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Christmas Romance in Kindle Unlimited!
Christmas Romance in Kindle Unlimited
From December 1st through December 31st, find dozens of holiday themed romances for all heat levels of romance readers through this promotion! Over 50 authors are involved in the promotion, so there are books for all romance readers.
Curl up by a fire with a sweet or hot cup of cocoa and a fun read!
Within this promotion, you’ll find my sweet holiday-themed romance 26 Reasons: A Sweet Meet-Cute Novella (Artisan Romance Sweet Meet-Cute Stories).
26 Reasons: A Sweet Meet-Cute Novella
He can follow any recipe—but love doesn’t come with instructions.
Twenty-six pies. One month. One chance to tell her how he feels—without saying a word.
After two years in the Army and a lifetime of playing it safe, Charles Rivera is finally rebuilding his world—one recipe at a time. His quiet college life revolves around ceramics, his tiny kitchen, and a Thursday night book club where the highlight isn’t the literature…it’s Daphne, the Navy veteran with a crooked smile and a camera that never leaves her side.
When a conversation sparks a wild idea—bake twenty-six pies in November, one for every letter of the alphabet—Charles dives in headfirst. What starts as a creative challenge soon becomes something deeper: a way to speak through flour, butter, and sugar the words he can’t quite say out loud.
But as Daphne begins documenting his project for her photography portfolio, their collaboration turns into late-night laughter, quiet confessions, and a friendship that feels like something more.
And when the pies run out, Charles will have to decide if he’s brave enough to take the biggest risk of all—the one that doesn’t come with a recipe.A tender, slow-burn romance about art, courage, and finding home in the people who see you.
Perfect for readers who love baking challenges, creative passion projects, found family, and love that rises slowly—but beautifully.Find 26 Reasons: A Sweet Meet-Cute Novella within the Christmas Romance on KU promotion!
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Promotions For This Week
For this week, I have three titles on offer!
All three of these are for Kindle readers, and two are with a special promotion with several authors, which is really cool!
First up, on my own, I have Gallery Mix-Up set for FREE on Kindle for a limited time, November 23-27th!
Click through the link (it will not say FREE, but if you click through the Universal Link (good for readers around the world), it will take you to Amazon which has the title listed FREE for those days.
Fashionably Late and On Time for Love
Maya arrives at the gallery opening perfectly dressed and fashionably late, only to discover she’s twenty-four hours early. What should have been an embarrassing mistake becomes something magical when she meets Julian—the artist himself—surrounded by half-installed sculptures and the intimate chaos of creation in progress.
Get Gallery Mix-Up for FREE here until November 27th!
Next up, I am in part of the Christmas Romance in KU Sales Promotion With Over 90 Books!
NOTE: These books are not free, but are either inexpensive or discounted.
You can find two of my titles there: Sweet Warmth and 26 Reasons!
When a blizzard brings two food lovers together, one magical night changes everything…
Callie Morgan has poured her heart into Sweet Warmth, her cozy chocolate shop on Mapleton’s charming Main Street. She’s built the perfect sanctuary—warm amber walls, vintage mugs, and the most incredible hot chocolate recipe passed down from her grandmother. But on the night of the season’s first blizzard, her peaceful world is about to be sweetly disrupted.
Daniel is a talented pastry chef and baker, driving through town to scout locations for his new bakery when the storm hits with unexpected fury. Stranded with a dead car and no phone, he stumbles into Sweet Warmth seeking shelter—and finds something he wasn’t looking for.
Twenty-six pies. One month. One chance to tell her how he feels—without saying a word.
After two years in the Army and a lifetime of playing it safe, Charles Rivera is finally rebuilding his world—one recipe at a time. His quiet college life revolves around ceramics, his tiny kitchen, and a Thursday night book club where the highlight isn’t the literature…it’s Daphne, the Navy veteran with a crooked smile and a camera that never leaves her side.
Get these Two Books in the Christmas in KU Promotion through December 31st!
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Cocoa Kisses: 10 Reasons We Love Holiday Romance
From twinkle-light glow to second-chance magic—here’s why we keep coming back.
Confession: I measure winter by how many holiday romances I can squeeze in. Here are 10 reasons they’re pure seasonal joy:1) Atmosphere you can taste.
