Hannah Grace Interview: From Icebreaker to Holiday Ever After

Book Talk for BookTok

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Arts, Books

4.8 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Get ready for holiday cheer with bestselling romance author Hannah Grace, creator of Icebreaker and Wildfire. In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with Hannah to discuss her brand-new novel, Holiday Ever After—a heartwarming small-town romance perfect for cozy season reading. We talk about what inspired her to write a holiday romance, the unique challenges of capturing festive magic on the page, and why the subgenre is so irresistible to readers. Hannah also shares her process for crafting distinct side characters in a bustling small-town setting, balancing complex family dynamics with themes of approval and independence, and how her research as a UK native brings authentic detail to her U.S.-set romances. Plus, we ask Hannah whether she plans to return to this world—or if more holiday romances might be on the horizon. If you loved Icebreaker, Wildfire, or are just looking for your next holiday romance, you won’t want to miss this insightful and festive conversation. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ Support the Show: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.0	We're currently taking a break from our book club to talk to author Hannah Grace about Holiday Ever After, her latest contemporary romance available September 30th, 2025.
1:28.9	Hannah Grace is an English author, writing adult contemporary romance between characters who all
1:33.8	carry a tiny piece of her. When she's not describing everyone's eyes 10,000 times a chapter,
1:39.9	accidentally giving multiple characters the same name, or Googling American English spellings,
1:45.1	you can find her, oversharing online, or occasionally reading a book from her enormous TBR.
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