Monday, October 30, 2017

Summer Fun and I’m missing it!


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By Jackie O’Reilly from the Year Round Christmas mysteries by Vicki Delany

Pooh!  It’s Christmas in July. Santa Claus is coming to Rudolph, New York, to start his annual vacation by the lake, and the town’s putting on a boat parade.  Once the flotilla arrives at the beach, Santa will set up his chair and meet with kids. The whole town will be out for the occasion: musical acts on the bandstand, an ice cream stand, craft and baking tables, games for kiddies. 


Fun fun fun.

Where will I be? Stuck here, in Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, all alone.  Even Merry, the store owner, won’t be here. She’s acting the role of Mrs. Claus. She gets to ride on a boat, and play dress up at the beach, and flirt with Alan Anderson, Santa’s head toy maker.

While I have to work!

It’s not fair. Kyle, my boyfriend, is working at the ice cream stand. I bet he looks really cute in his uniform.

No one’s going to be interested in doing any shopping, not with all the activity going on down at the park. If I sneak out, Merry will never know.

No one’s going to come into the shop.

Find out if someone does come into Mrs. Claus’s Treasures when no one is there in Hark the Herald Angels Slay, the third Year Round Christmas mystery from Vicki Delany, coming November 28 from Penguin Random House.  


Vicki would like to give one lucky reader a copy of the new book. Please leave a comment below to enter. Contest closes November 2nd. US entries only please. 

Vicki Delany is the author of the Year Round Christmas series, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries and, as Eva Gates, the Lighthouse Library series. Please visit www.vickidelany.com, and sign up for newsletter info and contests at www.facebook.com/evagatesauthor 

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  1. DebbyOctober 30, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    These sound delightful
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  2. Dianne BahnOctober 30, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    I enjoy Christmas themed mysteries regardless of what time of year they are set in. Dbahn@iw.net

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  3. Wendy ClarkOctober 30, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    Please enter me! I love this series.
    clarksrfun at gmail dot com

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  4. AlexOctober 30, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    Enjoyed the other 2 and would love a free copy of the new one... though I'll read even if I don't win~! :)

    alex_cat_45 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Abby FabianOctober 30, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    I am so excited to read this new addition to the series! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
    magicgirl2357@yahoo.com

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  6. Michael VecellioOctober 30, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    Love this series. Can't wait for the release.

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  7. Barb W.October 30, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Fingers crossed! <3 bobwiesmann (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  8. Libby DoddOctober 30, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    "Merry will never know."
    Famous last words.
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  9. AnonymousOctober 30, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Looking forward to reading this book. Loved the first 2 in the series.
    Becky Prazak
    rjprazak6 at gmail dot com

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  10. petiteOctober 30, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Great series. Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. Vicki DelanyOctober 30, 2017 at 10:48 AM

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  12. Autumn TrapaniOctober 30, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    I love all three covers in this series. Thanks for the chance to win! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. Denise AustinOctober 30, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Sounds like an awesome book. I love Christmas books!

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  14. Celia FowlerOctober 30, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    I have a feeling that Jackie should not have left the store unattended! I hope she locked up ~ bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net

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  15. lklebackOctober 30, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    I love this series. Thanks for the chance to win. lndklbck at gmail.com

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  16. SueOctober 30, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    I always like to read Christmas themed books during the holiday season.
    thanks for the contest.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  17. Nancy SchwenknerOctober 30, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    I'm looking forward to reading this series. Thanks for the chance.
    nschwenkner (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. travelerOctober 30, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    Captivating and a wonderful series which I look forward to. Thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. Donamae KutskaOctober 30, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    What fun! I want to read this book so bad! Thank you! Donamaekutska7@gmail.com here's hoping

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  20. ptclaytonOctober 30, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    Sounds just wonderful would love to read and review on a few sites thank you for the chance. ptclayton2@aol.com

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  21. Vicki DelanyOctober 30, 2017 at 12:22 PM

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  22. Amanda WilcoxOctober 30, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    I'm so excited to start reading Christmas cozies!!! I read themed cozies for the first time last year and LOVED IT!!!
    awilcox1182@gmail.com

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    1. Vicki DelanyOctober 30, 2017 at 3:52 PM

      It's such a great way to get into the mood of the season.

