A very warm welcome to author A.S. Fenichel!!!
Holidays are Miraculous Times
Thank you so much for having me here today. I’ve had a lot of people ask me… Why Hanukkah and Christmas in the same story? I guess it’s a fair question. You don’t see too many books like mine out there in the world. Here’s how it came about.
One day I was on Twitter and a friend said that an erotic romance setting would not work for a Jewish holiday. I said that was not true and set out to prove it. I mean, why not? Hanukkah is all about miracles and believing in the impossible. That’s exactly the kind of message that people want to read about during the holiday season.
As the book developed and Giada appeared on the scene as a beautiful, Italian American, I knew the book was not just a Hanukkah story. This is a book about the holiday season, healing broken hearts and finding love regardless of any barriers that might stand in the way.
While it was Hanukkah that drew Isaac back to his hometown of Atlanta, it was the love of family that he really needed. At the start of the story, Giada has lost her only blood family. She’s alone in the world and Isaac’s family has embraced her. For me, this is what the holidays are all about. Remembering that the love of friends and family will bring you joy and carry you through the tough times. There is nothing we can’t get through if we accept the love and support of those people who matter in our lives.
We all have a tale in our lives that has touch us at just the right moment. Some of those stories are fiction, but just as many are life stories. Revving Up the Holidays is one of those books that will remind you about the miracle of Christmas or Hanukkah. It will enchant you with laughter, tears and love.
I can’t wait to hear what you think, so make sure you stop by and leave me a note when you can. Don’t forget to enter the rafflecopter drawing for a chance to win yourself a copy of Revving Up the Holidays.
Thanks again A.S. Fenichel for hanging out with us today!!
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~Viviana~
Revving Up the Holidays by A.S. Fenichel
Blurb:
Workaholic Isaac hasn’t been back to his hometown since his father’s funeral two years earlier, pushing his family away because of a painful secret. Hanukkah and a forced vacation lure him back to Atlanta, where he’s reunited with his two lost loves—an old motorcycle and his sister’s best friend Giada. While rediscovering his passion for both the bike and the woman, Isaac rebuilds his heart.
Giada has lost her Christmas spirit since returning home to care for her dying parents. Left alone, she struggles to return to her successful teaching career, choosing instead to stay in her hometown. Only the unexpected return of her high school crush Isaac brings any joy to the season.
The transitive nature of Isaac’s visit and Giada’s fear of abandonment keep them from sharing their whole hearts, but certainly not their bodies. Their desire for each other is hotter than flames on a menorah and they take advantage of their limited time together by burning up the sheets. But once their secrets are revealed, their hearts will do all the thinking.
A Romantica® contemporary romance from Ellora’s Cave
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Excerpt
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Giada saw the light in the small window of the shop door. The last
thing she expected to see when she walked in was a sea of motorcycle parts
spread from one end of the room to the other. Isaac stood with his back to her
and ran his fingers through his dark hair as he stared down at the array.
She should have cleared her throat or something, but she couldn’t help
admiring his tall, lean body or the way his shoulders stretched the polo shirt.
“My God, what have you done?”
He turned, looked at her and his faced completely changed. From the
intense face of a man with a problem, he transformed in an instant with a smile
that had her blushing right down to her panties. Did his face light up that way
just for her? No, he probably did it with everyone, or at least all the women
he saw. Charm had never been in short supply with Isaac Backman. She was glad
to see that hadn’t changed.
“Mark saved my old bike. I’m just fixing it up.” He walked over to
where she stood at the door.
“Fixing it up? It looks as if you’ve completely destroyed it.” He stood
very close to her. How was it possible that after all of these years, he still
made her weak in the knees?
“Looks can be deceiving, Giada.”
“I… Sadie sent me out here to tell you that your mother is here and you
should join the party. They’re waiting on you to light the menorahs.”
His eyes narrowed on her. “Will you have dinner with me tomorrow?”
Of all the things she expected him to say, that was not even close to
one of them. “Why?”
“Why?”
“I mean, don’t you think you should spend some time with your family?
Why would you want to have dinner with me?”
“Really? You don’t know why?”
She shook her head. She knew her eyes must be the size of saucers. I
may swoon. Do women still swoon? Some might, but Giada didn’t. She stilled her
emotions.
He stepped closer and leaned down until his lips were next to her ear.
“I’ve had a crush on you since we were teenagers. I may still have a crush on
you. I’d like to get to know you better. Have dinner with me.”
Her heart pounded so hard, she couldn’t believe she’d been able to hear
him at all. But she’d heard every softly spoken word and she found herself
nodding her acceptance before she could make herself speak. “I get home at
six-thirty. Can we make it seven?”
“I’ll pick you up.”
“Not on that, I hope.”
His laughter shot directly from his lips to the already wet space
between her thighs.
About the Author
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Multi-published in both erotic and historical romance, A.S. has 5 books currently available and three more under contract with Ellora’s Cave Publishing.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.
You can stalk, I mean find A.S. Fenichel at
Giveaway
3 digital copies of Revving Up the Holidays
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