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| GIVEAWAY |
It's time to help me plan my New Year reading (and future giveaways) by recommending new releases (publication dates January, February or Mach 2019) and you have a chance to win one of the books you recommend! Remember to read all the details before entering!
IT'S CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE GIVEAWAY DAY
To be entered in the draw just leave a comment (or 3) below, including the title(s) of the book(s) in the Contemporary Romance genre you would like to win.
Contemporary Romance
A full-length story where the romance plays a major role and is set in the present day (1980s up). May cross genres such as dual timelines, Amish, YA, Suspense etc.
How does it work?
BUT YOU GOTTA FOLLOW THE RULES!
Publication dates must be
January, February or March 2019
Each day is genre specific so
only submit books from that genre
Christian Fiction books only please!
You can offer up to 3 suggestions a 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
# of responses)
NEW - entrants must submit their own selections
(not piggyback on someone else's logon) - NEW
Open to International Readers
I'm all about spreading the good news about Christian Fiction
all over the globe!!!!
It's helpful if you include your email (using AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers) but you only need to add it to one of your comments (per day). If you choose not to include your email then it's up to you to contact me if you are a winner.
Draw will be held and winner announced on
Saturday December 22 2018
Happy Tuesday, ONE week until Christmas :)
ReplyDelete#1 Brunch at Bittersweet Café by Carla Laureano
I've been looking forward to book two in The Saturday Night Supper Club series.
Thanks for all the fun Kav, it's like being a kid again and telling Santa what I want for Christmas! or should I call you Mrs. Claus?! :)
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#2 Knox by Susan May Warren
ReplyDeleteA new series coming in March
Eeekkkk! I had no idea! It looks good!
Delete#3 The Secret of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
ReplyDeleteA new to me author, but I've heard good things about her 1st book. This one has my favorite things, a bookstore, journals and finding love along the way releasing in Feb.
Bwahahaha! Nope -- definitely not Mrs. Clause...more like the acquisitions librarian for the North Pole Library...how about that? :-)
DeleteSo, your list has me squeeping loud enough to shatter the icicles dangling from my eaves. What a line-up. So read for the Bittersweet Cafe one now that I've had a taste of Carla Laureano's writing. Plus, I have Five Days in Skye on my TBR pile right now!!!!!! Woot!!!
And it looks like Knox is a suspense which is super exciting. I knew Susan May Warren wrote suspense a while back but I've never been able to get a hold of any of them...think she might have done some LIS if I'm remembering my research right. Anyway -- will be excited to delve into this one as well...and first of a series. Eeep. Good luck, Tracey!
What?! You've never read Susan May Warren?
DeleteShe is my most read author according to Goodreads, they keep track and say I've read 57 books and novellas of hers. And yes she even did 3 or 4 LIS way back, and they were good. Start with the Christiansen series if you are of a mind to give her a try, you won't be sorry, I promise!!!Knox is tagged as western, mystery and romance so it covers a lot of territory :) I hope that counts, honestly the contemp release for the first 3 months are few and far between, but I have 4 picked out in April!
I can see you as the North Pole Librarian recommending books to all the workers who need stress relief, seems like a good fit to me ;)
No, no, no...I HAVE read Susan May Warren books (and adore the Christiansens) BUT i've never read her LIS or earlier suspense books...I started reading her straight contemporary romances. I think there's a whole recent series I've missed as well...about fire fighters? maybe? Must check into that.
DeleteAnd yes, my North Pole librarian duties are very fulfilling. Those elves are avid readers in their down time...not that there's much of that these days. Mind you they Boxing Day is a D.E.A.R.Day -- Drop Everything And Read -- everyone gets into the act, even the reindeer and they read, read, read and munch on leftovers all day.
Haha, we both have vivid imaginations don't we, I love it!
DeleteSecrets at Cedar Cabin
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One Thing I Know
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How The Light Gets In
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Eeeeppp! Three more new-to-me titles here. Love all three authors and feeling guilty because I think I'm at least one book behind when it comes to Kara Isaac! But I'm caught up with the other two. Phew! Good luck, Jackie!
Delete1) Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble (romantic suspense) Jan 22
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Kav, in my search the other day I stumbled on this one, but it's women's fiction and not sure it counts. If not I'll pick another!
ReplyDelete2) How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim (March 5)
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And ohmygoodnessgracious check out this cover! Thud.
ReplyDelete3) Knox by S.M. Warren (Mar 12)
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Thud is right! lol And it's a suspense novel...maybe series? How cool is that?!
