I'm joined today by Rachael Blair whose latest release is One Perfect Night which you can buy here.

ONE PERFECT NIGHT is a Christmas one night stand story about two people who have been burnt by love. It deals with a hero who suffers from night terrors and a heroine who have lost her faith in her womanhood. But of course, there’s a happy ending for both of them.

I told Rachael that I had a deep and abiding love of Scrooge stories....

Rachael: Well, if you like Scroogey stories, Joanna, then ONE PERFECT NIGHT should be right up your alley. The hero is VERY jaded towards Christmas and loathes having to attend both his work and family Christmas functions.

I can’t really recall whether the characters or the Christmas theme came first when I decided to write ONE PERFECT NIGHT. I think I wanted to write a Christmas story – because I ALWAYS adore reading them – and I had this image of a heroine dressed up as a Christmas fairy when she meets the cynical hero.

To me Christmas is about family, friends and having parties, so what better place to start the story than at a party where the hero and heroine both have to attend? Although Christmas is a warm-fuzzy time for many people, it can also be a time of deep sadness and discomfort for other people. This is the case for both my hero Cameron and his heroine Peppa. I think setting their story at Christmas gave me the best opportunity to explore their dreams, desires and conflicts.

Both Cameron and Peppa have encountered heartbreak and loss in the previous year but they face Christmas with a different outlook. Cameron wishes he could get out of the celebrations but Peppa still embraces them, believing Christmas can help her overcome her hurts and disappointment.

Peppa’s joy for the season and the way she interacts with his family despite her disappointments, makes Cameron rethink his own attitudes. And in the end, Cameron is the best Christmas present Peppa has ever received!!!

I hope if you choose to read ONE PERFECT NIGHT, you enjoy reading the Christmas element as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Thanks Rachael, and just to see us out, let's enjoy a little bit of classic Scrooge(d)....