Book Giveaway ~ A Constant Heart by Siri Mitchell ~ Ends 6/12/20

Since starting to read on my Kindle, my physical TBR shelf has been sadly neglected.

So, over the next few weeks, I'll be having some book giveaways!

Some are contemporary and some are historical.  Some are gently read and some are brand spanking new!  There will be single books and there will be whole series.  But, they all need someone to love them and read them.

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The next giveaway will be for:

Blurb:

What Is the Cost of Love and Beauty?

Marget Barnardsen has always been fortunate. She was born with the face of an angel. Her father is a knight, and a small fortune has been lavished upon her. And now she is to be married to an earl. Her security is fixed, her destiny guaranteed. At least, she hopes.

The Earl of Lytham has already been married once. But the beautiful woman only left him with a broken heart and the bitter taste of betrayal. Now, his only demand of Marget is that she help him win favor with the Queen.

But when Marget's introduction to court is met with the jealous queen's wrath, the young bride fears she's lost her husband forever. Desperate to honor him, she'll risk everything by doing whatever it takes to recapture the heart of a man bound to the Queen in a world where love is the only forbidden luxury.

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To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, June 12, 2020.  The winner will be emailed on June 13th.

Colletta

Book Giveaway ~ The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser ~ Ends 6/5/20

Since starting to read on my Kindle, my physical TBR shelf has been sadly neglected.

So, over the next few weeks, I'll be having some book giveaways!

Some are contemporary and some are historical.  Some are gently read and some are brand spanking new!  There will be single books and there will be whole series.  But, they all need someone to love them and read them.

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The next giveaway will be for:

Blurb:

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City
 
Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offer to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist.
 
Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912.
 
Personal and financial setbacks threaten to keep the business from ever selling a single dress and test old relationships and new romances. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up.

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To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, June 5, 2020.  The winner will be emailed on June 6th.

Colletta

Book Giveaway ~ The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen ~ Ends 5/29/20

Since starting to read on my Kindle, my physical TBR shelf has been sadly neglected.

So, over the next few weeks, I'll be having some book giveaways!

Some are contemporary and some are historical.  Some are gently read and some are brand spanking new!  There will be single books and there will be whole series.  But, they all need someone to love them and read them.

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The first giveaway will be for:

Blurb:

To escape a scheme to marry her off to a dishonorable man, Margaret Macy flees London disguised as a housemaid. If she can remain unwed until her next birthday, she will receive an inheritance, and with it, sweet independence. But she never planned on actually working as a servant. And certainly not in the home of Nathaniel and Lewis Upchurch--both former suitors.

As she fumbles through the first real work of her life, Margaret struggles to keep her identity secret when suspicions arise and prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall. Can she avoid a trap meant to force her from hiding?

Brimming with romance and danger, The Maid of Fairbourne Hall takes readers inside the fascinating belowstairs world of a 19th-century English manor, where appearances can be deceiving.

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To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, May 29, 2020.  The winner will be emailed on May 30th.

Colletta

Fall Into Reading Challenge 2019 ~ Week 4 ~ Check In

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I'm so excited to be hosting the

Fall Into Reading Challenge 2019!

It will run from September 1st - November 30th. 

The Challenge is super simple and there is still time to join in:

Here's the Sign-up post !

Here's the Landing Page where you can see the participant's!

You can read about my goal HERE!

Each week, on Saturday, I'll have a Check In post where we can link up any reviews written about our Fall Into Reading 2019 books.  You can leave a link to your Check In post or you can also stop by just to say "Hey!" and let us know how you're doing with the Challenge.  We're even going to have prizes and giveaways!

 

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My Check In:

Sadly, I didn't get much reading done this week.  It has been super busy and by the time I'm ready for bed (when I would usually read) I'm just tired and want to go to sleep.  I did make a LITTLE progress on "A Sparkle of Silver" and hope to finish it up this weekend.

 

 

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Giveaway Time!!!!!!

 

WINNER!!!!!  The winner of "Formula of Deception" is Carol from Slater's Funny Farm!  I already have your address and will be sending your prize books very soon!

 

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I can't wait to read everyone's Check In Posts and Reviews!

