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Book Spotlight: Tinsel and Tea Cakes by Jill Piscitello

10/22/2021

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Today, I'm pleased to feature this delightful Christmas novella -- first of the season! The holidays are nigh upon us!
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​Hair stylist Scarlett Kerrigan lost her job and her apartment. To alleviate a touch of self-pity, she succumbs to her stepmom’s pressure to attend a wedding in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Unfortunately, she runs into the vacation fling who promised the moon but disappeared without an explanation. Months have passed, but she is not ready to forgive and forget.

After a chaotic year, executive Wes Harley settles into his family's event venue, The Timeless Manor. His carefully structured world is shaken to its core when Scarlett arrives for the Victorian Christmas wedding weekend. The feelings he never quite erased flood to the surface.

When secrets are revealed, will a magical chateau and a sprinkle of tinsel be enough to charm Scarlett?


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​Excerpt from Tinsel and Tea Cakes

Lights flashed in the side view mirror. Another car parked behind them, but snow blocked all visibility through the back window. Boots crunching through snow announced the hulking figure before he appeared at the door. A scarf and hat covered most of the stranger’s face, and only a pair of emerald-green eyes peered in.

Scarlett inched down the window a crack. The possibility of this person being a deranged lunatic couldn’t be overlooked.

“Scarlett?” The man stepped back and tugged down the scarf.

She knew that face and opened her mouth to speak but couldn’t find a word. This day just kept getting better. Those eyes should have been the first clue, but never in her wildest dreams did she expect to see him again. The blur of memories racing through her mind dropped a throat-constricting concoction of confusion, hurt, and vile hope on her chest. “Wes.”

“What are you doing here? Aren’t you a little far from home?”

A line formed between his eyebrows. Clarice leaned forward to get a better glimpse of their potential knight in shining armor.

“More than a little.”

Coherent thoughts took shape in the form of questions and accusations. Every fiber in her being burned at the thought of asking him for help, but alternative options were few and far between. Who knew how long before roadside assistance arrived? Fine, maybe he’d get her out of this mess, but making small talk didn’t need to factor into the exchange.

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About the Author

Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
 
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes. 

To connect:

Website ~ Twitter  ~ Facebook ~  Instagram



9 Comments
Jill link
10/22/2021 10:26:46

Thank you so much for hosting me today!!!

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Anastasia
10/22/2021 11:17:18

I'm so glad to do so, Jill. Your book brightens my blog! :)

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Barbara Bettis
10/22/2021 10:36:28

Sounds like a delightful novella, Jill! Perfect for the holiday. Wishing you all the best.

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Anastasia
10/22/2021 11:18:19

I agree! Thank you for stopping by, dear Barb!

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Jill Piscitello link
10/22/2021 18:32:36

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

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Mary Morgan
10/23/2021 09:32:00

Gorgeous cover, Jill! Wishing you all the best! :)

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Anastasia
10/27/2021 17:35:48

Mary, thank you so much for stopping by!

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Ilona Fridl link
10/24/2021 13:24:07

Looks like a great story. Best on it!

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Anastasia
10/27/2021 17:36:26

Thank you for sharing your time with us, Ilona!

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