Monday, May 4, 2015

Reader's Choice - Historical Romance

GIVEAWAY

June - August release date

I'm getting ready for a summer reading blitz but I need your input to help me scout out the best new June - August releases. So, instead of reading and reviewing books this week, I'm appealing to my fellow bibliophiles for recommended summer release titles. 

How does it work?
 
Easy-peasy! Make recommendations in the comment section each day and if you win the draw, you win the book you suggested.

BUT YOU GOTTA FOLLOW THE RULES!!!!!!
 
Publication dates must be
June, July or August 2015
Each day is genre specific so
only submit books from that genre 
Christian Fiction books only please!
You can offer three suggestions per day
BUT
they need to be made in
three separate comments
(makes it easier for me to tally)
No email entries this week 
(too hard to keep track of due to the
# of responses)
 
Open to International readers (I'm all about spreading the Good News about Christian Fiction all over the globe!!!!!!)
 

IT'S HISTORICAL ROMANCE GIVEAWAY DAY!!!!!
 
To be entered in the draw just leave a comment (or 3) below, including the title of the book(s) in the Historical Romance genre you'd like to win (and you think I'd like to read!)

Please remember to include your email, using AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday May 10  2015.

166 comments:

  1. I am really looking forward to reading Sarah Sundin's Through Waters Deep releasing in August. Thanks for the giveaway! momrain(at)aol(dot)com

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  2. Where Treasure Hides by Johnnie Alexander Donley
    momrain(at)aol(dot)com

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  3. Beyond the Ashes by Karen Barnett
    momrain(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Great choices, Loraine, and I only had one on my radar. Added the other two. Good luck!

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  4. Not By Sight - Kate Breslin

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. Among the Fair Magnolias - compilation

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. Lady Maybe - Julie Klassen

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Squeeeeaaaallllll!!!! Didn't know Julie Klassen had a summer release. Happy, happy, happy dancing. Good luck, Patty.

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  7. Now and Forever - Mary Connealy

    Writer_weaverATyahooDOTcom

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  8. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen (I'm assuming it's Christian because it's Klassen, but it's through Berkley publishing. ??)

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. I checked it on christianbook.com and it's there. I have Baker Publishing down as the publisher. I know they over Bethany House and Revell...maybe Berkley too? Anyway, definitely Christian fiction so we're good. Good luck, Rachael.

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  9. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

    Writer_weaverATyahooDOTcom

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    1. Now Forever was on my list, but not A Worthy Pursuit. Thanks for the heads up, Anna. Good luck.

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  10. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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  11. Now and Forever by Mary Conneally

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. I have a feeling these two are going to popular today. Great light-hearted summer reads. Good luck, Rachael.

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  12. The Cactus Creek Challenge - Erica Vetsch

    writer_weaverATyahooDOTcom

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    1. Oh, goodie, another new one for me. Writing it down. Thanks, Anna. And good luck!

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    2. You're welcome! Hope you get lots of good suggestions! :)

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  13. Fun!
    Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin
    garfsgirl AT hotmail DOT com

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  14. Not by Sight by Kate Breslin
    garfsgirl AT hotmail DOT com

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  15. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen
    Thank you, so fun!
    garfsgirl AT hotmail DOT com

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    1. I'm really looking forward to Not By Sight as well, Lis. I really loved Kate Breslin's first book.

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  16. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  17. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  18. Fun week of giveaways!
    Heart's Made Whole by Jody Hedlund
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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    1. Oooh another Jody Hedlund book -- I think she had a medieval one out recently too that I haven't read...or am I confused in that? Must check. Good luck, Merry.

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  19. 'Lady Maybe' by Julie Klassen - one of my favorite authors!

    sunshine6892 at hotmail dot com

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  20. 'The Curiousity Keeper' by Sarah E. Ladd - looking forward to this new series.

    sunshine6892 at hotmail dot com

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  21. 'Irish Meadows' by Susan Anne Mason - new to me author

    sunshine6892 at hotmail dot com

    Thanks for the giveaway! : )

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    1. I'm excited about Irish Meadows too, Cathy. Susan Anne Mason is great - she's published with White Rose and Love Inspired Historical -- got a bunch of contracts all at the same time. Uber talented lady.

      And I'd forgotten about Sarah Ladd having another book coming out. Love her. And the cover is beautiful. Good luck.

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  22. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  23. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  24. The Curiosity Keeper by Sarah E. Ladd

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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    1. Karen Witemeyer is popular, isn't she? Good luck, Heidi.