 

Remember, it isn't too late to join the challenge!  We still have plenty of Fall left :)

 

Happy Reading!

Colletta

Fall Into Reading Challenge 2019 ~ Check In ~ Week 2 ~ Giveaway!!!

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I'm so excited to be hosting the

Fall Into Reading Challenge 2019!

It will run from September 1st - November 30th. 

The Challenge is super simple and there is still time to join in:

Here's the Sign-up post !

Here's the Landing Page where you can see the participant's!

You can read about my goal HERE!

Each week, on Saturday, I'll have a Check In post where we can link up any reviews written about our Fall Into Reading 2019 books.  You can leave a link to your Check In post or you can also stop by just to say "Hey!" and let us know how you're doing with the Challenge.  We're even going to have prizes and giveaways!

 

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My Check In:

 

I finished "Summer of Promise" by Amanda Cabot last week.   You can read my review HERE!

 

 

This week I finished "Formula of Deception" by Carrie Stuart Parks a new-to-me author and, oh my goodness was it good!  Stay tuned for the review on Tuesday and for a giveaway in the future!

 

 

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Giveaway Time!!!!!!

 

WINNER!!!!!  The winner of "31 Verses to Write on Your Heart" is Songbird's Crazy World who is reading the Pern series!  Please send me an email with your mailing address to collettaskitchensink (at) yahoo (dot) com to claim the prize.

 

This week's giveaway will be for "Shadows of the Past" by Patricia Bradley; Logan Point Book #1.  I accidently bought a copy of this book and after starting to read it, I realized I has read it before!  Have you ever done that??

 

To enter the giveaway:

 

+5 ~ be a Participant in the Fall Into Reading Challenge 2019 and leave a comment on this post

+1 ~  If you're not a participant, simply leave a comment telling us what you are reading

 

I'll pick a winner on Friday, September 20th and let you know who the winner is in the Week 3 Check In Post on September 21st!

 

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I can't wait to read everyone's Check In Posts and Reviews!

 

Remember, it isn't too late to join the challenge!  We still have plenty of Fall left :)

 

Happy Reading!

Colletta

Book Review ~ Close To You by Kara Isaac ~ GIVEAWAY!!

 

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 Blurb:

 

Allison Shire (yes, like where the Hobbits live) is a disgraced academic who is done with love. Her belief in “happily ever after” ended the day she discovered her husband was still married to a wife she knew nothing about. She finally finds a use for her English degree by guiding tours through the famous sites featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. By living life on the road and traveling New Zealand as a luxury tour guide, Allison manages to outrun the pain of her past she can’t face.

Jackson Gregory was on the cusp of making it big. Then suddenly his girlfriend left him—for his biggest business competitor—and took his most guarded commercial secrets with her. To make matters worse, the Iowa farm that has been in his family for generations is facing foreclosure. Determined to save his parents from financial ruin, he’ll do whatever it takes to convince his wealthy great-uncle to invest in his next scheme, which means accompanying him to the bottom of the world to spend three weeks pretending to be a die-hard Lord of the Rings fan, even though he knows nothing about the stories. The one thing that stands between him and his goal is a know-it-all tour guide who can’t stand him and pegged him as a fake the moment he walked off the plane.

When Allison leads the group through the famous sites of the Tolkien movies, she and Jackson start to see each other differently, and as they keep getting thrown together on the tour, they find themselves drawn to each other. Neither expected to fall in love again, but can they find a way beyond their regrets to take a chance on the one thing they’re not looking for?  

 

My Thoughts:

 

Reading this book was an adventure!  It took me to New Zealand, then a pit stop in Iowa and a lovely trip to England.

The majority of the book takes place in New Zealand on a LOTR (Lord of the Rings) guided tour of the filming sets.  It was a completely intriguing look into the LOTR books and movies along with drama and, of course, romance.

The book is written in two POV's (my favorite!), that of Jackson and of Allison.  Their characters were amazing!  They started off hating each other.  Actually, through quite a bit of the book they couldn't stand either other.  The back-and-forth banter was hilariously amusing.

The quirky characters on the tour made the book even more delightful to read.

This book was an amazing trip to the other side of the world!

