This story is as sweet as a warm batch of cookies fresh from the oven! In this episode, Eliza Evans joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, The Christmas Cookie Wars. We talk about her heartwarming story about a widowed mom, Melody, and her twin boys who try to keep their Christmas spirit alive through a school cookie contest. And how Melody's clash with the principal, Jonathan, adds a fun dynamic.

We also talk about Eliza's inspiration from a real town's cookie festival, the importance of traditions, and her favorite holiday treats and movies.

Tune in for a dose of holiday warmth and maybe a new book tradition!

Get all the nostalgia of a classic holiday romance with a heartfelt touch! In this episode, Jenny Bayliss joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, Kiss Me at Christmas. We talk about our protagonist, Harriet, an almost-empty-nester dealing with her daughter's extended holiday trip, a drunken one-night stand, and a rundown theater where she organizes a Christmas play with her students to appease a clever theater owner.

Bayliss shares insights into her characters, the inspiration behind her holiday-themed novels, and the relatable challenges of middle-age life. We also talk about Jenny's personal holiday traditions, favorite books, and indie bookshops.

If you love heartwarming tales filled with community spirit and holiday cheer, you won't want to miss this conversation!

For anyone longing for a sense of home or wanting to be reminded, this story feels like coming in from the cold to a place that feels just right. In this episode, Taylor Hahn joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, A Home for the Holidays. Taylor shares more about the book's premise, which involves a wedding singer named Mel dealing with her mother's unexpected death before Christmas and uncovering past secrets. The conversation covers grief, complicated mother-daughter relationships, and finding new confidence and love.

Taylor also shares how personal experiences influenced her writing and gives insights into her other works, including her debut novel, The Lifestyle. They wrap up by discussing the importance of empathy in complicated relationships and Taylor's recommendations for other great reads.