Today is the kick-off of the Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon hosted by Kimberly from Caffeinated Reader! I am so excited to be participating as an elf with a mini challenge for participants.

If you’d like to join the readathon, it’s not too late! Visit Caffeinated Reviewer on Kimberley’s blog for the sign-up link and a list of all the other mini-challenge hosts. 

 

My mini-challenge is Ruth’s Holiday Puzzles. Here’s what you have to do: put each puzzle together and fill out the Rafflecopter below with the name of the bookstore (the first puzzle) and the title of the book (that’s the second puzzle).

 

Here is the link to the Rafflecopter

I hope you had fun with this challenge! If you’d like to see what I’m reading this week, I’ll be posting updates on Instagram www.instagram.com/ruthacasie/ #bookstagram, Threads www.threads.net/@ruthacasie , Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/ruthacasie.bsky.social , my reader Facebook page Casie’s Cafe https://www.facebook.com/groups/963711677128537 and here on my blog. If you share updates, don’t forget to use the hashtag #2024HoHoHoRAT.

 

A bit of shameless self-promo here: if you want to add to your TBR for the readathon or into December, I have the first in series historical romances, The Lady and Her Quill, for $0.99. Also, two Lyon’s Den stories, The Lyon’s Gambit, and The Lyon’s Alliance, each cost $2.99. All three are free on Kindle Unlimited! Click on the cover to be whisked away to Amazon where you can purchase them!

“It’s very easy to get involved in these character’s feelings in this historical romance. Both are right and wrong, and when they realize that, the excitement and adventure really starts.” ~~ Goodreads Reader

Welcome to Sommer-by-the-Sea, where Lady Alicia Hartley, a celebrated author, finds herself drawn to the magnetic allure of Captain Justin Caulfield. Their chemistry is undeniable, but beneath the surface lies a web of secrets and unspoken truths. As Alicia’s heart yearns for Justin’s affection, she grapples with conflicting emotions and the looming specter of his hidden identity. Can their love withstand the weight of deception, or will Alicia’s journey to find her muse lead her down a path of heartache?

 

“Louise and Nathaniel come from two separate worlds and classes. Come along on a journey of discovery and overcoming societal barriers. This was an amazing book and very entertaining. Ruth does an incredible job of bringing her characters to life and painting a tapestry of love enduring.” ~~ Amazon Reader

In the glittering world of London, Nathaniel, Marquess of St. John, challenges society’s norms after a past betrayal left him a devoted bachelor. When he bets his friends a small fortune that love can transcend class, talented seamstress Louise Hartfield becomes an unwitting player in his game. With thousands of pounds on the line and the mysterious Mrs. Dove-Lyon as judge, will Nathaniel’s daring gamble prove that love knows no bounds, or will societal expectations dictate the outcome? In this high-stakes wager, who will emerge victorious—Nathaniel or the rules of society?

 

“This Lyons story had so many different aspects, plots, and situations going on it was fascinating, and it made such an exciting and entertaining love story. A favor turns into a wager, and from then on, this story takes off with jealousy, deceit, embezzlement, intrigue, bets, rumors, and so many other emotional and interesting plot twists and turns. ” ~~ Amazon Reader

In Regency London, a mystery threatens high society. Christina Hartfield, facing financial woes, assists Mrs. Dove-Lyon with charity work. She is caught between Viscount Wolfton, who is hiding a wager that could ruin them both, and Richard St. John, who strives to protect her from the rake. Encouraged by Richard, Christina undertakes a project for impoverished children. It gains momentum, but whispers of embezzlement and scandal threaten her efforts. With reputations, fortunes, and hearts on the line, Christina must determine who to trust. Will the truth come to light before it’s too late? Can love triumph over deceit, or will shadows destroy her chance at happiness?