#RNA60 Giveaway: Win a romance-inspired bookish bundle

This year is the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA), an organisation that champions writers and their romantic fiction novels. Over the years the genre has broadened as authors writing styles and reading tastes have evolved but the central ingredient at its core romance/love is ever present. 

As part of their celebrations the RNA has designated February as Romance Reading Month, well it is the month of love after all, so I've decided to join in the celebrations today by hosting a romance-inspired giveaway bundle. I'm not sure yet what I'm going to buy to include, apart from a romance novel or 2 of course & maybe some sweets or chocolate, but I've got until the giveaway finishes on Valentine's Day to decide 😍

Blogiversary Giveaway #8: Win a copy of The Obsession by Nora Roberts

This afternoon's giveaway is for another book that I actually received two copies of to review, a proof copy and a finished hardback copy, The Obsession by Nora Roberts. Over the years I have read many of Nora's books so this is one that I do hope to find the time to read eventually but work factors and a reading slump this Summer has had a major impact on my reviewing schedule. 

Naomi Carson is a survivor. As a child, her family was torn apart by a shocking crime. It could have destroyed her, but Naomi has grown up strong, with a passion for photography that has taken her all around the world.

Books Read: Nora Roberts - The Liar

When her husband Richard dies in a freak accident, Shelby Pomeroy is devastated. But his death reveals a horrible truth - Richard was a liar and a cheat. Now Shelby is left with the consequences - huge, terrifying debts and mounting proof that her late husband betrayed her in every conceivable way. 

Heart-broken but unbowed, Shelby is determined to fix her problems - if only for the sake of her gorgeous little daughter Callie. Returning home to Tennessee and the family she thought she'd lost for ever, she discovers a new sense of strength and freedom. And hope, too, in the handsome form of carpenter Griffin Lott - a straight-dealing man who couldn't lie to her if he tried. 

But not everyone is thrilled to see Shelby Pomeroy back in town. And when a shocking act of violence is traced back to Richard's shady business, it becomes clear that she is not safe from him, even in death. With her life in danger, Shelby must face the lies of the past - or lose everything.

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MIRA and Mills & Boon Christmas giveaway

Thanks to Roisin at Midas PR I have a lovely selection of MIRA and Mills & Boon Christmas books to giveaway to you lovely readers. Even though it's likely to cost me more in postage I've decided to share the love and offer this as 4 separate prizes instead of one prize.

Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs 

Can a single moment change your entire life?
 

International lawyer Sophie Bellamy has dedicated her life to helping people in war-torn countries. But when she survives a hostage situation, she remembers what matters most - the children she loves back home.
 
Haunted by regrets, she returns to the idyllic Catskills village of Avalon on the shores of Willow Lake, determined to repair the bonds with her family.
 

There Sophie discovers the surprising rewards of small-town life- -including an unexpected passion for Noah Shepherd, the local veterinarian. Noah has a healing touch for anything with four legs, but he's never had any luck with women - until Sophie.

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe by Fiona Harper

This Christmas, ex-WAG Louise Thornton is starting her new life, away from the paparazzi - and her cheating husband. Un-manicured, back on carbs and holding herself together courtesy of some seriously good foundation, Louise will make things perfect for her son, right up until he leaves for his dad's on the big day. Then she'll be free to curl up and cancel Christmas. 

But it turns out escaping the fame goldfish bowl comes with some perks: peace and quiet, no baying press, plus regular battles with her Mr Darcy-esque new neighbour to keep her edge. And the best thing about a real, country Christmas is that there's always lots of mistletoe to be found...

Winners announced - Vision in White giveaway

Thank you to everyone who entered into the latest giveaway on the blog to win 1 of the 2 copies of Vision in White by Nora Roberts.  The deadline has just passed and the winning numbers selected via Random.org were 2 & 34.

Congratulations Zoe L & Annabel M, I've just emailed you both for your postal address so that I can post your book to you.

Giveaway: Win a copy of Vision in White by Nora Roberts

Earlier in the year I won a competition to win 10 copies of Vision in White by Nora Roberts to give to friends and family, but fortunately for you, I have two copies left over which I'm offering up as giveaway prizes.

Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmaline have formed a very successful wedding planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples to organise the biggest day of their lives, all four women are unlucky in love.

Photographer Mackensie Elliot has suffered a tough childhood and still has a bad relationship with her mother, which makes her wary of commitment.  But when she meets Carter Maguire, she can't stop herself falling for him, although his ex-girlfriend is prepared to play dirty to keep him.  Mackensie soon realises she has to put her past demons to rest in order to find lasting love...

Books Read: Nora Roberts - The Magic of Home

Source - Received as a present from a friend

Home for Christmas
Jason Law is finally ready to return to Quiet Valley.  Ten years is a long time to have left the one place and the one person he loved.  No longer satisfied with just the memories of Faith Kirkpatrick - now he wants to win her back.  But Faith has new responsibilites - ones too precious to trust to someone unable to put down roots.  Jason has till Christmas to prove he's staying...he's come home to the one he loves.

Search for Love
Arriving at her long-lost relatives' grand estate, Serenity Smith finds herself greeted with polite disregard by the Comtesse de Kergallen and her darkly handsome grandson, Christophe.  Scandalous stories circulate about her late parents that Serenity determines to prove false.  Perhaps then the enigmatic Christophe will accept her...and acknowledge the attraction flaring between them!