FROM THE HEART WITH GINI RIFKIN: Promise Me Christmas is at Still Moments Magazine

Monday, December 15, 2025

Promise Me Christmas is at Still Moments Magazine

Monday Mood - Promise Me Christmas

Are you in the mood for a medieval Christmas where love must battle the storm? As war closes in on Darkenwald Castle, one woman’s holiday wish becomes a fight for her family’s future. We recommend, Promise me Christmas by Gini Rifkin, which received a five star review from Still Moments Magazine.

Book Title: Promise Me Christmas

Release Date: 2023

Teaser: “I approve of your bold attire, my lady. Such beauty warms more than the cockles of this weary warrior’s heart.”

Their castle under siege, their passion denied at every turn, will they survive to celebrate Yule together?

The nights are growing longer and the winter snows are coming—Darkenwald Castle is under siege.

Lord Guy Blackthorne is prepared to lay down his life for his children, his wife, and all who seek his protection. But as renegades, mercenaries, and political intrigue surround his ancient family stronghold, he’s forced to stay his hand against those who would dare to attack his fortress.

As supplies and hope dwindle, Lady Vespa fears Yule will not be one of good cheer, and the children shall have no gifts this year. At least she and Guy have one another, for that she is thankful. But there are few private moments to share their love, and every endeavor to satisfy their passion is interrupted when the enemy attempts to invade the castle.

On Christmas Eve, when a battle to the death begins, Guy faces his greatest challenge. Now Vespa’s wish for a happy Yule celebration turns to a prayer for her beloved’s safety.

Author Bio. Gini Rifkin writes stories of romance and adventure. Her settings include the American West, Medieval England, Victorian England, and Contemporary thriller and fantasy. When not reading or writing, she has the privilege of caring for a menagerie of abandoned animals including ducks, goats, donkeys, and cats. Among other honors, she has received two Excellence in Writing awards from The Colorado Author’s League, and The Beverley Award from Romance Writers of the Rockies, and two National Excellence in Story Telling (NEST) awards. When not reading or writing, she is trying to master the art of processing, spinning, and weaving various fleeces taking it from lamb to loom. Her writing keeps her hungry to learn new things, and she considers family and friends her most treasured of gifts.