Hello dear readers! Today I'm excited to have Courtney Rice Gager, author of Tess in Boots talking about her dream Christmas vacation spots on PB. All of her dream vacation spots are perfect and Christmassy picks, so sit back, read, and enjoy!
(clicking on the cover will take you to Goodreads!) | Title: Tess in Boots Author: Courtney Rice Gager Published on: December 2nd 2014 Publisher: Anaiah Press Genre: Contemporary Romance Part of a series?: No Get a copy: Amazon I Barnes & Noble I iTunes I Smashwords Tess Dougherty plans every aspect of her life right down to the last detail. But she doesn’t plan on running her boyfriend off by bringing up the topic of marriage before he’s ready. And she doesn’t plan to lose her job on the day she’s set to receive a huge promotion. So when her perfect world unravels, Tess makes a new plan: disappear. Tess packs her bags and leaves her city apartment for a remote vineyard in North Carolina. At first, she’s put off by the slow pace of small-town life in the South. She’s especially irritated by Thatcher, the vineyard’s smart-mouth, dimple-faced farmhand. But she soon begins to appreciate the area’s charm, and Thatcher’s charm, too. She even swaps her trademark heels for a pair of cowboy boots. As Tess spends more time getting to know Thatcher, she finds herself loosening her grip on her old life little by little. Unfortunately, things on the vineyard aren’t as simple as they seem. There’s a secret here, and when the truth comes to light, Tess is forced to reconsider every plan she’s ever made. |
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Guest Post: 5 Dream Christmas Destinations for 2014
Thanks for having me on your blog, Kat! My new release, Tess in Boots, is all about a girl who goes on a journey. Tess leaves her city apartment for a remote vineyard in North Carolina, where everything is different from what she knows. In the spirit of journeys, and Christmas (I adore Christmas), today I'm sharing my top five dream Christmas destinations for 2014.
Without further ado, if I could take my family anywhere this Christmas, my top five choices would be:
Without further ado, if I could take my family anywhere this Christmas, my top five choices would be:
5. Hawaii
I mean sure, it's a long plane ride... and I have a two-year-old. But if I'm dreaming of taking my family to Hawaii this Christmas, then I'm also dreaming of flying first class with my husband while our dreamt-up nanny sits in coach keeping the little one happy with a ten-hour Dora the Explorer marathon. Mele Kalikimaka!
4. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Forbes rated this the number one ski resort for three years in a row, and I've always wanted to spend Christmas at a ski resort. Not because I like to ski (clumsy people shouldn't ski and I learned this the hard way in 2004), but because I like the idea of sitting in a lodge and watching people ski. I'm a very enthusiastic people watcher. Plus, I picture this involving several adorable cozy winter outfits and bottomless cups of steamy beverages. It looks very blissful in my mind, so it's going on the list.
3. Buford, Wyoming
I know, I know. Two Wyoming destinations in one list, but hear me out. This past year has been an absolute whirlwind for my family. Part of me (a small part, but a part nonetheless) would love to spend a week hiding out for Christmas. This is the perfect hiding place, because I understand this town has a population of one. And yeah, apparently it also has freezing winds that reach up to 70 mph, but that's a minor detail because we'll be hiding out inside anyway. Buford, Wyoming - we're coming for you. And we're bringing Christmas presents for the whole town!
2. Disney World
It's Disney World. It's Christmas. It's Disney World at Christmas. No further explanation needed.
1. My Mom's House
This is the first year ever that I won't be spending Christmas at my parents' house - which at Christmastime, I call my mom's house because Christmas is sort of her thing. Sorry, Dad, but you know it's true. My mom makes Martha Stewart look like an amateur. No one decks the halls quite like her, and she makes a peppermint ice cream cake that blows my mind year after year. This Christmas we will be missing out on peppermint deliciousness because we are expecting a new baby and I'd really prefer not to give birth in the car. But rumor has it my parents are visiting and bringing an entire peppermint ice cream cake just for me (hint, hint).
And there we have it. Wherever you spend Christmas this year, I hope you'll consider curling up with your favorite cup of steamy deliciousness and a copy of Tess in Boots, available now!
Courtney Rice Gager graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in creative writing. Courtney is also the author of The Buggy List. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. find Courtney at: |
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