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 ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/MYSTERY 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 Romantic Suspense/Mystery genre you would like to win.
Romantic Suspense/Mystery
A full-length story where a mystery is an important part of the plot. The hero or heroine (or both) are often in peril (more so in suspense.) Can be set in any time period -- historical or contemporary. May cross genres such as historical, dual timelines, Amish, YA.
How does it work?
Easy-peasy! Make recommendations in the comment section each day and if you win, you win the book you suggested.
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
Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
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Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Good luck, Melissa!!!! I'm in full romantic suspense swoon mode now.
DeleteSince you discovered yesterday KNOX also falls into the mystery category, I'm going with him again for my #1 :)
ReplyDeleteThank you NPL (North Pole Librarian) for working overtime to ensure everyone has plenty to read this Christmas ;) tracey14567 at gmail dot com
I am such a wimp in the suspense category. Writers have gotten so good at all those spine tingling moments I have to stick with the tamer reads so I can sleep at night and not have nightmares, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with Explosive Reunion by Karen Kirst for my 2nd choice. Karen was an LI Historical author who I enjoyed reading who had to switch gears when that line closed, so it'll be interesting to see how she does with it. Amazon shows it coming on kindle Jan 1st.
Another writer I can recommend who had to do the same is Sherri Shackelford. I read an early copy of her new LIS No Safe Place and its fantastic! She had no problem coming up with a twisty-turny suspense that had me guessing all the way through. Jan 1st for this one too if anyone wants to give it a try.
I know exactly what you mean, Tracey. I LOVE Jaime Jo Wright. She won a Christy at the ACFW awards and she's fabulous! But after I read her books (and some other authors) I have to sleep with the lights on holding my teddy bear. I'm such a sissy lala. Sigh...
DeleteGood to know I'm not the only one! I dream about everything it seems and I do read a lot right before bed, so I really can't be reading the scary stuff. I have the same issue with movies. But, fortunately there's enough non-scary books to keep me busy :)
DeleteAs long as it's not TOO graphic I'm ok. I can't even watch that series The Good Doctor before I go to bed because it's so intense. So I basically read before I go to bed, too, because there's nothing much on TV I like.
Delete#3 Shattered Trust by Sara K Parker. A bride left at the altar goes on her honeymoon alone an is attacked on the beach. The bodyguard hired by her Federal judge father arrives just in time to come to her rescue. I like a good bodyguard story, I don't see as many of those as I used to. March 1st.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kav! It's so fun hunting all the new releases, like a scavenger hunt!
Ha! I have a new moniker -- NPL! I wonder if Santa will give me a pay raise now? lol
DeleteI love me some suspense but I have a vivid imagination that can lead to crazy dreams so I don't go for the deep psychological thriller kind of suspense. Like Criminal Minds. Ugh. No way. I don't do creepy well...unless it's Gothic chilling than I shiver in delight. I'm kind of strange, I guess.
I'm reading a Karen Kirst historical right now! Excited to see that she's doing a LIS and I have Sherri Shackelfords' on it's way to me now thanks to your recommendation. Hopefully my LI order will reach me before Christmas!And that Sara K. Parker one sounds awesome. I love a good bodyguard story too. Good luck, Tracey!
I do love creepy, but deliciously creepy. Not creepy creepy. lol
DeleteExactly! Delicious creepy is the creep without the heart attack tagged on!
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DeleteGood morning, Kav! I've never read anything at all by this author, but I thought this sounded exceptionally good. I'm not sure if it's ROMANTIC suspense, however, so if it doesn't work I'll pick another.
ReplyDelete1) Convergence by Ginny L. Yttrup (Mar 1)
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2) Code of Valor by Lynette Eason (Jan 1)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I stayed caught up on this series! Sometimes I even amaze myself! lol
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And of course, Colleen always has one going on. She must write in her sleep. ;-)
ReplyDelete3) Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble (Jan 22)
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I haven't read anything by Ginny either. Every time I see her name I think of a cat's purr. lol I wonder how Yttrup is pronounced...it's sounds like a kitty chirp in my head. And I do like a good stalker story!!!! Good luck, Diana!
DeleteI wondered the same thing. There must be a silent letter in there (besides the 2nd "t") somewhere. I knew birdies chirped, but not kitties. What does kitty chirping sound like? I guess like Yttrup. ;-)
DeleteA kitty chirrup sounds like...Yttrup, of course!
DeleteI read Words by Ginny and it was excellent. Glad to see this new book listed here. That will be one of my choices now! Thanks! :)
DeleteCurse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright mauback55 at gmail dot com
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ReplyDeleteGood luck, Melanie!!! Looking forward to all of those as well.
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Protecting His Secret Son LIS
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Think I will copy Tracey and list:
ReplyDeleteShattered Trust by Sarah K. Parker!
Been wanting to read some books by her!
THANKS, Kav......for a fun week and your generosity!
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You'll love Sara K. Parker, Jackie! Good luck!
