Sunday, September 26, 2021

Reader's Choice -- Christmas Fiction

GIVEAWAY



It's that time again -- when a bibliophile's fancy turns to new fall releases....and that means.....


 Reader's Choice Giveaway!
Autumn Edition!!

So here's how this thing works: You recommend CHRISTIAN FICTION titles with release dates in October, November or December 2020 (up to three suggestions per genre day) and you have a chance to win one of your recommendations! BUT it's a little more complicated than that so be sure to read ALL the details before entering.

PLEASE NOTE: email entries are not eligible this week. :-(

IT'S CHRISTMAS FICTION 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 Christmas Fiction genre you would like to win.

Christmas Fiction

A full length story or novella or collection of novellas. Any genre as long as the central theme revolves around Christmas. Published any time in 2021 or before. *THIS IS THE ONLY CATEGORY THIS WEEK THAT INCLUDES RETRO READS AND NEW RELEASES. *AS LONG AS IT'S CHRISTIAN FICTION AND CHRISTMAS IT COUNTS!

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
 2021 or earlier
Each day is genre specific so
only submit books from that genre
Christian Fiction books only please!
You can offer up to 3 suggestions per genre 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)
 entrants must submit their own selections
(not piggyback on someone else's  logon)
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're a winner.

Draw will held and winner announced on 
Saturday October 2 2021

151 comments:

  1. I love Christmas books! This one just came up this week, but so far it's only showing ebook.

    Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh 10/26

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  2. A Castle for Christmas by Stephania McGee 11/2

    New to me genre this year~ time travel!

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    1. Eeep!!! Eeeeeppp!!!! Hopefully both books will be in paperback format as well. I just finished a Courtney Walsh Christmas novella in paperback so I'm sure this one will too. And Stepenia's Inn series is all on audible so I'm hoping I'll be able to find that one there too. Oh -- and I llllllooooovvvvveeee the cover for Cross Country Christmas!!! Super adorable. Good luck, Tracey!

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    2. I asked Courtney if this is a novella and she said it is a full-length novel, just not quite as long as her usual books. So that's cool!

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    3. Courtney's Cross Country cover is darling! She designed it herself! She's so talented and artsy!

      I loved her Christmas novella from last year! So cute!

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    4. You guys are so in the know! Love these bibliophile tidbits!

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  3. A Small Town Christmas Challenge by Susanne Dietze, Nov 30 2021
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. Yipee, another great sounding LI Christmas story. Good luck, Jackie!

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  4. The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin 9/7

    I'm looking forward to all the other reader picks this week! Thanks for the opportunity to dream about more books Kav! tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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    1. This one piqued my interest last RC week and I'm still excited about it. My library has it on order. Sure hope it comes in before Christmas! Good luck, Tracey!

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  5. No Ordinary Christmas by Belle Calhoune Sept. 28 2021

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  6. Unpacking for Christmas by Beth Vogt...not sure but think around Thanksgiving 2021

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    1. I have No Ordinary Christmas on preorder on audible...comes out on Tuesday!!! I am so excited!!!! And cool that the Thatcher sisters are getting a Christmas story! Good luck, Jackie!

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  7. 1. “A Christmas Prayer” by Wanda E. Brunstetter
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. How interesting that this isn't an Amish novel! Looks really good. Good luck, Kay!

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  8. 2. “A Christmas Carol Murder” by Heather Redmond
    Although not the typical Christmas tale, I love all versions of A Christmas Carol and hoping this one counts on this day.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  9. 3. “The Christmas Bookshop” by Jenny Colgan
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. A Christmas Carol Murder and The Christmas Bookshop aren't Christian Fiction, Kay, so they don't count for this giveaway. They do sound good, though. I'll have to see if my library has them Feel free to choose two other titles.

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  10. Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. This one got my eye on social media but I think only one of the stories is new -- the other two were in other collections so I'm trying to figure out if I have them in other books. This reminds me I must do that. lol Good luck, Rachael!

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  11. Oh I love Christmas stories. Thanks Kav for doing these.
    A Castle for Christmas Book 4
    The Back Inn Time series
    Stephania McGee
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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    1. I do too -- and I'm super jazzed about this time travel one! Good luck, Lori!

