Showing posts with label Giveaway Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giveaway Hop. Show all posts

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop


Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop
February 28th to March 7th
Co-hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Jinky is Reading

It's time for another giveaway hop! The prize? Winner's choice of one of these three books!

Stranded by Dani Pettrey
When Her Friend Goes Missing, Every Minute Counts

Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further.

The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she's digging up more trouble.

He'd love to just forget her--but something won't let him. And he can't help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

A Promise Kept by Robin Lee Hatcher
{My Review}
God was going to save her marriage, Allison was sure of it. But neither her husband nor her marriage had been saved. What had become of His promise?

Tony Kavanagh had been Allison’s dream-come-true. They were in love within days, engaged within weeks, married and pregnant within a year. Her cup bubbled over with joy . . . but years later, that joy had been extinguished by unexpected trials.

The day Allison issued her husband an ultimatum, she thought it might save him. She never expected he would actually leave. She was certain God had promised to heal; it was clear that she’d misunderstood.

Now, living in the quiet mountain cabin she inherited from her single, self-reliant Great Aunt Emma, Allison must come to terms with her grief and figure out how to adapt to small town life. But when she finds a wedding dress and a collection of journals in Emma’s attic, a portrait of her aunt emerges that takes Allison completely by surprise: a portrait of a heartbroken woman surprisingly like herself.

As Allison reads the incredible story of Emma’s life in the 1920s and 1930s, she is forced to ask a difficult question: Does she really surrender every piece of her life to the Lord?

Drawing from her own heart-wrenching story of redemption, A Promise Kept is Robin Lee Hatcher’s emotionally charged thanksgiving to a God who answers prayers—in His own time and His own ways.

The Dream Dress by Janice Thompson
{My Review}
Big dreams take big leaps of faith . . . but what if you trip on the way?

A lowly seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of doing more than ripping out seams and fitting dresses to doe-eyed brides. She wants to see her own original dress designs gracing the young women of Texas. But when Jordan Singer, reporter for Texas Bride magazine, visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is humbled in his influential--and unnervingly handsome--presence.

Convinced she'll never get her dreams off the ground now, Gabi needs lots of encouragement--especially from her friend Bella Neeley--to take a chance and start her business. And as she gets to know Jordan, she discovers that she may have to take a chance on love as well.



*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. ***

Friday, December 20, 2013

Midwinter's Eve Giveaway Hop


Midwinter's Eve Giveaway Hop
December 21-31
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Bookhounds

This is the last giveaway of the year. Since we're celebrating the onset of winter (though it sure feels like winter to me!), I'm giving away a set of THREE books that are sure to keep you entertained on a cold, wintery night: The Doctor's Devotion, Doctor to the Rescue, and The Nurse's Secret Suitor by Cheryl Wyatt


Giveaway
One person will win a copy of the Eagle Point Emergency series by Cheryl Wyatt (The Doctor's Devotion, Doctor to the Rescue, The Nurse's Secret Suitor). Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends December 31. Enter through the Rafflecopter widget below.

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*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. ***


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Best of 2013 Giveaway Hop


Best of 2013 Giveaway Hop
December 11-18
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Bookhounds
Featuring your favorite book or books of 2013. 

I'm giving away a copy of A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet by Sophie Hudson. This is hands-down one of my most favorite books that I've read all year. Seriously. And I'm giving several copies as gifts for Christmas. So if you're in my family and you're reading this, now you know what you're getting for Christmas. :) This really is a fantastic book, and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did!

About the Book
There’s nothing quite like family—for good or bad. But in a world where we sometimes know more about the Kardashians than we do the people sleeping right down the hall, it’s easy to forget that walking through life with our family offers all sorts of joy wrapped up in the seemingly mundane. There’s even a little bit of sacred sitting smack-dab in the middle of the ordinary. And since time’s-a-wastin’, we need to be careful that we don’t take our people—and their stories—for granted. Whether it’s a marathon bacon-frying session, a road trip gone hysterically wrong, or a mother-in-law who makes every trip to the grocery store an adventure, author Sophie Hudson reminds us how important it is to slow down and treasure the day-to-day encounters with the people we love the most.

