Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, and now that NYC publishers are working on the covers for their Summer 2007 releases, it’s time to think about holiday romance (usually this means Christmas romance) novels. First, I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan. Sure, I enjoy a few Christmas tales. Rarely, however, do I go in search of these books. I tend to pick them up as impulse/just-looking around buys or as part of an author-loyalty binge I’m on. Here are a few I’ve checked out recently:

-Santa Baby - by J. Crusie, L. Foster and C. Phillips: This anthology includes an original Crusie novella. So, yes, I own this.

-A NASCAR Holiday by K. Raye, D. Webb and R. St. Claire - There are few things in this world I find less interesting than NASCAR. I know people love it. I’m just not one of them. If you are, this book might be for you.

-A Christine Feehan Holiday Treasury - For those who can’t get enough of Feehan…and if her sales are any indication, that’s most of you.

Christmas Letters by D. Macomber - I enjoyed her series on the guys in Alaska. Other than that, I’m not an avid Macomber reader. However, after hearing her speak and knowing her road-to-publication story (it’s a testament to perseverance), I admire this woman. She just seems so good and true.

-A Very Merry Christmas by L. Foster, J. Maynard and G. Bruce - Brava’s contribution. It’s on my TBR pile.

-Sugarplums and Scandals by L. Avocato, D. Cameron, M. Daheim, C. London, S. MacPherson and K. Sparks - I have this. Liked the title. Like K. Sparks and C. London, and been meaning to give Avocato a try, so this one worked for me. Also thought it was interesting the authors were listed alphabetically rather than in order of publishing prominence. That’s probably one of those things authors notice and readers don’t, but since it’s unusual it did jump out at me.

And…an oldie I’ve read more than once - Tidings of Great Joy by S. Brown. The Christmas party hook-up turned romance slant of this one makes me smile. No idea why.

If anyone has a new holiday romance to recommend, let me know.

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