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  25. The Curiosity Keeper (A Treasures of Surrey Novel)Jul 7, 2015
    by Sarah E. Ladd sounds like a good one..
    dkstevensneAT outlookDoTCOm

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  26. this one sounds good...Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories Jul 14, 2015
    by Tamera Alexander and Dorothy Love

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  27. A Bride at Last (Unexpected Brides Book #3)Jun 30, 2015
    by Melissa Jagears is on my list..
    dkstevensneAToutlookD OTcOM

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    1. Sqqqqquuuueeeealllll! Didn't know about Melissa Jagear's new one coming out. Awesome! Good luck, Deanna.

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  28. Oh fun!! What a great idea, Kav!
    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom
    1. Lady Maybe, Julie Klassen (July 7, 2015)

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  29. pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom
    2. The Curiosity Keeper, Sarah E. Ladd (July 7, 2105)

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    1. Wow, when you think about it -- some really powerhouse historical authors have new releases out this summer! Great way to escape the heat! Good luck, Nicole.

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  30. Kav, You are fabulous!!
    Thank you!
    1) The Sound of Diamonds – June 15, 2015
    by Rachelle Rea
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  31. 2) Through Waters Deep: A Novel (Waves of Freedom) – August 4, 2015

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    1. By Sarah Sundin
      campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  32. Beyond the Ashes: The Golden Gate Chronicles - Book 2 – June 16, 2015
    by Karen Barnett
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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    1. I haven't read anything by Rachelle Rea, so that really intrigues me. Thanks, Amy...and good luck.

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  33. pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom
    3. Hearts Made Whole, Jody Hedlund (June 2, 2015)

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  34. Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund is on my list, Kav - a June release. Thanks!

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. I love Jody Hedlund!!!! Definitely not to be missed. Good luck, Cheryl.

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  35. 1) Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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  36. 3) Irish Meadows by Susan Ann Mason

    Thx, Kav, for this fun opportunity to win a great book!

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. I'm excited to fill out my summer reading list. This is awesome. Good luck!

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  37. I know others probably have listed these, but these are the ones I am most excited about:

    1) Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen

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  38. 2) Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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  39. 3) Irish Meadows by Susan Anne Mason

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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    1. I honestly did not copy of Diane's. I purposely did not read hers and be distracted. I find it funny we had the same ones in the same order.

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    2. Great minds think alive, Boos Mum!!!! Good luck!!!!!

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    3. Too funny, Boos Mum. Hey, we know what looks and sounds good!

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  40. Fun giveaway! Looking forward to (1) Blessing by Lyn Cote.
    kjrochon40(at)msn(dot)com

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  41. Hoping for Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin also. :)

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  42. Another summertime release on my tbr list is The Potter's Lady by Judith Miller.

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    1. Oh, Karen, thanks for reminding me about Blessing by Lyn Cote. I knew it was coming out but forgot to write it down. Loved Honor. One of my favorites from 2014. Good luck.

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    2. Honor was one of my favorites too!

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  43. I love Reader's Choice week! Thanks so much, Kav!!

    1. Not by Sight by Kate Breslin

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  44. 2. Messenger by Moonlight by Stephanie Grace Whitson

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  45. 3. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. I hadn't heard about Messenger at Moonlight, Britney. I love her books. Good luck.

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  46. This is kind of hard to limit myself to just three, but here are the top three:
    1. Not by Sight by Kate Bresllin

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  47. 2. In Good Company by Jen Turano
    I love the humor in her books.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  48. 3. A Bride at Last by Melissa Jagears
    I've enjoyed all the other books in this series.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. You're the first one to mention Jen Turano's new release, Pam. Jotting that one down for sure. Good luck.

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  49. Refining Fire by Tracie Peterson!!!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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  50. Love's Every Whisper by Naomi Rawlings
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. Hopping up and down. Love Naomi Rawlings!!! Thanks for the heads up. And for mention Tamara Alexander's July release. My list is getting long, long, long. Good luck.

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  51. :/ I'm not sure my comment went through so I'll post again just in case 1: Lady Maybe I know a LOT of people have already recommended this but I can't resist! It sounds GREAT and I really like Julie Klassen! I wish Bethany House had published this on to, I wonder why they didn't.

    Hugs, Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a)
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. That blogger is messing with you, Amada. And I checked on Julie Klassen's book -- it is Bethany House so no worries. One of the absolute must reads on my list now too. Good luck.

