Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! (to those that celebrate) Happy Thursday! (to those who don’t.)

Just put the littles in bed for the night. The big kids are in their rooms with their new gifts. One’s working on a puzzle. The other is probably playing video games.

All is quiet, so I thought I’d make a little Christmas blog post.

The top strand of lights on the Christmas tree stopped working a few days ago, so I’ve just been keeping my gaze low when I glance at it. I mean… the ornaments are already up there. It would be a total pain in the ass to try and change the lights out now.

But, today was a good day for our family. I got some cool presents and I gave some cool ones, too. Had mimosas with Christmas breakfast. Spent time with my favorite people.

I’ve gotta tell you, it’s been an exhausting year. Good in parts. Great in others. Awful, too. Infuriating. Mind-boggling.

I’ve written a lot. Like, a loooot.

Two more Bouchers books (Vampires! Trust me on this, even if you don’t read paranormal, you WILL like these. They’re on Kindle Unlimited) and more Aces books will be out next year.

Craving Harper is doing well out there in the wide world, which is pretty cool. Don’t forget to leave a review if you’ve read it! It really means a lot when you do. Even if it wasn’t your favorite. All reviews are helpful when new readers are taking a look around.

This year has hit everyone hard and I just want to thank you all for choosing Craving Harper for your next read. When you’re paying attention to every dollar you spend, I know that books are a luxury. I’ve been there. So, when you choose one of my books to add to your collection, I understand and appreciate what that means. I’ll never forget that you guys, my readers and friends, enabled me to support my family. You changed my life in ways you’ll never understand and I’ll never ever forget.

Crossing my fingers and toes that things start to look up—for all of us—in 2026.

Take care, friends. Drink some water. Get some steps in. See a therapist. Have lunch with a friend. Whatever helps—do that.

There is only one magical, incredible, indomi you and you’re important.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.

Or however that goes.

Love, Nicole

The tree.