Friday, August 18, 2017

Reader's Choice - Christian Fiction

GIVEAWAY


Help me replenish my dwindling TBR pile and plan my end of year reading by recommending new releases scheduled for publication in September, October, November or December 2017 and you could win one of the books you recommend. Here's how:

IT'S CHRISTIAN FICTION GIVEAWAY DAY!!!!!
 
To be entered in the draw just leave a comment (or 3) below, including the title of the book(s) in the Christian Fiction genre you'd like to win. Please note: This is an open giveaway -- any Christian Fiction book published in September, October, November or December 2017 is eligible. You can choose books you've already entered on other days or select completely different ones. This is also a chance for readers who enjoy Women's Fiction, YA, Sci/Fi, Fantasy, novellas etc to have their say since those categories didn't have their own giveaway day.

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
September, October, November or December 2017
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!!!!!!)
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 August 20 2017.

166 comments:

  1. I found some good ones for today :-)

    #1 The Calico and Cowboys Romance Collection by Mary Connealy (8 novellas)~ December 2017

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com



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  2. #2 These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart~ September 2017

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

    This one just sounds really good!

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  3. Lastly, I keep coming back to this one for some reason written by a completely new-to-me author. The premise intrigues me.

    #3 The Space Between Words by Michele Phoenix~ September 2017

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Oh wow -- The Space Between Words sounds really intriguing. And hard to peg a genre -- a little bit suspense, contemp and maybe dual timeline if only from the diary passages. Uber cool. Good luck, Trixi.

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    2. This book sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I have Susie Finkbeiner's first two books in this series that begin during the Great Depression - again, a favorite era of mine when reading historical fiction. This next one sounds like it is a bit later.

    A Song of Home: A Novel of the Swing Era - Susie Finkbeiner

    tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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  5. I'm so excited about this book. YA contemporary is a favorite genre of mine.

    The Thing With Feathers (Blink) by McHall Hoyle.

    tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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  6. I've had this on my Amazon wish list since I first saw it and I'm taking a chance listing it here as a choice since this is a new-to-me author. The premise sounds like a book I would really enjoy.

    The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner

    tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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    1. I'm excited about that new YA book as well, Terrill! And someone mentioned The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck on an earlier day -- it does sound interesting, doesn't it? New-to-me author too. I've never read anything by Susie Finkbeiner -- didn't realize this one was the third in a series. Must check that out. My wishlist is bulging! Good luck, Terrill.

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  7. Good morning, Kav!

    1) Welcome to Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne (Nov)

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. 2) Where We Belong by Lynn Austin (Oct)

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. 3) The Gift By Shelley Shepard Gray (Nov)

    This has been a blast. Thanks, Kav!

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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  10. Good morning, Kav!
    'Plummet' by Brandilyn Collins – Release Date: September 5, 2017

    dandtdearing@roadrunner.com

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  11. 'These Healing Hills' by Ann H. Gabhart – Release Date: September 5, 2017

    dandtdearing@roadrunner.com

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  12. 'Where We Belong' by Lynn Austin – Release Date: October 3, 2017

    dandtdearing@roadrunner.com

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  13. This has been a fun and educational week! All my list of books today are new releases in an ongoing series by each author. Love Held Captive by Shelley Shepard Gray. Thanks! dixiedobie at yahoo dot com

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  14. Too Far Down by Mary Connealy.
    dixiedobie at yahoo dot com

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  15. Cherished Mercy by Tracie Peterson. Thanks! dixiedobie at yahoo dot com

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    1. It's been a blast -- so many good books to look forward to reading. Good luck, CC.

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  16. Thanks for a fun week, Kav!

    Welcome to Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne (Nov)
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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  17. A time to Stand by Robert Whitlow
    Sept. 2017
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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  19. oops did not mean to list it twice :-(

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  20. You’re Gonna Love Me by Robin Lee Hatcher
    Dec. 2017
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. You're welcome, Jackie. I've had so much fun this week too. Good luck.

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  21. Thank you for having these Reader's choice weeks! They are always fun.

