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The Proof is in the Pudding Holiday GIVEAWAY

I have a new book coming out and I’m celebrating with a giveaway. 🙂

The Proof is in the Pudding title

The Proof is in the Pudding is a Christmas story.

Steve Hayes is away with a group of friends who are spending the Christmas break together. He’s determined to put his two-timing ex-boyfriend in the past, and enjoy his week away.  Steve is happily surprised to find that Corey Oh, the guy he’s been admiring from afar, has been invited along too. But Steve knows there’s no way someone as wonderful as Corey, who could have any man he wanted, would be interested in him.

However, thanks to a misadventure with a Christmas pudding, Steve will find that dreams can come true.

** $10 All Romance eBooks Gift Voucher to be won **

With so many wonderful holiday stories coming out, I thought you might like a chance to win a $10 ARe Gift Voucher so you can buy the holiday story of your choice (or maybe two!).

Look out for mine. It’s going to be released by MLR Press on 4th December.

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Happy reading and happy holidays,

Nic xx

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  1. Jeanine Beaulieu says

    December 2, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    this book sounds great

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    December 2, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    One of my favorite mm holiday stories is Lion in Tails by Andrew Grey. The Proof is in the Pudding sounds more light-hearted, which fits the season perfectly!

    Reply
  3. jenndonald00 says

    December 2, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    This book sounds great, I can’t wait to check it out! I recently read If Only in my Dreams and loved it – really got me in holiday mode! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Nic Starr says

    December 2, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks for all our kind words. I hope you all enjoy my story and thanks for the recommendations. 🙂

    Reply
  5. debby236 says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Looking forward to reading your book. So far no favorite one

    Reply
  6. juliesmall1959 says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    I just finished The Christmas Throwaway and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading The Proof is in the Pudding!

    Reply
    • Nic Starr says

      December 2, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      I haven’t read The Christmas Throwaway yet. I’m thinking of getting it on audio book.

      Reply
  7. Laurie Terson says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Can’t wait to read this.

    Reply
    • Nic Starr says

      December 2, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks, Laurie <3

      Reply
  8. jenf27 says

    December 2, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    The story sounds good and the cover is adorable. My favorite m/m Christmas story is Sock It to Me Santa. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nic Starr says

      December 2, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thank, Jen. Winterheart Designs (Lex Valentine) did the cover and I love it <3

      Reply
  9. AnnMarieF says

    December 2, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I just finished Unwrapping Hank & I enjoyed it very much 🙂

    Reply
  10. H.B. says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Congrats on the upcoming new release! It sounds like a sweet story. I think my favorite Christmas m/m story is Holiday Outing by Astrid Amara

    Reply
  11. Samiyyah says

    December 2, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    I can’t wait until this comes out. My favorite m/m Christmas story is The Harvest: A Tah’Narian Christmas.

    Reply
  12. kirstviz says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:42 am

    Really looking forward to reading this 🙂 I didn’t start reading Christmas books until this year, but my favourite so far is Jesse’s Christmas by RJ Scott xx

    Reply
  13. lacombejc says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Even though I have read m/m books, I can’t remember those that were in a holiday setting, but the only one I can think of at the moment is Nicole Edwards’ Holiday with the Walker Brothers, part of her Alluring Indulgence series. Thanks for the giveaway!! Proof in the Pudding sounds really good. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jen CW says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    Your book sounds great. I love the Minnesota Christmas series by Heidi Cullinan.

    Reply
  15. Blackrose says

    December 4, 2015 at 1:14 am

    This is a must read for me. I love all holiday stories with happy endings. Regardless of the struggles or conflict suffered by one or all maon characters, a holiday story seems to ooze hope which helps blunt the sharp edges. It may be that I don rose coloured glasses when reading holiday stories, but I have yet to find one in the MM world that I don’t like.
    @HojuRose

    Reply
  16. Nic Starr says

    December 4, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    So many good books. Thanks for the continuing suggestions of Christmas stories. I think I’ll read Heidi Cullinan’s next because I have them ready to go on my Kindle. Thanks for the reminder , Jen. 🙂

    Reply
  17. felinewyvern says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    I don’t have a favourite Christmas story as I haven’t read that many of them, but Snow Balls by Tara Lain and The Boy Who Belonged by Lisa Henry are both really good. Having read the blurb for your one I’m thinking it’s time I read more seasonal books 😀

    Reply
  18. Barbra says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    I read Astrid Amara’s Holiday Outing every year. It’s got a lot of humor. I also enjoy all of Josh Lanyon’s Christmas stories, and really, I’m not sure I have any Christmas stories that I don’t like. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Claudia says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Sounds like a great read for the Hollidays.

    Reply
  20. batchelorboy55 says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    First time in years I’ve wishlisted so many Christmas stories. However, the proof is in the reading….
    Plan on doing the 12 days of Christmas over at Judge a Book by Its Gay Cover

    Reply
    • Nic Starr says

      December 5, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      LOL

      Reply
  21. Lee Todd says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    just read Return to Blackcreek by Riley Hart….LOVED it!
    also love The Twelve Days of Christmas (65 Hours) by NR Walker

    Reply
  22. Donna Hirsch says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Love the title, thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  23. Milica says

    December 6, 2015 at 5:29 am

    Unwrapping Hank by Eli Easton, Where the Lovelight Gleams by Keira Andrews and Holiday Outing by Astrid Amara. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  24. Rose says

    December 6, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Unwrapping Hank. Loved it!

    Reply
  25. Serena S. says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Congrats on the new release! I added it to my Christmas read list. I don’t have a fav holiday story, I recently read Eli Easton, Indra Vaughn, Keira Andrews, Clare London, Joanna Chambers and some others who have have great holiday books. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Suzanne Edwards says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Well, I have no great books in my “READ” column with mm during the holidays, sorry. Yours sounds amazing, though! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Congrats on another new release 🙂

    Reply
  27. Ran says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Congrats! I’m not really a fan of holiday story but I’ve read a few and since it’s holiday season and there are a lot of good holiday story, I’m planning to read a lot this month!. I think so far I like Zero at The Bone’s holiday story.

    Reply
  28. wiccachic2000 says

    December 15, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    I’m not usually a fan of holiday stories to be honest (key word: usually) mostly due to trying to conform to the “life goes on” school of thought in order to avoid holiday depression. So my “holiday stories” tend to be actually consist of a zombie or werewolf apocalypse.

    Reply
  29. batchelorboy55 says

    December 16, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Officially lost the plot. Discovereded I’d already rafflecoptered.

    Reply
  30. Blaine says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    There are so many awesome stories out this year!! Can’t wait to read this one!!

    Reply
  31. Helena Stone says

    December 17, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Up until this year I didn’t read a lot of holiday stories. From the few I have read this year Brandon Witt’s Spruce Tree story is my favourite.

    Reply
  32. Nic Starr says

    December 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Thank you all for the great recommendations. My reading list certainly filled out!

    The winner of the Giveaway was Ran. Congratulations, Ran! I’ve sent you an email so I can arrange getting your $10 ARe Gift Voucher to you.

    Merry Christmas everyone. <3

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