Hallmark Channel's "When Calls the Heart" GIVEAWAY!!

**The winner of the giveaway is Kim Stanley!  Congrats!**
This has got to be one of my favorite reviews and giveaways I've ever had on my blog!  I'm so excited about the upcoming premier of season 2 of Hallmark channel's series, "When Calls the Heart." If you've never seen this fantastic series, here is a synopsis:

The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West. “When Calls the Heart” tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal mining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Lori Loughlin plays Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads. Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing) who believes Thatcher’s wealthy father has doomed the lawman’s career by insisting he be assigned in town to protect the shipping magnate’s daughter. Living in a turn of the century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.

In season 2, all of our favorite characters return and the town of Coal Valley is on the verge of change.  Preparations are being made for a new church and schoolhouse and the widows of the mine explosion, led by Abigail Stanton, are seeking justice for what they believe was a preventable tragedy.  Love is also in the air as Elizabeth and Jack continue to explore their growing attraction to one another and Abigail wonders if her heart is ready to put the past behind and love again.  When Elizabeth suddenly receives a telegram that her mother is ill, she must make a trip back home.  Jack accompanies her, and he begins to see another side of Elizabeth.  The life she had before Coal Valley was pampered and luxurious, filled with dinner parties, shopping, and even the attention of another man.  Will Jack's insecurities about his station in life cause him to pull away from Elizabeth?  Will she be drawn back into the life she knew, surrounded by wealth and family, or will she continue the life she made in Coal Valley? 

You will not want to miss the 2 hour season premiere of "When Calls the Heart" on April 25th!  I thoroughly enjoyed it!  I loved seeing the direction that Elizabeth and Jack's relationship is going, but also the new struggles they face as Elizabeth has stepped back into her old life.  This is the first time that Jack has seen her in this setting, and the way they both respond will direct the course of this season.  I also enjoyed the other plots happening in this episode.  Abigail goes through the hardship of a legal trial, fighting the corrupt forces behind the mine of Coal Valley.  We are introduced to new, interesting characters and a few plot twists that make the upcoming season highly anticipated!  "Hearties" (fans of When Calls the Heart) will be very pleased!!

To celebrate the newest season of this wonderful series, I will be giving away 1 boxed dvd set of the complete first season of "When Calls the Heart"!!! (supplied by Word Films)  I am SO excited to be part of this giveaway.  Please post a comment on this blog post (and include your email address) in order to be entered into the giveaway. I will draw a winner one week from the day of this post...so don't be shy!  You can also stay updated with news and events through various Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.  I personally follow Erin Krakow, Lori Loughlin, and Daniel Lissing and love seeing their posts that include their lives on and off the screen.  Hearties fans also have various social media pages that you can follow.  Here are some links:

Twitter for When Calls the Heart

When Calls the Heart Facebook page

Hearties Facebook page

Just for Fun!
A few days ago I was able to participate in a conference call with fans of When Calls the Heart, other bloggers, and Erin Krakow!  It was so much fun to hear about her experiences as Elizabeth Thatcher and real life.  Did you  know that Erin is from South Florida and attended Julliard?  I had no idea!  I was even able to personally ask her about her rapport with her fellow cast mates and how that affected the success of the show.  Her answer?  That she and the rest of the cast really enjoyed working together and felt privileged to be on set each day, which definitely translated onscreen.  As a fan, I totally agree!  Another question was what was one of her (Erin's) favorite things to wear on the show.  The first thing she mentioned was this pink ensemble:

I love this picture! : )  Thanks so much to Erin and FlyBy promotions for the wonderful opportunity to come together for the conference call.  It was truly a privilege for this fangirl ; ).

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to tune in to Hallmark channel on April 25th at 8pm!!

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