Join us for
A Heartwarming Thanksgiving
We'll be highlighting 13
FREE short stories by beloved Harlequin Heartwarming authors that will be
available from Harlequin during November via their site. Join the fun by stopping by any or all of the
tour stops, stopping by the Facebook Party (with additional giveaways), and
entering the fabulous giveaways! We hope you find something to warm your heart
and help you get into the holiday spirit!
All Heartwarming print titles are 30% OFF during November from
Harlequin as well! Use code HEART1115.
TODAY'S FREE SHORT STORY:
“Only if you think saving lives isn’t the same as entertaining millions of 18- to 34-year olds with videos of babies who giggle when their dads belch,” she said with a straight face.
Website - Goodreads - Facebook - Twitter - Pinterest
Snow Day Baby by Amy Vastine
Sheridan Colfax is eight months pregnant and snowed in at the airport on Thanksgiving weekend. With a little help from the former geek turned handsome doctor, Scott Spencer, she finds the perfect heartwarming Thanksgiving moment to share with the world.
Read it HERE!
Read it HERE!
Excerpt:
“Everything okay?” he asked.
“My battery
is almost dead thanks to Holly’s five million texts. And every charging station
in this airport is full.” Sheridan put her hand on her lower back; her
discomfort was clear.
Scott
unzipped his backpack and rummaged through it for his portable charger. “Here.
Use this.”
“Seriously?”
Relief softened her face immediately.
“Absolutely.”
He was happy to help. Even though she refused to go to prom with him, she had
been nicer than most.
She took out
her laptop. “I should really take advantage of the extra time and get some work
done.”
Scott hoped
the delay wouldn’t lead to a cancellation. The interview his father had
arranged for him at St. Agnes was today. They wouldn’t look kindly upon him
asking to reschedule. Being the son of Dr. Bradley Spencer wouldn’t get him any
more special favors than it had.
“What do you
do at E-Pulse exactly?”
Sheridan
pulled her hair over one shoulder. She had been a pretty girl who turned into
an absolutely beautiful woman. Pregnancy looked good on her. Her skin was
flawless and those green eyes had always been capable of taking his breath
away.
“Well,
someone should have told me to forget about Algebra and ditch Physics because I
make a darn good living surfing the web and playing on social media all day
long.”
“So,
basically your job is to do what everyone else does when they’re trying to avoid
doing their job?”
“Pretty
much. My official title is Social Media Editor. What that means is I search the
internet for stories or videos and turn them into posts or articles that are
then shared on our company’s social media accounts. For example, this weekend
my assignment is to find something that reflects the ‘heartwarming nature of
the Thanksgiving holiday’.”
Sheridan had
never been very confident about her abilities in school, but Scott had believed
she was smarter than people thought. She was creative and socially savvy --
traits that didn’t always pay off in the classroom but seemed to be exactly
what she needed to be successful in her career.
“Our jobs
are so different,” he concluded.
“Only if you think saving lives isn’t the same as entertaining millions of 18- to 34-year olds with videos of babies who giggle when their dads belch,” she said with a straight face.
Amy Vastine has been plotting stories in her head for as long as she can remember. An eternal optimist, she studied social work, hoping to teach others how to find their silver lining. Now, she enjoys creating happily ever afters for all to read. Amy lives outside Chicago with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, three fun-loving children, and their sweet but mischievous puppy dog.
Website - Goodreads - Facebook - Twitter - Pinterest
TOUR SCHEDULE
We'll be highlighting 13 FREE short stories by beloved Harlequin Heartwarming authors that will be available from Harlequin during November via their site.
Don't miss any of these FREE novellas! Stop by each of the tour stops each day:
11/2: Snow Day Baby by Amy Vastine
Singing Librarian Books, The Power of Words, & Katie's Clean Book Collection
11/4: Wedding at Turkey Run by Liz Flaherty
My Love for Reading Keeps Growing, Babs Book Bistro, & Heidi Reads...
11/6: Her Thanksgiving Soldier by Leigh Riker
Letters from Annie (Douglass) Lima, Mel's Shelves, & Brooke Blogs
11/9: Mr. Right All Along by Jen Snow
Katie's Clean Book Collection, Min Reads and Reviews, & Love thy Shelf
11/11: Falling for the Cowboy by Sophia Sasson
Kindle and Me, The Power of Words, & Colorimetry
11/13: The Marriage Gift by Tara Taylor Quinn
deal sharing aunt, Babs Book Bistro, & Brooke Blogs
11/16: Heart of a Hero by Pamela Tracy
Writing Pearls, Wishful Endings, & Waiting For Wentworth
11/18: Thankful for You by Karen Rock
Christian Chick's Thoughts, Getting Your Read On, & Love, Laughter, Friendship
11/20: Autumn at Jasper Lake by Carol Ross
Reading Is My SuperPower, I Am A Reader, & Colorimetry
11/23: The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James
Canadian Book Addict, Mel's Shelves, & Beck Valley Books
11/24: Wedding of His Dreams by Cari Lynn Webb
Bookworm Lisa, Kindle and Me, & Zerina Blossom's Books
11/25: The Sweetheart Tree by Rula Sinara
The Written Adventure, Reading Is My SuperPower, & Writing Pearl
11/26: Married by Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
Heidi Reads..., Love, Laughter, Friendship, & Singing Librarian Books
11/29: Grand Finale
11/30: Facebook Party
11/2: Snow Day Baby by Amy Vastine
Singing Librarian Books, The Power of Words, & Katie's Clean Book Collection
11/4: Wedding at Turkey Run by Liz Flaherty
My Love for Reading Keeps Growing, Babs Book Bistro, & Heidi Reads...
