Textbook Romance now available in PRINT!

Last Christmas, Decadent Publishing became the first company to publish one of my adult novellas in paper, along with several other authors, in a holiday anthology. That was thrilling, and I am so proud to have that on my shelf.

But, as of today, I now have a novel all of my own in paperback, and I am over the moon!

Please know I mean no slight against ebooks when I say this is a dream come true. When I was a child and began writing my "books," I naturally dreamed of them being in paper form. Things have come a long way since then. (Frankly, though, I knew right away when watching Star Trek: TNG and admiring their little electronic reading devices that that was where literature would wind up, so I'm not surprised by the popularity of the Kindle, Nook, Kobo, etc.) I am always pleased when one of my works becomes available to readers with ereading devices, of course. But, somewhere deep inside, a little 12 year old me is jumping up and down right now.

I now have a paperback novel! Like, for reals! Like, one I can send my Mum! (I am really happy, so please pardon the gushing.) I also couldn't be prouder that it is this novel, Textbook Romance, a book I am pleased to present. Aside from my first novel, Strings Attached, this one is closest to my heart.

Take a look at the NEW print edition page right here! I'm pretty sure it will be available on Amazon and B&N, as well, soon, and should also be available at any bookstore that does special orders.

Thank you, Pink Petal Books! You've made a dream come true for me.

Promo: Christmas Tales from Anne Holly

I have three titles released for Christmas, and one more that takes place partially during Christmas. If you aren't yet exhausted with the season, please check them out!

Good for the Goose

Successful scholar Dr. Natasha Mintz believes her divorce signaled the end of her romantic life. But when she gets snowed in one Christmas with a young Spanish grad student, she may want to rethink things. For Natasha, winter has never been so hot!

Unwrapping Scrooge

Bestselling author Kale McKinnon is a modern Scrooge – eccentric, misanthropic and reclusive, made bitter by the coldness of his wealthy family. But when optimistic Canadian graduate student Molly Gillis visits Oxford and invades his space, he realizes Christmas is about to change for him forever. But can he make her stay, and force himself to un-Scrooge enough to be the right man for her?

Yule Be Mine, vol 2 - in paperback!

Paperback anthology containing four Christmas novellas released in ebook in 2010 by Decadent Publishing, which includes my title Unwrapping Scrooge and stories from KT Grant, Seleste deLaney and A. Faris.

Strings Attached

“You want to heal me, like one of your stray dogs...”

When Canadian rancher Josie Sergeant gets a call from her brother announcing his impetuous decision to marry, she has her reservations. But, when her brother’s would-be brother-in-law swoops in from Australia to stop the wedding, Josie has no choice but to defend the family.

Theo Sabich is bull-headed and dangerously sexy, but also damaged beyond repair… or so he thinks. He enjoys getting on Josie’s nerves, but when he finds her getting under his skin he must decide - face his demons and grab this last chance for happiness or bury himself in his lonely Outback ranch once and for all.

Under the northern lights, their attraction ignites beyond their control, and Josie finds that a one-time “no strings attached” release of passion is easier said than done when love is hanging by a thread.

But how will they bridge the difference between two worlds, let alone conquer the wounds of the past and find the courage to live again?

What are you Reading this Christmas?

I have a stack of papers to finish grading this week, but I powered through the exams - it's looking possible for me to get a two week vacation before second term! Well, aside from polishing up the syllabus for that second term class, but I hope that won't be too arduous.

So, I have a stack of novels all ready to enjoy with my R&R time.

A few of them are:

• Home in Time for Christmas - Heather Graham
• Lock, Stock and Secret Baby - Cassie Miles
• Yuletide Protector - Lisa Mondello
• Never Say Never - Geralyn Dawson
• Prescription: Baby - Jule McBride
• Night Shield - Nora Roberts
• Take Me Home - Jerri Corgiat
• The Delaney Christmas Carol - Kay Hooper, Iris Johansen, Fayrene Preston
• ETA: Her Wish-List Bridegroom - Liz Fielding 

And, there's no way I'm not finally going to read The Christmas Fantasy by KT Grant, now that I have my paperback copy of Yule be Mine, which includes four Decadent Publishing novellas - including one of mine, which is why I have it - but I've been dying to read The Christmas Fantasy since last year.

I will also be reading a book on religion and violence I got at the uni library, and I have a stack of HQ Presents to fill out the extra . And, of course, my yearly readings of A Christmas Carol, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre. Also, whatever I get in my stocking, and anything else lying around, if I have the time, of course. Sigh. It's so wonderful to get some reading time, I intend to squeeze in as much as humanly possible!

So - what are you reading this Christmas?

Guest Blogging at Decadent Today

Visit me at Decadent Publishing's holiday blog, 30 Days of Decadence, today - I'll be giving away a copy of one of my favourite Christmas books and a DVD, and explaining why Ebeneezer Scrooge ranks up there with Mr Darcy... Wait! Just let me explain... 

There's a DVD, a book and a SECRET prize to be won!

Winners will be announced January 2, 2012.

New Paperback Release: Yule Be Mine Volume 2!

Cruising GoodReads, I noticed that a new book had been added to my name - Decadent Publishing has already released the Yule Be Mine vol 2 paperback Christmas romance anthology!

It's available now for purchase on Amazon and will be available via B&N on November 28.

(Words cannot describe how cool it is to be "available in paperback"!)

This anthology, containing four Christmas novellas from last year's Decadent ebook releases, is the non-erotic volume, and contains my book Unwrapping Scrooge and books from KT Grant, Seleste deLaney and A. Faris.

The Ghost of Vampire Present by Seleste deLaney – Jocelyn has finally found her knight in shining armor in Chad, and ghosts are the last thing on her mind. Even when one shows up in her bedroom on Christmas Eve, Jocelyn's a bit more concerned about the other guests on the agenda. She'd prefer to never see another vampire, and the ghost tells her to expect not one, but three…


Last Christmas by A. Faris – ‘Tis the season to be merry…’ But not when you’re on the trail of a time insurgent, and facing a demon’s servant at every turn. For Nadine, Christmas is a jinx. Two deaths in the family and an estrangement, all on the blessed occasion, she spends every Christmas alone since. A knock on her door reveals a mysterious stranger, a stranger who kisses sweet, knows her soul and offers his heart with no reservations. Not everything is as it seems, however, with more at stake than Nadine thinks…

The Christmas Fantasy by KT Grant – On a mission to lose her virginity before her thirtieth birthday on Christmas Day, Mandy Lockeheart plans to seduce the only man she’s ever loved; her brother’s best friend, firefighter Jackson Montgomery. With the sexy new body she’s worked hard to earn, she’s certain she can convince him to fulfill her fantasies…

Unwrapping Scrooge by Anne Holly – Bestselling author Kale McKinnon is a modern Scrooge – eccentric, misanthropic and reclusive, made bitter by the coldness of his wealthy family. But when optimistic Canadian graduate student Molly Gillis visits Oxford and invades his space, he realizes Christmas is about to change for him forever. But can he make her stay, and force himself to un-Scrooge enough to be the right man for her?


So, get it while it's hot. It would make a great holiday present, but your friends and family have enough stuff - get it for yourself, instead.

Confirmed: Unwrapping Scrooge in PRINT!

I've just had it confirmed that my Christmas romance novella Unwrapping Scrooge will be included in the second volume of Decadent Publishing's paperback holiday anthology 2011, Yule Be Mine!

I am thrilled, and look forward to giving a few copies of these out this winter.

The anthology will be released in December 2011, and I will certainly be celebrating here.