    Here are my three picks for today:
    1) The Christmas Star: A Love Story
    by Robert Tate Miller
    Releasing October 10th 2017

    melodybissonnette AT gmail DOT com

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  22. 2) A Time to Stand
    by Robert Whitlow
    Releasing September 12th 2017

    melodybissonnette AT gmail DOT com

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  23. 3) The Space Between Words
    by Michèle Phoenix
    Releasing September 5th 2017

    melodybissonnette AT gmail DOT com

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    1. Eeeeppp -- you found a new Christmas story!!!! I love collecting Christmas books. Good luck, Melody.

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  24. There's been some buzz in the Avid Readers of Christian Fiction group on FB about Bethany Turner's new book by Revell. Everyone seams to be looking forward to it. It's such an interesting topic. What do you do when your pre-Christian job is writing steam romances and then you get saved? What will the ladies at church think when they find out? I really want to know how this author handles this subject.

    The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck 10/3

    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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    1. I hate a typo, that's everyone seems to be looking forward :)

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  25. I'm going to re-enter my top two choices to give myself another chance at them (strategy at work here, lol)

    Dangerous Illusions by Irene Hannon

    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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  26. Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey

    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

    A HUGE ROUND OF THANKS for promoting and sharing your love of Christian fiction with all your reader friends here at Best Reads. Your the best Ms Kav, the very best!

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    1. Thanks, Tracey! And I didn't even notice the typo. :-) Yes, the Sarah Hollenbeck book has me intrigued as well. But it's played out in real life with some amazing Christian authors so it'll be interesting to see how this story unfolds. Good luck, Tracey.

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  27. 1. Crown of Souls by Ronie Kendig (I think this is my first time with a book that has enough speculative elements to fit the 'Other' category!)

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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  28. 2. The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (back to my more usual fare . . .)

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. That's a contrast there, Rachael. LOL Good luck.

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  29. HAPPY FRIDAY, KAV! My first choice is Imperfect Justice by Cara Putman 12/17

    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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  30. 3. Too Far Down by Mary Connealy

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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  31. To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon

    nina4sm at Gmail dot com

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  32. Death at Thorburn Hall by Julianna Deering

    nina4sm at gmail dot com

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  33. The Calico and Cowboys Collection by Mary Connealy

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

    This is such a fun week of books!

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  34. The Crooked Path by Irma Joubert

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  35. The Space Between Words by Michele Phoenix

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  36. Holding the Fort by Regina Jennings

    nina4sm at gmail dot com

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  37. The Calico and Cowboys Collection by Mary Connealy. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  38. Too Far Down by Mary Connealy. yes big fan of hers. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  39. The Gift By Shelley Shepard Gray. cheetahthecat196ATgmailDOTcom

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  40. Love this day for any Christian fiction titles! :) First pick is To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon.

    ckbarker @gmail dot com

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  41. Second choice is Perennials by Julie Cantrell.

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. Perennials sounds really good. I've only read one other book by Julie Cantrell and I loved it. Good luck, Cheryl.

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    2. Squeeee....Thanks Cheryl. I did not know about Julie's new book....I always read her books so will put this on my list!

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  42. The Calico and Cowboys Collection by Mary Connealy

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  43. A New Shade of Summer by Nicole Deese

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  44. Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  45. Third choice is for my daughter - Cherished Mercy by Tracie Peterson. Thanks, Kav!

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  46. Hometown Girl - Courtney Walsh

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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  47. Vanishing Point by Lisa Harris

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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  48. The House on Foster Hill - Jaime Jo Wright

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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  49. To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon!

    [kleehar]at[gmail]dot[com]

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  50. 2nd Choice is Crown of Souls by Ronie Kendig 9/5/17

    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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  51. The house on foster hill

    ladepooh AT hotmail dot com

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  52. I love finding new books I didn't know about! I've doubled my Amazon wish list this week.lol

    The Space Between Words by Michele Phoenix

    ladepooh AT hotmail dot com

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  53. A dangerous legacy by Elizabeth Camden

    ladepooh AT hotmail dot com

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    1. LOL -- I know what you mean. And I stumbled onto a list of 2018 releases -- oy, definitely droolworthy. I'm a content bookaholic right now. Good luck, Lea.

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  54. 3rd Choice: The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright 12/17

    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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    1. I'm eager for this one too. Good luck, Caryl.

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  55. 1. Christmas at Carnton by Tammy Alexander
    paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  56. 2. Deadly Proof by Rachel Dylan
    paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  57. 3. Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano
    paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

    Thanks for a really great contest. It's fun to see what people are looking forward to!

