Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

If you're like me you're a huge fan of Christian romance writer Julie Lessman and you know what a sweetie pie she is if you've had the chance to chat with her. Not only is she a super friendly gal who writes great books but she always runs the most fun contests on her website. This time she has not one but two great contests going on, one for a chance to win a Kindle Fire (or equivalent giftcard), the second for a chance to get a character in an upcoming book named after you! Suh-weeeet, right?! She's holding these contests to celebrate the release of two  new books. I don't know about you but that's like Christmas for this reader. I've posted some of the details on each of the books below and if you're interested in the contests the link for all the rules so you can make sure you're doing it right! REMEMBER: GO TO JULIE's site for the rules. First the details on the A Light in the Window ... One Woman. Two Men.  One stirs her puls...

Thanks to those who entered to win a copy of Life with Lily ! If you didn't win I encourage you to visit your local library and see if they have the book or order your own copy from your favorite bookseller! :-) The winner drawn at random using random.org is... ...Suko! She has been contacted and has 48 hours to claim her prize or another winner will be selected. Happy Reading!

When a Heart Stops (Deadly Reunions, Book 2) by Lynette Eason Copyright 2012 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720087 About the Book: A killer's deadly game needs new players . . . but someone's about to change the rules As a medical examiner, Serena Hopkins is used to dealing with death. But that doesn't make it any easier when she's called to the eerie scene of a murder--especially when Serena realizes that she knows the victim. Nearly as unnerving is the presence of FBI agent Dominic Allen, her childhood crush. As evidence mounts and points to a serial killer with disturbingly familiar methods, Serena and Dominic must work to find a pattern and stop the killings before the murderer strikes again. And when Serena's own life seems at stake, she must decide if the secret she has been keeping has put her next on the killer's hit list. Can she trust Dominic with the truth before it's too late? My Thoughts: When you pick up a suspense book you always...

Join authors Kim Ketola, Teske Drake and Dawn Scott Jones for an evening of encouraging chat about healing and hope for women on the evening of October 10th. The authors will join together for a Live Webcast Event to share their stories. BUT … wait there’s more! Between 10/1 and 10/10 enter to win a brand-new iPad from Women Redeemed!   One fortunate winner will receive: iPad with Wi-Fi Cradle My Heart by Kim Ketola, Hope for Today, Promises for Tomorrow by Teske Drake and When a Woman You Loved Was Abused by Dawn Scott Jones Hurry, the giveaway ends on 10/10/12. Just click one of the icons below. The winner will be announced that evening at the Women Redeemed Webcast !  In coordination with the launch of their fall releases, Kregel will be hosting a live webcast event on October 10th at 8 PM EDT featuring authors  Kim Ketola   (Cradle My Heart) ,  Teske Drake  (Hope for Today, Promises for Tomorrow) , and  Dawn Scott Jones   (Wh...

Congratulations to Gloria Clover, winner of the August New Releases Clash, with her novel, The Fire Starter ! Thank you so much to our competitors. This competition was amazing! A Sense of Mission by Ann Gaylia O'Barr Her Good Name by Ruth Axtell Living in Harmony by Mary Ellis Rodeo Ashes by Shannon Taylor Vannatter About the Book: Three generations ago, wooded Celosia Island burned in a fire storm. Now the government keeps the island safe through limited trade and rare immigration. So it is unsettling to Princess Amaryllis Filippopoulos to learn her father has invited an off-island prince into residence to translate some ancient scrolls and to marry her, his youngest daughter and heir to the throne. Prince Valryan Molan has been sent to present to the people of Celosia the reality of the King, even though He is not readily perceived by the five senses or logic, the Stoic beliefs of Celosia's ancestors. Valryan finds his mission hampere...

Does that title have you intrigued? Hahaha okay you all know me, I love to read and I love making new friends who share my love of the written word. As a blogger I've gotten a lot of opportunities to meet some of my favorite authors but only online never in person, this past Wednesday that all changed. I had the pleasure of FINALLY meeting one of my favorite authors, Amish fiction and inspirational writer Suzanne Woods Fisher and as a bonus her co-writer on Life with Lily, Mary Ann Kinsinger and  their publicist Robin! I was starstruck at first but they made me feel so at ease. Let me tell you, if the rest of my favorite authors are half as friendly as these ladies I want to meet them all! I left with my signed copy of  The Keeper   (AWESOME book by the way) and Melissa left with some bookmarks for her mom who had originally planned on making it but canceled last minute due to a broken foot. The trip was definitely well worth it and I hope to do it ...

You Don't Know Me (A Deep Haven Novel, Bk. 6) by Susan May Warren Copyright 2012 Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 978 About the book: Sometimes the secrets we keep to protect ourselves can be our undoing. To all who know her, Annalise Decker is a model wife and mother. She’s a permanent member of the PTA, never misses a sporting event, and is constantly campaigning for her husband’s mayoral race. No one knows that Annalise was once Deidre O’Reilly, a troubled young woman whose testimony put a dangerous criminal behind bars. Relocated through the Witness Security Program to the quaint harbor town of Deep Haven, Deidre received a new identity and a fresh start, which began when she fell in love with local real estate agent Nathan Decker. Twenty years later, Annalise couldn’t be more unprepared for her past to catch up with her. When Agent Frank Harrison arrives with news that the man she testified against is out on parole and out for revenge, Annalise is forced to face ...

If you're like me you enjoy a good Amish fiction story. Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of my absolute favorite writers in the genre. To celebrate her book tour this week through Maryland and Pennsylvania I have one copy of Life With Lily, Suzanne's latest children's book (a collaboration with author Mary Ann Kinsinger) for one lucky reader. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment on this post answering the following question. If you could meet any author on a book signing tour who would you pick? Please leave an email in your comment or have it available in your profile so I can contact you if you are the winner. Contest is open to US residents only, ages 18+ unless you have your parent's permission. Not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes. Void where prohibited. Contest open until October 8, 2012, @ 11:59pm EST. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email to claim prize or another winner will be drawn. Winner's name will also be posted on this site. ...

A Love Surrendered (Winds of Change, Book 3) by Julie Lessman Copyright 2012 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800734176 About the Book : Orphaned in Iowa, Annie Kennedy moves to Boston to stay with her spinster aunt. She longs for romance to fill the void left by her parents' death. But when she falls hard for Steven O'Connor, the man who broke an engagement to her sister, Annie is worried. Will he break her heart too when he discovers who she really is? My Thoughts: It doesn't seem like that long ago when I picked up a book with a pretty redhead and a handsome, brooding gentleman on the cover and "met" a favorite new author in Julie Lessman. Can it be that it has almost been five years since the book that started it all, A Passion Most Pure was first published?! Through 6 books and two different series's we've followed the O'Connor family through war, illness,and the Great Depression -- sadly it's all come to an end with A Love Surrendered , t...

If you live in Pennsylvania, or Maryland you're in for a real treat, author Suzanne Woods Fisher will be participating in several book signings throughout the area. I have never been to an author event so this will be a first for me but I'm planning on going to the signing in Cumberland! I love Suzanne's books so I'm super excited! Unless plans change I'll be posting pics here next week so be on the lookout! In the meantime check out the schedule and see if you can make it to one (or more!) of the signings. For more information check out the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/152518584886070/ Happy Reading!