A Cold Creek Christmas with Writing Space and Holiday Recipe

Sparkle In The Snow Leads To So Much More

Celeste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children's stories becomes a major success, she's suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer?

Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter's sake. Yet all the millionaire's resources can't help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support—can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?

Loved Pine Gulch and meeting these characters.  Celeste is a librarian with a tragic past.  Out of her past came a children's book that because an instant hit and has been optioned for a movie.  Celeste can't decide if this is the direction she wants to take her book.  Flynn's daughter has also suffered a tragic event that Celeste can relate to, and Olivia seems to come alive in her presence.  Flynn is torn between wanting to protect his daughter but liking what is happening to her.  Will he allow the residents to help with her healing and not ignore his feelings for Celeste?  A heartwarming Christmas story.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including four RITA® Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews. RaeAnne loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com.

Holiday Bon Appétit

Luxurious Hot Chocolate
4 cups of milk (whole is best)
8 ounces of high-quality chocolate … I like Guittard semisweet chips. White chocolate works too, for a different taste.
3 teaspoons of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (pure, not imitation)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Finely chop the chocolate. Even if using chocolate chips, the smaller the pieces, the better it will dissolve in liquid. On low heat in a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a low boil, whisking occasionally to keep from scorching. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, salt and chocolate and whisk vigorously until the chocolate has melted. Heat for another 4 minutes, constantly stirring. Serve with a dollop of real whipped cream. You can add lots of things to this recipe: Mint, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick. Whatever your preference. Just add herbs or spices to the milk while simmering. After it boils, remove from heat and let the milk steep for 10 minutes then strain off your add-ins and return to simmer before adding the chocolate and other ingredients.

RaeAnne's Writing Space: 

I love my office! I wrote my first 15 books in a corner of a dining room, usually with kids running around me. Eventually, we moved to a new house where I actually had an office, which was wonderful – but it was in the basement, with only a view of a window well. A year ago, I was able to move my office to this spot that has huge windows with a beautiful view of my northern Utah mountains (though I have to look past the neighboring houses!). It’s been perfect. I love writing in front of the fireplace – and I keep the Christmas tree up until spring, since I’m writing Christmas books for several months out of the year and it helps keep me in the mood.

Love Lessons Learned: Real life romance lessons learned from the book.
Love can heal even the deepest wounds.
Love can often be found in the most unexpected places.

Movie Star Cast: The author picks movie stars to play the characters in a movie.
Celeste – Michelle Trachtenberg
Flynn – Henry Cavill

Also included with this book:

Christmas In Cold Creek (#9)

Becca came to Pine Gluch after inheriting her Uncle's house.  This was a perfect place for her to get a new start with her younger sister after their mother left Gabi with her.  However, she is keeping a secret that Chief Trace can sense.  He is intrigued by Becca and can't stop helping her out even when she pushes him away.  When Becca and Gabi's mom shows up her secrets are revealed and she hopes she can count on Trace to help.  

*Thanks to BookTrib/MLM for this review copy*