DeleteI think Jolina Petersheim's book counts in this category because the description indicates that romance plays an integral part of the plot so you're good. Though it does look angsty! Shivering in delightful anticipation! Good luck, Diana.
Thanks, Kav! Groannn, so many good books coming out before spring. I had no clue! Keeping my fingers crossed for that gift card from hubby for my b'day! I think post-it notes all over the house are in order. LOL!
Deletelol -- nothing like a gift card with a book target in mind.
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Knox by Susan May Warren
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The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
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Thanks Kav!!!
DeleteYou're welcome, Heidi! I'm looking forward to all these as well. Good luck!
DeleteI always struggle with Contemporary because I read so little of it outside of Love Inspired books. I found three that I hope fit this category!
ReplyDelete#1 The Forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter (February)
I've had my eye out for this ever since I read The Hope Jar!
I'm going with DiAnn's suggestion and like her, hope it fits! Sounds like a good story.
ReplyDelete#2 How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim (March)
#3 Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson (March)
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You done good, Trixi. All these work. And you read Amish and suspense novels and they count as contemporary so you likely have more that fit this genre than you think. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim! This looks to be the most popular contemp book so far today.
DeleteThe forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter/ cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteHa -- you and Kate are playing leap frog! Good luck, Kim!
DeleteI had no trouble coming up with historical choices, but I only had one contemporary on my upcoming releases wish list. I was hoping Becky Wade's next release would count, but I checked and it doesn't release until April=(
ReplyDelete1) Courting Mr. Emerson - Carlson, 3/5/19
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2) How the Light Gets in - Petersheim, 3/5/19
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3) The Secrets of Paper and Ink - Harrel, 2/26/19
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Seems like spring is the season for contemporaries! And we always find the perfect book that's just one month off the dates for these Readers Choice giveaways. It's an avid reader Murphy's law! lol Good luck, Patty!
DeleteI am another reader who was thinking - Becky Wade. Alas, we must wait longer for the third in the series! Knox by Susan May Warren. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCourting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson.
ReplyDeleteA Faithful Gathering by Leslie Gould. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh -- The cover for A Faithful Gathering is so pretty!!!!! Love all the blues! And I do love the way Leslie Gould tells a story. Added to my list. Woot! Good luck, CC!
Delete1. Knox by Susan May Warren
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2. Secrets of Cedar Cabin by Collen Coble
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3. One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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Good luck, Winnie!
DeleteKnox by Susan May Warren will be a must read.
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Yep, definitely the most requested book in this category! Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteContemporary is trickier for me. I always enjoy it but I will generally gravitate to historical.
ReplyDelete1. Breach of Trust by Rachel Dylan
2. Knox by Susan May Warren
ReplyDelete3. Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
ReplyDeleteI've noticed over the years that Historical Fiction is definitely the most popular genre among Christian Fiction readers. I do love my historicals but I love other genres too. I'm an equal opportunity genre reader. :-) Good luck, Liz!
DeleteGood luck, Kate!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kate!
ReplyDelete1. Knox by Susan May Warrren
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2. Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano
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3. One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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Good luck, Pam!
Delete1:) Got to be Castle on the Rise
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by Kristy Cambron
again! ;)
Amada
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2: The Secrets of Paper and Ink
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And 3: A Cowboy in Shepherd's Crossing
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by Ruth Logan Herne
I think this one counts here.......
Merry CHRISTmas!
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I have quite a few Contemporary this year! Shoker for me! ;) LOL!
DeleteEeep -- I didn't connect to the fact that Kristy Cambron's is a dual timeline! I'm jazzed! And I have Ruthy's book on my bedside table waiting to be read. Yay! Good luck, Amada!
DeleteYES Ma'am! The first one was TRI-time period and so I don't know if this one is going to be 2 or 3 again! I must confess I had a hard time keeping up with 3, so after prayer and consideration I ended up reading the first one, one time period at a time skipping chapters in between and going back to them to read them together and I LOVED IT! IT was SO COOL! ;) So I might be doing that again ;)
DeleteOH GOODIE I can't wait to see what you think, Ruthy is such a good author! I love her plot themes!
Thank you!
Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Breach of Trust by Rachel Dylan
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I love that legal thriller series of Rachel Dylan's. Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteKnox by Susan May Warren
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Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
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One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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Good luck, Caryl!
Delete1. Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
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2. Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
ReplyDelete3. How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Lucy!
Delete#1. Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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#2. Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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#3 Darkwater Lies by Robin Caroll
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My favorite contemporary is suspense!