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    2. YES it IS messing with me!!! It ate my reply to! :/ Oh well... let's try again.
      I thought Berkley was under Penguin not Bethany House? But I trust and LOVE Bethany House more so I'm happy!!! And yes it is on my "must find a way to get my hands on a copy" list to! ;) LOL!
      Thanks you!

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  52. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. Another excellent choice. Good luck, Jackie.

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  53. 2: To Capture Her Heart by Rebecca DeMarino
    I think this one sounds interesting, and I enjoyed the first in the series last year! :)

    ~Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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  54. and 3: Messenger By Moonlight by Stephanie Grace Whitson

    OH THIS SOUND SO GOOD! I REALLY like this one! ;)

    ~Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. Two more great choices. Good luck, Amada.

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    2. Thank you! I REALLY am looking forward to Messenger by Moonlight I want to read Steph's Daughter of the Regiment to. Her book descriptions always pique my interest!!!!

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  55. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer carriemschmidt(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. In Good Company by Jen Turano carriemschmidt(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen carriemschmidt(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I like your reading style, Carrie. Good luck.

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  58. Hi Kav! I am going to start with Now and Forever by Mary Connealy.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Adore Mary Connealy any season. Great choice, Melanie. Good luck.

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  59. Alright, I love this!

    All my suggestion have already been said, but that's what I get for posting this late :P

    Here it goes:

    1- Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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    1. LOL -- I should read them in order of the number of recommendations they received. Good luck, Samantha.

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  60. Next, I am going with In Good Company by Jen Turano.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Perfect for summer reading. Good luck, melanie.

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  61. 2- To Capture Her Heart by Rebecca DeMarino

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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  62. 3- Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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    1. Teehee -- you and Melanie are playing leap frog. Good luck, Samantha.

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  63. Finally, I am going with Undercover Bride by Margaret Brownley.

    Thank you, Kav, for a great giveaway and the opportunity.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. I haven't read a Margaret Brownley for a while. Thanks for sharing her new release. It's on my list. Good luck, Melanie.

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  64. The Innocent: A Novel

    By: Ann H. Gabhart
    Deanne
    Cnnamongirl(at)aol(dot)com

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  65. #1: The Midwife's Tale

    By: Delia Parr
    Deanne
    Cnnamongirl(at)aol(dot)com

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  66. #1: The Curiosity Keeper

    By: Sarah E. Ladd

    More in Treasures of Surrey Series
    Deanne
    Cnnamongirl(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Wow, I didn't know about your first two suggestions, Deanne. They look really good. And I love The Midwife's Tale cover. So excited to start reading all these great books...but I'm not going to wish my summer away! LOL Good luck.

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  67. The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White

    gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)com

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  68. Not by Sight by Kate Breslin

    gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

    gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Didn't know about The Lost Heiress. Such good books coming out. Good luck, Abbi.

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  70. I see these have already been entered but they were also the ones I liked.
    Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  71. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  72. A Bride at Last by Melissa Jagears
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. I know, we're like-minded readers! Good luck, rubynreba.

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  73. Undercover Bride by Margaret Brownley comes out this summer. She's a fun author. :)

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  74. Also looking forward to Julie Klassen's Lady Maybe this summer.

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  75. Melanie Dobson's Ladenbrooke Manor is scheduled for release in June. Loved her Chateau of Secrets.

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    1. Oh --- I loved Chateau of Secrets too. I wonder if this is a sequel? Can't wait to find out. Good luck, Karen.

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  76. Would love Tamera Alexander's next release in July -
    To Mend a Dream: A Southern Love Story (Among the Fair Magnolias) infuse at live ca

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  77. Irish Meadows by Susan Ann Mason is another Aug choice-
    infuse live ca
    thanks

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  78. and 3rd - Not by Sight - Kate Breslin's aug release
    infuse live ca

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    1. Love the cover for Irish Meadows! Good luck, Infuse.

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  79. A Flying Affair by Carla Stewart is one I'm looking forward to reading - [June release] faith hope cherrytea gmail - thx Kav

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  80. A Lady of Esteem (Hawthorne House 0.5)
    by Kristi Ann Hunter sounds sooo good I'll add it too - faith hope cherrytea gmail - more thanks ;)

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  81. and of course, any Julie Klassen will have me on the waiting list so Lady Maybe is next [then The Painter's Daughter!]
    faith hope cherrytea gmail

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    1. We can't have enough Julie Klassen, can we. And thanks for the other two -- didn't have them on my list. A Lady of High Esteem sounds divine. Kristi Ann Hunter is a new author for me. Love expanding my horizons. Good luck, fhc!