Snowy streets, pine and cinnamon, candles in the window—holiday romances are sensory feasts that wrap you in instant cozy.
2) Hope on the calendar.
This season is culturally coded for miracles and fresh starts. Stories lean into healing, forgiveness, and the belief that love can still arrive.3) Built-in community.
Town festivals, cookie exchanges, choir rehearsals—holiday plots naturally gather people, creating organic meet-cutes and meddling matchmakers.
4) Second chances that make sense.
End-of-year reflection nudges characters to call the one that got away, mend family rifts, or say the truth they’ve avoided.5) Found family feels.
When home is complicated, holiday stories often build a chosen-family table—friends, neighbors, co-workers—where love can land safely.6) Tradition + surprise.
We come for the tree farm, parade, or gingerbread contest…and stay to see how this couple turns a familiar tradition into something brand new.7) Soft stakes, real hearts.
The conflict won’t end the world, but it will challenge courage: setting boundaries, risking vulnerability, choosing a future together.8) Wholesome serotonin.
From snow-day shenanigans to one blanket on the hayride, these stories deliver clean comfort without skimping on chemistry.
9) Timers that propel the plot.
Deadlines (the big party! the flight leaves tomorrow!) create momentum—perfect for page-turning in a busy season.10) A guaranteed glow.
Happy endings pair beautifully with twinkle lights. You close the book feeling lighter—and a little braver about love.If that sounds like your kind of cozy, you’ll love my newest release:
👉 26 Reasons to Fall In Love
I’m also taking part in the Clean Romance Xmas Mega End of Year Giveaway. You can find two of my short story e-books for free there.
Ways to spread the cheer (free & fast):
- Tap a quick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating when you finish
- Share the link with a friend who loves seasonal reads
- Leave one sentence about your favorite moment (it truly helps!)
What’s your favorite holiday-romance trope—snowed in, small-town festival, or rivals at the cookie bake-off? Hit reply and tell me—I might write it next. 😉
Warm cocoa wishes,
Rene Rose Hawthorne
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New Release: 26 Reasons in Print Editions!
I’m delighted to share that 26 Reasons to Fall in Love—my newest sweet holiday romance—is now available in paperback and hardback wherever books are sold with large print editions coming soon.
Twenty-six pies. One soft-spoken Army veteran. One crooked-smile Navy photographer. And a holiday challenge that might just turn into love.
If you’re craving something sweet, cozy, and heartwarming this season, this novella is for you.
26 Reasons to Fall in Love is available wherever books are sold, including:
- Amazon (Paperback): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYSPJ6L8
- Barnes & Noble (Paperback and Hardback): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/26-reasons-to-fall-in-love-rene-rose-hawthorne/1148731840
- Hardback: coming soon to Amazon
- Large Print Edition: coming soon to all retailers via Ingram
Your local bookstore or library can order it directly through Ingram.
Thank you so much for supporting my books!
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Clean Romance Xmas End of Year Mega Giveaway!
Are you ready for the Clean Romance Xmas End of Year Mega-Giveaway?
Books I am featuring:
Kiss or Treat: A Sweet Meet-Cute Romance
Sweet Warmth: A Sweet Meet-Cute Romance
Find these titles and Over a Hundred More in the Clean Romance Xmas End of Year Mega-Giveaway!
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New Menus and Behind the Scenes
It’s that time of year when I feel the need to slow down and organize my bookshelves, in preparation for the new year. As I do this, I also organize my projects and start doing work with my website, to refresh pages, and, in this case, refresh my menu.
Please take a peak at the top right and see how my menu options have changed. There’s a newsletter link, specific pages for Artisan Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Nonfiction with clickable menu options for specific titles.
Please feel free to browse the menu “shelves.” If you see something you like, feel free to find them through the clickable links. 🙂
Just note, I do have a sale item and two giveaways coming up in November and December for Kiss or Treat, Sweet Warmth, and 26 Reasons, so keep an eye out for upcoming posts on those!
Happy Holidays!
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FREE Titles This Week!
For a limited time, a few of my books are available for free for Kindle Readers this month!
Piano Keys: A Sweet Meet-Cute Story is FREE Nov 11-15!
