Friday, December 14, 2018

Caught by Surprise

GIVEAWAY
TURANO, JEN
CAUGHT BY SURPRISE

After years of hiding her true nature, Miss Temperance Flowerdew is finally enjoying freedom outside of the shadow of her relations, so the last thing she expected on her way to work was to be grabbed off the street by a stranger and put on a train bound for Chicago.

When Mr. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend, Temperance. Before they can discover who was behind her abduction, they're spotted alone together by a New York society matron, putting their reputations at risk.

Even though Gilbert is willing to propose marriage, Temperance is dtermined not to lose her newfound independence. But when the misunderstanding in Chicago escalates into a threat on her life, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead to more than the she ever could have dreamed.

My Review:

Outrageously funny! Sometimes a reader just needs a touch of whimsy and chaos that she can laugh her way through and that's what Jen Turano delivers in Caught by Surprise. From the giggle inducing character names to Miss Snook's School for the Education of the Feminine Mind...I mean...if that doesn't have you snorting with glee, I don't know what will!

Sublime dialogue -- honestly, the banter between Temperance and Gilbert made me giddy. They grew up together so all that history brings familiarity but then suddenly they are forced to see each other in a different light and -- zing -- the toe-curling starts happening. Cue the euphoric chuckling because this is a Jen Turano novel and even the romance is infused with delicious comedy!

It starts with a bungled kidnapping and picks up from there. :-) From madcap mayhem straight to bedlam and I loved every blessed second!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Caught by Surprise, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 16  2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

48 comments:

  1. Ok, I admit I've only read the novella " At Your Request"and loved it so much I wanted to get all her books. Whimsy and witty banter between characters makes for a fun read :-) Seems Turano is the queen of humor in fiction.

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    1. I love the Jen Turano's quirky romantic comedies. Nothing else quite like it out there. Good luck, Trixi!

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  2. Outrageously funny
    I'm IN!Totally My Favorite kind
    Thanks for the chance 😍🍯🐝😍
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    1. Yep -- sometimes a reader just needs a good belly laugh. Good luck, Linda.

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    2. Yes I love those kind they are my favorite
      Thanks 😍💟😍

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  3. We could all use some funny. Sign me up, please!!! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  4. Eee! Jen Turano! Love her books and am SUPER excited for this one!

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    1. It's a book worthy of getting excited about. Good luck, Elly!

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  5. Jen Turano rocks! Thanks for the giveaway.

    mindyhoung AT msn DOt com

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  6. I love the sense of humor this author incorporates into her books.I need to read this one. Thank you for the giveaway chance.
    Cnnamongirl at aol dot com

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    1. I do too! Can't help grinning as soon as I start reading one of her books. Good luck, Deanne!

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  7. Kay, this is off subject, but I just saw a bargain that I wanted to pass on to reader friends here! The book you reviewed (The First Love) is offered on Kindle for $l.99.....just sayin

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    1. Oh wow -- that's awesome because The First Love is a recent release. Thanks for sharing, Jackie!

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  8. Sounds like a fun romp through the pages!

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  9. I have this one on my kindle, but sadly it is languishing in the mile high tbr pile. Must get to this series and soon!

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    1. Oooh -- I like that -- mile high TBR pile -- that rhymes!

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  10. Her books are a fun read. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  11. Her books make me laugh. Love the antics. Thank you for sharing.
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    1. Jen Turano has a crazy wild imagination! Good luck, Lucy!

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  12. I have a few authors I always turn to when I want a book that will make me laugh. Jen Turano is one of them, which is why I have read all of her novels. No need to enter me in the drawing for Caught By Surprise since it's already on my shelf.

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    1. Sounds like Jen Turano is an auto-buy author for you, Pam. She's awesome at what she does!

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  13. Thanks for your review. This sounds wonderful. I love a book that is full of laughter and is clean at the same time.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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    1. Jen Turano is your author then, Lori. Good luck!

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  14. You are so right! We all need some good laughter!!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. It's the best medicine! Good luck, rubynreba!

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  15. Temperance Flowerdew is just about the cutest character name I've ever heard.

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    1. I know -- the character names are a riot! Good luck, SIS!

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  16. I always enjoy Jen’s laugh out loud shenanigans. I have a couple of her bookscand would like to add this one. Thanks again Kav.
    paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. Yep -- this one is definitely one for the keeper shelf! Good luck, Paula!

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  17. I would love to read one of Jen Turano's books. I have heard they are wonderful! This looks like a good place to start.

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    1. Oohhhh -- you haven't read anything by her? You are in for so much fun! Good luck, Rebecca!

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  18. I just love Jen’s books; she always makes me laugh. Loving this series! Thanks for the review and the chance!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. She's in a league all her own! Good luck, Pam!

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  19. Don't enter me as I have the book but just wanted to chime in with my enjoyment of it, too, and Jen Turano's books in general - humor and faith! Laughed along with your thoughts in your review.

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    1. She's so refreshing! She must be a riot in real life! Thanks for chiming -- er chuckling -- in, CC!

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  20. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. Love Jen! Lab, thank you for the great review.
    Psalm103and138@gmail.com

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  22. I love that this is a book that will make you laugh and still delivers a good romance! I can't wait to check it out! Great review!

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    1. Romantic Comedy at it's best! Good luck, Chanel!

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  23. I love Jen Turano! Looking forwars to catching up on this series as well as getting to her new release!

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