Happy Holidays everyone and welcome to TTC Books and more 12 Days of Giveaways event!

I've teamed up with 12 amazing Authors to put together 12 days of fun that will include promos, spotlights, reviews, special Christmas guest posts and... giveaways! Each day starting today and going through December 23rd will spotlight a different Author, and each Author is offering up a giveaway on their day. You could win e-books, giftcards, swag and more. It's Day 11 of the event and while I'm sad were on the home stretch, I'm excited to bring this next one to you as it's a story that both encompasses what the season is about and it's heartwarming and simply fantastic read as well.
May I present Mrs. LE Franks and Snow Globe...

Kris Hamilton escaped the rat race in LA to live his dream of owning an art studio and making snow globes in a Christmas-themed town in northern Minnesota. But life in a tiny town isn't as peaceful as advertised, and being treated like an outsider is making Kris’s Tourette's flare up. When he inadvertently offends Tyr Tollefson—a beautiful blond giant of a man—Kris is ready to chuck it all. But he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Tyr's cousin Bun, who shows them the magic of Christmas and gives them both a lesson in love and acceptance.

Buy links: Dreamspinner | Amazon | Audible

"Short Holiday themed story."

Overall

Performance

Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would. It's short and romantic and quite descriptive for so few pages.

What did you like best about this story?

The way Kris kind of communicated through his Tourettes. Saying things he otherwise wouldn't have said out loud.

Have you listened to any of Dave Gillies’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not, but I want more!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me smile!

Any additional comments?

Kris Hamilton turned his online snow globe making business into something full time, buying into a store in Minnesota and moving his life across country. Only to be ceremoniously ostracized by his neighbors because he is different. Kris is tall, thin and has the appearance of an Anime character come to life, he’s gay and he has Tourettes. Any one of these characteristics would be frowned upon in this straight laced Midwestern town, but Kris seems to have nailed the trifecta.

When Tyr Tollefson and his niece stumble into Kris’s store and are witness to a full on episode, Tyr gets the wrong impression. But Kris’s personality shines when he starts to get to know Try and Bun, and Tyr learns the real reason behind Kris’s outbursts. While Kris is unable to control what comes out of his mouth most of the time, his outbursts serve to bring him and Tyr closer together as an odd form of communication. But inexperience and a town full of judgemental people threatens to drive a wedge between them.

This was a super short Christmas themed story. I was surprised at just how much content was given for a book just shy of an hour in length. I loved the detailed descriptive of the town, Kris’s work and Kris and Tyr’s appearance overall. I seriously had a visual of these two men and where they lived just by the words used for them. This was my first LE Franks book as well as my first Dave Gillies audible, it will not be the last for either of the afore mentioned! What a great collaboration of written word and the translation of them.

Definitely a must read for any fans of the genre that are looking for a heartfelt, romantic read for the Holiday. Again, it is very reasonably priced in both Audio and E-book, cheap enough in fact, this would be a great option for gifting as well.

Guest Post with Author LE Franks

Dreaming of a White Christmas

California is an oasis – the stuff of songs and movies and books. Artists have painted her glory, Ansel Adams photographed her majesty, but her golden shine begins to lose its luster for me when the last brown leaves fall, and the arctic breezes sweep down from Canada bringing the first winter storms of the season everywhere, but here.

That’s when I find myself pressing my nose against the screen of my laptop as friends populate their social media feeds with pictures of puppies in snowdrifts and crackling fires, snow memes, and still forest landscapes blanketed under white. As the snowless days pass by, my envy and longing turn to annual disgruntlement and ennui:

Don’t whine about blizzards and shoveling snow, scraping your windshields clear, or frozen nostril hair—I’d take them all and counter with only getting three seasons a year, of the lack of snowflakes in my hair and their incipient magic, and all the winter wear worn only once before being outgrown.

Sure we can find it if we try, but it means driving somewhere—like visiting a snow zoo on the top of a mountain. There’s big business in faux snow for the kids, but it’s not the same as tumbling out of bed and rushing to the window to find the backyard transformed from dull and drear to wintery magic. Or, sneaking out bare foot, snagging that first icy fistful of snow, or first lick of icicle, before retreating inside to thaw frozen fingers on hot mugs of chocolate.

So if you’re one of the lucky ones, remember – all that glitters is not gold… sometimes it’s just the dance of sunlight across a field of snow.

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday season, however you celebrate. I’ll be here dreaming of snow. - LE

LE writes M/M Romance in a unique mix of humor and drama with enough suspense to produce fast-paced stories filled with emotion and passion and featuring characters that are quirky and complicated. Don’t expect the typical, rugged hero or sophisticated businessman with the world at their feet; LE’s men are living in the margins— they’re in the middle of their journey, doing the best they can while searching for a connection to something bigger than themselves. With a little effort, and a lot of luck, they may actually find their happily-ever-afters.

When not writing, LE wrangles an odd assortment of jobs (six— both paid and volunteer), houseguests (including pro baseball players), family, and friends. Manifesting an odd combination of contradictory talents and traits, LE is tragically honest and personally deceptive and makes the best piecrust— ever.

You can find LE Franks online at the following spots:
Her website: http://www.lefranks.com
Her blog: http://lefranks.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boxtersushi
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/LEFranksAuthor
Facebook Page for Wolves & Waves Book Series: https://www.facebook.com/wolvesandwaves

Great Post Linda! Now for the goodies.

Each author is giving a little something away each day. Entry is easy, just complete the rafflecopter below and at midnight each day a winner will be pulled for that days giveaway. See the complete list below for what's up for grabs and have a very Merry Christmas everyone!!