Holliday Hotel Book 8

Are you getting excited for the next Holliday Hotel book? This one has been on my mind for a long time. When I began this series back in 2016, I knew that the Thanksgiving book would be May Holliday's story, but I didn't know the journey that May would take to get here. At the end of Independence Hall, I left poor May in a bad place, and I had several of you reach out to me wanting to know what was going on with her and wanting me to make it better. 

In response, I left May sitting while I told Autumn's and Miguel's story in Harvest Hollow. Carol would celebrate Halloween, of course, but she would make it an opportunity to share the light of Jesus. I couldn't skip over that holiday. Besides, May's story was always supposed to be the Thanksgiving book, so she needed to wait. I think it was worth it though. 

After May's long wait, I'm please to announce that Pilgrim Passage will be releasing in October 2023! 

When May Holliday returned to Holliday Hotel, she was broken, discouraged, and questioning her life decisions. Her biggest fear was that her former boss, Terrell Lindsay, would show up in Willow Creek and manipulate her into working for him again. Instead, William Brewster, her old friend-turned-enemy returns to town.

Will is now a successful business owner, well-known in the car industry for the technological improvements his company adds to luxury cars. None of that matters as he comes home to take care of his parents as their health begins to fail. Running into May could give him the friendship that he desperately needs, if only he can get her to forgive him for the stupid things he did when he was young.

But when Terrell Lindsay shows up at Holliday Hotel, Will makes an even bigger blunder. Will tells Terrell that he and May are engaged. With a fake engagement, a new working situation, and taking care of his parents, Will has a lot to handle. Can gratitude be the secret ingredient to making everything work?

Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more updates including a book cover reveal which will coming soon! 

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Writing Update

 

I'm so excited for the books that are coming soon! 

First off, book eight in the Holliday Hotel series is in the editing phase right now. I'm hoping to have the edits back by next month so that it can go into the final revision. If all goes well, it should be available in October. I loved writing May's story! It was wonderful to see her grow and heal. This will be the Thanksgiving book in the series, and I'm so grateful for the journey I have been on through this series.

Next, I'm about halfway through writing this year's Christmas novella! After taking a year off, I'm thrilled to be able to provide another Christmas story. I always enjoy writing them, but last year I just couldn't make it work. It's a pleasure to see it coming together, and I am absolutely loving this story and these new characters. As much as I love Holliday Hotel, sometimes it's nice to explore other settings and characters.

Speaking of which, Holliday Hotel is nearly at its end. Next year's book will complete the series with a Christmas story. It's been a ride for sure! I've enjoyed each book and celebrating each holiday, but I don't think I'll ever write a series that long again. I'm sure if you read them back-to-back right now, you'll see some glaring errors because it gets difficult to keep track of everything.

What's next when Holliday Hotel is completed? I'm not exactly sure. I've got two series that are teasing the back of my mind. I'm not sure which one I'll go with first, but I know that God will direct my steps when the time comes.

Be on the lookout for two new books this fall! I can't wait to share them with you! In the meantime, you can follow me on Facebook or Instagram for title and cover reveals, book launch parties, and giveaways. 

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