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  58. The House on Foster Hill by Jamie Jo Wright is my pick. Thanks.
    cenya2 (at)hotmail (dot)com

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  59. Thanks for such a fun week, Kav. So many good books to read!

    Welcome to Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  60. Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  61. The Dishonorabke Miss Delaney by Carolyn Miller

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. I think I might have missed the second book in Carolyn Miller's series...or is this the second? Oy -- my head is spinning with books. Must check that out. Good luck, Pam.

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    2. This is the third, Kav. Second is "The Captivating Lady Charlotte" (June)

      Can you believe I have the first two on my Kindle, but haven't read them yet...gasp...I know!

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    3. Gasp is right! I can't resist reading 'em once I have 'em -- benefits of not reading ebooks, I guess :-)

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  62. Where We Belong by Lynn Austin
    gobersATembarqmailDOTcom

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  63. Cherished Mercy by Tracie Peterson
    gobersATembarqmailDOTcom

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  64. To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon
    gobersATembarqmailDOTcom

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  65. #1 The Christmas Star: A Love Story by Robert Tate Miller
    Releasing in October

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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  66. #2 A Time to Stand by Robert Whitlow
    Releasing in September

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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  67. #3 The Space Between Words by Michèle Phoenix
    Releasing in September

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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  68. 1. Perennials by Julie Cantrell

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  69. 2. The Space Between Words by Michele Phoenix

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  70. 3. The Crooked Path by Irma Joubert

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

    You're the best, Kav! Thanks so much for a fantastic week of recommendations!

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    1. Thank you, Britney for participating and helping me make a ginormous list of must reads! Good luck.

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  71. Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham
    lelandandbecky at reagan dot com

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  72. The Lawman's Yuletide Baby (Grace Haven)by Ruth Logan Herne Nov 1, 2017 lelandandbecky at reagan dot com

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  73. Targeted for Danger: Eight Christian Romantic Suspense Novellas Sep 5, 2017
    by Susan May Warren and Christy Barritt lelandandbecky at reagan dot com

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    1. I just discovered that last one on Amazon. Alas I don't read ebooks but man, it looks good. Good luck, Becky.

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    2. I'm excited for this one! I'm positive I read that Susan May Warren's contribution is another part of the Montana Rescue series. I can't seem to find where I read that though.lol

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  74. 'These Healing Hills' by Ann H. Gabhart
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  75. The Gift By Shelley Shepard Gray
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  76. Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  77. The Amish Millionaire Collection: A 6-in-1 Series from Holmes County
    by Jean Brunstetter & Wanda E. Brunstetter
    Release date – November 1, 2017
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  78. Lady Jayne Disappears
    By: Joanna Davidson Politano
    Release date – October 3, 2017
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  79. A Place at Our Table
    by Amy Clipston
    Release date - November 14, 2017

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    1. I haven't read many of Wanda e. Brunstetter's books. Might have to change that! Good luck, Kay.

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  80. OH DEAR this is were it become almost IMPOSSIBLE to choose! ;) LOL!
    1.) An Inconvenient Beauty (Hawthorne House #4)
    by Kristi Ann Hunter
    Sep. '17

    Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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  81. 2.)A Dangerous Engagement (The Regency Spies of London #3)
    by Melanie Dickerson
    Sep, '17

    Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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  82. 3.)Lady Jayne Disappears
    by Joanna Davidson Politano
    Oct. '17

    Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. I'm looking forward to all of those. Kristi Ann Hunter's 4th book in the Hawthorne House series -- eeeepppp -- it's Griffith's turn. I'm swooning already. Good luck, Amada.

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    2. YES! I've LOVED this series, and I can't WAIT to read Griffith's story FINALLY! LOL! I've been waiting to see what woman can capture him! ;)

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  83. All She Left Behind by Jane Kirpatrick, September

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  84. The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas, November

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  85. Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano, November

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  86. I'm not familiar with this author ... her debut maybe? Anyway, it sounds good to me.

    The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner (10/3/17)

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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  87. I have a weakness for Appalachian settings ...

    The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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  88. A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden (10/3/17)

    A few months ago, I started a Pinterest board for anticipated releases, which made this much easier, Kav. Oh, for more time and to read faster! Thank you for all your wonderful giveaways. This week was fun.