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  12. You and Me by Becky Wade (November 2021)--it says "It's Christmas in the mountain town of Misty River!" in the description, so I'm assuming it counts. It sounds like it will be available in paperback, not just kindle (as I know you read hard copies).

    rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. Oooohhhhhh -- Christmas in Misty River! I'm in!!! Hopefully it will release in paperback too. Good luck, Rachael!

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  13. A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid.

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  14. Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer.

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  15. Where Treetops Glisten by Sundin, Goyer, etc. I can't believe it is already time for our quarterly research project! This will be such a fun week. Thanks!

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    1. Yep, sharpen your research skills and get to work! Bwahahaha! My library has DVD movie of A Dog Named Christmas -- wonder if it's based on the book? I'm checking it out anyway. :-) Good luck, CC!

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    2. I believe there was a Hallmark movie based on the book.

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    3. I've got it on hold at my library...probably will need tissues handy while I watch.

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  16. 2. A Castle for Christmas” by Stephenia H. McGee
    Release date – November 2, 2021
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  17. 3. Christmas Grace by Mindy Steele
    Release date - October 26, 2021
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. You found a new Amish one! Sounds angsty but hopeful. Good luck, Kay!

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  18. October 26
    A Cross Country Christmas
    Courtney Walsh

    This sounds so fun

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  19. November 3
    A two in one book
    Her Holiday Family by Winnie Griggs
    and
    The Sheriff's Christmas Twins by Karen Kirst

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  20. I missed this one last year!

    1. Joy to the World ~Carolyn Miller, Amanda Barrett and Erica Vetsch Oct 2020

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  21. 2. Christmas Next Door: Four Stories of Love Found close to Home~ Susan Page Davis & Vickie McDonough Sept 2019

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    1. I love novella collections at Christmas! Good luck, Trixi!

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  22. Finally here! We just had a fabulous Homecoming church service w/ lotsa old friends, new friends, guest preacher, anointed singing, & lotsa good ole Southern cooking afterwards! The holiday eating has begun. Love the Fall, but am in constant pain when the weather cools down & my body keeps telling me...ice pad, heat pad, ice pad, heat pad... Ugh!

    1) A Castle for Christmas by Stephania McGee (Nov 2)

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Inquiring minds want to know what a Homecoming church service is. It sounds like loads of fun! I'm exciting for this timer travel Christmas story as well! Eeeep! Good luck, Diana!

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    2. Every fall we have Homecoming as do many churches here in the South. Not sure if it's predominantly here or all over the USA. Its called Homecoming bc peeps who used to come to our church & moved on bc they've relocated to another town, or perhaps God called them to another work, or for whatever reason...all come back home! Also friends, family, & those who never did attend our church are all invited as well. We have a special guest preacher and singers, some folks invite Christ into their lives for the 1st time (the most important thing!), and food & good fellowship afterwards. A wonderful time is had by all, but I will say I'm pooped (as in exhausted!) Church provides meats, and the ladies provide the side dishes & desserts.

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    3. Oh, that sounds lovely! I've never heard of a church homecoming here. Sometimes a church will have a significant anniversary gathering but not like you've described. Glad you had a wonderful celebration. Hope you're in bed by now!

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    4. Thanks, Kav! I'm not sure what time I went to bed, but I crawled there. lol

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  23. 3. Unexpected Christmas Joy by Gabrielle Meyer~ Sept 2020

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. I haven't read anything by Gabrielle Meyer for a while. Good luck, Trixi!

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  24. 2) A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh (Oct 26)

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  26. 3) Holiday Hideout by Lynette Eason (this is an oldie...I think it counts?)
    And no, if this 1 is drawn I don't want the mass paperback for $864.56. LOL!

    Looking forward to a week of bookish fun!

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    1. It counts though don't expect the $864.56 copy in your stocking. Snicker. Wouldn't it be grand if the author actually got the royalties on that sale?! Good luck, Diana!

