Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

Wow! I had more giveaway entries this week than ever before on my blog! Thank you ALL for making this such a fun and successful blogiversary party! I wish I could give you all a prize. The winners as selected by Rafflecopter via Random.org are below. All winners have 48 hours to claim their prizes or they forfeit said prize and another winner will be selected. Be sure to reply to that email I sent you if you won a prize! Day 1: Roses Have Thorns by Sandra Byrd Winner ~ Laura P (Claimed) Day 2: A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund Winner ~ Kay D Day 3: Love at Any Cost by Julie Lessman Winner ~ Bluerose (Tammy W) (Claimed) Day 4: Unrivaled by Siri Mitchell Winner ~ Elizabeth R (Claimed) Day 5: Roses Have Thorns, Tea cups, Garden Flag Winner ~  Rachel85137 (Claimed) Happy Reading!

  Prolific author Lena Nelson Dooley has done it again! She's released yet another stunning historical romance. The COTT Blog Alliance is honored to feature her latest work, Catherine's Pursuit. It is book three in the McKenna's Daughters series and follows Maggie's Journey and Mary's Blessing . "A heartwarming tale filled with history, adventure, faith, and love." --Lisa Wingate, bestselling and award-winning author of Dandelion Summer and Firefly Island ABOUT THE BOOK: Raised by her father, Catherine McKenna has never lacked for anything, surrounded by people to take care of her every need. On her eighteenth birthday she discovers that not only did her mother die when she was born, but she has two identical sisters. Although her father vowed not to look for his daughters, Catherine made no such promise. Setting out on her own with one clue and her maid in tow, she's determined to find her sisters. Collin Elliott has seen better d...

Thank you all so much for bearing with me throughout these 4 wonderful years. For those of you who just found my blog this week, WELCOME! I hope you like what you see here. I wish I could give you all a ton of prizes I luv you all that much! Since I can't give prezzies to everyone (sad face) I have to host giveaways with a select number of random winners. Read on to see what you have the chance at nabbing today... In case you don't know, I am a fan of pretty much all things British , especially regency set novels and British television. While it isn't a Regency novel, Sandra Byrd 's Roses Have Thorns  IS set in England and it IS one of my all-time favorite books. I don't know about you but I can't think of anything more British than tea so I thought I'd give away another copy of Roses Have Thorns (slightly used) ,  a brand new "Tea Time" print garden flag, AND an adorable, brand new, floral tea cup set (2 cups, 2 saucers, and storage box) all to ...

Thank you all so much for sticking with me and making these past 4 years so much fun! I hope you are having a nice time with me during this impromptu blogiversary celebration. Hopefully next year the party will be even bigger, who knows I might go for two weeks or even an entire month! Depending on my schedule, I'll definitely work on extending the festivities next year. In the meantime today's giveaway is a gently used copy of Siri Mitchell's historical romance, Unrivaled . This one is definitely a book for those with a sweet tooth since it looks at the world of candy making in the 1900s. Giveaway is open to US residents only. Complete rules listed on the form. Be sure to fill out the form below or you won't be entered to win! If you have any questions about the form just email me at steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com. Unrivaled by Siri Mitchell About the book: Lucy Kendall returns from a tour of the Continent, her luggage filled with the latest fashions and a...

Almost right from the start of this blog author Julie Lessman has been such a good friend to me. Julie is always the first to sign up if I have a party or want to interview authors. She's a great friend and an amazing author. To celebrate my blogiversary I'm giving away a copy of her new book, Love at Any Cost , book one in her new Heart of San Francisco series. You can read my review HERE if you would like. Don't forget to enter this giveaway to win your own gently used copy! Also, don't forget to read Monday's post HERE for links to my other giveaways!  Giveaways open to US residents only. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW TO BE ENTERED TO WIN. If you have questions about the form please feel free to email me at steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com Love at Any Cost by Julie Lessman a Rafflecopter giveaway Happy Reading!

Thank you all so much for celebrating with me. Without you, this blog wouldn't nearly be as fun for me to do. I love interacting with you all each and everyday through this site and through Twitter , Pinterest , and Facebook!  Today's "thank you" prize is a gently used copy of Jody Hedlund 's A Noble Groom . I tried to include a few extra entries for those of you who may not have Facebook or Twitter accounts. Please send me an email if you have any questions.  Don't forget, if you didn't enter yesterday's giveaway for a brand new copy of Roses Have Thorns by Sandra Byrd that giveaway is still open HERE .  Also, remember to come back everyday to enter to win more books AND the grand prize on Friday! Giveaways open to US Residents only. A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund Read my review of A Noble Groom HERE . a Rafflecopter giveaway Happy Reading!

In case you didn't know it's my 4 year blogiversary ! I can't believe I've been at this for so long! it seems like yesterday that I first posted that picture of baby Coco but it was really March 3, 2009. Like my dad always says, the older you get the faster time goes. Le sigh. Last year, I celebrated my 3 year blogiversary in April since I was so busy in March and this year the month kind of got away from me too so this week is the official party! You don't want to miss it. I'm giving away books all week and the grand prize is going to be AWESOME! I've never given away anything quite like it before. If you want a prize "spoiler", check out this tweet . ;-)  There's no blog button this year, but please help by spreading the word about this party on Twitter or on Facebook!  Don't forget to visit this blog tomorrow for a new post with a new prize to win! Each blogiversary giveaway will be open until Sunday, April 28, 2013. Rem...

Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I By Sandra Byrd Copyright 2013 Howard Books ISBN: 9781439183168 The Story: From the acclaimed author of To Die For comes a stirring novel told that sheds new light on Elizabeth I and her court. Like Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, Sandra Byrd has attracted countless fans for evoking the complexity, grandeur, and brutality of the Tudor period. In her latest tour de force, she poses the question: What happens when serving a queen may cost you your marriage—or your life? In 1565, seventeen-year-old Elin von Snakenborg leaves Sweden on a treacherous journey to England. Her fiancé has fallen in love with her sister and her dowry money has been gambled away, but ahead of her lies an adventure that will take her to the dizzying heights of Tudor power. Transformed through marriage into Helena, the Marchioness of Northampton, she becomes the highest-ranking woman in Elizabeth’s circle. But in a court that is surrounded by Catholic enemies who ...

Love at Any Cost (The Heart of San Francisco, Bk. 1) by Julie Lessman Copyright 2013 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800721671 The Story: He’s looking to take care of his family. She’s looking to take care of her heart. Trouble is . . . love’s looking to take care of them both. Cassidy McClare is a spunky Texas oil heiress without a fortune who would just as soon hogtie a man as look at him. Jilted by a fortune hunter, Cassidy travels west hoping a summer visit with her wealthy cousins in San Francisco will help her forget her heartache. But no sooner is she settled in beautiful California than Jamie McKenna, a handsome pauper looking to marry well, captures her heart. Can love prevail when Jamie discovers that Cassidy is poorer than he is? And can Cassidy ever learn to fully trust her heart to a man? Bestselling author Julie Lessman brings the delectable Gilded Age to life in this sumptuous new series. Join your favorite romantic storyteller as she moves to the hills of San Franc...

Today, we're excited to highlight another book by Anne Patrick. Anne first visited Clash of the Titles back in 2011--my, how time flies! Betrayal Drew Presley's wife was murdered while he was serving his country in Iraq. Giving up a career he loved, he's returned to Dauphine Island to care for his son and try to make a new life for them. The unsolved murder of his wife continues to plague him. The islanders are very protective of their own and he fears a killer is among them. The more he searches for answers though the more dangerous it becomes. Just as troublesome is his attraction to his son's second-grade teacher. Trudy Walsh was Nora Presley's best friend so the bond she has with Nora's motherless child is only normal. What troubles Trudy is the growing feelings she has for Reed's father. How can she be so attractive to this man when Jack Diamond is all she's ever thought about? When Drew begins to suspect Jack of his wife's murder,...

A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764210471 The Story: Michigan, 1880 Annalisa Werner's hope for a fairy tale love is over. Her husband failed her in every way and now his death has left her with few options to save the family farm. She needs a plentiful harvest. That, and a husband to help bring it in. Someone strong, dependable. That’ll be enough. A marriage for love...that's something she's given up on. So her father sends a letter to his brother in the Old Country, asking him to find Annalisa a groom.  Then a man appears: Carl Richards, from their home country of Germany and a former schoolteacher--or so he says. He's looking for work and will serve on the farm until her husband arrives. With time running out, she accepts his help, but there's more to this man than he's admitting. He's also gentle, kind, charming--unlike any man she's ever known. But even as Carl is shining light into the...

If anyone is interested in reading an incredible story on what life was like for royalty in the 16th century I highly recommend Sandra Byrd's Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I . If you are already over your book buying budget for the month there are many opportunities during the CBA blog tour to enter to win the book! Visit the blogs below to check out reader reviews or enter the giveaways where available! Monday, April 15 - Kimberly S. @ The Book Barista (Review and Giveaway) Tues., April 16 - Serena C. @ Edgy Inspirational Romance Wed., April 17 - Margaret C. @ Creative Madness Mama Thur., April 18 -  Jendi @ Jendi’s Journal Fri., April 19 -  Lynelle C. @ Aspired Writer Sat., April 20 - Kathleen B. @ Lane Hill House (Review and Giveaway) Mon. April 22 - Renee @ Black ‘n Gold Girl’s Book Spot Wed. April 24 - Deena P @ A Peek at My Bookshelf Thur. April 25 - Ruth A. @ Booktalk and More Sat. April 27 - Rissi C. @ Dreaming Under th...

Hidden Mercies by Serena B. Miller Copyright 2013 Howard Books ISBN: 9781451660357 The story:  At seventeen, Tobias Miller smashed his cousin’s car into a tree, killing his brother only four hours before he was scheduled to marry Claire Shetler. Unable to live with his father’s bottomless grief and anger, Tobias left the Amish church and ran away to join the Marines. Twenty-seven years later, Tobias, now called Tom, returns to Mt. Hope, Ohio, a wounded, decorated Marine helicopter pilot, and rents an apartment over Claire’s workshop. A widowed Amish midwife, Claire is struggling to support her family. When Tom rents her room she does not recognize the disfigured soldier as the boy she once knew. She only sees the money as a godsend, though she is nervous about having a strange man so close by. Claire never dreams that she will end up falling in love with a battle-scarred soldier. As Claire and Tom fight their way through the traumas of the past, they discover the tende...

Roses Have Thorns:A Novel of Elizabeth I by Sandra Byrd Copyright 2013 Howard Books ISBN: 9781439183168 As you may or may not know from reading this blog I just adore the Ladies in Waiting series by Sandra Byrd. I've enjoyed each book immensely and the latest, Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I which made it's debut on Amazon and in stores everywhere today, is no exception! Check out my review of the first two books HERE and HERE and look for my review of Roses Have Thorns next week. To celebrate the release of Roses Have Thorns , Sandra is offering a very special "Books and Blooms" giveaway where you have the chance to win 1 of 3 terrific prizes. If you're like me, there's nothing better than that feeling you get when you win a great book. Sandra is offering a book, OR a handmade Elizabethan style necklace from fellow my blogger Christy Janes ' Etsy shop, Belle on a Budget OR a $25 e-gift card to Heirloom Roses. YOWZAS! is the word ...