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“I absolutely loved this book! It had me laughing out loud multiple times and swooning just as many.” -Cape and Castle
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Ah, Black Friday, the day when the world goes wild for deals, discounts, and the occasional elbow to the face. While some brave souls venture out into the chaos, others prefer to cozy up at home, diving into their favorite holiday romance, so I’m thrilled to offer a giveaway of the audiobook of No Rescue Required, my “sweet and lovely” Christmas novel hailed as “holiday road trip perfection”!
For a chance to win, take a peek at the stories on my current wish list and leave a comment letting me know your favorite novel of the year!
“A Winter in New York” by Josie Silver
As you probably already know, I love New York City as a romantic location, and I adored Josie Silver’s previous novels, One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird. In fact, One Day in December is one of my all-time favorite holiday romances so I can’t wait to embrace the magic of the city in this new novel Popsugar calls one of the best books of the year.
“Cassandra in Reverse” by Holly Smale
“It’s a lie, the first page of a book, because it masquerades as a beginning.” Is this an awesome line, or what? For me, the toughest part of writing a new novel is always the beginning, so I love this kickoff of Holly Smale’s story about a character stuck in a time loop, trying to fix the third worst day of her life.
“Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
One of those books I am seeing on all the best lists of the year. I love Ann Patchett and I’m a sucker for books about actors set in the theatre. Many of my thoughts as of late circle around the memory of my life before my kids and the unknown of what life will be as they move inevitably into their own, so this story of a mother’s surprising life before her family, is a must-read for me.
“The Fury” by Alex Michaelides
Each year, I try to read a book by an author featured at the arts and lecture series in my city. As we wrap up 2023, this one by Alex Michaelides caught my eye. Set on the idyllic Greek island of a reclusive ex-movie star where there’s a murder. Count. Me. In.
So, my fellow book lovers, I hope you will enjoy some down time and a wonderful read as you prepare to embrace the holidays. Remember, Black Friday may be a frenzy, but the real adventure lies within the pages of a good book.
Don’t forget! Comment with your recommendations for a chance to win the audiobook of No Rescue Required and may your holidays be filled with joy and laughter! xo, Maggie
Synopsis of No Rescue Required:
Sports agent Ryan Callahan’s trip is a complete disaster. Not only did he fail to sign a promising young ballplayer, but now he’s stranded in a Kentucky town no bigger than a bourbon ball. His plane’s been canceled, there’s not a cab to be found, and getting back to New York City is gonna take a miracle. Like a quirky, strawberry-blonde florist with a big van and a craving for late-night, deep-fried hotdogs…
With her best friend’s wedding and her business on the line, Sabrina Hayes needs to be in New York like yesterday. But with her flight canceled and her bank account almost as empty as her gas tank, an extra passenger might just be the long-overdue lucky charm Sabrina needs…especially now that she knows he’s definitely not a serial killer disguised as a scrumptious Thor look-alike.
Somewhere between a roadside stand that serves food as fast as it serves weddings, a motel room haunted by a lovesick ghost, and a car race known as the Snowball 500, Sabrina and Ryan are about to discover that anything that can go wrong will go hilariously wrong. But even they are not prepared for what’s in store on the road ahead…
I’m so excited to be releasing the fourth book in the Smart Cupid series. A long time in the writing, this road trip romance is set during the holiday season. I love road trips–seems like I’m on one every other month racing to one of my older son’s soccer tournaments–and I love the holidays, so this story holds a special place in my heart. Plus, Breaking the Bachelor’s Jane and Charlie finally get married. Take a peek at this and spankin’ new cover! I’m in love.
Isn’t love funny?
You fall for the exact right guy at the exact wrong moment. Or the wrong guy at what feels like the exact right time.
Or maybe, you fall for the guy your BFF introduced you to because she’s crushing on him, and the guy turns out to be the one who used to date your brother’s current girlfriend who he may just marry. Confused? So was I. And yes, I married that guy. My brother….not so much.
But that’s love. Crazy. Unexpected. Wonderful. Love.
And for me, few things recreate the feeling of The Fall like an afternoon spent with no children, total control of the remote and my favorite rom-coms. So, here are my besties. But if there’s a romantic comedy you love that’s not on the list, please let me know in the comments. My husband owes me a rom-com afternoon. Soon.
5. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. Football, family, mental illness…what’s not to love? Oh, and Bradley Cooper. I fell for BC when he was just the geekster on ALIAS and the man has yet to fail me. His portrayal of the story’s unstable hero who loves his ex-wife (or the idea of her) so much that he refuses to accept his marriage is over is both funny and desperately sad. Jennifer Lawrence matches him moment-by-moment and as the relationship unfolds, it is so clear, these two crazies are MFEO.
4. Can’t have a list of great romantic comedies without Julia Roberts. Cause she’s the best. Tough call, but I’ll go with MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING because who doesn’t have that friend-almost-lover with whom the timing never felt right and then…suddenly, “the moment just passes you by.”
3. THE HANGOVER. Yes, you read that right, and while it is not a typical choice, this movie is a hilarious ode to Contemporary Bromance. Beside, in the end there’s totally a wedding and Bradley Cooper never looked better. Booyah.
2. FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL. I believe that if Andie McDowell was zapped by a shrinking machine and dropped into a paper lunch bag, she would not be able to act her way out, and yet, that doesn’t matter at all because she is so damned lovable (and gorgeous). Plus, the writing is sublime, the supporting acting fantastic and the Auden poem included in the film breaks my heart every time. All this, and Hugh Grant at his most charming.
1. Easy peasy…WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. Sandra Bullock before she was glamorous was the Perfect Girl Next Door. Heartfelt performances, a unique and hilarious premise, terrific writing and big-time nutty characters, make WYWS the Perfect Romantic Comedy, top to bottom. And, let’s be reals, if Bill Pullman gave me a sly smile, tossed a diamond into my toll booth and lay his tender heart on the line, baby, you can bet I’d let him in. Forever. Amen.
So, here’s to “True love. In whatever shape or form it may come. May we all in our dotage be proud to say, “I was adored once too.”
Quoted from Four Weddings and a Funeral
Maggie Kelley...true love is funny (not to mention...seriously hot) 