Reader’s Choice – Summer Edition – Historical Fiction + Giveaway

So, here’s how this week’s giveaways works: You recommend CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in July, August or September 2023 (up to three suggestions per genre day) and you have a chance to win one of your recommendations! BUT it’s a little more complicated than that so be sure to read ALL the details before entering.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: These giveaways are available in paperback or ebook format to US and Canadian readers. Ebooks available internationally if you have a .com kindle account (US Amazon)

IT’S HISTORICAL ROMANCE / FICTION GIVEAWAY DAY!

To be entered in the draw just leave a comment (or 3) below, including the title(s) of the book(s) in the Historical Romance / Fiction genre you would like to win.

Historical Romance / Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas set in any time period before 1980. May cross genres such as YA, Suspense, Amish etc and may include dual timelines.

How does it work?

Easy peasy! Make recommendations in the comment section and if you win, you win the book you suggested.

BUT YOU GOTTA FOLLOW THE RULES!

Publication date must be July, August or September 2023

Each day is genre specific, so only submit titles from that genre

Christian Fiction books only please!

You can offer up to three suggestions per genre day BUT they need to be made in 3 separate comments (easier for me to keep track of.)

No email entries this time round since comments are working on WP

OF SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN’T COMMENTED ON THIS BLOG BEFORE, YOUR FIRST COMMENT WON’T APPEAR UNTIL I APPROVE IT. AFTER THAT YOUR COMMENTS WILL POST AUTOMATICALLY. 

Entrants must submit their own selections (no piggybacking on someone else’s log in.)

It’s helpful to include your email (using AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers) but you only need to add it to one of your comments per day. If you choose not to include your email, then it’s up to you to contact me if you are a winner.

Draw will be held and winner announced on 

Saturday July 1, 2023

(You can enter any of the giveaways up until noon on July 1. Winners will be announced later that afternoon.)

161 thoughts on “Reader’s Choice – Summer Edition – Historical Fiction + Giveaway”

  1. So anxious to read others’ book finds ESPECIALLY this summer! I’m sure I’ve overlooked quite a few & I need to get my TBR in order! Going to see surgeon for a 2nd opinion & expect to have neck surgery end of July or beginning of Aug. Gonna need plenty to read & plenty of prayers, too, please. 🙂 This sounds interesting & I enjoy this author’s books.

    1) The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by Melanie Dobson (Sept 19)

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    1. Oh Diane, I’m praying for you. Neck surgery does not sound like fun, but I imagine waiting on it is even worse. You need a literary distraction for sure!

      You have me all agog over that dual timeline by Melanie Dobson. I’ve actually toured the Thousand Islands multiple times as I’m on the Canadian side of the seaway and I can picture that castle (wonder if it’s inspired by Bolt Castle?) and the area. And it sounds sooo intriguing. Thanks for starting us off with a thrill!

      Your other two choices weren’t on my radar at all either. I have one of Valerie Fraser Luesse’s books languishing on my TBR pile as we ‘speak’. Must get to it so I’m all caught up. Good luck!

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      1. Wow about your multiple tours of the Thousand Islands & Bolt Castle looks intriguing! Of course, your comment sent me to Google. lol Wondering if the author tells at the end of the book if the castle was inspired by Bolt Castle.
        Trying to be brave about neck surgery, but I get a tummy ache when I think about it. Guess that’s normal when we don’t know what to expect. sigh… One of the 1st things I asked the Dr was, “How will I be able to wash my hair?” Bwahahahaha Thank you for the prayers, dear one!❤

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      3. Lori Smanski – thank you for your kindness. Agreeing with you in prayer that the Lord will go before me. ♥

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    1. Eeeppp — I didn’t know Sarah E. Ladd’s was due out so soon. Just a couple of weeks. I think that one has got to be an audible preorder for me. Yay! And I’m guessing that Cloak of Scarlet has got to be a Red Ridinghood retelling. Another Yay! Good luck, Melissa!