DeleteThe Wind Will Howl by Sibella Giorello. The author says that the paperback edition will be available to purchase January 9th. It just can't be preordered like the e-book.
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The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright.
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Explosive Reunion by Karen Kirst.
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Sibella Giorello is a new-to-me author. I checked my library and they have the second book in this series so now I just have to hunt down the first. Good luck, Sylvia.
DeleteRevell and Thomas Nelson published Sibella's Raleigh Harmon books 1-5. Now she is sort of indie publishing the next ones 6-8. They are considered a new series (with the same female lead), but they continue right where the first series left off. You should really read them all in order. She now has 4 prequel YA (teen) books about this same character. As she continues the YA books, they will probably lead right up to the beginning of the adult series. Sibella is slowly republishing books 1-5 as she gets they go out of print and she gets the rights back. She already has republished book 1. Here you can see the series order and covers. https://www.goodreads.com/series/list?id=65104.Sibella_Giorello
DeleteThanks for this awesome info, Sylvia. It explains a lot. I read that the first book was a Christy nominee? They sound really good. It will be my project for 2019!
DeleteThe Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright! She has stumbled onto something fantastic in her novels.
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Good luck, Rachael!
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ReplyDelete#1 Code of Valor by Lynette Eason (January)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds fun with three of six of my favorite authors!
ReplyDelete#2 The Coffee Club Mysteries:6 Whodunits in Small-Town Kansas~ February (Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice and Janice Thompson)
And last but not least, a choice for my husband :-) (I hope it counts)
ReplyDelete#3 The Persian Gamble by Joel Rosenberg (March)
Ohhhh -- that novella collection sounds interesting. You don't see many mystery/suspense novella collections. Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteI know, right? But with a name like Dana Mentink, you can't go wrong! :-)
DeleteI'm not usually one for straight mystery, but I just find this one too intriguing to pass up. I'm going to see if my library will purchase it!
I'm with Tracey Hagwood! And Jamie Jo Wright, while I LOVE her as a person and think she has a fantastic newsletter, is just a little to dark and spooky for me. Especially since I read before bed! LOL! When the Bethany House Publicist is told she MUST read the book, but only in the middle of the day when she's not alone in the house.....I know it's too much for me! BAHAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteI'm not even sure if this one counts or if it's too tame, but I thought I see.
1: Under the Midnight Sun
(The Heart of Alaska #3)
by Tracie Peterson, Kimberley Woodhouse
~Amada
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Hi Amanda, I just ran across Tracie Peterson's When You Are Near that comes out in March. It's listed as a mystery so I just thought I'd throw that out there in case you're interested :)
DeleteThank you SO much Tracey! I'm LONGING to read the one to! I was afraid it wouldn't fit the category though.
DeleteKav can I change this one to When You Are Near by Tracie Peterson?
I wish I'd seen it before I made my picks, it looks good, I like trying to solve a mystery with being scared myself, lol :)
DeleteThat's without being scared myself, haha
DeleteME TO! LOL! :) Like I said I LOVE Jamie's newsletters, and he first book was pretty good, but super scary! I'd turn the light out to go to sleep and be like a little hoot owl hiding under the covers NOT falling asleep! :D I'm also like you and sensitive to nightmares. Dana Mentink is usually my suspense author of choice since she doesn't go overboard and I saw the novella collection she's in, but I haven't talked myself into it enough to enter for it! LOL!
DeleteThanks for supplying a Tracie Peterson alternative that is suspense, Tracey! Feel free to switch one out with this title if you want to -- we're flexible like that her at the NPL. :-)
DeleteAmada, I've entered you for When You Are Near instead. Good luck!
DeleteYAY!!!! Thank you Kav!
DeleteAnd THANK YOU SO MUCH Tracey!
Merry CHRISTmas!
2: The Wind Will Howl: Book Three in the Raleigh Harmon PI Mysteries
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and if this one counts to! :)
Merry CHRISTmas
~Amada
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Under the Midnight Sun doesn't fit with the romantic suspense category I'm afraid. It has some of the elements but doesn't seem to be the focus of the story plus it's not identified on Amazon as romantic suspense. Sorry! Your second choice works though. Good luck Amada.
DeleteOh bother. I was afraid of that, but hoping since they seem to be often in peril from the danger that follows it would fit. I didn't have a lot to go on with goodreads since they haven't listed the shelves or genres yet. :/ I'll change it. :) Thank you!
DeleteSecrets at Cedar Cabin - Colleen Coble
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The Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas - Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentick, Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson
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Good luck, Jana Leah!!!!
DeleteSuspense is one if my favs!
ReplyDelete1. Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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2. Colleen Coble: Secrets at Cedar Cabin
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3. Darkwater Lies by Robin Caroll
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Thanks again, Kav!
You're welcome, Paula. Good luck!
DeleteCode of Valor by Lynette Eason
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The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jamie Jo Wright
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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Good luck, Chanel!
