Monday, October 22, 2012

Season of Joy

GIVEAWAY

CARMICHAEL, VIRGINIA
SEASON OF JOY

As the holiday season approaches, wealthy CEO Calista Sheffield wants to give instead of receive. So she volunteers at a downtown Denver shelter, never expecting that her own scarred heart will be filled with hope and healing. The mission's director, handsome Grant Monohan, has devoted his life to helping those in need. But his harrowing past—and what he sees every day—makes him wary of Calista. Unless she shares her painful history, he'll never believe they can have a future. But a future with Grant at the shelter is the only Christmas gift Calista truly wants.

My Review:

Seriously good read! Carmichael's writing is tight but packs a punch as she weaves her words into a tapestry of stunning phrases and breathtaking emotion. This has everything a solid romance needs -- a hero and heroine that tug at your heart, a rich plot with a few unexpected twists, one monumental obstacle..wait, make that two...or three...let's just say enough to make Season Of Joy a page-turning frenzy of a read. I read it in one day and loved every second.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Season of Joy, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday October 28 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

25 comments:

  1. Hi Kav!
    Great review, as usual! Would love to win this one!
    Thanks
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  2. Here's hoping you do, Amy. :-)

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  3. I do love Christmas stories. I don't have a book yet from Virginia Carmichael, but, this one sounds like a great one to start with. Good interview,Kav. Please enter my name in the contest. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  4. Maxie, this is Virginia's first book and it's amazing. :-) Good luck.

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  5. You have me itching to read a good Christmas story. Sign me up! jodycarr96ATgmailDOTcom

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  6. Consider yourself signed up, Jody. I love reading Christmas stories!!!!! They carry mega warm fuzzies. :-)

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  7. I can tell it's a heart tugging kind of story. Many Christmas-themed ones are!
    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. It's such a good Christmas story, Na. There's real depth to it. Good luck!

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  9. Thank you for the review.
    godblessamerica.jan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. My Dad worked at a city Rescue Mission for several years when I was growing up. It's not an easy ministry! Would love to read this story.

    Patty
    pattymh2000(at)yaho0(dot)com

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  11. Beautiful cover. Makes me anxious for Christmas!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  12. I would love to win a copy of a "Season of Joy!" This book sounds so good and oh how I love the cover!

    I enjoyed the review and I suppose this one will make me cry too! :)

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. LOL -- would it be a Christmas story if it didn't make you cry, Judy? That's part of the warm fuzzy Christmas spirit.

    Good luck everyone.

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  14. I love Christmas stories!
    cllyrics (at)gmail (dot)com

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  15. So do I, Cynthia! I've been known to read them in July! :-) Good luck!

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  16. Another wonderful Love Inspired book. Thanks for a great interview and giveaway!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  17. Nancee -- aren't the Loved Inspired books great? And they do wonderful Christmas stories! Good luck!

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  18. Thanks for the review and the opportunity to win a Christmas book--sounds great!
    may_dayzeeATyahooDOTcom

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  19. This sounds like a delightful read - thank you for the opportunity to win!
    amanda38401 at gmail dot com

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  20. Your welcome, Amanda. Good luck!

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  21. Season of Joy has such a beautiful cover, I'd love to be entered for this romantic tale. Thanks!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  22. That's one of things I love about Christmas stories, Merry. The covers -- they put you in the mood before you even open the book. Good luck!

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  23. Sounds great! Thanks for sharing your review!

    Jes
    jswaks at gmail dot com

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  24. Thank you for your review and for hosting this giveaway.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  25. Sounds great! I love Christmas stories!
    shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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