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  36. Deb Pelletier says

    December 8, 2020 at 9:25 pm

    The book sounds interesting, scary book cover.

    Reply
  37. TINA ALEXANDER says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    The excerpt was mysteriously suspenseful! I have so many questions about the drunk man and the white-haired stranger.

    Reply
  38. Jessica Frances says

    December 9, 2020 at 1:33 am

    Thanks for signing up for the book blitz. I appreciate your support!

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  39. Peggy Nunn says

    December 9, 2020 at 7:31 am

    The cover looks ominous. Maybe a good read.

    Reply
  40. Julie Waldron says

    December 10, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    I enjoyed the excerpt, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  41. Terri Shaw says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    This sounds like a great read.

    Reply
  42. June S. says

    December 11, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Sounds like my kind of holiday read., love the cover!

    Reply
  43. Karen H says

    December 11, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Scary looking Santa on that cover.

    Reply
  44. Veronica Lee says

    December 12, 2020 at 3:04 am

    It certainly is a unique story! Must read!

    Reply
  45. Sandra Dufoe says

    December 12, 2020 at 6:02 am

    Sounds like a great read and the cover is amazing caught my eye immediately.

    Reply
  46. Paula says

    December 12, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Interesting summary. Looks like a good read.

    Reply
  47. Jan Lee says

    December 12, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    If this is what happens when you have a blackout from drinking, I’d never drink at all, LOL I want to be able to celebrate the holidays with some traditions! 🙂

    Reply
  48. shelly peterson says

    December 12, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  49. Dianna says

    December 12, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    I’m going to have nightmares from the cover!

    Reply
  50. Amber Terry says

    December 13, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    This cover is kinda freaky in a good way 🙂

    Reply
  51. clynsg says

    December 15, 2020 at 1:17 pm

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

    Reply
  52. Daniel M says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    sounds like a fun one

    Reply

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