Written in the same witty style as Sophie’s BooMama blog, A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet is a cheerful, funny, and tender account of Sophie’s very Southern family. It’s a look into the real lives of real people—and a real, loving God right in the middle of it all.

My Thoughts
And because I loved it SO much, I'm reposting my review so you'll see what I'm giving this awesome book away!!!

If you've been reading here for long, you know I don't read a lot of non-fiction. And I rarely—if ever—post a review of the few I do read. However, I couldn't keep my excitement about this book to myself. It would be a disservice to you, my faithful readers, and the public at large.

A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet by Sophie Hudson is hands down the best book I've read this year. RUN to the store and get yourself a copy. NOW. Don't even read the rest of this review. Just buy a copy for yourself … and maybe one for your mama and your grandmama and your best friend too.

Sophie has an incredible talent for weaving stories of her very southern family together with nuggets of spiritual truths. Some of the stories are quite poignant. (Reader Tip #1: Have a box of tissues on hand for the first two chapters.) Others are happy tears streaming down your face, wet your pants funny. (Reader Tip #2: Particularly for chapter 7, it would be in everyone's best interests to "go potty" prior to reading. I am not lying to you when I tell you I nearly wet my pants—and thus the bed—while reading this chapter very late one night. Additionally, my dear husband thought I was having a seizure because of the spasms I was having while trying to laugh silently so as not to wake him up. Needless to say, he woke up anyway.) But each story shines a light on the legacy of faith that Sophie and her husband are so blessed to have. Plus, Sophie tells these stories in such a way where her family seems to leap right off the pages, becoming more than just "characters" in a book (which of course they are, since they're real people and all).

By the end of the book, I literally could.not.put.it.down. I read the last two chapters on the way to church one night and sat in the car in the parking lot to finish the last few pages. (Pastor, I apologize for coming in late to service that night. This book was just so good!) (Reader Tip #3: Clear your calendar when you pick up this book. Your spouse, children, dog, pastor, and friends will thank you for it.)

Sophie's reflections about the treasures she has in her family made me reflect on my own family. There were moments while reading where I found myself imagining my mom or grandmother doing or saying the exact same thing. (Southerners are really all alike, you know.)  Southern born and bred, I have a new appreciation for the way we sit around after dinner and tell stories—some of which I've heard at least half a million times.

Every year it seems that one book stands out as a book that must be read by all. And it inevitably ends up under every Christmas tree we visit because I can't stand the thought of everyone I know not getting to read this book. For 2013, I feel certain that A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet will be that book (unless I can't wait until December to share it). (And for any relatives or in-real-life friends who may be reading this, act surprised when you open your Christmas gift this year!)

A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet reminds Southerners of the joys of being Southern and is a great introduction to the best parts of the South for those who may not have the privilege of living here—faith, family, and lots of laughs.

(And apparently, I've now adopted Sophie's habit of writing with lots of parenthesis … at least for this review anyway!) [5 stars]

I read this book for the pure pleasure of reading. I was not requested to provide a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Giveaway
One (very, very, very lucky) person will win a copy of A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet by Sophie Hudson. The winner will be able to choose if they would like a paperback copy or ebook (Kindle or Nook). Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends December 18.

*** Also, be sure to check out all of the awesome giveaways going on as part of my Countdown to Christmas Party, running Dec 2-14. ***

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*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. *** 
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Debut Authors Giveaway Hop


2013 Debut Author Giveaway Hop
December 4-11
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Bookhounds 
Featuring books released in 2013 by Debut Authors (First Time Authors)

I'm participating in another giveaway hop! And today, I'm so excited to share a book I just recently read called To Know You by Shannon Ethridge. (Shannon isn't technically a first-time author, but this is her first novel.) I thought this book was just phenomenal, and I'd love for one of you to read it too! (You can read my review here.)

About the Book
Julia Whittaker’s rocky past yielded two daughters, both given up for adoption as infants. Now she must find them to try to save her son.

