While I was working on The Christmas Vow , the fourth book in the Hardman Holidays sweet Victorian romance series, I wandered through past Christmases by looking through images of antique Christmas items.
As a huge fan of the Victorian era and Christmas, those hours spent researching were entirely full of bliss for this girl! The story takes place in the 1890s in the eastern Oregon town of Hardman.
Columbia River Pilot Adam Guthry returns to his hometown of Hardman, Oregon, to pay his last respects after the sudden death of his life-long best friend. Emotions he can’t contain bubble to the surface the moment he sees the girl who shattered his heart eleven years ago. Widow Tia Devereux escapes her restrictive life in Portland, returning to the home she knew and cherished as a girl in Hardman. She and her four-year-old son, Toby, settle into the small Eastern Oregon community, eager for the holiday season. Unfortunately, the only man she’s ever loved shows up, stirring the embers of a long-dead romance into a blazing flame. When her former father-in-law, a corrupt judge, decides he wants to raise Toby, Adam may be the only hope she has of keeping her son.
Throw in a cranky cat named Crabby, some well-meaning friends, and a meddling brother... and you've got some real holiday fun.
A big skating party plays an important part in the story.
While Adam and Tia are having a grand time, Toby and his little friend spend more time falling down than they do upright.
The Christmas Vow will release Nov. 12!
You can pre-order your copy today for only $2.99! http://amzn.to/1KQHhvI
Teaser
“I believe that’s exactly the
point.” Adam’s lopsided grin revealed his dimples and made her mouth water for
want of his kiss.
Aggravated with herself, Tia
aimed her fury at Adam. “The point is your recklessness might get you or
someone else horribly injured.” She turned around and strode toward the kitchen
door. “I insist you…”
A snowball caught her square in
the back. Mouth hanging open in surprise, she spun around and glared at him.
Adam worked to form another
snowball, ignoring her scowl.
Incensed, Tia surrendered to the
need to stamp her foot. “How dare you!”
“Just like this.” He grinned and
lobbed another snowball at her, catching her on the shoulder. Bits of snow
sprayed into her face and hair.
“Oh! You are in for it now, Adam
Guthry!” Tia bent down and hastily formed a snowball. With unmistakable precision,
she threw it at Adam, hitting him on the chin.
He spluttered and returned fire,
barely grazing her arm as she twisted away at the last second.
Peals of her laughter filled the
quiet December afternoon and drew Toby outside as she and Adam continued to
throw snow at each other.
“Mama?” The little boy’s lip
quivered. “Did you send me inside so you could play without me?”
Don't miss out on the Hardman Holidays series!
The release of The Christmas Vow is part of a very special event!
The release of The Christmas Vow is part of a very special event!
The 2nd annual
Cowboys and Christmas
Blog Tour!
Raising funds and awareness for the
Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
Ring in the Holidays with a Helping Hand
November 1 through December 24, ten percent of the net proceeds from all Shanna Hatfield book sales will be donated to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund.
The JCCF is a non-profit organization that assists rodeo athletes
who’ve sustained catastrophic injuries and are unable to work for an
extended period. Every book purchased during this promotional period
adds to the donation total. Don't forget to add books to your Christmas
lists!
Also releasing Nov. 12 is Capturing Christmas is the third installment in the sweet holiday western Rodeo Romance series.
Life is hectic on a good day for rodeo stock contractor Kash Kressley. Between dodging flying hooves and babying cranky bulls, he barely has time to sleep. The last thing Kash needs is the entanglement of a sweet romance, especially with a woman as full of fire and sass as the redheaded photographer he rescues at a rodeo.
Determined to capture the best images possible, rodeo photographer Celia McGraw is fearless and feisty. Not one to back down from a challenge, her biggest risk isn’t in her work. Danger lurks in the way her heart responds to one incredibly handsome stock contractor. Will Kash and Celia capture the spirit of the season?
Pre-order your copy today! http://amzn.to/1FC8ZQj
Too stunned to reply, Celia gulped and continued staring at him, gradually comprehending she hadn’t been killed.
Teaser
Too stunned to reply, Celia gulped and continued staring at him, gradually comprehending she hadn’t been killed.
At least she assumed she hadn’t
died, unless angels wore dusty cowboy hats, dark blue chaps, and were breath-stealing
handsome.
Celia experienced the most
unreasonable urge to run her fingers along the stubbly expanse of his cheeks,
down his square jaw, and over his strong chin. Mesmerized by his full bottom
lip, she inhaled a deep breath and nearly choked.
The very scent of him hinted at a
lethal combination of freshly fallen snow, a warm winter fire, and sweet
seduction rolled into one incredibly enticing package.
Get all three books in the Rodeo Romance series!
You’re Invited to PARTY!
You’re invited to join in the online Cowboys & Christmas Facebook Party, Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (PST). Drop in anytime during those four hours to enter to win great prizes, chat with guest authors, and more (many of the giveaways will stay open until the following morning)!
Here’s the link to the party: http://tinyurl.com/cowboychristmasparty2
The talented guest authors joining in the celebration include:
10 a.m. - Carmen Peone
10:30 - Kayla Dawn Thomas
11 a.m. - Melanie D. Snitker, Author
11:30 - Julie Cerniglia Lence
Noon - Author CJ Samuels
12:30 - Rachel Rossano
1 p.m. - Author Kristin Holt
1:30 - Dani Harper
Enter to Win Prizes!
To enter the drawing for an Amazon gift card, Wrangler Tote Bag, Rock & Roll Cowgirl T-shirt, autographed books, chocolates, and more fun goodies, fill out this form. Winners will be randomly drawn and announced Nov. 16. http://tinyurl.com/cowboychristmasprizes2
Where to Find The Books
Start the Rodeo Romance Series with The Christmas Cowboy.
Travel back to a time of grandeur in the old west
with the Hardman Holidays series.
The Christmas Bargain begins the popular series
and is available free for next week Nov 8-12!
About Shanna Hatfield
USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield
is convinced everyone deserves a happy ending and is out to make it happen, one story at a time. Her sweet historical and contemporary romances combine humor and heart-pumping moments with characters that seem incredibly real.
When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.
The author is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, Romance Writers of America, Sweet Romance Reads, and Pioneer Hearts.
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