Thursday, July 31, 2008

Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

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I can't resist a giveaway -- lots of drawings to enter AND lots of new faces to meet. The quarterly carnival is for one week, July 28 - August 1. Go to the Bloggy Carnival Giveaways site to participate.

Anyway, I'm Shawna, the mom around here. Scamp's my rambunctious almost 3-year old who inspires much of my blogging. And you'll see my hubby, Matt (aka Beef) around, too. I love to write and have picked back up my love of reading as well. Recently, another blogging buddy and I started a Christian book review site for parents and teens called Teen Lit Review. Please stop by if you get a chance. We are doing a book giveaway there, too.

Now, let's get down to the real business. I'm giving away my personal copy of the book "Snow Angel" by Jamie Carie.

Synopsis (from book jacket): When Noah Wesley heard the faint sound outside the door of his remote Alaskan mountain cabin during a violent nighttime blizzard, it was no less than the voice of God that urged him to take a closer look, soon to discover his snow angel.

Unconscious and more than half frozen to death, her name, as Noah would later learn after boldly saving her life, was Elizabeth, a beautiful young woman, fragile yet fierce, and intent on discovering gold like so many others in that region during the late 1800s.

But why Elizabeth was so drawn to the gold, and why she would chase it even through a pounding storm that no man would dare face, was a secret to be shared with no one else, not even at the invitation of Noah's deep blue trusting eyes.

I was a bit disappointed in how the book started, being Christian fiction and all. The plot was pretty cliche, nothing original. It was, however, very romantic but not one of my favorite romances. It was enough of a good read to pass on though.

Rules to enter drawing:

1. Leave a comment. You don't have to be a blogger, but please leave a way to contact you if you aren't.

2. You must be a US resident.

That's all. Because I'm late to enter the carnival I'm extending my drawing to August 7, which gives everyone a week to enter. Entries will be taken up until noon CST on Thursday, August 7.

36 comments:

N said...

I like most books...I'd like to read this!

Anonymous said...

I really like to read. Thanks for sharing this with us!

mariettaseller(at)yahoo(dot)com

JenniferSaake.blogspot.com said...

You may be late enterning the carnaval, but I haven't even entered YET and still have to get my post together, so you are ahead of me!
I'm headed to check out your teen book reveiw and may be linking it to my teen beauty site - http://mineralz.blogspot.com :)

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LeeAnn said...

I'm always looking for a new book to read, thanks!

Katy said...

Thank you for the honest review! I would love the chance to read it as well! thank you! :)

Unknown said...

this book sounds pretty interesting I'm up for it

Lc_intocable at yahoo.com

SmilingSally said...

I'm a reader, and I love Christian fiction.
smilingsal55[at]yahoo[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I would love this book!

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...

Sounds like a great book! Thanks for a great giveaway.

Deborah said...

please enter me!

Anonymous said...

Thanks...I am always looking for a new book to read.

Heather said...

Count me in! Thanks!

Nise' said...

It's never too late for a giveaway!
I loved the book The Measure of A Lady by Deeanne Gist hope you will too!

Anonymous said...

I'm always looking for a good book. Thanks for your giveaway.
moni5502@yahoo.com

hsmomto3 said...

Please enter me in the drawing
I love Christian Fiction

Emily Jennings said...

Love to read!!

Sharon said...

sounds like a good book, I love Christian romance novels, Heartsong series. Thanks for the giveaway

kamewh said...

Sounds good! Thank you for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Ok, this snagged me. I hope I win so that I can read the rest!

Thanks for including me AND for your generosity!

KJ
kjmt42 [at] sbcglobal [dot] net

Charlotte said...

Have you read any of Denise Hunter's books? She calls her books "love stories," not romance, but they're all really good!

charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net

Carrie said...

I love to read and am always looking for new Christian book to sink my teeth into! Thanks for the offer!

Anonymous said...

This sounds like a great book!

rhondacason @ gmail . com

Anonymous said...

Thanks for having a giveaway!

Tammy said...

Thanks for the chance, I'm always up for another book!

Anonymous said...

Scamp's a cutie. I'd like to read this book.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

CanCan said...

I would like to read it!

onlycancan at hotmail dot com

frugallm said...

I'm always up for a good Christian Romance!

elkmeese at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Nothing like a new book.
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net

Karen said...

I love to get introduced to new books and authors, thanks!

kpuleski at gmail dot com

The Random Muse said...

Christian fiction does tend to be cliche, but it's better than having to skip every third page.

Unknown said...

cool book!

cmartin0055(at)aol(dot)com

The Chatty Housewife said...

Thank you so much for a great giveaway! nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I recently saw that book, and thought about buying it. Winning would be better!

Anonymous said...

oops, my email address is weezj@aol.com

gail@more than a song said...

I like books so I'll jump in as well!

I really love christian fiction but sometimes I find that the plots can be cliche as well but it usually doesn't keep me from reading them!

Anonymous said...

This sounds like a cute read. :) Thanks for the giveaway. :)

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