Since we are in full swing of the holiday season I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things that make the holidays special for me. Also, I have read two holiday short stories I think should be on your reading list this holiday season.
My absolutely favorite song for the holidays is Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson the instrumental version. I don’t mind the lyrics but I love hearing the instruments playing this classic. I’m a band geek at heart and this was always one of my favorite songs to perform. It isn’t Christmas without hearing this song. 🙂
We all have our favorite holiday movies. My husband’s favorite is Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. We watch it every year to get into the holiday spirit but my favorite is The Holiday with Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black. Not that your surprised are you? Half the movie is set in England and since the stories I read are set in England it would only make sense, naturally.
All I Want For Christmas is a Duke has two stories with two Dukes who have a very passionate Christmas. Delilah Marvelle an Maire Claremont write two wonderful Christmas stories with love, passion, friendship and redemption. I read this in April and knew it would be a re-read and it was fabulous the second time around. Don’t miss this one!
A Grosvenor Square Christmas is four stories by Anna Campbell, Shana Galen, Vanessa Kelly and Kate Noble. Their stories all center around an annual Christmas ball given by Lady Winterson. All four stories are unique with one thing in common; Lady Winterson’s magical Christmas ball that has certain couples finding love with they least expect it. There are surprises in this story and I loved how we watch Lady Winterson grow through the four stories. Hurry and get this one quickly. It’s FREE on Amazon.
-Romance Reader Girl
Romance Reader Girl 
I’m reading All I Want for Christmas is a Duke right now! A Grosvenor Square Christmas is on my reading list this month as well! I haven’t seen The Holiday.
Ooooh, Can’t wait to hear what you think of both of the stories.
Check out the Holiday it’s a romance and it always makes me laugh. 🙂
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I’ve read both the books. My current favorite Christmas book is Katharine Ashe’s “Kisses, She Wrote.” Though I loved Barbara Monajem’s “Under a Christmas Spell.”
The Santa Clause is my favorite modern Christmas movie. Tweeted and shared.
I have not read that story, Ella. I will add it to my list. Thanks for commenting and sharing. 🙂
“The Holiday” is a really good movie, I loved it. I’ve read the books you mentioned and liked each one. but, if you haven’t already, you must read THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS, an anthology by Mary Balogh, Nicola Cornick and Courtney Milan. A terrific collection. I’ll have a review on Friday.
I have not read that book, Dee. I will most definitely look for your review and get that book. I am a HUGE fan of Courtney Milan so I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
Dot, I have The Heart of Christmas on my list for December too.
A Grosvenor Square Christmas is on my TBR pile. Guess I need to move it to the stop. 🙂 My favorite Christmas music is my Mannheim Steamrollers Christmas CD. Love them.
I am going to have listen to that album Sandy. You’ll enjoy the book too. 🙂
Move it to the top, that should’ve said.