I’m pleased to welcome Jill Piscitello back to celebrate her new release, Tinsel & Tea Cakes!

Author name: Jill Piscitello
Book Title: Tinsel and Tea Cakes
Genre: Sweet, holiday romance
Book blurb:
Hair stylist Scarlett Kerrigan lost her job and her apartment. To alleviate a touch of self-pity, she succumbs to her stepmomโs pressure to attend a wedding in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Unfortunately, she runs into the vacation fling who promised the moon but disappeared without an explanation. Months have passed, but she is not ready to forgive and forget.
After a chaotic year, executive Wes Harley settles into his family’s event venue, The Timeless Manor. His carefully structured world is shaken to its core when Scarlett arrives for the Victorian Christmas wedding weekend. The feelings he never quite erased flood to the surface.
When secrets are revealed, will a magical chateau and a sprinkle of tinsel be enough to charm Scarlett?
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Excerpt:
Lights flashed in the side view mirror. Another car parked behind them, but snow blocked all visibility through the back window. Boots crunching through snow announced the hulking figure before he appeared at the door. A scarf and hat covered most of the strangerโs face, and only a pair of emerald-green eyes peered in.
Scarlett inched down the window a crack. The possibility of this person being a deranged lunatic couldnโt be overlooked.
โScarlett?โ The man stepped back and tugged down the scarf.
She knew that face and opened her mouth to speak but couldnโt find a word. This day just kept getting better. Those eyes should have been the first clue, but never in her wildest dreams did she expect to see him again. The blur of memories racing through her mind dropped a throat-constricting concoction of confusion, hurt, and vile hope on her chest. โWes.โ
โWhat are you doing here? Arenโt you a little far from home?โ A line formed between his eyebrows.
Clarice leaned forward to get a better glimpse of their potential knight in shining armor.
โMore than a little.โ Coherent thoughts took shape in the form of questions and accusations. Every fiber in her being burned at the thought of asking him for help, but alternative options were few and far between. Who knew how long before roadside assistance arrived? Fine, maybe heโd get her out of this mess, but making small talk didnโt need to factor into the exchange.

About the Author:
Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
Beautiful cover! Thanks for the introduction, Jacquie. Itโs always nice to meet another Jill. Wishing her the best!
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Thank you, Jill! I can’t take credit for the cover, but I love it!
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I love the cover, as well. Wish I could where a dress like that! lol
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Me too! The artist captured my vision perfectly.
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Love the cover! Great excerpt. Wishing Jill all the best with her new release. Thanks for sharing, Jacquie ๐๐
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Hi Harmony, I don’t think my last response replied directly to you. Wanted to say thanks again just in case : )
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The excerpt has me curious what happened to them. Thanks for stopping by, Harmony!
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Thank you so much, Harmony!!!
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Thank you so much for spotlighting Tinsel and Tea Cakes today!!!
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This sounds like a fun story, Jill. Best of luck!
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I loved the excerpt. She thinks like me. “The possibility of this person being a deranged lunatic couldnโt be overlooked.” I would have thought the same thing. In the same way!
Best wishes, Jill. Thanks for hosting, Jacquie.
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Thank you, Staci. That’s how I’d think too. Scarlett has many relatable perspectives throughout the story : )
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You know you’re a suspense writer when… ๐
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This sounds fun. Love is never easy, is it.
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It sure has ups and downs!
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But worth it in the end ๐
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I am so gearing up for Christmas! xo I love the cover of this book, and the excerpt, too! Sounds like a really good one!
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Thank you! I was excited to hear a full blown holiday music station up and running this morning!
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Do you go all out for the holidays, Kymber?
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Ooooh, yes. ๐ We put garland on the fence with red bows, and just love the holiday season. Having my family close means everything to me.
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Thatโs wonderful. Iโm glad we moved to the island but I miss family get togethers
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Yes, that would be hard. xo
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After distancing during the holidays last year, this holiday season will be particularly meaningful.
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Oh yes, for sure. ๐
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I am sure I’ve read about this book somewhere else, maybe Carla’s blog. I really like the sound of it, Jacquie.
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It would make a great holiday movie!
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Thank you, Roberta!
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Congrats on your new release, Jill! It sounds like a good holiday read.
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It made me think of the Hallmark movies I LOVE to watch ๐
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That’s what I thought of too. Love them and watching the holiday ones every weekend.
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Me too! I love when they do Christmas in July.
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I always look forward to that!
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Thank you! It’s a fun spin on a holiday wedding : )
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A striking cover! And the excerpt is lovely, but the picture of the author is stunning! Jill is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this new release, Jacquie!
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I agree, Jan. She could be her own cover model ๐
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That was my thought exactly!
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You’re too kind, Jan! I’m a recent empty nester, so that means a lot : )
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