Happy July Bookworms!
Welcome to one of my favorite months of the year! I first want to give a huge birthday shoutout to my oldest niece. She’s turning the big 2-0 today, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel incredibly old. I hope she has the best day today, and I will be celebrating with her in spirit.♥️
I love this month so much. The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, and it seems like July is one of those months where the reads just feel sweeter, like the novel I am featuring today. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Inspirational Contemporary Romance and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Fire Chief's Surprise by Chris Maday Schmidt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: The Fire Chief's Surprise
Author: Chris Maday Schmidt
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: July 1, 2025
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance
He wasn’t looking for love…
Until one little boy came into his life.
Fire chief Josh Rogers has just three months to get married or risk losing custody of his late foster brother’s infant son. So when Annie Greene offers to help him find a wife in exchange for repairs at her bakery, it seems like the perfect solution. As the three spend time together, Josh can’t help but feel that Annie’s the only person he can picture filling the role of Finn’s mother. But can they set aside their past insecurities and embrace a chance at happily-ever-after?
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My Review
I am a sucker for a handsome fireman, but when you add a baby into the mix, I am a complete goner. So, in my opinion, Annie had no chance. This is one of those books that you pick up when you need a mental boost. It takes you to a charming small town where everyone knows everyone and where the happily ever after is just as delicious as a sugar-coated treat from the bakery.
The 4th of July festivities lined up perfectly with the excitement of my favorite holiday, which is coming up in a few days. Seeing both Josh and Annie get out of their heads for a moment was great. They are a couple that your heart can’t help but love, and when you pair them with the precious little Finn, then that makes the story all the more heartwarming. The main conflicts aren’t that deep, and there was even a twist that I wasn’t expecting, which is always a plus. I finished this adorable story with a smile on my face and a craving for something sweet, which makes the additional recipe the cherry on top of a wonderful story.
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About the Author
A self-professed princess and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, Chris Maday Schmidt believes it's always the “write” time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope, humor & heart. She's a member of Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers, and her debut novel—A Father’s Vow—received a 5-star reader review in the 2024 Readers' Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest. The Fire Chief’s Surprise is Chris’s second inspirational romance for Harlequin. She also writes heartwarming stories for Woman's World, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Guideposts, and assorted magazines. She and her real-life hero reside in a cabin in Northern Arizona.
Connect with Chris by visiting chrismadayschmidt.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Reader's Prize Bundle which includes a scented candle, bookmark, and bookish socks, glass cup, and canvas bag, as well as a print copy of A Father's Vow, also by Chris Maday Schmidt!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 1, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 8, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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This should be a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely review, Christi! Thanks for being on the tour :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your "sweet" review of my new release and for hosting me on my book birthday :-) And happy birthday to your oldest niece! I just love being an auntie <3
ReplyDeleteThank You for sharing your review
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
ReplyDeleteJuly is one of my favorite months, too. My two oldest children were born in July. My youngest was due in July, but he couldn't wait to arrive. LOL The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday, too. I loved how the small town in Montana in which we lived celebrated the Fourth. This is a fun story!
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