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Picture Me: A Danube River Christmas Story
She sparkles brighter than the tree
He is the Grinch who’d rather unwrap her than presents
Vienna is about to witness the ultimate holiday showdown
Complete with snow, spice, and possibly a kiss under the mistletoe
Mela Kramer is the self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas. She lives for twinkling lights, roasted chestnut-scented streets, and every snow-dusted corner of Vienna. But this December, she’s facing the one thing she dreads more than missing out on mulled wine – being the center of attention at King’s upcoming photo exhibition.
César “King” Rojas? He’d rather skip Christmas altogether. No mistletoe. No tree. No hot chocolate on the sofa. His sleek rooftop flat above the Danube is a Christmas-free zone… until Mela sweeps in with her festive chaos and irresistible charm.
But when the season pushes them both out of their comfort zones, they’ll need to find the courage – and the love – to show up for each other, in every way that counts.
Picture Me is a standalone novella in the Danube River series and follows Find Me, the first book in the series, brimming with sweet naughtiness, swoony spice, and the magic of Christmas in Vienna. So, grab a cozy blanket, your favourite hot drink, and prepare to fall in love – again!
He is the Grinch who’d rather unwrap her than presents
Vienna is about to witness the ultimate holiday showdown
Complete with snow, spice, and possibly a kiss under the mistletoe
Mela Kramer is the self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas. She lives for twinkling lights, roasted chestnut-scented streets, and every snow-dusted corner of Vienna. But this December, she’s facing the one thing she dreads more than missing out on mulled wine – being the center of attention at King’s upcoming photo exhibition.
César “King” Rojas? He’d rather skip Christmas altogether. No mistletoe. No tree. No hot chocolate on the sofa. His sleek rooftop flat above the Danube is a Christmas-free zone… until Mela sweeps in with her festive chaos and irresistible charm.
But when the season pushes them both out of their comfort zones, they’ll need to find the courage – and the love – to show up for each other, in every way that counts.
Picture Me is a standalone novella in the Danube River series and follows Find Me, the first book in the series, brimming with sweet naughtiness, swoony spice, and the magic of Christmas in Vienna. So, grab a cozy blanket, your favourite hot drink, and prepare to fall in love – again!
112 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2025
About the author
Helly Mayers
5 books12 followersI live in vibrant London, where I moved partly because of Love Actually, because who wouldn’t want to live in a city where even the weather feels like a rom-com?
Charming rom-coms—whether on page or screen—are my ultimate escape, I’m passionate about writing Contemporary Romance filled with sizzling love stories, emotional depth, and a generous splash of sassy humour.
I’m all about celebrating body confidence and crafting relatable, believable characters who beautifully redefine what “normal” truly means.
As a curvaceous woman myself, I longed for stories where I could see myself represented—falling head over heels with a lead who’s as strong and complex as I am. And trust me, my heroes are far from your typical dominant clichés—they bring heart, depth, and so much more.
I hope you enjoy diving into their worlds as much as I loved bringing them to life!
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/author/hellyma...
Newsletter for bonus material / freebies:
https://www.hellymayers.com/newsletter
Charming rom-coms—whether on page or screen—are my ultimate escape, I’m passionate about writing Contemporary Romance filled with sizzling love stories, emotional depth, and a generous splash of sassy humour.
I’m all about celebrating body confidence and crafting relatable, believable characters who beautifully redefine what “normal” truly means.
As a curvaceous woman myself, I longed for stories where I could see myself represented—falling head over heels with a lead who’s as strong and complex as I am. And trust me, my heroes are far from your typical dominant clichés—they bring heart, depth, and so much more.
I hope you enjoy diving into their worlds as much as I loved bringing them to life!
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/author/hellyma...
Newsletter for bonus material / freebies:
https://www.hellymayers.com/newsletter
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December 8, 2025
Picture Me - Helly Mayers
It was such a treat to read Picture Me and to read more about Mela and King's story.
A Christmas story back in Danube full of self love, romance, christmas vibes and lots of spice 🔥
I'm excited to read more from Helly ✨️
It was such a treat to read Picture Me and to read more about Mela and King's story.
A Christmas story back in Danube full of self love, romance, christmas vibes and lots of spice 🔥
I'm excited to read more from Helly ✨️
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