Julia and Matt Whittaker’s son has beaten the odds for thirteen years only to have the odds—and his liver—crash precipitously. The only hope for his survival is a “living liver” transplant, but the transplant list is long and Dillon's time is short. His two older half-sisters, born eighteen months apart to two different fathers, offer his only hope for survival.

But can Julia ask a young woman—someone she surrendered to strangers long ago and has never spoken with—to make such a sacrifice to save a brother she’s never known? Can she muster the courage to journey back into a shame-filled season of her life, face her choices and their consequences, and find any hope of healing? 

And what if she discovers in her own daughters’ lives that a history of foolish choices threatens to repeat itself? 

Julia knows she’s probably embarking on a fool’s errand—searching for the daughters she abandoned only now that she needs something from them.

But love compels Julia to take this journey. Can grace and forgiveness compel her daughters to join her?

Giveaway
Enter to win a copy of To Know You by Shannon Ethridge. Giveaway open to US residents and ends December 11. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. (There are LOTS of other bloggers participating in the hop, so click on the links in the linky list below for more giveaways!)

*** Also, be sure to check out all of the awesome giveaways going on as part of my Countdown to Christmas Party, running Dec 2-14. ***


*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. ***
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

4th Annual Gratitude Giveaway Hop


4th Annual Gratitude Giveaway Hop
November 15-30

It's time for the 4th Annual Gratitude Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am a Reader. We all have so much to be thankful for, and one of the things I'm thankful for is all of you ... my blogger friends!

I'm giving away a copy of Raw Edges by Sandra D. Bricker (US only). I absolutely loved this book ... so heartwarming and romantic and sweet and touching. All around a wonderful book. (In fact, I'm rethinking my decision to give my copy away! Ha!) You can read my review here. 

About the Book
Grayson McDonough has no use for teal ribbons, 5k runs, or ovarian cancer support groups now that his beautiful wife Jenna is gone. But their nine-year-old daughter Sadie seems to need the connection. When Annabelle Curtis, the beautiful cancer survivor organizing the memory quilt project for the Ovacome support group, begins to bring out the silly and fun side of his precious daughter again, Gray must set aside his own grief to support the healing of Sadie’s young heart. But is there hope for Gray’s heart too along the way?



Giveaway
Enter using the Giveaway Tool widget below for a chance to win 1 paperback copy of Raw Edges by Sandra D. Bricker. Giveaway is open to US residents only and ends November 30, 2013. Be sure to check out the rest of the giveaways below as well!

*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. ***  



Monday, November 11, 2013

Keeping Warm ... or Staying Cold Giveaway Hop


Staying Warm ... or Keeping Cold Giveaway Hop
November 12-19

I mentioned last week on Twitter that I will be hosting 35 (plus!!!) giveaways between now and the end of the year. I'm excited to get all those giveaways started with the Staying Warm ... or Keeping Cold Giveaway Hop hosted by Reading in Twilight and I Am a Reader. 

I'm giving away a copy of A Christmas Gift for Rose by Tricia Goyer (US only). This is a great book that would be perfect to curl up in front of the fire and read ... and will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit! And it's a great little hardback novel ... which would be a great Christmas gift for the reader in your life. :) You can read my review here. 

About the Book
Rose turned her back on the man she loves after he assisted the Englisch during World War II—only to discover she’s an Englischer herself.

Born in the midst of the hardships of The Great Depression, Rose grew up in Berlin, Ohio, in the arms of a loving Amish family. But she is overwhelmed by self-doubt when she learns that she was born Englisch and abandoned when her family moved West in search of work.

Was she meant to be Amish or would she have been better off growing up with her own kind—Englischers? When the man she loves leaves her behind, Rose is certain he left for good. Yet Rose discovers sometimes our greatest gifts are the ones we fear.



Giveaway
Enter using the Giveaway Tool widget below for a chance to win 1 hardback copy of A Christmas Gift for Rose by Tricia Goyer. Giveaway is open to US residents only and ends November 19, 2013. And be sure to check out the rest of the giveaways below as well!

*** All participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be contacted via email. Once contacted the winner has 72 hours to respond with the required information. If the winner does not respond within the timeframe specified, another winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for shipping mishaps. Void where prohibited. ***  



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