This was the first book I've read by Kara Isaac, but I hope not the last.

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I loved this book so much that I'd like to give my gently read copy to one of my readers!

SO....

To Enter:

1 Entry ~ Leave a comment telling me if you enjoyed the LOTR series (whether books or movies) and an email to contact you if you win

2 Entries ~ Follow my blog (GFC, email, facebook, etc) and let me know how you follow in the comments

The giveaway will be open until Monday, January 21, 2019 at 12PM EST.



Colletta

Book Review & Giveaway ~ Betrayal by Robin Lee Hatcher ~ Ends 8/21/18

 

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 Blurb:

 

  It's the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him.

 

Julia Grace has little reason to trust men, but she's going to have to trust someone if she's to keep her ranch from the clutches of her dead husband's half-brother. Is it possible God had a hand in bringing Hugh to her door?

 

The latest historical romance from award-winning author Robin Lee Hatcher and the second book in the Where the Heart Lives series, Betrayal will take you to the high desert of western Wyoming, through the crags of the Rocky Mountains, and into the hearts of two seekers learning to trust God's love no matter the circumstances.

My Thoughts:

 

I just love Robin Lee Hatcher!  She is one of my absolute favorite, go-to authors.  I know when I sit down with a book by her, I'm going to enjoy it!

 

This book was all about healing and letting go of the past.

 

Hugh had to learn to let go of a past that was forgiven when he met Christ.

 

Julia had to heal and forgive her first husband of his cruelty to her.

 

I enjoyed reading their story and how they came to trust each other with their histories and with their hearts.  They came to trust that God had put them exactly where He wanted them to be.

 

Peter and Rose Collins, Julia's neighbors, where adorable and a favorite aspect of this book for me.  10 daughters!  Whew and I thought having two can be difficult.

 

"Betrayal" is the second book of the "Where the Heart Lives" series.  I read the first book a few years ago.  The third book is on my wishlist and I hope to get my hands on it soon!

 

I'm going to be giving away my gently read copy of this excellent book!

 

To Enter the Giveaway:

 

1 Entry ~ Leave a comment telling me what interests you about this book along with an email address to contact you.

 

1 Entry ~ Follow my blog and let me know in the comments how you follow (GFC, Facebook, Email).

 

I will randomly draw and email the winner of the book after the giveaway entry deadline of 

 Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

 

 

 

  



Colletta

Book Club Tuesday #5 ~ 7/31/18

Welcome back to Book Club Tuesday!  Thank you so much to everyone who visited and/or participated last week!  I hope you had fun :)

This week I want to remind you of a  Giveaway that ends today on my blog.  I absolutely loved this book and really want to share it with you!  Click on the picture or link below of the book to read my review and to enter the giveaway!

 

Review and Giveaway

Now for this week's Book Club:

The idea is that we each read books from our shelf, write reviews and then share them here with the Book Club.  So, no need to buy new books that may or may not interest you, just read what you already have and share it here each Tuesday!

 



 The "rules":

~Must be family friendly.
~Mingle and check out each other's reviews.

That is it!

For now, until I see how much interest there is in having a Book Club Tuesday, please leave a comment including a direct link to your review.  If we have enough interest, I'll look into a "linky" option.

I hope you'll join me and let your friends know about the Book Club!

Colletta

Book Review & Giveaway ~ City on Fire by Tracy L. Higley ~ Ends 7/31/18

 

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 Blurb:

 

 A Jewish slave girl fights for her life in first-century Pompeii on the eve of the city’s destruction.

Wealthy Roman patrician Cato came to the seaside town of Pompeii to build a new business, but hostility and outright corruption threaten his carefully laid plans and ignite his desire for social justice. Meanwhile, Ariella, an escaped Jewish slave girl, comes to town with a gladiator troupe. Disguised as a young boy, Ariella’s only ambition is survival.

Ariella and Cato face political intrigue, religious persecution, and family peril even as the ominous mountain in the distance begins to spew its fire. They must bridge their differences to save the lives of those they love before fiery ash buries Pompeii, turning the city into a lost world.  

My Thoughts:

 

Wow!  This book was absolutely amazing!

 

If I used a star-rating system, it would be 5/5 STARS!

