Good Morning!
Well Christmas is officially less than two weeks away. I'm not even ready but hey, ready or not, here comes Santa Claus LOL!
Today's guest is not new to our blog so please welcome Stacey Weeks back with her Christmas story, Mistletoe Movie Star. Take it away Stacey....
Mistletoe Meadows is built around the magic of Christmas. As jingling sleighs cart rosy-cheeked lovers around the Mistletoe Mile, Charlene’s holiday dream is more complicated than photoshopped perfection. She proposes a compassion ministry initiative called the Gingerbread House but struggles to convince the town that their need for a homeless shelter is real.
Famous for his made for television holiday movies, Jonas longs for a happily-ever-after that isn’t as neat and tidy as his unrealistic films. Partnering with Char to champion her ministry invigorates him with a new purpose and provides an excuse to spend time with the girl he never forgot. But when they embrace three young sisters fighting to stay together while living on the streets, their project becomes deeply personal.
Together, they prove to a town reluctant to see anything other than holiday perfection that the greatest gift of the season isn’t found under a tree.
Excerpt:
“Kittens sound like fun.” Jonas winked at her.
Beth yanked off the lid. “Look how little they are.”
Small gasps and yelps rolled through the press. They collectively leapt back.
A quick bark of laughter escaped Char as she reached in and pulled out a baby skunk. Its folds of skin layered over the petite frame, and one tiny eye slit wiggled as if it wanted to open and see who dared to disturb its rest.
The cameras started snapping again, but from a distance.
“They don’t spray until they are older,” Char swallowed a chuckle. She turned the baby animal to face the reporters.
Quick, high-pitched laughter waved through the crowd.
“What, no skunks in L.A.?” Char smirked.
Suzy and Nat trotted up, breathing hard. “They’re not kittens,” Suzy panted, extending a weak arm in warning.
“And she wants to name them.” Nat collapsed to her knees beside her younger sister.
“Suzy said I couldn’t.” Beth thrust out her chin.
“That’s because they’re skunks.” Suzy fisted her hands on her hips. “And if you name them, you’ll want to keep them. We can’t keep skunks.”
Char swayed forward until she was eyeball to eyeball with Beth. “Names are important. I think every creature should have a name. It lets us know someone knows us and loves us. I’d be honored if you would name the kits.”
“Kits?”
“That’s what you call a baby skunk.”
Beth turned to Suzy. “They are almost kittens. They’re kits.”
What people are saying about Mistletoe Movie Star:
“The reader becomes cocooned in the friendly welcome from the town of Mistletoe. It is a town with a social conscience and a heart for the homeless … I adored the story.” Julia Wilson Christian Bookaholic
“Mistletoe Movie Star is a wonderful read that will put you in the holiday spirit.” Carol James
“This is a heartwarming tale ... a cute ending, too!” Katy Eeten
Mistletoe Movie Star is part of Pelican Book Group's Christmas Extravaganza and can be found at PBG or Amazon. Find links to all of Stacey’s books here: https://www.staceyweeks.com/books/
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Great excerpt, Stacey. Wishing you the best of luck and God's blessings with your new book!
Hope you enjoyed today's spotlight as much as I did, friends and that you'll come back each week for Wednesday Words with Friends and Saturday Spotlight.
Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT
20 comments:
That excerpt had me smiling. Love the title and cover too,
Congratulations on your Christmas release, Stacey. I really enjoyed it.
Sounds like a great book. Best of luck with it!
Congratulations on your release. Sounds like a great read. Merry Christmas. D.V. 🦉
It's a wonderful story. Best of luck, Stacey!
This sounds like a very sweet story!
I absolutely loved this book. So timely! Congratulations, Stacey, and thanks for creating such an engaging story.
I usually read the Extravaganza stories between Christmas and New Year's. I doubt I will wait this year.
What an intriguing premise. Sounds like a great read. Congrats and best wishes!
I love the notion of a sweet Christmas story that isn't about some idyllic perfect little community! Sounds wonderful!
I'm glad you smiled, Mary. We can all use a few more reasons to smile this year :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed the book, Barbara! And thank you for your wonderful review.
Thanks, Jennifer.
Merry Christmas to you, too, D.V. Stone!
Thank you, Karen. And thank you for your review!
Thank you, Kara. It was a fun story to write.
Thank you, Carol. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I enjoyed your title, Redeeming Christmas, as well.
I can't wait to hear what you think of it, LoRee!
I hope you have the chance to read it, Alicia. It was fun to weave all the animals into the story.
I agree, Alina. I like holiday stories that cause me to think deeply.
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