Giveaway and Review: A Hero’s Christmas Kiss by: Virginia'dele Smith

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Hero's Christmas Kiss by Virginia'dele Smith, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Hero's Christmas Kiss 
Series: Military Kisses 
Author: Virginia'dele Smith 
Publisher: Books are Ubiquitous, LLC 
Release Date: November 7, 2025 
Genre: Wholesome and Cozy, Small-Town Christian Romance  

 

Caroling, coffee, and complications. A broken hero and the sweet girl next door…  

 

She just might be the miracle this soldier deserves. But can she fulfill her dreams without losing the guarded military man who’s captured her heart? 

 

Emilie Fielding longs for love — and to own her own business someday. Despite fears that she’s wasting time waiting for her prince to come while working for her Scrooge-like boss, the optimistic barista tackles Christmas preparations for the coffee shop with unbridled holiday joy. And when she stumbles hanging mistletoe, she surprises herself as well as her handsome rescuer with a merry peck on his cheek, right before he’s cajoled into lending her a hand. 

 

Garrett Banks yearns to belong. Learning to live with lingering injuries and struggling with feelings of vulnerability, the Marine discovers a humorous group of senior busybodies and the vibrant young woman who catches his attention while visiting a treasured small town. Tasked with helping to check off her yuletide to-do list, his honed defenses and well-constructed walls begin to crumble. 

 

Even though Emilie’s innate connection with him deepens, she wrestles with the growing need to leave her beloved home to secure her future. And while Garrett hopes to stay by her side, he fears the only way forward is to let her go. 

 

Do they have the courage this Christmas to unwrap the gift of forever?  

 

A Hero's Christmas Kiss is the charming eighth book in the Green Hills romance series and part of the Military Kisses Sweet Romance multi-author project. If you like swoon-worthy characters, fairytale towns that help people heal, and a cozy cup of holiday cheer, then you’ll adore Virginia'dele Smith’s jolly read.

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About the Author

Ashli Montgomery is a wife, a momma, a writer, a quilter, and an entrepreneur. Her passion is sharing love stories, books, quilts, yoga, recipes, her faith, and her favorite ways to create a lovely life.

Ashli writes wholesome and cozy romance under the pen name Virginia’dele Smith to honor Syble Virginia Tidwell, Adele Gertrude Baylin, and Etta Jean Smith. 

These three cherished grandmothers taught Ashli to love without judgment, always putting family first. Through Grandma Syble’s journals and appetite for books, through Momadele’s priceless cards and handwritten letters, and through hours of visiting over fabric at Mema’s kitchen island, Ashli also learned to treasure words. 

Get to know Ashli by subscribing to her newsletter, The Gazette, at AshliMontgomery.com

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Review

A Hero’s Christmas Kiss is the first book I have read written by Virginia'dele Smith. It is part of a multi-author series and can be read as a standalone. With a nod to Snow White, this book was cozy, sweet, and full of humor, all things perfect for a Christmas read.

Garrett is dealing with some injuries he incurred while in active duty and is on medical leave from the military. He finds himself in the town of Green Hills, where he meets Emilie. Emilie is the manager at Brew Diner and is trying to keep things going, but she desires to venture out and start her own coffee shop and roastery.  Garrett sticks around to help with some projects at the diner. With all the time together, Emilie and Garrett start to develop feelings for each other. With side characters like the meddlesome 7 senior citizens who frequent the diner, it was full of humor and fun.

The opposites attract romance was perfect and sweet with kisses only.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive A Hero's Christmas Kiss Book Bundle including autographed hardcover edition; commemorative postcard, bookmark, sticker, and magnet; plus a $25 Starbucks gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight December 2, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 9, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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