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Elise claims the same corner table at Café Allegro, drawn not by the coffee but by the mysterious pianist whose nameless compositions drift through the air like whispered secrets. For months, she’s listened to his original pieces—melodies that seem to capture the spaces between heartbeats, the moments when day dissolves into dusk.
When her usual table is taken and she finds herself in his direct line of sight, a single comment about his latest composition breaks the careful distance they’ve maintained.
This story is FREE from today through the end of the week!
Plus, I have another story going free tomorrow!
Just to note: Book Funnel will not tell you these stories are free, but they are once you click through to Amazon. My hope is that their link is a Universal Link that will help readers get to the free page from wherever they are in the world.
Sculpted Chance: A Sweet Meet-Cute Romance is FREE Nov 12-16th!
When a simple delivery turns into the most beautiful disaster of his life…
Lucas thought he was just dropping off supplies for his sister’s pottery class. He never expected to tumble headfirst into a bin of wet clay—or into the mesmerizing amber eyes of sculptor Ivy.
After three years of dating disasters, Lucas has sworn off attractive women and their complications. But there’s something different about Ivy. Something in the way she laughs at his clay-covered catastrophe instead of judging it. Something in the gentle strength of her hands as she helps him up.
Get Sculpted Chance for FREE November 12-16th!
These books will be leaving the Kindle Unlimited store this month, although they will still be available to Kindle readers. They will being going wide next year to new storefronts like Kobo, libraries, and more!
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Holiday-Themed Romances
Read these Holiday-Themed Romances Today!
Each of these links go to the book pages here on my site so you can find out more about them before committing to buying.
Each of them will also be featured in special Book Funnel Promotions November 17th and December 1st!
Happy Holidays!
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26 Reasons Novella
26 Reasons To Fall in Love
He can follow any recipe—but love doesn’t come with instructions.
Twenty-six pies. Two months. One chance to tell her how he feels—without saying a word.
After two years in the Army and a lifetime of playing it safe, Charles Rivera is finally rebuilding his world—one recipe at a time. His quiet college life revolves around ceramics, his tiny kitchen, and a Thursday night book club where the highlight isn’t the literature…it’s Daphne, the Navy veteran with a crooked smile and a camera that never leaves her side.
When a conversation sparks a wild idea—bake twenty-six pies in November and December, one for every letter of the alphabet—Charles dives in headfirst. What starts as a creative challenge soon becomes something deeper: a way to speak through flour, butter, and sugar the words he can’t quite say out loud.
But as Daphne begins documenting his project for her photography portfolio, their collaboration turns into late-night laughter, quiet confessions, and a friendship that feels like something more.
And when the pies run out, Charles will have to decide if he’s brave enough to take the biggest risk of all—the one that doesn’t come with a recipe.A tender, slow-burn romance about art, courage, and finding home in the people who see you.
Perfect for readers who love baking challenges, creative passion projects, found family, and love that rises slowly—but beautifully.If you like these, you will like this novella:
sweet slow burn romance
baking romance
foodie romance
cozy contemporary romance
heartwarming military veteran romance
creative project romance
autumn romance
Out Now!!!
Dedicated to
Tyler, for his 26 Pie Thanksgiving Writing Project
And to Amanda, for her love of all baking
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Kiss or Treat: A Sweet Read for Halloween
Today I’m celebrating a brand-new release—short, sweet, and designed for a one-sitting read. If you’ve been craving a quick story with a satisfying end, this one was written for you.
What’s inside
- A fast read with a complete arc
- Emotional payoff without the filler
- A hopeful tone and a clean read
When the Maple Street fall festival turns the neighborhood into a river of lights and laughter, art teacher Hailey is there with paint-spattered sleeves, a booth full of tiny watercolors, and a heart she’s still mending. Enter Jack—a Navy photographer with steady hands, a soft smile, and a way of noticing the quiet good.
👉 Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXKJBBKB
If you pick it up, I’d be incredibly grateful for a quick rating or review. Early reviews help Amazon recommend the book to other readers who love short, uplifting stories—and they truly make a difference for indie authors.
Ways you can help (free & fast)
- Tap the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating after you finish
- Share the link with a friend who loves short reads
- Leave one sentence in a review about what you enjoyed most
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