Can you believe it’s less than two months until Christmas? John Charles from The Poisoned Pen recently welcomed three authors who wrote Christmas stories. Jenn McKinlay’s new Library Lover’s Mystery is A Merry Little Murder Plot. Karen Schaler’s latest book is Every Day is Christmas. Jaqueline Snow’s new book is Christmas Sweater Weather. You can order these books through the Webstore. https://store.poisonedpen.com/.
Check out the authors’ books. Here’s the summary of A Merry Little Murder Plot.
‘Tis the season in Briar Creek, and this year festivities become fatalities in the newest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Fatal First Edition.
During the most wonderful time of the year, famous author Helen Monroe arrives in Briar Creek to be the writer in residence, but her “bah humbug” attitude excludes her from the many holiday celebrations the town residents enjoy. To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason.
Another newcomer, Jackie Lewis, reveals she’s visiting Briar Creek to be near Helen because she believes they are destined to meet. Having dealt with a stalker in the past, Lindsey feels compelled to tell Helen about Jackie, as she suspects that Helen is unaware her “number one” fan is in town.
When Jackie’s body is later discovered in the town park beneath the holiday-light display with a copy of Helen’s latest manuscript in her hand, the reclusive novelist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her self-proclaimed mega-fan. Helen’s frosty demeanor melts when Lindsey offers her help, and now the librarian and her crafternoon pals must prove the author innocent before “The End” becomes Helen’s final sentence.
Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. Her work has been translated into multiple languages in countries all over the world. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband’s guitars.
Here’s the description of Karen Schaler’s Every Day is Christmas.
From the Emmy Award-winning writer of Hallmark, Netflix, and Lifetime Christmas movies and beloved Christmas romance books comes a heartwarming holiday romance filled with love, second chances, and Christmas magic.
“This is a beautiful story about love, forgiveness, second chances, and the true meaning of Christmas.” —Karen Cowee, Librarian
Alexis Taylor is a savvy money manager who’s too busy for love—and definitely too busy for Christmas. She only has one holiday tradition – breaking up with her boyfriends right before Christmas.
But this Christmas, everything changes when Alexis gets a holiday visit of a lifetime. As Alexis’s past, present, and future collide, she’s forced to risk the one thing she has always guarded…her heart.
Can this Christmas finally melt Alexis’s icy walls and bring her the love she never thought she needed?
This uplifting story of redemption, family, and true love is a must-read for anyone looking to experience the magic of the season. With Karen Schaler’s signature warmth and humor, it’s the perfect holiday escape for Christmas and romance lovers.
Here’s the summary of Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe.
Charlotte Calhoun has avoided Hayden Porter, her older brother’s sexy-as-sin best friend, ever since that mortifying night when he flat-out rejected her. Fine. Except this Christmas season, they’re thrown together at a snowy ski resort for her brother’s bachelor party, complete with mistletoe, cozy fireplaces, and adjoining rooms. She can tell herself to get over Hayden, but holiday cheer is turning to holiday lust every time he is within ten feet of her.
Between being a full-time single father and his high-pressure college coaching job, a romantic relationship is off the table for Hayden. But he’s fought his attraction to Charlotte for as long as he can. A one-night stand is starting to sound like a good idea—as long as her brother never finds out. But with two long weeks until the wedding, hiding their growing feelings is going to take a Christmas miracle.
Enjoy the conversation with the authors about books and Christmas books.