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    2. Indeed it would! I saw that & almost passed out on my fainting couch, which isn't supposed to be used for that! 😂

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  27. #1Where Treetops Glisten —Tricia Goyer, Sarah Sundin, Cara Putman
    paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom

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  28. #2 Christmas at Carnton —Tamera Alexander
    paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom

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  29. Joy to the Workd— Carolyn Miller, Erica Vetsch, Amanda Barratt
    paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. I've actually read every one of your choices and they are all excellent. Good luck, Paula!

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  30. Some in this category:
    Christmas at Mistletoe Square— Pepper Basham, Cara Putman, Janine Rosche, Teresa Tysinger
    Mistletoe Countess— Pepper Basham
    Read them all! They are great!
    Under the Texas Mistletoe—Karen Witemeyer

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    1. Eeeepppp what a powerhouse novella collection but it's only in ebook format so far. :-(

      And I can't believe that no one has mentioned Mistletoe Countess yet...it should be on everyone's list!!!!! Gah!!!! Thanks for adding a few new titles, Paula.

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  31. Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

    colorvibrant gmail dot com

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  32. Yay for your Christmas book giveaway, Kav! :) First choice is one I wanted to read last year - 1. Joy to the World by Carolyn Miller, Amanda Barrett and Erica Vetsch

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  33. Am also dying to read the brand new novella collection called It's a Wonderful Christmas by Julie Cantrell, Lynne Gentry, Allison Pittman, Janyre Tromp, and Kelli Stuart. Cover is gorgeous! Only available for preorder on Kindle, but I checked with one of the authors and paperback will be available Oct. 12.

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. Yipee -- another Christmas novella collection. Love that cover! And that it will be in paperback too. Good luck, Cheryl!

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    1. October is going to be a Merry Christmas release month. Good luck, Heidi!

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  35. #3 - Last but definitely not least - The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. Yeeesssss!!!! A must need read for everyone's list. Good luck, Cheryl!

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  36. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

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  37. #1The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    angiepool1606(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. #2 Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer

    angiepool1606(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. Christmas At The Amish Bakeshop by Shelley Sheppard Gray etc.

    angiepool1606(at)gmail(dot) com

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  40. 1. Joy to the Workd by Miller, Vetsch, Barratt

    readreviewrejoiceATgmailDOTcom

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  41. 2. Where Treetops Glisten by Goyer, Sundin, Putman

    readreviewrejoiceATgmailDOTcom

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  42. 3. Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer

    readreviewrejoiceATgmailDOTcom

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  43. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham


    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  44. An Endless Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti


    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  45. Restoring Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti


    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  46. Christmas Mistletoe Square by Pepper Basham, Cara Putnam,Janine Rosche, and Teresa Tysinger. October 1, 2021 release.
    cilydav at hotmail dot com

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  47. Home for Christmas by Havig, Shiloh, Swanson and Weaver. October 26,2021

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  48. The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin

    eclitton at gmail dot com

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  49. Christmas in Mistletoe Square by Cara Putman, Pepper Basham, Teresa Tysinger, and Janine Rosche

    eclitton at gmail dot com

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  50. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    eclitton at gmail dot com

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  51. A Castle for Christmas, Stephanie H McGee, 11/2

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. A Cross-Country Christmas, Courtney Walsh, 10/26

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  53. The Mistletoe Countess, Pepper Basham

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  54. The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin
    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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  55. The Mistletoe Countess, Pepper Basham
    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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  56. Christmas in Mistletoe Square by Cara Putman, Pepper Basham, Teresa Tysinger, and Janine Rosche

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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  57. Ooohhh, that second one looks like an interesting collection -- great authors. Good luck, Cindy!

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  58. 1.An Amish Second Christmas
    By: Shelley Shepard Gray, Patricia Johns, Virginia Wise
    KENSINGTON PUBLISHING / 2019 / PAPERBACK

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  59. 2. The Mistletoe Countess, Pepper Basham
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  60. 3. A Castle for Christmas, Stephanie H McGee,

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  61. 1. A Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh
    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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  62. 2. You and Me by Becky Wade
    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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  63. Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh! Thanks for the giveaway! iwant2save34 at gmail dot com

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  64. A Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh (Oct)

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  65. 2. Unpacking Christmas: A Thatcher Sisters Christmas by Beth Vogt (Nov.)

