Christmas Ever After by Karen Schaler

Author:Karen Schaler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance Holiday or Holiday Romance Romance Clean and Wholesome | Clean and Wholesome Romance Books Romance Contemporary | Contemporary Women’s Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy | Romantic Comedy
Publisher: HawkTale Publishing
Published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00+00:00

They were all sitting by the fire finishing the famous Christmas Lake hot chocolate that Luke had made and eating some of Maryanne’s famous Gingerbread XOXO cookies. Riley savored the taste as the sweet chocolate mixed perfectly with the spicy gingerbread. They were fresh from the oven and still warm and chewy.

Riley studied the final printout of the Christmas Camp activities. “You guys did a really great job. The Christmas Campers are going to love it. Thank you for all the hard work you’ve done pulling all this together at the last minute. When Mike first told me about this weekend, I had no idea what would be involved. But everything you’ve planned has far surpassed my expectations. This is great.”

“Thank you for coming and making it possible,” Luke said. “After all, everyone’s coming to see you.”

“Their favorite author,” Caylee added.

“This is all about you,” Maryanne chimed in. “At the end of the day, you’re what everyone cares about.”

Comet barked and wagged his tail.

“No pressure,” Riley said with a laugh. “You know, this is pretty unique. Usually an author will do a reading and a book signing, or maybe speak at an event, but to be here like this and interact with the people who read my books, hosting several days of activities where we’re all going to be together is really different.”

“I think that’s what people are so excited about,” Luke said. “To have this kind of access to you and the chance to help give you some ideas for your next book. I know that’s already getting a lot of buzz on social media.”

Riley gave him a surprised look. “You’ve been following?”

“Of course,” Luke said. “I’m all in for hashtag Christmas Camp.”

“Me too,” Maryanne chimed in. “So, Riley, how does it all feel knowing this is all happening tomorrow?”

Riley took a deep breath. “It’s exciting, but also, honestly, I’m a little nervous. I don’t know what people are expecting from me. I don’t want to let anyone down . . .”

“You won’t,” Luke said. “All you need to do is be yourself. They just want to share their favorite Christmas traditions and make some new traditions with you.”

“About that,” Caylee said. “If you could just look at the list and highlight any of the traditions that you do with your family, then we can share those as your own traditions. I’m sure the Christmas Campers will love that.”

That familiar feeling of dread that happened anytime someone asked her about her Christmas traditions washed over Riley. There wasn’t one thing on the list that she ever remembered doing, but she knew she couldn’t tell anyone that.

“Can I let you know in the morning?” she offered instead.

“Of course,” Caylee said.

“And then just be ready to have some fun stories to tell, some Christmas memories that you have, Riley. People always love hearing that personal stuff. I know I’m looking forward to it,” Maryanne said.

Don’t panic, Riley told herself. You’re a best-selling author, you can just make something up.

“No problem,” Riley said, hoping that if she said it, it would help her believe it.

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