The Gingerbread Games

Welcome to Middletown, a charming small town in Virginia, where the holiday season kicks off with the eagerly anticipated annual Gingerbread Games. This festive event features a series of thrilling competitions that draw the community into a battle for prestigious titles and year-long bragging rights. At the heart of this holiday tradition in the Gillespie family, a dynasty renowned for its exceptional talent and relentless drive. Each year, the Gillespie family faces off against their main rivals, the Channing family, whose determination is equally fierce.The Gingerbread Games, with their variety of challenging contests, have become a highlight of Middletown’s vibrant holiday season. As the Gillespie sisters return from college, they find the competition more intense than ever, with a hint of romance stirring in the crisp winter air. Middletown transforms into a whirlwind of emotions as rivalries flare, new romances bloom, and the joyous games are overshadowed by unsettling sabotage. As secrets, jealousy, and hidden desires threaten to unravel long-standing relationships, the stakes have never been higher. Will concealed feelings or devious sabotage change the outcome of the Gingerbread Games?Though this story is a work of fictions, the author weaves in personal holiday traditions, hoping to inspire readers to create cherished new ones with their own families. The Gingerbread Games is a holiday saga where rivalry, romance, and mystery collide!Kerri Lane Mariano brings heart and passion for her small town to the world of film and stories. Graduating Summa Cum Laude in Media Communication and Film from Shenandoah University, she has established herself as a multifaceted artist--- a film producer, blends photography and painting to capture moments that empower women.Kerri’s dedication to showcasing her hometown in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, is evident in her collaborations with local business which she features in her films and stories to highlight the charm and character of her community. As she prepares for the spring 2025 release of her latest project, 'Miss Valentine,' Kerri’s creativity, commitment to excellence, and passion for community building continue to set her apart. Her other notable film credits include 'Santa Girl,' 'Cupid for Christmas,' and 'Mt. Hideaway.'Kerri loves traveling the world with her husband when she’s not creating. She is also the proud mother of two grown sons. Shawn and Stephen, who inspired the brotherly pair in her story, 'The Gingerbread Games.'Website- Mariano Art & Film Foundation - www.Marianoaff.com