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    1. The Pinterest board for new releases is a great idea. Much check you out there and start following you. Piggybacking on your hard work and all. :-)

      I think The Secret of Sarah Hollenbeck is a debut -- it's causing quite a stir in cyberspace. Good luck, Carole.

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  89. A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Beckstrand is my first choice. Thanks Kav and everyone for helping me add to my tbr list.
    d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com

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    1. We have lots of good reading ahead of us, don't we? Good luck, Donna.

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  90. #1) Bringing Maggie Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer

    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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  91. #2) A Love Held Captive by Shelley Shepard Gray.

    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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  92. Love Inspired Sept. 2017 Box set 1 of 2:
    Second Chance Amish Bride, His Secret Alaskan Heiress, The Bachelor's Unexpected Family by Marta Perry and Belle Calhoune
    d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  93. Love Inspired Oct. 2017 box set 1 of 2:
    Amish Christmas Twins, An Alaskan Christmas, Mending the Widow's Heart bu Patricia Davids and Belle Calhoune.
    d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  94. #3) All She Left Behind by Jane Kirkpatrick. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful titles. My TBR list has filled up an entire notebook and I'm starting a second one. Thanks to you especially, Kav! Good luck everybody!

    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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    1. I'm thrilled over all the great books coming out. Good luck, Diane.

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  95. The Captive Brides Collection by Barbour
    Elly -Indiana-
    jcservantslaveATicloudDOTcom

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  96. The Regency Brides Collection by Barbour
    Elly -Indiana-
    jcservantslaveATicloudDOTcom

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  97. And last (but certainly not least) A Dangerous Engagement by Melanie Dickerson. Lol, I think I'm a little obsessed with Melanie Dickerson's books. But, hey! Aren't we all, about one author or another? lol
    Elly -Indiana-
    jcservantslaveATicloudDOTcom

    I also thought I'd let you know of a few other books coming out within the next few months that I don't think have been mentioned yet. Mind, these are not my choices, just some more books for you and others to look forward to.

    Awakened by Morgan L. Busse
    A Mountain Christmas Romance by Misty M. Beller
    The Treasures of Surrey Collection by Sara E. Ladd (This one is actually a single book combining three previously separately released books. It is only being sold as an ebook, I believe.)
    Renegades by Thomas Locke

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    1. I just finished reading The Noble Servant by Melanie Dickerson and I'm definitely ready for another one of her books. Thanks for all the extras, Elly. I think we'll have to declare autumn a read-only season just to get through them all. Good luck.

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  98. Lydia, Woman of Philippi by Diana Wallis Taylor
    Tori
    toricoxDOTelroiATgmailDOTcom

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  99. Too Far Down by Mary Connealy
    Tori
    toricoxDOTelroiATgmailDOTcom

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  100. The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen
    Tori
    toricoxDOTelroiATgmailDOTcom

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  101. Once an Heiress by Renee Ryan
    Randi
    randicox111ATicloudDOTcom

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  102. The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen
    Randi
    randicox111ATicloudDOTcom

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  103. Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano
    Randi
    randicox111ATicloudDOTcom

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  104. The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen
    Riley
    rileycox111ATicloudDOTcom

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  105. 1. House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright

    mo1202007ATyahooDOTcom

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  106. 2. Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh

    mo1202007ATyahooDOTcom

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  107. 3. Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham

    mo1202007ATyahooDOTcom

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  108. The House on Foster Hill Jaime Jo Wright
    Thank You iamabho AT gmail DOT com :)

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  109. Bringing Maggie Home Kim Vogel Sawyer
    Thank You iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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  110. Charming The Troublemaker Pepper D Basham
    Thank You iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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  111. 1.) An Inconvenient Beauty by Kristi Ann Hunter
    (Sept 5, 2017)

    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  112. 2.) A Dangerous Engagement by Melanie
    Dickerson (Sept 12, 2017)

    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. 3.) Crown of Souls by Ronie Kendig
    (Sept 5, 2017)

    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks, Kav, for another AWESOME giveaway!!!

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  114. THIS GIVEAWAY IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. I'M TALLYING RESULTS BUT MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO POST THEM UNTIL AFTER CHURCH. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.

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