Monday, November 2, 2015

Harlequin Heartwarming Thanksgiving Tour Launch


On tour with Prism Book Tours.

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.


On tour with Prism Book Tours.


TODAY'S FREE SHORT STORY:

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!

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.

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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 CollectionMin 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)
Ends December 4th

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12 comments:

  1. 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!

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    1. Amy, 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.

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  2. I'm getting ready to read chapter 2!

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  3. Amy, 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.)

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    1. Carol, 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.

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    1. I enjoyed it also, Sophia. Great way to discover new authors. Thanks for stopping by,

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  5. Amy ~ enjoyed your story so much! I think Dr. Spencer definitely needs to get to his class reunion :)

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  6. A great contest. Thanks

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  7. I was soooo happy to see Dr. Spencer get his HEA! Such a wonderful story!

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  8. Thanks for sharing this, I can't wait to read all the short stories!

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  9. I 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. :-)

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