Release Blitz & Giveaway
Once Upon A December
by
Sydney Logan
~
Synopsis ~
Christmas is in the air, and best selling author Sydney Logan is gifting readers with a short story
collection, just in time for the holidays. Once Upon a December features Sydney’s latest
story, “What Child Is This,” along with her previously published holiday
stories in one complete collection. Available for the first time in both
paperback and ebook, these heartwarming and romantic tales are sure to bring
you joy this holiday season.
What Child Is This?
Estranged from his
family and the love of his life, Thomas Fisher finds himself stranded in an
airport on Christmas Eve. Imagine his surprise when a young boy takes him by
the hand and shows him the way home.
Mistletoe Magic
Melanie Taylor is on
a mission to find the perfect Christmas gift for her husband. Something
special. Something expensive. Something that will save her marriage. Can a
chance encounter on an elevator make her Christmas wish come true?
The Little Drummer Boy
It’s Christmas Eve,
and Justin Banks is on the hunt for a last-minute gift for his wife, Megan.
With the help of a homeless man and the beat of a drum, Justin stumbles upon
the one thing Megan has always wanted. The one thing money can’t buy. It's amazing
what we can hear if we just take a moment and really listen.
~
Excerpt ~
"Mistletoe Magic"
“Doing
some last-minute shopping?” Ethan asked.
Melanie
blinked rapidly before nodding.
“I
am,” she replied stiffly. “You?”
He
lifted the gold bag, giving it a little shake.
She
nodded. “For someone special?”
“For
my wife. You?”
“My
husb—”
Her
reply was cut short when the lights dimmed, and the elevator lurched to a stop.
“Fantastic,”
Melanie mumbled.
The
emergency lights flickered on, and Ethan pushed the alarm button before
grabbing the elevator’s phone. Melanie listened intently as he barked orders to
someone before slamming down the receiver.
“The
entire block is in the dark,” Ethan grumbled. He removed his jacket before
settling himself on the floor.
“What
are you doing?”
“Getting
comfortable,” Ethan said. “The guy said it might be a while.”
Melanie
glanced down at her silk dress.
“I’m
not sitting on this dirty floor.”
Ethan
shrugged. “Suit yourself.”
Melanie
eyed his jacket.
“Speaking
of suits, isn’t that Armani?”
“I
have no idea which expensive name is stitched on the label.”
She
smirked. “But you know it’s expensive.”
“There
isn’t a suit in my closet that didn’t cost a fortune. My wife insists upon it.”
“Maybe
that’s because your wife has good taste.”
“Maybe
that’s because my wife is too hung-up on labels.” Ethan loosened his tie and
sighed tiredly. “Just sit down. I hate enclosed spaces, and you’re making me
nervous.”
A
stubborn Melanie remained on her feet, but the four-inch heels of her favorite
boots weren’t the most comfortable, and after a few minutes, she finally
relented and removed her coat. It was far less expensive than the dress, after
all. She placed it on the floor before slowly sitting down.
“See?
Isn’t that better?”
Melanie
sighed loudly.
“One
of us should probably conserve our cell battery,” Ethan suggested, pulling his
phone out of his pocket. “My Blackberry has a full charge, so I don’t mind
keeping mine on if you’d like to save yours.”
With
a nod, Melanie reached into her bag and turned off her iPhone.
“You
don’t want to text someone first?” Ethan asked. “Your husband might worry if
you come home late.”
Melanie
somehow resisted the urge to laugh.
“No
one worries about me,” she said.
A
brief look passed between them before they both quickly looked away.
~
Links to Buy ~
~
About the Author ~
Amazon best-selling author Sydney Logan holds a
Master's degree in Elementary Education. She is the author of five novels -
Lessons Learned, Mountain Charm, Soldier On, Once Upon a December, and Pros
& Cons. Sydney has also penned several short stories
and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul.
A native of East
Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and relaxing on
her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.
No comments:
Post a Comment