Lovely suspense lineup there, Paula! Good luck!
Deletel. One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac (February)
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2. Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson (March)
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3. Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano (February)
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Good luck, Pam!
DeleteBrunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano (Feb) lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteThe Rancher's Legacy by Jessica Keller (Mar)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Connie!!!!!
DeleteCourting Mr. Emerson - Melody Carlson
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The Secrets of Paper and Ink - Lindsay Harrel
ReplyDeleteBrunch at Bittersweet Café - Carla Laureano
ReplyDeleteThanks Kav!
Good luck, Jana Leah!
DeleteBrunch at Bittersweet Cafe - Carla Laureano mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHow The Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteCastle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Melanie!
DeleteKnox by Susan May Warren
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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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Good luck, Melissa!
Delete#1 Secrets at Cedar Cabin
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Thanks for the chance 🎄🍯🐝🎄
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#2 Secrets of Paper and Ink Lindsay Harrel
ReplyDeleteThis one's going on my lists 😍😘😍
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Good luck, Linda!
DeleteKnox by Susan May Warren. Perhaps it will be a bit less of bump in the night, wide awake, etc. side effect than some of the others. I typically enjoy Susan's books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love her books! Though she seems to be fond of torturing her characters...and readers. Good luck, CC!
Delete#3 One Thing I Know:
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I keep seeing this one and remembering that I missed the last one. Reading both is going to be my goal for 2019. Good luck, Linda!
DeleteThats a great goal 😍
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After the Rain by Brandy Bruce
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The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
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One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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I couldn't find After the Rain on Amazon or Good Reads but I saw the cover reveal on a bunch of blogs so we'll have to keep our eye out for when it actually releases. Good luck, Chanel!
Delete#1 We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels
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#2 The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
ReplyDelete#3 One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
ReplyDeleteI can always count on you to unearth a hidden gem! We Hope for Better Things sounds absolutely amazing!!!! High up on my TBR list now. Good luck, Samantha!
Delete1. Knox (The Montana Marshalls #1) by Susan May Warren - March 2019
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2. Never Let Go (Uncommon Justice #1) by Elizabeth Goddard - Feb. 2019
ReplyDelete3. Code of Valor (Blue Justice #3) by Lynette Eason - Jan. 2019
ReplyDeleteGood luck, LSA!
DeleteOh.my.goodness. just about to drift off to sleep and I realize - I'm missing reader's choice week! My most favorite week of your blog!lol for once I'm glad it's only wednesday!
ReplyDeleteKnox (because, wow..) by Susan May Warren
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One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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Brunch at Bittersweet Café - Carla Laureano
ReplyDeleteI know...you can't go wrong with Susan May Warren. Glad you didn't sleep the whole week away, Lea :-) Good luck!
DeleteI think I'm saving Knox for suspense, so my first choice is:
ReplyDelete1.) Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano
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Oh, and this one! If I hadn't seen it mentioned, I never would have known. It sounds so good!!!!
ReplyDelete2.) How the Light Get In by Jolina Petersheim
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3.) One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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I love Jolina Petersheim. Her stories always have such an interesting twist. Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteSome great books are coming out in spring, wow!
ReplyDelete1. With Winter's First Frost by Kelly Irvin
2. Brunch at Bittersweet Café by Carla Laureano
ReplyDelete(I follow her on twitter, and she has the prettiest images, just like this book cover!)
3. Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton
ReplyDeleteLet the good books keep rolling in! Good luck, SIS!
DeleteCourting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson ~ Revell, March 5, 2019
ReplyDeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers ~ Tyndale House Publishers, February 5, 2019
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Brunch at Bittersweet Café (The Saturday Night Supper Club, book 2) by Carla Laureano ~ Tyndale House Publishers, February 5, 2019
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The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers was released Feb 2018 so it won't count towards this giveaway. Feel free to choose another title. Good luck, Kathleen.
DeleteI see it is Feb 2018 on GoodReads but wonder why it is a pre-order on Amazon ~ https://www.amazon.com/Masterpiece-Francine-Rivers/dp/1496407911/ref=sr_1_2_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1545444560&sr=1-2
DeleteThanks, Kav, I will go and hunt down another contemporary. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim ~ Tyndale House Publishers, March 5, 2019
DeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
My pick for today's category:
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Good luck, Melody!
DeleteOne thing I Know by Kara Isaac.
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Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard
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Good luck, Maddy!
DeleteTHIS DRAW IS NOW CLOSED. I'M ABOUT TO TALLY THE RESULTS AND POST THE WINNERS. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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