We're highlighting 13 FREE short stories by beloved Harlequin Heartwarming authors available from Harlequin during November. All Heartwarming titles are 30% OFF during November from Harlequin as well! Use code HEART1115.
TODAY'S FREE SHORT STORY:
Married by Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
Football star Clinton Hadley has been in trouble with the law once too often recently. When a night out with friends turns into a night in jail, Clinton knows the judge is going to throw the book at him if he doesn't think of something. Fast. When his single lawyer, Brenda Thomas, mentions the judge goes easier on family men, Clinton decides to get married...to Brenda!
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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
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She glanced up at Clinton. He looked like the poster boy for the NFL. Finely chiseled features, crisply cut black hair, dark brown eyes that could dissect a defense in less than ten seconds. He was known for his ability to adjust a play on the fly, to take risks, to think outside the box. What line had he crossed?
He caught her stare and smiled. It wasn’t a smile that found humor in the situation. Or one to charm. It was the same smile he gave competitors when he was under center calling a play. It said, “I’ve got this.” It said, “Bring it on.” It said, “You have no idea what’s coming your way.” Clinton Hadley didn’t have this. And an attitude like that was detrimental to Brenda’s success. Marbury Wilson had been clear on the phone this morning. Clinton had to make the game on Sunday, or she’d be fired. And considering the way she’d left her last job, only the most desperate firm would touch her if Marbury let her go. Uncle John stared down at Brenda. The furrows he’d earned over years of serving on the bench deepened. He brushed back his peppery hair and reviewed Clinton’s file once more before reading the charges aloud. “I’ve seen you in my courtroom far too often lately, Mr. Hadley. How do you plead?” “Not guilty,” Clinton said in a firm voice. The district attorney’s grin found humor in Clinton’s plea and a back door into Brenda’s competitive streak. “Your Honor, I’d like to call the arresting officer to the stand.” Clinton leaned down to whisper in her ear again. “He’s going to tell the truth.” She noted Clinton’s smile, his intensity, his air of complete domination. In any other circumstance, she’d be happy to see a man with an ego like that go down. “Maybe you should try it sometime,” she whispered back. “The truth, that is. I hear it’ll set you free.” His dark eyes glittered and she felt another stake of awareness. “Not guilty. Not taking the stand either.” He shot a half-glance over his shoulder to the media in the peanut gallery. He valued privacy over freedom? If he wanted to play on Sunday, he didn’t have the luxury. “You leave me no choice,” Brenda whispered. “But to throw you on the mercy of the court.” 11/26/2015 06:08:49 am
I can't think of a better way to finish off a month of free reads than one of Melinda Curtis's Harmony Valley stories! 11/26/2015 07:36:16 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Melinda! Thanks so much for this great story :) 11/26/2015 08:10:03 am
Thanks for the shout out! So thankful to be able to share a freebie on Thanksgiving to readers of the Singing Librarian! Comments are closed.
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