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Sage Advice Christmas Blog
It’s a scorcher already here in Melbourne and apparently, it’s only going to get hotter! Much to my dismay. I am not a summer person. And although I appreciate sultry, and write steamy romances across a broad range of sub-genres, I’m not a fan of heat or humidity 😉
In the southern hemisphere, we’ve recently ticked over into the start of summer and so I need to wait out the next few months to transition into my favourite season: Autumn. If you ever visit here, I’d recommend April as the best time to come. It’s so damn pretty and the weather is the most stable.
Christmas is a very family-oriented affair for me. I have an Italian heritage with quite a large extended family, who I very much enjoy catching up with over the festive season. Mind you, leading into Christmas tends to be pretty crazy with all sorts of friend and family catch ups!
In terms of festive food, there’s always some sort of pasta, such as gnocchi, pasta al forno (baked penne instead of lasagna sheets) and lasagna; and other delicious savoury treats including arancini (rice balls with a meatball in the centre), and savory donuts, some with anchovies. And, of course, there are multiple desserts, from a fruit platter to cheesecake to apple slice to rum balls and cannoli. Afterward, I swear I won’t be able to eat for ages but can usually still manage several helpings of leftovers the next day 😉
What are your Christmas plans? What are your food traditions? Let me know in the comments.
At present, I’m looking forward to book two of my Hearts in Danger series, Chase my Heart, to be released in May 2025. And in the interim, I’m working on book three, May I Help?
I can’t possibly finish this post without some mention of my passion—writing racy, flirty and downright dirty romance. If you haven’t already, you can check out my work via your preferred e-retailer. And if you enjoy my stories, I’d really appreciate a review or two.
Wishing you and your family a safe and lovely festive season, and happy and prosperous New Year.
Two hearts in danger. One destiny…
Sage, a psychologist struggling with a client’s suicide.
Alexander, an ex-military man trying to adapt to civilian life.
A stalker, who has terrorized Sage for months.
Against Sage’s wishes, Chase, her overprotective older brother, recruits his best friend Alexander—her infuriating teenage crush—to help keep her safe. Forced proximity creates a second chance at love—a love neither believed possible.
With danger growing closer, will Sage and Alexander survive the threat to their lives…and hearts?
Sandra Carmel is a bestselling Australian author of racy, flirty and downright dirty romance novels, novellas, short stories and poetry, who enjoys stimulating herself and others with words. An obsession with Jane Eyre, and her infatuation with Mr Rochester, were key motivators in commencing her romance writing journey. So far, she has taken the scenic route from steamy paranormal to sci-fi to contemporary, creating provocative stories that delve beneath the surface of desire. She reads and writes a lot, frequently disrupted by her ever-attentive, cheeky cats, and sinfully amorous array of book boyfriends.
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I wish I could borrow a little of your sunlight and warmth right about now. Enjoy your summer and Merry Christmas!
We have a small family gathering… gifts, music, dinner, etc.
Happy Holidays!