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Christmas is coming a little early this year… because I have a brand-new holiday rom-com releasing soon!
My upcoming book, A Little Paris Christmas, will be out October 28, 2025—just in time to curl up with some cocoa, a blanket, and a swoony small-town romance.
Think: Hallmark vibes, but with more witty banter, a grumpy hero, and a sunshine heroine who refuses to let him hide from the holiday cheer.
And guess what? The COVER is almost ready to reveal! 💜
Mark your calendars for September 30—I’ll be sharing the official cover, and I cannot wait for you to see it.
For now, here’s a little teaser: this story includes…
❄️ A small town called Paris (Pennsylvania, not France!)
❄️ A horror writer who secretly loves butterscotch shortbread
❄️ A tourism director determined to save her town
❄️ And a dog named Gingersnap who just might steal the show
What’s YOUR favorite kind of holiday romance—grumpy/sunshine, second chance, or friends-to-lovers? Drop your favorite in the comments so I know what you’re reading this season.
Stay tuned—cover reveal is just around the corner!
Is your book club interested in reading Resorting to Romance?
Here are some reader group questions that may enhance discussion!
Resorting
To Romance Discussion Questions
1)
What is your overall impression of Loni as a
protagonist? What were her positive and negative traits?
2)
Loni was treated unfairly in her job in
California. Do you think her employer’s response would have been different if
she had been a man? Have you ever been in a similar type of situation?
3)
The story features a fun supporting cast of
characters from her two sisters to her coworkers at the resort. Who was your
favorite supporting character and why?
4)
How did Ian’s upbringing and relationship with his
parents impact how he approached relationships as an adult?
5)
How do Loni's relationships with her father and
sisters evolve throughout the book? What are the main sources of tension and
how are they resolved?
6)
What role does the discovery of the love letters
play in the unfolding of the plot? How does it affect Loni’s perception of her
family?
7)
Were there any plot twists or surprises that you
found particularly compelling? How did they contribute to the overall story?
8)
How does the revelation about Loni's mother's
affair impact the family dynamics? What ethical considerations come into play
when dealing with family secrets?
9)
Explore the dynamic between Loni and Ian. How
does their relationship develop from enemies to lovers, and what are the
pivotal moments that bring them closer together?
10)
What do you imagine the future holds for Loni,
Ian, and the rest of the characters? How do you envision their lives unfolding
after the events of the book?
I'm so excited that Resorting to Romance is finally released!
My last book was published in 2019 so I feel as if I'm starting from scratch all over again. A little nerve wracking to say the least!
I cannot thank Entangled Publishing, The Seymour Agency and of course, my agent Lesley Sabga enough. THANK YOU so much for your support and confidence.
I hope you get a chance to pick up this fun, lighthearted beach read and enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
***
It
was supposed to be L.A. attorney Loni Wingate’s perfect day. Instead,
she got only chaos and heartbreak. Her fiancé stole her promotion and ended
their engagement, leaving her career and her future dangling by a thread. Then
when Loni tries to go to her safe place, her family’s quaint North Carolina
resort, she finds it’s up for sale.
But Loni didn’t get to where she is without a fight. So if a developer is
coming by to assess the property, the place she feels most connected to her
long-gone Mama…well, Loni and her sisters will serve up a taste of Southern
hospitality he’ll never forget.
Ian Hollowell hasn’t experienced “Southern hospitality” firsthand, but he’s pretty
sure this is not it. Between the storage room accommodation, the
all-sugar sweet tea, and a lethally hot pepper omelet, he’s getting the sense
his welcome is anything but. Still, he didn’t get his ruthless reputation by
quitting when the game gets interesting.
Now a round of “keep your enemies close” might be flipped on its head in
bestselling author Jennifer Shirk’s sparkling and stirring story about
reconsidering the past in order to shape the future. Because sometimes it takes
one last resort to find the place—and people—that truly feel like
home.
Happy Monday!
I'm thrilled to announce that Entangled Publishing is hosting a Goodreads giveaway for Resorting to Romance!
If you're ready for a fun, heartwarming beach read, then head on over to GOODREADS and enter now!
Giveaway runs until June 24th.
Good luck!
Super excited to finally announce a release date!
Resorting to Romance will be out July 2, 2024!!
Woo-hoo!
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