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  82. A few more I'd forgotten about: 1) Where Treasure Hides by Johnnie Alexander, set in WW2.

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  83. 2) Among the Fair Magnolias by Tamera Alexander, Dorothy Love and Shelley Gray--Southern belle historical fiction collection.

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  84. 3) Not By Sight by Kate Breslin. Loved her book For Such a Time--really good. :)

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    1. My reading loving heart thanks you for adding to my tbr list, but my pocketbook doesn't!

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  85. I'd love to read Refining Fire by Tracie Peterson. It comes out July 2015..

    kleehar[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. You can't go wrong with a Tracie Peterson book can you? Good luck, Kristin.

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  86. Don't miss Stacie Henry's Free download WWi short story of 2 characters from Of Love & War series - Just Released stacyhenrie.com

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  87. What a fun and creative giveaway, Kav! You are really good at this. Here are my historical romance choices . . .

    Five Brides by Eva Marie Everson (June)

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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  88. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen (July)

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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  89. Irish Meadows by Susan Anne Mason (July)

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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    1. Thrilled to see how many readers are looking forward to fellow Canadian Susan Anne Mason's book. I'm jazzed to read it too. Good luck, Carole.

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    2. I didn't realize she was Canadian, Kav. That's good to know because I'm partial to English/Canadian authors, settings, etc.

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    3. Yeppers...we're proud to claim her as one of ours. And of course, the Irish angle always grabs me.

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  90. The Curiosity Keeper by Sarah E. Ladd releases July 7, 2015.
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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    1. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen releases July 7, 2015.
      Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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    2. Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund releases June 2, 2015.
      Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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    3. Great choices, Kathleen. Good luck.

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  91. The Innocent by Ann H. Gabhart.

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  92. The Reckoning by MaryLu Tyndall, July.

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Oh -- The Reckoning is a new one for me. Definitely going on my TBR list. Good luck, Bonnie.

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  93. Lady Maybe - Julie Klassen. I LOVE her books --this one releases in July.

    Thanks Kav! I'm putting way too many books on my wish list. =P

    jafuchi7[at]Hawaii[dot]edu

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  94. A Flying Affair - Carla Stewart. Releasing in June.

    jafuchi7[at]Hawaii[dot]edu

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  95. The Curiosity Keeper - Sarah E. Ladd. Another June release. This one sounds amazing and I've enjoyed Ladd's books in the past. =)
    jafuchi7[at]Hawaii[dot]edu

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    1. There's quite a buzz here over Sarah Ladd's book. Looking forward to it as well. Good luck!

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  96. Kav, have I said you lately that I love you? :) (Haha, listening to old tunes :)

    Anyway, I LOVE THE READER CHOICE series!

    My first choice is obvious: "Lady Maybe" by Julie Klassen

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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  97. My second choice is "The Mistress of Tall Acre: A Novel" by Laura Frantz (will be released on 09/08/15)

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thinking of it, it might be a September release (to me it seems like August, but can be September as well). In the case of September release, my second choice is then "Not By Sight" by Kate Breslin

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  98. My third choice is "The Curiosity Keeper" by Sarah E. Ladd.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Laura Frantz's book is a September release. The number date thing is hard to read sometimes. I think the US places the order of month and day different from Europe and the UK (and Canada). Good luck with your choices, Janka.

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  99. I will pick Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin. She has some really good books. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  100. I also choose Capture Her heart by Rebecca DeMarino
    Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  101. Also pick Hearts made Whole by Jody Hedlund.
    Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  102. Choice number 2 would be the ever so popular "The Curiosity Keeper" by Sarah E. Ladd!

    lieniitte(at)gmail(dot)com

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  103. Sorry, I messed up a bit. Here is the first comment.

    Ooh.. this one is the hardest. Hictorical is my go to for Christian fiction!

    My first pick would have to be "A Worthy Pursuit" by Karen Whitemeyer. It looks so intriguing!

    lieniitte(at)gmail(dot)com

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  104. Blessing by Lyn Cote

    bluerosesheart at yahoo dot com

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  105. A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

    bluerosesheart at yahoo dot com

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  106. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen

    bluerosesheart at yahoo dot com

    (Thanks for the giveaways!) :)

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  107. If it's not too late, "Lady Maybe" by Julie Klassen would be my third choice! :)

    lieniitte(at)gmail(dot)com

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