DeleteCode of Valor by Lynette Eason cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteColleen Coble: Secrets at Cedar Cabin cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteUnder the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson, Kimberley Woodhouse cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteUnder the Midnight Sun isn't suspense. Want to swap it out for Tracie's March release -- When You are Near which is listed as suspense (and has an awesome cover!)? Or feel free to suggest something else. Good luck, Kim!
DeleteSecrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteI had also found 3: Undercover Jeopardy by Kathleen Tailer just in case! ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amada
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Good luck, Amada!
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2. Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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DeleteDarkwater Lies by Robin Carrol
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Good luck, Mindy!
Delete3. Darkwater Lies by Robin Caroll
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Lucy!
Delete1. The Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits in Small-Town Kansas (February) by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice and Janice Thompson
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2. Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th-Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Michelle Griep (January)
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Good luck, Pam!
DeleteHere are my picks for today's category:
ReplyDelete#1 The Line Between by Tosca Lee
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#2 Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard
ReplyDeleteSqueeep -- two new ones for my list and both look fabulous nothing like a dystopian suspense and a forensic genealogist...who knew there was such a thing? Good luck, Samantha!
DeleteKnox by Susan May Warren
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Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th-Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Michelle Griep
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Explosive Reunion by Karen Kirst
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Good luck, Heidi!
DeleteDarkwater Lies by Robin Carrol
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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Whoopsie, Caryl, you entered Secrets at Cedar Cabin twice. Feel free to choose another! Good luck!
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
ReplyDelete1. Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Michelle Griep (love her books!)
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Awesomness right there all in a row. Blissful sigh. Good luck, LSA!
Delete2. When You Are Near, Tracie Peterson
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3. Shattered Trust by Sara K Parker
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Good luck, Pam!
DeleteI'm not normally one to read suspense.. but Jaime is the exception to my rule. Love her books! Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
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Knox by susan may warren
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Good luck, Lea and I can totally understand how Jaime Jo Wright is an exception to your rule!
DeleteThe Wind Will Howl by Sibella Giorello
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The Curse of Misty Waifair by Jaime Jo Wright
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Good luck, Sylvia!
DeleteIt's interesting how many mystery/suspense I want to read when it's used to be the genre I rarely gravitated to. I might have to thank (or blame) you. LOL
ReplyDelete1.) Knox by Susan May Warren
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I promise my reason for wanting this book is not just the hunky cover model. ;-)
ReplyDelete2.) Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
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3.) Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard
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Bwahahahaha! We've converted you to the suspense side!!!!!! And isn't that an awesome line-up? I can't even...Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteSuspense is my favorite!!!
ReplyDelete1. The Line Between by Tosca Lee
(hoping this counts, not sure if it's romance?)
2. The Coffee Club Mysteries 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas sounds wonderful, too!
ReplyDelete3. Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th-Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Michelle Griep
ReplyDeleteYep -- The Between counts -- it's suspense and dystopian -- how cool is that? Good luck, SIS!
DeleteSecrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Cable
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Shattered Trust by Sarah K. Parker
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Cole of Valor by Lynette Eason
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Good luck, rubynreba!
DeleteThanks for another chance to win, Kav. Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
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When You Are Near by Tracie Peterson
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Convergence by Ginny L. Yttrup
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Good luck, Cheryl!
Delete1. Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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Good luck, Winnie!
DeleteCurse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Melanie!
Delete2. Knox by Susan May Warren
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3. Code of Honor by Lynette Eason
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Good luck, Winnie!
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ReplyDeleteGood luck, Melanie!
DeleteThe Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson ~ Barbour Books, February 1, 2019
ReplyDeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th-Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery by Michelle Griep ~ Barbour Books, February 1, 2019
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Border Son by Samuel Parker ~ Revell, March 5, 2019; “With insight and artistry, Samuel Parker brings the dusty and dangerous streets of a Mexican border town into sharp focus in this suspenseful reimagining of the Prodigal Son story.”
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Not sure if Border Son specifically is romance suspense as the focus, so ~ will go with The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright ~ Bethany House Publishers, January 22, 2019
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Border Son is tagged as suspense on Amazon but not romantic suspense. Sounds good though. I'm excited for the release of The Curse of Misty Wayfair! Good luck, Kathleen!
DeleteThank you, Kav, Misty Wayfair is my third choice then!!! Merry Christmas! I will go and check my other entries for your Winter contest!! Blessings! Kathleen
Delete#1 The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance 🎄🍯🐝🎄
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#2 Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble
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The Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits in Small-Town Kansas by Multiple Authors
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You're welcome, Linda. Good luck!
DeleteThanks Kav 😍
DeleteYay! Romantic suspense!
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Breach of Trust by Rachel Dylan
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Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard
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Thanks for the giveaway Kav! Merry Christmas to you.
Good luck, Loraine. Merry Christmas!
DeleteThe Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
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The Wind Will Howl by Sibella Giorello
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Good luck, Sylvia!
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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ReplyDeleteThanks Kav
Merry Christmas 🎄❤🎄