Julie is my very favorite romance author, and while I have read all of her books, Beauty and the Spy is the best. I love her descriptive, quirky style, as well as her strong voice and unique character development. This is a sweet story about a young girl who loses everything, and in the process finds herself.
Let's be honest - Eloisa James is probably the best romance author writing today. Not only are her books wonderful (I love her entire Duchess series) but she also moonlights as a Shakespeare professor and romance book reviewer. I love this poignant story about a married couple who don't fall in love until much later in their relationship.
Liz Carlyle is my go-to author when I'm in the mood for something a little darker and richer. Like James, her books are also very well written, yet have an effortless feel to them. Beauty Like the Night tells the story of two lovers who are reunited many years later after fate has separated them. I love this modern day Romeo & Juliet story, but this time the couple gets a happy ending!
Hoyt is a fairly new writer to the romance genre, but her books are wonderfully descriptive, romantic, and sensual. I stumbled across The Serpent Prince by chance, and was pleasantly surprised by the story and main characters. This is one of my favorite books to read curled up with a blanket on a rainy day. A chance encounter in the woods brings the two main characters together in this sweet romantic mystery.
Lisa Kleypas is probably the most mainstream romance author I read, and its no surprise why. Her books are simple and straightforward, yet there is always an undeniable chemistry between the men and women in her stories. I have loved all of her books about the Bow Street Runners, but Someone To Watch Over Me is the best; it combines romance, mystery, and even a little suspense. I think I've read this book five or six times. Love!
1st place winner: Emily R!
My sister Kelly is an amazing stylist there, and my sister Kiersten just joined the staff as an esthetician (ie: waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, etc.). They always do such a great job keeping me in style, that I wanted to share the blessing. In order to be entered into the random drawing, please submit your full name and a favorite Christmas memory or experience. Winners will be announced in a few days, so keep checking back, and be sure to tell your friends too! You could win: 
Today's giveaway is this cute black and white damask journal with sassy pink pages. This lovely notebook was the door prize at our latest Sweet Treats Book Club meeting. Isn't it darling?
