Showing posts with label Christene Houston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christene Houston. Show all posts

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Happily Ever After Thursday



We are so excited for our first annual 

Have Yourself a Very Swoony Christmas event,






Many book characters seem to become a part of our lives.

Sometimes we really want to get to know them better

and enjoy their romance for just a little bit longer.

Each Thursday, we will be spotlighting 

one of our swoony Christmas couples.


This week, we'll be getting to know
Lane and Logan
from Christene Houston's book Hot Cocoa Wars.

What do you like to do on a romantic date? 

For Lane, it’s anything one on one. She’s not big on crowds when it comes to dating, but she loves a reason to snuggle up or play with her sweetheart. A game night with a few friends would be fun, but her dream date would be grabbing a hot cocoa at the shop and then strolling to the local bookstore. She and Logan would choose books for each other, then read a few lines together. They’d stop into the kid’s section and read a picture book together. 

Logan would issue a challenge to recreate cover poses. Hilarity would ensue. The pictures would be epic! 

What do you like most about each other? 

Of course Lane loves how handsome Logan is, but she’s most drawn to his good heart. People say nice guys finish last, but this time, Logan’s kindness and humor totally do it for Lane. 

For Logan, her bright optimism is a beacon for him. After his rough history, he’s looking for someone who is happy in her life. When he meets Lane, she isn’t demanding anything from him, she’s busy doing amazing things. Secretly, he really loves the way she blushes when she’s embarrassed and how she’s willing to try anything if it means helping someone in the process. 

What is your favorite way to spend time together? 

This couple are pretty low key. You won’t be surprised that most of their fun is coupled with helping people. Serving the homeless in soup kitchens, playing bingo at an assisted living center, shopping for families in need, etc. When they’re ready to unwind, their favorite place to be is snuggling up to a good movie, with a side of kissing. 

What are three things on your bucket list? 

Lane wants to travel to Europe (anywhere not involving extensive shots!), she wants to write a best selling romance novel, and find a way to use her writing talents to help the world in some way. 

Logan: 
➢ Graduate from dental school. 
➢ Marry Lane and make her happy every single day. 
➢ Run a marathon. 

What is “your song”? 

Perfect by Ed Shearan 

What is the craziest date you’ve been on? 

Lane doesn’t date a ton. Her craziest date was hitting the drive thru with her high school prom date. Yes. It was more lame than crazy. 

What is your favorite holiday tradition? 

For Lane, it’s decorating her home every year. She loves setting up the tree and placing each ornament with care. 

For Logan, it would be caroling. The guy has a smooth voice and he loves to sing. He’ll be using that sweet skill on Lane quite a bit! 

How would you describe each other to someone else in three words? 

Logan describing Lane: Bright, smokin’, mine. 

Lane describing Logan: Funny, swoony, noble 

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Whispering Wednesday




We are so excited for our first annual 

Have Yourself a Very Swoony Christmas event,






We're so excited about Whispering Wednesday!

Each Wednesday, we will be having a different author

answering some of our burning questions.

For the last Wednesday of this event,
we have with us Author Christene Houston!

1. What gives you inspiration for your characters and story lines? 

I am constantly inspired by the world around me, people I know, people I don’t, random stories in the news, personal conversations … I just feel like everything is a great story waiting to happen. 

2. Which are your top five favorite kissing scenes from your books? 

1. Hmm…I really love the first kiss that Jenna and Cooper share in A Heart So Broken. It is so anticipated and when they finally connect, it’s amazing! 
2. Greyson and Molly have the best kisses. Their first kiss in the forest is awesome, but no 
3. will be their follow up kiss in the kitchen. He just can’t get enough of her! 
4. When Journey and Cody kiss in the meadow for the first time, that is a great one. She has just decided she’s going to go for it and it is super steamy! 
5. This last one is short and sweet but oh so memorable: Lane and Logan’s quick kiss under the mistletoe in Hot Cocoa Wars. Logan is his hilarious self, helping Lane forget the awkwardness of the moment and boy does he make an impression. 

3. What has been your favorite book to write? 

I love the book I’m in. I love being there with the characters. I love laughing at their jokes and cringing with their embarrassment. Each of characters have been so fun to get to know. Their struggles are real and tender and I totally feel them as I discover who they are. I do have a major fondness in my heart for When Fireflies Sing. I absolutely loved writing Ruby. Her antics still make me smile whenever I think of her, and I’ll be honest, I’m a sucker for a good country song. 

4. Which of your heroes and heroines would you most like to meet in person? 

Okay, all those guys are dreamy! But since I have my own hunky husband I think I’d enjoy meeting Lane. We’re both writers. We would have a lot in common and hopefully have a wonderful conversation over a nice hot cup of cocoa.

5. What three words would you use to describe your books? 

Fun, bold and swoony.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Hot Cocoa Wars by Christene Houston

Hot Cocoa Wars: A Christmas RomanceHot Cocoa Wars: A Christmas Romance by Christene Houston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Isn't that cover so cute!?!

I've really enjoyed the previous books I've read by this author, especially Cookie Girl Christmas! So, I was super excited when I saw she had a new Christmas book coming out right in time for our Christmas Swoon Fest! And the synopsis sounded like a lot of fun too!

I thought this had a fun setting, a little coastal town in California. I liked how the author worked in some Christmas cheer to really give that holiday vibe. I loved the idea of different flavored hot chocolate and was SO bummed that I didn't have any at home to drink while I read! (Advice: have some hot cocoa handy when you read this book!) The plot was cute, Lane is visiting over her Christmas break and wants to help her Aunt with her cocoa shop and help beat the competition a few doors down. I did expect there to be a little more feuding honestly, but the romance kind of pushes that to the background. Logan doesn't make the best first impression, but he's determined to win Lane over. I thought they had a sweet relationship, both very likable and nice people.

Overall, this was a cute and fun holiday read.


Romance: Clean
Language: None
Violence: None
Religious: None- talk of doing service and meaning of Christmas, nothing preachy
Series: Standalone

Source: Kindle Unlimited



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