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  23. NoraAOctober 30, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    I own the first two books in the series and enjoyed them immensely. I'd love to add book 3 to my home library. (2 bedrooms with wall to wall cases)

    NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com

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  24. jean utleyOctober 30, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    This is such a great series from one of my favorite writers!

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  25. Mary Jane HopperOctober 30, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    Pick me! Your books are so good. Thank you for the chance to be a winner!

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  26. SuzieQOctober 30, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Love this series, looking forward to book 3.

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  27. AnonymousOctober 30, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    What a great series. Thanks for the chance.
    cjreynolds52(at)comcast(dot)net

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  28. Dianne CaseyOctober 30, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    I really like reading Christmas stories during the holidays. Great series, looking forward to reading the new book in the series.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Dianne CaseyOctober 30, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    I really like reading Christmas stories during the holidays. Great series, looking forward to reading the new book in the series.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Marla BradeenOctober 30, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    I say, go ahead and sneak out, Jackie. Just lock up the store first! mbradeen (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  31. Kathleen ChrismanOctober 30, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    I love this series. It sounds like this book is going to be worth the wait.

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  32. Jana Leah BOctober 30, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    I think it would be fun to live in a Christmas themed town, even if sometimes I had to miss out on all the town festivities because of work.
    turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Kay BennettOctober 30, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy. I have my copy pre-ordered. If I did win, I would just send my copy to my dear friend fighting cancer once again. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net

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  34. taurusOctober 30, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for the chance.

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  35. jnalpathOctober 30, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo (at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Doward WilsonOctober 30, 2017 at 11:11 PM

    Can't wait to read the new book in this delightful series. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. Kathleen KendlerOctober 31, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    am so excited to read this new addition to the series! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
    kckendler at gmail dot com

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  38. AnonymousOctober 31, 2017 at 1:15 AM

    I had no idea there were so many holiday themed cozies. I am looking forward to the Christmas ones, although I have a Thanksgiving one in que.

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  39. JOctober 31, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    I love this author and her other series. Can't wait to check this one out! anajs95 at gmail dot com

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  40. Judy JonesOctober 31, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    Sounds like a really fun book. I would love to receive the gift. jejones65(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  41. Judy JonesOctober 31, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    Please enter me. This sounds like a fun read! jejones65 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Vicki DelanyNovember 2, 2017 at 3:44 PM

      YOU WIN! Thanks for entering my contest, Judy. I have sent you an email, and you please reply with your postal address.

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  42. Catherine WinslowOctober 31, 2017 at 10:02 AM

    Looks great, new to series

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  43. Meg C.October 31, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    The first two in this series were so good, I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to Hark the Herald Angels Slay. Thanks for the chance to win. robbfan141729(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. Judy JonesOctober 31, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    I Love the Eva Gates Lighthouse Mysteries!

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  45. Not reallyOctober 31, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Yes. I would like to know how she gets caught out. And by who. And I appreciate the chance to do so sooner. Rather than later
    Della at deepotter (at) peoplepc (dot) com

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  46. Terry Ann saundersOctober 31, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Looks like something I would love to read..I usually try the first in a series and if I like it I go to amazon and buy the rest, don't read anything else until that series is done..reading is my passion....terrysaunders29@hotmail.com

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  47. Lori B.October 31, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    This is such a fun series. I cannot wait for the latest one to be out!! ljbonkoski@yahoo.com

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  48. AnonymousOctober 31, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway. I need a new book to read I am recovering from knee surgery. I have been waiting for this new one. Love the series, Georgia
    queenvictoria (@) aol (dot) com

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  49. Nancy LuebkeOctober 31, 2017 at 11:54 PM

    They look so fun. Thanks for this opportunity. jluebke(at)frontier(dot)com

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  50. Leslie LawrenceNovember 1, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Love Christmas books. Thanks for the chance.
    im2early4u(at)gmail(dot)

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  51. Mary Lynette MillerNovember 1, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    Looks like a great series. Would love to receive a special gift. nettiem(at)toledotel(dot)com

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  52. MelissaNovember 1, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    Love this series and can't wait to read the book!!

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