 

I could not put this book down!  I know I'm using so many exclamation points, but that is how I feel about this book.  And to think I almost didn't purchase it!  (another exclamation point :)

 

The concept of a female warrior was very intriguing to me.  I didn't know how a Jewish slave and a wealthy Roman politician would come together and that left me so curious to read, read, read.

 

I learned so much about the historical events of Pompeii but also of the early Christians who met home-to-home in secret.  I loved the "family" of Christians that both Ariella and Cato come to know as their own family.  That is how it should be.

 

Ariella and Cato have a tumultuous relationship throughout the book.  Cato was a bit arrogant but well-meaning.  Ariella was proud yet a slave.  It was a very interesting story to read as it unfolded.

 

I could go on and on and on!  This could easily be my favorite read of the year so far!

 

I can't keep this book to myself.  I have to share it.  I'll be giving away my gently read copy to one very lucky person.  If you love history and romance, you don't want to miss this one.

 

To Enter the Giveaway:

 

1 Entry ~ Leave a comment telling me what interests you about this book along with an email address to contact you.

 

1 Entry ~ Follow my blog and let me know in the comments how you follow (GFC, Facebook, Email).

 

I will randomly draw and email the winner of the book after the giveaway entry deadline of 

 Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

 

 

 

 

  



Colletta

Celebration Giveaway ~ When Chocolate Isn't Enough ~ Ends 9/30/17

After what seems like FOREVER, the Colletta's Kitchen Sink Blog Facebook Page has finally reached 100 likes!

This might seem insignificant to some, but to me it is HUGE and so EXCITING!

To celebrate, I'd like to have a giveaway :)

I'll be giving away a brand new copy of:

To enter the giveaway:

 

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

 

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

 

 

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, September 30, 2017.  The winner will be emailed on October 1st.

Linking up to :Merry Monday, Modest Mom Monday,  Art of Homemaking, Soul Survival,   Good Morning Monday, Menu Plan Monday ,  Mommy Monday, Busy Monday, The Scoop,  Homemaking Linkup,

 

Share Your Cup;  Grandma Ideas, Literacy Musings and Booknificent. Party at My Place ,Book Nook, Hearts for Home,  Homemaking Party,  Favorite Things


Friendship Friday, Show Off Friday, Awesome Life,  Friday Favorites , Fresh Friday Finds, , Sweet Inspirations, Funtastic Friday .

Dare to Share, Saturday Sparks, Bouquet of Talent, Saturday Shuffle, Saturday Sharefest

Sundays at Home, Sunday's Best, Dishing It and Digging It

Totally Terrific Tuesday,  Titus 2sdays, Unite, Share Your Stuff, Treasure Box, Do Tell Tuesday and Titus 2 Tuesday, Hearth and Soul, A Spirit of Simplicity,  Tuesdays with a Twist  , Inspire Me , Tuesday Talk , The Scoop.

WholeHearted Wednesday, R&R, Word Filled Wednesday, Coffee and Conversation, Ladies Collective,   Party in Your PJs,  Works or Me, Wake-Up Wednesday and  Women with Intention, Peaches and Salt, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman, Classical Homemaking , Wow Us Wednesday.

Book Review and Giveaway ~ Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington ~ Ends 5/11/17

 

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Blurb:

 

  After losing her job as a journalist at the age of forty-five, Lila Wilkins accepts an internship at A Novel Idea, a thriving literary agency in North Carolina. Being paid to read seems perfect to Lila, although it's difficult with the cast of quirky co-workers and piles of query letters. But when a penniless aspiring author drops dead in the agency's waiting room-and Lila discovers a series of threatening letters-she's determined to find out who wrote him off.  

My Thoughts:

 

This book was so much fun to read!

 

There were so many literary references!

 

I loved the quaint little village that A Novel Idea is located in.  The shops were all themed and interesting.

 

The main character, Lila, went from a boring job at a newspaper to solving a murder.

 

All the minor character were also interesting and I'd love to know more of their backstories.

 

This book really sucked me in :)

 

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I'm giving away my gently-read copy of this book!

To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

 

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, May 11, 2017.  The winner will be emailed on May 12th.