11/6: Her Thanksgiving Soldier by Leigh Riker
Letters from Annie (Douglass) Lima, Mel's Shelves, & Brooke Blogs
11/9: Mr. Right All Along by Jen Snow
Katie's Clean Book Collection, Min Reads and Reviews, & Love thy Shelf
11/11: Falling for the Cowboy by Sophia Sasson
Kindle and Me, The Power of Words, & Colorimetry
11/13: The Marriage Gift by Tara Taylor Quinn
deal sharing aunt, Babs Book Bistro, & Brooke Blogs
11/16: Heart of a Hero by Pamela Tracy
Writing Pearls, Wishful Endings, & Waiting For Wentworth
11/18: Thankful for You by Karen Rock
Christian Chick's Thoughts, Getting Your Read On, & Love, Laughter, Friendship
11/20: Autumn at Jasper Lake by Carol Ross
Reading Is My SuperPower, I Am A Reader, & Colorimetry
11/23: The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James
Canadian Book Addict, Mel's Shelves, & Beck Valley Books
11/24: Wedding of His Dreams by Cari Lynn Webb
Bookworm Lisa, Kindle and Me, & Zerina Blossom's Books
11/25: The Sweetheart Tree by Rula Sinara
The Written Adventure, Reading Is My SuperPower, & Writing Pearl
11/26: Married by Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
Heidi Reads..., Love, Laughter, Friendship, & Singing Librarian Books
11/29: Grand Finale
11/30: Facebook Party
GIVEAWAYS
Goodreads Giveaway
13 Harlequin Heartwarming Books
Enter on Goodreads HERE.
Pinterest Giveaway
Pin one or both of these images to spread the word and enter to win this adorably festive Thanksgiving Table Set:
Pinterest Prize includes: four reversible, quilted placemats, four matching napkins, hand-painted matching napkin rings, matching table runner, matching quilted hot pad/trivet, floral centerpiece in pot, and hand-crafted pilgrim pair.
- Enter via the Rafflecopter below
- Open to US only
- Ends December 4th
Tour Giveaway
Grand Prize: Harlequin Heartwarming Year Subscription (Provided by Harlequin and to US/CAN only)
$40 VISA card (US only)
13-Book Heartwarming Prize Pack: The Best Laid Plans, Back to McGuffy's, If I Loved You, Love, Lies & Mistletoe, First Comes Marriage, Once Upon A Marriage, Small Town Secrets, Winter Wedding Bells, If Not For A Bee, When The Right One Comes Along, Wedding of His Dreams, After The Silence, and A Memory Away (print copies if US, ebooks if international)
8-Book Prize Pack: The Best Laid Plans, If I Loved You, Love, Lies & Mistletoe, First Comes Marriage, Once Upon A Marriage, Winter Wedding Bells, If Not For A Bee, and After The Silence (print copies if US, ebooks if international)
Thank you so much for hosting us today! We hope everyone will come check out some fun reads and enter to win some fabulous prizes!
ReplyDeleteAmy, it was a pleasure to host you today. I read your short story, Snow Day Baby, and really enjoyed it. You know how to tell a good story and I look forward to reading more from you.
DeleteI'm getting ready to read chapter 2!
ReplyDeleteAmy, Love this story! Loved Sheridan's cool job, too. And Dr. Spencer. Just his name - Dr. Spencer. (I wish my doctor's name was Dr. Spencer.)
ReplyDeleteCarol, I got to participate on your last blog tour and it's great seeing you here again. I'm so glad authors like you and Amy are writing clean, entertaining romances.
DeleteWhat a wonderful story Amy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it also, Sophia. Great way to discover new authors. Thanks for stopping by,
DeleteAmy ~ enjoyed your story so much! I think Dr. Spencer definitely needs to get to his class reunion :)
ReplyDeleteA great contest. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI was soooo happy to see Dr. Spencer get his HEA! Such a wonderful story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, I can't wait to read all the short stories!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for a wonderful group of ladies that meet at the local IHOP each month. We love each other, support each other and pray for each other and share lots and lots of laughter. :-)
ReplyDelete