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| Congratulations! |
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| won by Nancy Kimball |
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| won by Carol N. Wong |
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| won by Patty |
Sunday, March 24, 2013
March Giveaway - Week Four
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Unrivaled
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| GIVEAWAY |
UNRIVALED
Lucy Kendall returns from a tour of the Continent, her luggage filled with the latest fashions and a mind fired by inspiration. After tasting Europe's best confections, she's sure she'll come up with a recipe that will save her father's struggling candy business and reverse their fortunes. But she soon discovers that their biggest competitor, the cheat who swindled her father out of his prize recipe, has now hired a promotions manager--a cocky, handsome out-of-towner who gets under Lucy's skin.
Charlie Clarke's new role at Standard Manufacturing is the chance of a lifetime. He can put some rough times behind him and reconnect with the father he's never known. The one thing he never counted on, however, was tenacious Lucy Kendall. She's making his work life miserable...and making herself impossible for him to forget.
My Review:
Unrivaled is...well...unrivaled. A riveting story that takes place at the turn of the century. Fascinating historical details add an enthralling layer to this already incredible story.
Mitchell does realism well. She has created a hero and heroine who are both likeable and unlikeable and then pits them together so they can bring the best...and worst...out of each other. That made this an emotional and memorable read for me.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Unrivaled, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 24 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
The Bride Wore Spurs
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| GIVEAWAY |
THE BRIDE WORE SPURS
The Cowgirl Takes a Husband!
To keep the Texas ranch she loves, Hannah Parrish will wed a man she doesn't. Cowpokes won't take orders from a young, single female. But while her exasperating neighbor Matt Walker jokes about her being a mere debutante, Hannah is a rancher to the core. Just like Matt. "Will you marry me?" It's a question widowed Matt never intended to ask again. Now spirited Hannah is asking him for a marriage of convenience! Yet whether she's birthing a calf or caring for a young orphan, the tomboy next door is becoming the partner Matt always hoped for. Now he must convince her the greatest strength comes in trusting your heart to another—and your future to God.…
My Review:
If you love your Westerns with a liberal dose of romance, then this is the book for you! Dean managed to lasso me in on the very first page and I was hog-tied until the very last word. Now I'm branded for life and rarin' to read more Wild West romances from this author. :-) Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Conflict clashes with desire as Hannah and Matt fight to protect their hearts...and the lifestyle they love. Matt's fighting demons from his past and Hannah is fighting for respect in a world of cowboys. They are often at cross-purposes but that doesn't mean the sparks don't fly! Their romance heats up by slow degrees page by page making this a love story to savor.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Bride Wore Spurs , please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 24 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Scent of Lilacs
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| GIVEAWAY |
SCENT OF LILACS
Before Ann H. Gabhart became well-known for her much-loved Shaker novels, she wrote three poignant novels centered on the loveable Jocie Brooke and her family, who lived in 1960s small-town Kentucky. Once named as one of Booklist's Top Ten Christian Novels and now featuring a brand new cover, Scent of Lilacs is poised to capture the hearts of new readers everywhere. Life-changing events rarely happen here, and when they do, they are few and far between. But for Jocie Brooke and her family, they happen all at once. Jocie has questions that need answers. As she digs into her family's past, she finds a whirlwind of discoveries, and everything begins to change. In the end, will Jocie find the answers everyone so desperately needs, or will her questions lead to truths that were better left uncovered?
Combining unforgettable characters, true-to-life struggles, and the perfect dose of humor and nostalgia, this riveting story takes readers through the universal experiences of true love, new life, and renewed faith. With a beautiful new cover, Scent of Lilacs is poised to capture the hearts of readers everywhere.
My Review:
Simply stunning! Gabhart has a gift for transplanting her readers into another time and place. I was captivated with Jocie's story from the very first page and intrigued at the way the book piggybacks chapters from father and daughter's viewpoint. Both speak to us in first person and the author has done such an incredible job that I felt I had become a part of the Brooke family.
Jocie is engaging and funny and vulnerable -- a real ingenue. She stole my heart and messed with my emotions until I felt like I was riddled with those confusing teenage hormones all over again. She is brilliantly portrayed, as is her father. David Brooke's struggle to provide for his family while trying to come to terms with his past makes for a fascinating read.
Gabhart's writing is smooth and fluid and will melt in your mouth. You'll definitely want to savor every blessed word!
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Scent of Lilacs , please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 24 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Monday, March 18, 2013
Bundle of Joy
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| GIVEAWAY |
BUNDLE OF JOY
Never, Ever Trust A Cowboy
Like the wind, Jackson Stroud plans to blow through Texas ranch country and never look back…proving Shelby Grace Lockhart's motto correct. But the former Dallas detective doesn't walk away from ladies—or infants—in distress. So when he discovers an abandoned newborn and a woman looking for a fresh start, Jax knows he came to this special town for a reason. Shelby Grace is just as determined to learn why someone left a baby on her doorstep. As their quest leads in surprising directions, Jax starts to believe he's finally found a place to belong. What will it take to convince Shelby that this is one cowboy she can count on?
My Review:
Who can resist this adorable cover? Not me! I bought the book and gobbled it up in a nanosecond. I love a romance with a baby thrown in. There's something so appealing about a rough, tough hero who knows his way around a diaper. :-)
Jones has created a memorable small-town with a charming cast of secondary characters. They really move the story along -- as if Jax and Shelby needed a push...well, actually they do. LOL Bundle of Joy is a light-hearted read guaranteed to brighten your day.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Bundle of Joy, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 24 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
March Giveaway - Week 3
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| won by Eliza Elliott |
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| won by Kristin |
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| won by Debbie Curto |
As always, I will contact the winners by email however thanks to the nefarious ways of the internet my email might land in your spam folder so keep your eyes peeled! :-) If you haven't heard from me by Monday evening please email me your snail mail address at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. From time to time winners and I don't seem to connect, so I have a month frame. If I can't reach you within four weeks your win will be forfeited and I will add an extra win to a future draw to even things up.
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK'S GIVEAWAYS:
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| Enjoying this read right now! |
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| Who can resist a cutie like this?! This book will steal your heart! |
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| Incredible, absorbing story! |
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| Haven't started this one yet, but from a sneak peek, it promises to be a sublime read. |
Thursday, March 14, 2013
The Heiress's Homecoming
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| GIVEAWAY |
SCOTT, REGINA
To keep her cherished childhood home, Samantha Everard must marry by her twenty-fifth birthday. Yet she refuses to marry on a whim, not even to save her fortune. When she returns to Dallsten Manor to say goodbye, the last person she expects to see is her handsome, disapproving neighbor William Wentworth, Earl of Kendrick.
Will is certain the scandalous Everard family is nothing but trouble. He shouldn't care about Samantha's predicament, but her feistiness and kindheartedness intrigue him—as does her refusal to wed. He wants to help, especially when he perceives the threat that surrounds her. Soon his greatest wish is to persuade Samantha that her true home is with him.
My Review:
Honestly, there are some amazing Regency romances out now in the Christian market and this is one of them. Makes me wonder at the publishers who are saying the Regency era isn't popular any more. It's become one of my favourite time periods to read about!
Scott has an interesting twist in this romance which made it a unique read. Plus there is an intriguing sub-plot with a touch of suspense. Throw in a reluctant hero who just can't keep himself away from the heroine and a heroine who isn't looking for a hero and you get a winner of a read.
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of , please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 17 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
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