 

For the Biblical "Way of Salvation" please see my header or click HERE.

 

 Thanks for stopping by!  Please leave a comment with a link so I can return the visit!

  

Linking up to:  Share Your Cup;  Grandma Ideas, Literacy Musings and Saturday Situation, Booknificent. Party at My Place , Saturday Review of Book , Book Nook, Hearts for Home

Book Review & Giveaway ~ Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke ~ 2/2/17

 

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Blurb:

 

 Hannah Swensen already has her hands full, between dodging her mother's attempts to marry her off, and running Lake Eden, Minnesota's most popular bakery, The Cookie Jar. But when the Cozy Cow Dairy's beloved deliveryman is found murdered behind Hannah's bakery with her famous Chocolate Chip Crunchies scattered around him, Hannah sets out to track down a killer. The more Hannah snoops, the more suspects turn up. This is one murder that's starting to leave a very bad taste in Hannah's mouth, and if she doesn't watch her back, her sweet life may get burned to a crisp.    

My Thoughts:

 

This was the first cozy mystery I've read in a long, long time.

 

I've watched the Hallmark rendering of this story and really enjoyed it.  I like to see the differences that are made when a book is made into a movie.

 

I enjoyed getting to know Hannah, The Cookie Jar and Eden Lake/Lake Eden :)

 

I have to say that I did NOT have the whodunit figured out.  lol

 

I loved all the recipes that are in the book.  I'll have to give some of them a try.  I'm just afraid that I'll eat them and that won't be very good news for my "Weigh-In Wednesday" post!

 

I look forward to reading (and watching) more of this series.

 

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I'm giving away my copy of this book!

To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

 

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, February 8, 2017.  The winner will be emailed on February 9th.

 

For the Biblical "Way of Salvation" please see my header or click HERE.

 

 

 Thanks for stopping by!  Please leave a comment with a link so I can return the visit!

  

Linking up to:  Share Your Cup;  Grandma Ideas, Literacy Musings and Saturday Situation, Booknificent. Party at My Place , Saturday Review of Book , Book Nook

Book Giveaway ~ Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half ~ Ends 5/15/15

Blurb:

It's no secret that men and women are different. And it's no secret that they don't always get along because of these differences, even when they love each other. But having a successful marriage is not about finding the perfect person to marry. It's about loving someone in an unselfish, Christlike manner. Whatever we want out of marriage--unconditional love, forgiveness, passion--that is what we have to give to our spouse. Rick Johnson shows couples how to go beyond merely tolerating each other's differences to using those God-given differences to add spice and passion to their relationship.  

 

 

My Thoughts:

I found this book very enlightening.

The first half of the book tells about men's "Modes".  The way they think, act and feel.  It was very interesting.  I definitely learned to look at my husband in a different light and to respect our differences.

The second half of the book tells about women's "Moods".  This I also found very interesting.  I was a bit surprised that a male author would have so much insight into a woman's thoughts and feelings.  I think he might have had a woman's help :)

I'm giving away my copy of the book.

 

To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

 

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, May 15, 2015.  The winner will be emailed on May 16th.

Book Review and Giveaway ~ My Bangs Look Good and Other Lies I Tell Myself by Susanna Foth Aughtmon ~ Ends 5/10/15

Blurb:

Women believe all sorts of lies about themselves and God. This title gives women the truth about lies like: God is disappointed in me; God can't change me; God doesn't hear me; I need to be good so God will love me; I'm stuck in my present circumstances; and, I need to protect myself from getting hurt.

Review:

The subtitle for this book is "the tired supergirl's search for truth".  That's what it is all about.  The author goes through 23 different lies we believe and that the Liar is only too happy about.  She then uses scripture to come to the Truth.

Susanna is seriously funny.  She writes just like a person would speak.  Only funnier!  I love the humor along with the spiritual guidance aspect.  Great book :)

I'm giving away my copy of the book.

 

To enter the giveaway:

*Mandatory-  Leave a comment telling me how to contact you if you are the winner.

*Extra-  Follow my blog and leave a second comment telling me that you do and how :)

 

The giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST, May 10, 2015.  The winner will be emailed on May 11th.