Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

What's up, dear readers? I hope you will be enjoying a fun Valentine's Day with your significant other or maybe a Galentine's Day with your besties! I'm, unfortunately, doing neither of those things, but luckily I have a TBR (to be read) stack of books 6 miles high to keep me company. Thanks to Harlequin, your TBR stack might also grow! Just in time for Valentine's Day, Harlequin has given me one amazing prize pack to spice up your reading life! It not only includes 5 Harlequin titles, but a Fringe Studio Water Studies Sunrise Square Soap and a pretty heart stud pouch! What more can a girl ask for to keep her company on a chilly winter day? If you'd like to enter to win the prize pack, just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Open to US and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec), age 18 years or older. Void where prohibited. I'm not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes or non-working prize codes if applicable (ebook codes, promo codes, etc.). ...

Happy Valentine's Day, dear readers. I hope you all are enjoying time spent with that special someone, be it a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, or in my case a good book. Yeah. I'm a single lady, so my only boyfriend is in whatever novel I happen to be reading or TV show I'm bingeing on. In honor of book and TV boyfriends everywhere, I thought I'd post a few prospects -- that is new stories that appear to be promising for those of us wanting to spend a little time in fictional worlds with favorite characters. I'm always on the lookout for a fun romance or a heart-wrenching drama to pass the time, so please post new books or movies that you're looking forward to in the comments section. Here's my top 5 in no particular order. 5. The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz  (September 2015, Revell Publishers) From Amazon: In the aftermath of the American Revolution a destitute young woman agrees to a marriage of convenience and becom...

I'm sitting here watching the evening news (it's something I do every night because I have the life of a 70 year old) and they just listed the top 4 most asked for Valentine's Day gifts. The first being a date night the second a smartphone (really?!), and the others being the traditional chocolate and flowers. I can't get over the fact that smartphones are acceptable Valentine's Day gifts. People these days. Tsk tsk. Here's what I'd ask for. Books. I love books and finally somebody understands me. FaithWords is my Valentine and yours this year. FaithWords is an imprint of Hachette Book Group that includes fiction, so you can just bet they know why inspirational romance is so great. They just get us when they say things like, "Give books, not roses."  This year they are offering readers, or those of you who love a reader, a chance to sweeten up your Valentine's Day. From the acquisitions editor comes this special announcement...

Hey Guys! Renee here with some great news from Amber @ Seasons of Humility...she's throwing a party to celebrate Valentine's Day with a Season of Love party February 7-14th! Check out the info below and go HERE to check out Amber's Season of Love page and to grab the "official" button to decorate your blog's sidebar and help spread the word! Here are all the details taken from Amber's blog...if you look closely a certain someone will be hosting the party on the 13th with a special guest and quite possibly will be offering a superb giveaway!! ;-) Who: Everyone is invited! What: A progressive blog party When: February 7th through the 14th Where: Various blogs Why: To celebrate the wonderful gift called love! And here's a peek at the tentative schedule, with links to the blogs that will be featured each day: --Monday, February 7th: Amber at Seasons of Humility --Interview with MaryLu Tyndall and a giveaway --Tuesday, February 8th: Renee Ann at Doork...