Christmas Ever After: A Heartfelt Holiday Romance from the Writer of the Netflix Hit A Christmas Prince

Karen Schaler

Sep 2020 · HawkTale Publishing

About this ebook

NEW for 2021 includes an exclusive excerpt from one of the most anticipated Christmas romances of 2021, Karen Schaler's A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale!

“A wonderful festive setting…The cast is charming and the atmosphere’s enchanting.” – Publishers Weekly

​​​From the writer of the Netflix phenomenon A Christmas Prince and Hallmark’s Christmas Camp comes this new heartwarming Christmas romance. Mamma Mia meets The Bachelorette in Christmas Ever After…

While promoting her next novel, a Christmas love story, author Riley Reynolds is caught off guard when she’s asked during a live national television interview how she can write about romance when she still hasn’t found “the one” herself. Scrambling for an answer, she quickly answers that she has had great love in her past and that love inspired her novels.

Little does she know that this one offhanded remark will turn her world upside down. Three of her ex-boyfriends see the interview, and each, believing she’s talking about him, shows up for her Christmas Camp book event at the Christmas Lake Lodge, determined to rewrite his happily-ever-after with her!

Over the festive weekend, Riley’s old boyfriends compete to win her heart, pulling out all the stops while planning the most romantic Christmas dates on the planet. Despite herself, Riley starts falling for each guy— again—but for different reasons. As Riley revisits each relationship and discovers more about herself, she embraces the magic of Christmas and finally finds true love and her own Christmas ever after...

BONUS CONTENT: Christmas Ever After includes delicious original Christmas recipes and fun holiday crafts and activities.

READERS LOVE KAREN SCHALER'S CHRISTMAS EVER AFTER!

“This is potentially the best Christmas book that I have ever read. It is a Hallmark movie meets the Bachelorette. It has an amazing cast of characters, a sweet romance, a beautiful small town and Christmas magic. I would love to see this as a movie, it is sure to be a fan favorite.” – Denise, NetGalley

“Well this is definitely a 5-star Christmas themed read. It is full-on Christmas, with snow, Christmas trees, a Christmas lodge, snowball fights, etc. etc. It really gets you into a Christmas mood! An easy-reading, very enjoyable and romantic Christmassy book to get you in the mood for Christmas. It would make a perfect Christmas movie!” –Claire, NetGalley

“I could not have loved this book more. Seriously, go buy this right now if you love Christmas and romance! The characters were amazing, the feel-good Christmas spirit was everywhere!” –BreeAnn, NetGalley

“Christmas Ever After is a funny, uplifting, and heartfelt Christmas romance about finding your Christmas spirit, possible second chances in love, and finding a love "spark", that proves that anything is possible at Christmas.” Stacy, NetGalley

“I love Christmas themed books. Especially when I need a boost. This book was perfect. The characters were well developed. The setting was magical. A real love story. I loved the traditions, the recipes, and the crazy sweaters. Need a lift? This might help.” – Mary Ann, NetGalley

“Get ready for an explosion of Christmas cheer! Christmas Ever After is an abundantly fun and heartwarming Christmas romance! I loved reading about all the special Christmas activities. There's learning about the Christmas Lake Angel, the Christmas Lake Christmas Tree, baking Christmas cookies, special hot chocolate, an ugly Christmas sweater pageant and the Christmas ball. Kudos to Comet, the dog who was always there to save the day. I loved this story!” – Margie, NetGalley

Ratings and reviews

Well this is definitely a 5-star Christmas themed read, which is really nice as often so-called Christmas books aren't really that Christmassy - not this one, this one is full-on Christmas, with snow, Christmas trees, a Christmas lodge, snowball fights, etc. etc. It really gets you into a Christmas mood! Bestselling author, Riley Reynolds, writes romances but her last book didn't sell very well and she is now supposed to be writing a Christmas novel, but she hasn't celebrated Christmas for years, so writing the story and trying to hide the fact that she isn't actually 'Miss Christmas' proves hard initially. Her publisher comes up with an idea to host a 'Christmas Camp' at the beautiful Christmas Lodge, helping both the owner's son, Luke, to have a last Christmas celebration at the lodge before they sell it, and helping Riley to get ideas for her new novel from the people who have paid to see Riley and be at the Christmas Camp. But after an awkward TV interview where Riley is questioned about how she can write romance novels when she hasn't found 'the one' herself, three of her ex-boyfriends turn up at the Christmas Camp hoping to win her back with various dates, which she agrees to. But Luke is the one that Riley keeps thinking about and as the story goes along, and her feelings for Christmas change, she sorts out her feelings for all her ex-boyfriends, and of course Luke. An easy-reading, very enjoyable and romantic Christmassy book to get you in the mood for Christmas. It would make a perfect Christmas movie!

After an awkward interview, Riley, an author, is forced to play "Miss Christmas" at Christmas Camp, thanks to an overzealous publicist and pressure from an agent. Ever the professional, Riley will face her fears, and her past, to fulfill the role--her secret is she hasn't celebrated Christmas since she was 8. Luke, the Christmas Lake Lodge owner, isn't sure what to think, but he reluctantly agrees since he needs good press to help sell his family's lodge. His dog Comet is smitten with Riley, and that helps buffer their meeting. Helping Riley acclimate, Luke takes Riley to town to get warm clothes, tells her lore about the town, and makes delicious hot chocolate. When three former boyfriends show up at the Christmas Camp, Riley is playing Bachelorette while leading crafts and other Christmas activities. It's a whirlwind of activity greeting the fans, trying to play Miss Christmas, and figuring out if there's a spark with the former loves, but the only one who seems to be melting her heart is Luke. Everything is on the line for her next book, and it will all come to light at the Christmas Ball, but will the Christmas magic be enough to help Riley embrace the holidays, find a new love, plus save her career? Heartwarming, entertaining, and a true Christmas Rom-Com I highly recommend! **Received an ARC from the Publisher**

About the author

Karen Schaler is a three-time Emmy Award-winning storyteller, screenwriter, author, journalist, and national TV host.

In the last three years Karen has written original Christmas movies for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime, including the Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince, Hallmark's Christmas Camp, and Lifetime's Every Day is Christmas and Rediscovering Christmas. Karen has also written four books including her newest novel Christmas Ever After, along with Christmas Camp, Christmas Camp Wedding, and Finding Christmas, earning her the nickname "Christmas Karen" in the press. 

To share more holiday happiness Karen has created an annual real-life Christmas Camp experience for grown-ups, held around the world, where she carefully curates and hosts magical holiday activities from her movies and books. For Karen's novel Finding Christmas she also wrote the movie. 

Traveling to more than sixty-five countries, Karen is also the creator and host of Travel Therapy TV.

All of Karen's stories are uplifting and filled with heart and hope.