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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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.
Tour Schedule
July 1
Only By Grace Reviews
Christy’s Cozy Corners
Happily Managing a Household of Boys
All God’s Women
Beauty in the Binding
July 2
Life on Chickadee Lane
Loraine Nunley, Author
By The Book
EmpowerMoms
A Modern Day Fairy Tale
July 3
Melmo2610
Carla’s Book Crush
Danielle’s Writing Spot
Madi’s Musings
Hallie Reads
Reading Is My SuperPower
Reviewers
Jessica, Michelle, Amy, Vicky, Heather, Jo Ruth, June
Nice cover. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
This sounds like a sweet romance.
Sounds like a great romance!
This looks like a great novel. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like an interesting book and the giveaway is fabulous.
Sounds like a book I would enjoy
I enjoy these kind of books.
Marion
I so have to read this one it sounds wonderful and the cover is perfect.
Thank you so much for featuring my new release! You know how to make it look good 🙂
Sweet!
Love it Thank you for the amazing post
Sounds really great
This is the type of story I would enjoy!
Sweet cover
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Looks like a great book.
cute
This book sounds like a very interesting read
Sounds like a delightful and romantic story to read.
Lovely and special treasure.
Love Chris’ book! Five star reading at it’s best!
Chris Maday Schmidt is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this book.
Thanks to this blog for the introduction.
It sounds like a great read.
I always enjoy reading a new author. Your story is one that will be on my TBE list – thank you.
Awww, thank you so much!