CHRISTMAS TREASURES

Coming October 2023

Facing her first Christmas in an empty nest, Riley Miller gives up on the holidays. Her clumsy attempts at online dating suggest she may be destined to remain single. The one man she's secretly wanted has never shown any interest, so what's left?
Tim Jenkins has loved Riley for as long as he can remember. Afraid of rejection, he hid behind a string of women who didn't remind him of her. If he can't admit his true feelings now, he may risk losing his chances with her forever.
The Christmas season is upon them, and Riley's circle of friends is determined that she will find the path to happiness. Can they find a way to create a real Christmas miracle?

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PAPERBACK (Amazon) [EAN 978-1-949187-54-0 | ISBN 1-949187-54-3] 6x9 library trim (70 pages) | Average Price: $8.99

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EBOOK [EAN 978-1-949187-61-8 | ISBN 1-949187-61-6] Available in Kindle MOBI and standard EPUB (24,000 words) | Average Price: $3.99

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READ AN EXCERPT

A wave of warmth rolled over Riley Miller's scalp, down her neck, and across her shoulders as if she'd breached the surface of a cool pool into the heat of a summer afternoon sun.
Someone watched her from the kitchen doorway, and she knew who. Of all nights, why did he have to show up tonight? Nerves low in her belly fluttered when she looked into Tim Jenkin's eyes.
"Find the perfect man yet, Riley?"
She didn't find the question as amusing as Tim, who grinned like a fool. His constant teasing about her decision to try online dating had long ago lost any comedic value.
If the men in Riverside didn't act like children, the entire online ordeal wouldn’t be necessary.
"Tim, why are you and Casey here? This is girls' night. The last I knew, you two had a few dangly bits we females don't." The guys were welcome anytime, but that didn't mean she couldn't get a little payback.
She rolled her eyes when he puckered his lips and made kissing noises. A small spot in her chest warmed at his silly display. Only Tim had the ability to make her smile, no matter what had her down. He wouldn't do it this time, even if she had to pinch herself — hard. "How mature. Did you ever grow up after middle school? No wonder you’re still single."
"I’m single because I choose to be." Tim turned and walked into the living room. His cousin and her two best girlfriends had filed into the foyer, where they brushed off clinging snow and hung up their coats.
Everyone knew about her decision to try dating again, but Tim was the only one who didn't support her. Sometimes he remained quiet, times like tonight, he behaved like a child and made fun of her.
At least he was in a teasing mood tonight. His silences hurt her more than his words most days. Though why, she didn’t know. She'd given him every opportunity to show more than friendly interest in her since they'd first met, but he'd kept them strictly friends. Pressure squeezed her chest as she remembered the times she'd almost thrown herself at him.
There was no way she'd make a fool of herself for anyone, not again...

[Copyright ©2023 Sherri Ann | No unauthorized reproduction or distribution]

READ REVIEWS

The Christmas season is synonymous with family, so when Riley Miller’s daughter Jeslynn moves out on her own, Riley decides to not even put up a tree. Her heart hardened against happiness, she’s convinced her life has changed for the worse, she will be alone, and her attempts at online dating certainly haven’t been encouraging. Fortunately, Santa’s elves have come to life in her circle of friends and good things begin to happen. Author Sherri Ann lays out an emotional story that grips the hero and heroine and also the reader in the ongoing conundrum of “will they or won’t they,” and reminds us to always keep our eyes open to what’s right in front of us. Oh, and to keep a friend on call to get you out of bad dates. A great read. ~ reviewed by Suzi Taylor [5-STARS]

With her daughter now grown and on her own, Riley faces her first Christmas alone. Online dating efforts range from comical to disastrous. She begins to think she'll be alone forever. When her friends bring someone they know she has always loved back into her life, Riley faces a decision. Will she go along with the schemes of her meddling friends? Can she find the courage to express those long hidden feelings? CHRISTMAS TREASURES offers a heartwarming, modern tale of one woman's journey to be with the man she has always loved. ~ reviewed by Amber Sparks for Neon Book Reviews [5-STARS]