November
November: The Countdown to Christmas Begins!
November is that wonderful in-between month when autumn is still hanging on, but Christmas is already knocking at the door. Colorful leaves are falling, the air is getting colder, and somewhere in the neighborhood, someone’s already put up their Christmas decorations!
For some of us, November means enjoying the last few weeks of pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and beautiful fall scenery. For others, it’s the official starting line for the Christmas marathon. Stores are filled with twinkling lights, holiday music is playing, and Santa has somehow arrived before we’ve even carved the Thanksgiving turkey.
But let’s not forget Thanksgiving!
November gives us a special opportunity to slow down and appreciate the blessings. It’s a time for family gatherings, delicious meals and making memories.
And then, almost overnight, everything changes.
The pumpkins disappear, the Christmas trees go up, and suddenly we’re making shopping lists, planning holiday menus, and wondering where we stored those tangled strands of Christmas lights.
For book lovers, November is also the perfect time to curl up with a heartwarming Christmas romance. There’s something magical about escaping into a snowy small town, meeting charming characters, and discovering that love, hope, and second chances are the greatest gifts of all.
So, whether you’re still enjoying pumpkin pie or already sipping hot chocolate beside your Christmas tree, embrace this wonderful month.
After all, November bridges gratitude and giving, and both make the holiday season special.
Of course I have a book that celebrates THANKSGIVING.
The “Friends” Thanksgiving episode inspired me to write “Beacon of Thanks.”
Thanksgiving reminds us to gather with loved ones and celebrate family, strengthen those bonds, and make memories. Thanksgiving represents sharing and invites us to pause and reflect on the blessings we often take for granted. But what happens when you don’t have any family?
Shannon Davis opened Tale of Forgotten Books, hoping Last Chance Beach would live up to its reputation and offer second chances. Abandoned as an infant, she’s always hoped to locate her family. She becomes the companion to a wonderful but eccentric patroness. After her death, Shannon inherits Pearl’s extensive library and the LCB property.
Needing extra help for the holidays, Shannon hires a psychometry expert. When Daphne touches one of Pearl’s old journals, she warns Shannon to be careful what she believes and who she trusts.
Brett Aymes was abandoned at one week old. A gold coin and a note were pinned to the folds of his blanket, claiming they were Brett’s legacy. He’s determined to find out what the coin and note meant.
Skilled in woodturning, he opened a shop, Old World Turning, in Last Chance Beach. When he discovers gold coins that point to his ancestors, he’s warned that revealing the past isn’t always pleasant.
Brett and Shannon share a common goal: learning about their ancestors. Would they find what they’ve been searching for this Thanksgiving?
A year ago, Rafferty Cartier relocated to Dickens to pursue his dream of opening a gift shop, Artisan Elegance. A former museum curator, he left his previous role amid uncertainty and started anew in Dickens. There, he began crafting wooden toys and formed a close friendship with the town’s handyman, who refurbishes vintage toys and creates beautiful handmade items.
Rafe is preparing to launch a new shop section called Christmas Old and New, but he urgently needs help during the busy holiday season. When Olivia Karlson applies for a job, he hesitates between politely declining and offering her the position. Livvy knows why he was fired.
A picture of her great-great-grandfather inspired Olivia Karlson to explore Dickens, which led her to become the curator of a new local museum. Because the position is only part-time, she seeks additional work, and a friend suggests she apply to Artisan Elegance. Unexpectedly, she reencounters Rafferty Cartier—three years after he broke her heart.
Olivia also keeps secrets that could jeopardize their friendship if he found out what she did… Do they deserve another chance? Christmas is often seen as a time of miracles. Could Dickens be the place where they find their miracle?
Music has always played a big part of my life. My mother self-taught herself to play the piano and wrote music and poems. My brother had his own band, and my husband played the Saxophone.
When I was planning the Beacon Pointe Series, I decided the town’s focus would be the Footlight Theater, which plays a huge part in the series. Everett, the first book in the Association Series, is an Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor-songwriter.
My mother wrote a song called “This is Paradise.” I decided that the best way to honor my mother was to have Everett write a musical called “This is Paradise.”
When it came to choosing a location, one of my favorite places to visit is Cape May, New Jersey, so I created my own town there. I love the town so much, I added a second series and two other books.
All the Beacon Pointe books are page-turning, romantic suspense.
Welcome to the small town of Laurel Heights. The town has all the vibes you’re looking for in a small-town setting. The residents are friendly and know each other’s behind-the-door secrets. The books don’t have to be read in order, but the town-folks support each other in the storylines.
Link to the entire series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G54NLCG?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=saga_sdp_cft_dsk&qid=1782762234&sr=8-1
Historical Romantic Suspense
I’ve updated the first two books that I released and gave them new names and covers. They’re romantic comedies with a hint of romantic suspense.
His Elusive Obsession: https://books2read.com/u/mKkVGV
His Maid to Order: https://books2read.com/u/mZkqVl
They’re both on Kindle Unlimited!
These are on Kindle Unlimited. Click on the photo for the purchase link
Welcome to Dickens, a quaint small town in New England, where tradition, family, holiday spirit is alive. These are sweet romances, with happy endings.
Historical Romantic Suspense
Adventure on the high seas. Two ships, two captains, two women that take them both on grand adventures and fill their lives with the love of a lifetime.
All Cadell Leighton wanted was his ship until Katherine Jameson turned his life upside down.
Spirit of the Winds: https://books2read.com/u/38VRl
From Liverpool to Boston, the race is only the beginning. A captain under pressure. A fugitive heiress. A voyage filled with peril. When the race begins, so does the deadly game.
Spirit of the Seas: https://books2read.com/u/mdx0oR
A FREE prequel to historical romantic suspense.
The Spirit of the Winds
Last Chance Beach Romances
These are sweet romances with a hint of romantic suspense.
Where Dreams Come True: https://books2read.com/u/3k2prN
Beacon of Thanks:
https://amzn.to/3QVjRBb
Welcome to Beacon Pointe
Key Series
The Vanderbilt Series
The Vanderbilt series will take you to a beautiful resort in Naples, Florida. Three perfect reads: Later in Life; Second Chance; Romantic Comedy.
https://books2read.com/u/4AJ7Go Love Never Dies
https://books2read.com/u/4NZjB8 Billionaire For Sale
https://books2read.com/u/mlrPRY Song of My Heart
Welcome to Destiny
Books are on KU
Welcome to Destiny, a small seaside town in the Florida Panhandle. I can’t wait until you meet Cuddles, my three-legged, one-eyed alligator, the town mascot. This is a second-chance romance with characters you'll love. The women in the auxiliary are a hoot! Kane is a hunk, and Harper is a wonderful mother who owns Shells, Sand, and Second Chances antique shop. They thought their "Summer Lovin’" would last forever, but it fell apart due to gossip and betrayal. Now, the town is organizing an event for Labor Day, which requires Kane, the sheriff, and Harper, the chairperson, to work together. At the same time, they must confront the threats facing their small seaside community. Could this be their second chance to reignite the deep love they once shared?
About Author
Judy Kentrus, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Seasoned Romance, Historical Romance
I’ve always been a romantic at heart and I married my high school sweetheart. I make my home in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. Before I let the dog out, I make sure there aren’t any bears around.
I’m a mom with two grown children who have given me six grandchildren. Two live with me and the other four live in Florida. I visit them twice a year…..