by Laurie London, author of “Enchanted by Blood” in A Vampire for Christmas (HQN Books, November 2011)
Earlier this year, when I was asked to write a holiday-themed novella for the anthology A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS, I was really excited. Not only do I love that time of the year, but I was up for the challenge of pairing vampires and Christmas, two seemingly opposite elements, wouldn’t you say?
And what a thrill it was for me when I heard the other authors were Alexis Morgan, Caridad Pineiro and Michele Hauf. Three very talented writers. If any of you have read the acknowledgments in my debut book Bonded By Blood, you’ll know why Alexis is such a special friend.
As spring daffodils and crocuses bloomed in my garden, I played Christmas music and got into the holiday spirit. If you followed my Facebook author page back then, you may remember me laughing about how strange and fun this was.
I imagined bundling up and looking at holiday window displays. Seeing twinkle lights everywhere, including the Space Needle and the boats on Elliott Bay. Decorating trees. Spending time with family. Driving through snowstorms. Shopping for last minute supplies. Planning and attending parties.
With a dangerously handsome vampire hero, of course.
As I thought about the characters, I kept seeing a raven-haired woman on a stepladder, decorating a fireplace mantel with greenery and candles. Behind her stood a gorgeous man in a well-tailored suit, his arms folded across his chest, an angry scowl plastered to his face. I wondered who these people where and what was going on.
In the novella “Enchanted By Blood”, which is set in the Sweetblood world, former Guardian Trace Westfalen is poised to take over his father’s seat on the Council, but he won’t be voted in if he’s in a relationship with a human. Party planner Charlotte Grant feels an odd connection to the man who hired her to decorate his home for a big holiday party, but she’s never met him before…or has she?
As things heat up between them and danger closes in, Trace has a difficult decision to make: Tell Charlotte the truth about what happened last year and risk everything, or lie and disappear from her life forever.
I’m giving away a signed copy of A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS to one lucky commenter, but you must answer this very important question.
What kind of paranormal hero would you want to kiss under the mistletoe? (I know what my answer will be.)
Giveaway: To enter Laurie’s giveaway, leave a comment answering the question above. The contest will close on Monday, November 7 at noon EST. Open to residents of the United States and Canada only. For full official rules, click here.
Update: the contest is now closed, and the winner has been announced in the comments.
I would have to say a werewolf or a vampire. I can’t decide on one, so I pick both. 2 would be fun. I think both are great alpha males, strong, fierce, and super sexy. Plus I would love to be bitten, just a little by either. LOL.
paranormal hero would I want to kiss under the mistletoe would be to find out my honey was a celtic warrior and as he kissed me under the mistletoe all his memories come back. He has some wonderful paranormal powers. yum yum.
That would be a vampire! They are my favorite creatures and I find them mysterious and alluring. And no sparkle is needed either
I would have to pick a Mage. Pritkin from the Cassie Palmer series would be great!
Just stopping by to say hi! I think I’d go for a vampire–the trouble would be in picking just one because there are so many to choose from!
Alexis
Definately Vampire..ohh yummy!!
I would have to say any one of them would be fine with me
Thanks for the great giveaway!
kristinaparmenter51(at)gmail(dot)com
Vampire, most definitely.
vanillaorchids69(at)gmail(dot)com
Definitely an evil-fighting, superhero!
Hmmm… so many great paranormal heroes out there… I think I will choose a werewolf… he can keep me warm during the holidays!
It’s hard to choose, but I think I’ll go with some sort of furry were–I hear their body temperatures are perfect for cold nights!
I think I’d have to say a werewolf.
Thanks for the giveaway.
e.balinski(at)att(dot)net
I would have to say a Vampire
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I’d love to kiss a sexy vampire under the mistletoe.
Barbed1951 at aol dot com
Thanks, everyone, for stopping by! I’d have to say a vampire too. I can think of several I’d like to meet under the mistletoe.
I can’t decide between a hunky vampire or an awesome cat shifter. I don’t think I would be disappointed either way!
Werewolf! Enough said
felinewyvern at googlemail dot com
A werewolf – sexy, powerful, and actually alive.
A Vampire
Thanks for the giveaway!
A werewolf. They mate for life.
Tough one but I say vampire. Sexy, strong and very different from us.
Decisions, decisions. There are so many reasons for any of the paranormal heroes. But if you are going strictly on a kiss, I would have to say a vampire. They really don’t need oxygen to breath right?
My paranormal choice would be: A sexy Jinn. Perhaps the one in the erotica/paranormal novels of Lousia Burton. Grrrr, Baby! He not only knows exactly what you want, need and crave…but he’s a Jinn and can do some pretty magickal stuff:)
I would have to choose a Dragon Shifter to kiss under the mistletoe. Dragon shifters are my favorite paranormal heros but I also enjoy all the others includinng vampires. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would say vampire hands down!! Something hot about the danger and the teeth!!!
immortal highlander. yum and merry christmas to me.
The giveaway is now closed, and the winner by random number generation is: Sherri Dub!
Congratulations Sherri! We’ll send you an email soon