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  66. 3. You and Me: A Misty River Romance Christmas Novella by Becky Wade (Nov.)

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  67. So many great titles celebrating Christmas. Hard choice but I look forward to reading The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    Thanks for this opportunity. nora finding hope at yahoo

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  68. Another book that looks good is The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin

    Nora finding hope at yahoo

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  69. Adore Courtney Walsh books looking forward to reading Cross Country Christmas

    nora finding hope at yahoo

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    1. Yeesss....everyone needs to read The Mistletoe Countess this Christmas. :-) I'm eager to read your other selections too. Good luck, Nora!

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  70. 1) An Ivy Hill Christmas: A Tales from Ivy Hill Novella by Julie Klassen – Bethany House Publishers, September 1, 2020
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
    kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com

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  71. 2) The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin (new hardcover, not in paperback) – ‎ Tyndale House Publishers, September 7, 2021
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House

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  72. 3) First Christmas on Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Beckstrand – Zebra, September 28, 2021
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House

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  73. 1) Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

    usedtextbooks5(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  74. 2) An Ivy Hill Christmas: A Tales from Ivy Hill Novella by Julie Klassen

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  75. 3) The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  76. Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams: A Christmas Novella Collection by Amy R. Anguish, Hope Toler Dougherty, Linda Fulkerson, Regina Rudd Merrick, Shannon Taylor Vannatter

    nina4sm[at]gmail[dot]com

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  77. Christmas at Whitefriars: A Novella by Elizabeth Camden

    nina4sm[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Oh, I like the title of your first selection -- it sounds so promising of Christmas cheer! Good luck, Sylvia!

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  78. I love love love Lynn Austin and can't wait to read this one. Thanks Kav for the giveaway.

    1. The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin

    ibjoy1953 at yahoo dot com

    Blessings Joy H

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  79. 2. Christmas at Whitefriars: A Novella by Elizabeth Camden

    ibjoy1953 at yahoo dot com

    Thanks bunches Kav! Blessings Joy H

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  80. 3. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    ibjoy1953 at yahoo dot com

    Thabjs Kav Blessings Joy H

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  81. We're having a relaxing day on our vacation tomorrow, so it's the perfect time to catch up on Reader's Choice week. Hopefully I can check in as the week progresses.

    #1: Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  82. #2: No Ordinary Christmas by Belle Calhoune

    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  83. #3: Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. I'm listening to No Ordinary Christmas right now and it's amazing! The writing and plot and characterization are fabulous and the narrators -- whoa -- such a pleasure to listen to! Good luck, Terrill!

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  84. Joy to the World by Carolyn Miller, Amanda Barratt, Erica Vetsch


    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  85. 1. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper D. Basham

    (You got me looking at this one from your review and I’m excited about it now😉)

    jcservantslaveATicloudDOTcom

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  86. 2. Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep

    (Had this collection on my TBR for awhile now.)

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  87. 3. Joy to the World by Carolyn Miller, Amanda Barratt and Erica Vetsch

    (All of the stories in this one sound so good!)

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    1. Everyone has to read The Mistletoe Countess!!!! Good luck, Elly!

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  88. 1. Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    ladysnowangelphotos(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. 2. Christmas at Whitefriars by Elizabeth Camden

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  90. 3. The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin

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  91. 1.) THE MISTLETOE COUNTESS BY PEPPER BASHAM (SEPT 1, 2021)

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

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  92. 2.) JOY TO THE WORLD: A REGENCY CHRISTMAS BY CAROLYN MILLER, AMANDA BARRATT, ERICA VETSCH (OCT 13, 2021)

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

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  93. 3.) A CASTLE FOR CHRISTMAS (BOOK 4 THE BACK INN TIME SERIES) BY STEPHENIA H. MCGEE (NOV 2, 2021)

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

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  94. 1. A Castle for Christmas by Stephenia H. McGee

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  95. 2. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  96. 3. Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  97. THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. STAY TUNE FOR WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS -- BUT BEAR WITH ME, THERE'S A LOT TO TALLY!

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