I am excited to be part of the blog tour for the Adventures Abroad series by Jen McConnel. I’ll share the blurbs and buy links for each book and there’s an excerpt from the first book in the series. There’s a tour wide giveaway at the bottom of the post!
Adventures Abroad Series Synopsis:
Four countries.
Three girls.
Three loves.
One adventure abroad they’ll never forget.
What Happens in London (Adventures Abroad #1)
by Jen McConnel
Blurb:
Sarah landed in London, just hoping to leave her home behind and escape her family. But she didn’t plan on falling headfirst into Carson’s arms.Get ready for a summer of self-discovery and romance in the first of the New Adult novella series, Adventures Abroad!
Praise for What Happens in London:
“Travel through London with Sarah, you’ll squee, laugh and swoon at her adventures, I know I did!”- Lisa Burstein, author of Sneaking Candy
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Excerpt:
βI wish Carson could see me,β the words slipped out, but then I flushed.
Joelle cocked an eyebrow. βWhoβs Carson?β
I shrugged, my face hot. βJust a guy I met here in London.β
I waited for Joelle to tell me I was being stupid, but she just looked thoughtful. βWant him to come with us tonight?β
I shook my head hurriedly. βNo, heβs at work.β
βHe wonβt work all night, will he?β
I hesitated. βTrue. Do you think the other girls would mind?β
Joelle grinned. βWe can always ask them.β
Before I could stop her, sheβd called out, βLadies, any objections to Sarah bringing a man?β
I tried to shush her, but she was laughing. Rachel looked up from curling her eyelashes. βSure,β she said with a smile, βask him if he has any friends!β
Oh God, this was getting out of control. βI donβt really knowββ
βDo you have his number?β
Mutely, I shook my head. Joelle eyed me critically.
βBut you said he has to work. Do you know where he works?β
βThe bookstore in Piccadilly Circus,β I answered automatically, and Rachel grinned in triumph.
βOh, ladies,β she said loudly, βwho wants to hit the books before we go out?β
I gave up trying to talk them out of it once we were on the Underground, but when we got to Piccadilly Circus, I tried one more time.
βWhat if heβs busy?β
Rachel gave me a playful shove. βThe least you can do is ask.β
We headed to the bookstore, but when I tried to linger on the sidewalk, Joelle grabbed my arm and led me forward. βDonβt chicken out now!β
The girls were giggling as we entered the store, and I realized that the customers were staring at us with interest. Horrified, I suddenly remembered that we were all dressed for the club. No wonder everyone was staring; I didnβt think halter tops and glitter were customary bookstore apparel.
Feeling naked, I crossed my arms as my eyes darted around the cash registers, searching for Carson, just as a familiar voice called my name. I swiveled around to find him standing behind us, carrying a pile of books.
His eyes traveled up and down my body, and I felt my skin heating up. Casually, Carson set his books down on the counter and stepped forward.
βTo what do I owe this pleasure?β His eyes were dancing, and suddenly, I didnβt feel so self-conscious.
βMy friends and I are going out tonight,β I began. I coughed, clearing my throat. βThey wanted me to ask you, um, if you wanted to come along.β
βAnd bring your friends!β Rachel added loudly.
Carson glanced at her with a grin and then brought his eyes back to me. βSounds like a good idea.β He took a step closer and whispered in my ear, βIf I werenβt at work right now, I wouldnβt be able to keep my hands off you.β
What Happens in Paris (Adventures Abroad #2)
by Jen McConnel
Blurb:
Camie can’t figure out what she wants, from college or lifeβ¦until she meets Hunter. But will the magic of a romantic night in Paris last till the morning?Fall in love with the second novella in the New Adult series, Adventures Abroad!
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What Happens in Berlin (Adventures Abroad #3)
by Jen McConnel
Blurb:
Interrupting a summer of fun, Joelle takes a detour to Berlin for her older brother’s wedding. Spending time with her family is enough to make anyone go a little crazy. She’s ready to lose it…until she meets Vi, a girl ready to turn her world upside down.Follow her journey in the third installment of the New Adult series, Adventures Abroad!
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What Happens Abroad (Adventures Abroad #4)
by Jen McConnel
Blurb:
After a summer of fun, Camie, Joelle, and Sarah are ready to reunite in Italy for one last adventure, but heartbreak waits in the shadows of the cobblestone streets. Can Florence cast its spell and turn lost love into a final fling?Catch up with the girls in this final installment of the New Adult series about love, escape, and true friendship.
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Jen McConnel Bio:
A Michigander by birth, Jen McConnel now makes her home in the beautiful state of North Carolina. She writes NA, including the recently released Adventures Abroad series (Bloomsbury Spark), the award winning YA novel Beautiful Curse, and various other works. When she isnβt writing, she can be found on her yoga mat or wandering off on another adventure. Once upon a time, she was a middle school teacher, a librarian, and a bookseller, but those are stories for another time. Visit www.JenMcConnel.com to learn more!
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My dream is to study abroad in England for a year! I’ve always wanted to go to London… *starry eyed gaze into the distance*
Ooh, that would be exciting. I have some Australian cousins who did just that (one went to the UK and one went to Paris) and they both had a ball. You should read the book – it might propel your dream into reality!
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