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  10. Well, here we are at Summer RC week, let the fun begin! 🙂

    My number one historical pick is:
    Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette
    The King’s Men series, book 1, releasing August 15th.

    Get a look at that cover, stunning!

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  11. Even though I’ve all but given up books that are 400 pages long,
    this book intrigues me:

    A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna White
    The Imposters series, book 1, August 22nd.

    Another gorgeous cover!

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  12. This book looks good too!

    The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
    Releasing September 26th

    It’s a dual timeline 2012 and 1912, and has a journal, love books with journals!
    In addition to being historical it also has a suspense tag so that’ll be interesting.

    All three of my choice are by Bethany and all the covers are fantastic.
    They are really pulling out all the stops in the art department!

    Thanks for planning and continuing on with these RC weeks, Kav.
    I think they are everyone’s favorite week each quarter, they are mine.
    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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    1. You can’t go wrong with a Carrie Turansky book, Tracey! It’s her 1st dual timeline & I believe she can pull it off. Not an easy feat combining 2 storylines & making them flow, but if anyone can, she can!

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    2. While I agree that the cover for Voice of the Ancient is stunning, I’m drawn to The Legacy of Longdale Manor’s soft pink and intriguing journal on the cover. Bethany House has an amazing art team that create so many beguiling covers. I’m up for another Carrie Turansky novel so that’s definitely going on my September preorder on audible list (hopefully it will be out on audible.) Yay for y’all doing the hard work of researching these books out for me. Bwahahaha! Good luck, Tracey!

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  13. As a side note (putting on my intrepid reporter hat) I wanted to mention for anyone looking that Jody Hedlund’s new series, Colorado Cowgirls, will be out in July. All 4 books will be out July through Sept. The only reason I didn’t pick one those is I have Kindle Unlimited and they’ll be on there.

    Have fun picking books, everyone 🙂

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    1. Oooohhh, I do like the way Susie Finkbeiner tells a story. Haven’t read a. lot of her but definitely want to read more and this one sounds so intriguing and different. Good luck, Elizabeth!

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      1. I’ve loved every book I’ve read by Susie Finkbeiner! The audiobooks are amazing – read by Tavia Gilbert!!

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  19. YAY for RC Week!
    To Marry an English Lord by Robin L. Hatcher. I could not find exact release date so this may not fit this week?!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. Yay for RC Week indeed! Have you read the novella introducing this series, Jackie? It’s called To Enchant a Lady’s Heart and came out in May. Unfortunately, I don’t see any mention of To Marry an English Lord — not on GR or audible or amazon or even the author’s website — so, without even a rough idea of a release date I’d say this book won’t work for our giveaway. Feel free to choose another title.

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    1. Oops, this one is a contemporary novel, though it’s hard to tell that by the cover! It will work tomorrow for contemporary day but not for this giveaway…so, it’s back to the drawing board for you, Jackie! 🙂

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  22. It’s so fun to have a list of new books to look forward to reading!

    My first is The Secrets Beneath by Kimberley Woodhouse, 9/26

    Sandyavery at comcast.net

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  40. Oh my, thanks so much Tracy for letting us know about Jody Hedlund. One of my favorites.
    July 11 Committing to the Cowgirl Book 1 Colorado Cowgirls by Jody Hedlund
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  43. Historical day…you know where I tend to go…Regency!! 🙂 Without further ado:

    1. An Unwitting Alliance by Anneka Walker~ July

    I read “Bargaining for the Barrister” and loved it!

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  45. Last but not least:

    3. Chiara’s Choice by Chalon Linton~ August (haven’t read a book from her in a while!)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Swoon!!!! You have. my Regency loving heart all atwitterpated! I don’t know where to begin. Two new-to-me authors and Anneka Walker — I haven’t read anything by her in awhile and that cover is gorgeous. Good luck, Trixi!

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  47. Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette. (Not sure if this counts as historical fiction or biblical fiction.)

    Jolene – iwant2save34 at gmail dot com

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