
It’s a Best Reads blog tradition! Celebrating the month’s new releases the first week of each month.
Because I recently discovered that a book’s success or failure is often determined by first month sales! (Though I bet preorders play into that as well.) Publishing houses look at those stats to determine whether they’ll add on to a series or accept the author’s next manuscript! All that literary goodness hanging in the balance but for a month’s worth of sales! (This was a cozy mystery author, but I imagine all traditional publishers use the same ‘system’.) So, I thought I should do my wee little bit to promote Christian Fiction.
By hosting a special “Hello — insert month” giveaway. It’s easy to play along. You just have to choose ONE of the July 2024 new releases on your TBR wishlist (must be Christian Fiction) and mention the title in a comment below (or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca.) If your name is drawn, that July release is the book you will win and we’re one book count closer to keeping our fave authors in business.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO:
ebook for anyone anywhere who has an Amazon.com kindle account
US – paperback or ebook copy — winner’s choice
Canada -paperback or ebook (in form of an Amazon gift card) or audible.ca audio book (if available) – winner’s choice
Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 13 2024.
I am SO EXCITED to read Madisyn Carlin’s Shattered Revision. It’s a New Adult Nonmagical Christian Fantasy Fairy Tale Retelling of Sleeping Beauty! From what Madi’s said about it, it’s supposed to have amazing characters, inspiring themes, and THE BEST BANTER EVER!!!!!
I CANNOT WAIT to read it! If anyone else is interested in reading it, it releases July 23!!!!! And you can preorder it in kindle format!
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OOoh, this does sound wonderful. I’ve read one book by Madisyn Carlin and really enjoyed it and I love fairy tale retellings! Good luck, Courtney!
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Cold Vengeance by Nancy Mehl, please. Thank-you!
Tam – appletamo at Yahoo dot ca
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its really good 😎
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I read all of Nancy Mehl’s books & really enjoyed your awesome review of Cold Vengeance, Mark. I know it made her day!
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Good luck, Tammy!
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When Secrets Come Calling by Felicia Ferguson
marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I had not heard of this book/author, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
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This looks intriguing — new to me author too. Good luck, Mark!
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If I were fortunate enough to be selected, I would love the opportunity to read a paperback copy of “Flashback” by Michelle Sass Aleckson. Susan May Warren, Lisa Phillips
Release date – July 9, 2024
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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Good luck, Kay!
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Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Kimmy!
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A Midnight Clear, K9 Suspense (Guardians Unleashed prequel) by Jerusha Agen because why not read a book about Christmas, blizzards, and dog shelters when it’s 100 degrees outside 😉 July 18th.
Thanks Kav! tracey14567 at gmail dot com
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Bwahaha! Sign me up — we’re still in a heatwave which is supposed to last another week or more. I could definitely use a cool dip in some snow right about now. 🙂 Good luck, Tracey!
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The one that got away for July is
A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz
paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
thanks so much for the opportunity.
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Good luck, Paula!
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There are SO many great books being released this month! I would love an opportunity to get The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh. Thanks for doing this each month Kav, there are several listed already that I need to go investigate, LOL! Have a great day! cilydav at hotmail dot com
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Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano.I really enjoy her books. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Yesssss — I need to finish out this series. Good luck, Lucy!
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Good morning, hot, sizzling July! I’m usually on Nancy Mehl’s street team & get a copy of her latest book. However, she’s got a lot going on so it’s looking like no street team this go round. So . . .
Cold Vengeance by Nancy Mehl (July 16)
Thanks, Kav! dianalflowers at aol dot com
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You have nerves of steel, my brave reading buddy! Good luck!
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I have recommended at least . . . well one . . . of Nancy’s books you weren’t too creeped out by. lol I’m so brave I think I may have to stick with Jessica Patch’s toned down LIS stalker books next time. 😲 We’ll see…
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I liked her earlier books…just the last two series or so, the ones that got into gruesome serial killer details that I can’t handle.
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I love her books bc of the camaraderie between the characters & the twists & turns that keep me guessing whodunit! Would you believe I can read Nancy’s, but I have a retro Lynette Eason on my Kindle that’s so graphic I tremble inside & just can’t read?! I haven’t read one of hers since that’s been overly graphic, but that one. {{shudder}}
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Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller
eclitton at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Elizabeth!
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Hello July! Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck
Sandyavery at comcast dot net
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Good luck, Sandy!
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A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz
psalm103and138atgmaildotcom
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Good luck, Caryl!
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A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz
kathrynlvossATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kathryn!
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I would love to read Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck.
mauback55 at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Melanie!
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“Hello July”
July 30
A Taste of the Twenties
Book 6
quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
Stephenia H. McGee
Back Inn Time Series
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Good luck, Lori!
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Hello July……….Colleen Coble’s What We Hide July 2
jacsmi75 at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Jackie!
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A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz. Looks like this one’s a pretty popular choice.
whthomas13 at yahoo dot com
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What We Hide (Tupelo Grove #1) by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker – Thomas Nelson, July 2, 2024
Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
As you know, this Historical Fiction reader is stretching to include a Mystery/Suspense 🙂
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Good luck, Kathleen!
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I would love a copy of The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh.
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Fantastic story and perfect summer read! Good luck, Patty!
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When Secrets Come Calling by Felicia Ferguson, thanks.
cenyatwoathotmaildotcom
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Good luck, Marjorie
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A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz
whthomas13 at yahoo dot com
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Good luck, Winnie!
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I’ve had my eye on this one for a while….it ticks a lot of boxes for me. Second chance romance being high on my favorite tropes!
teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
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It would help to name the book, right?? 😂😂
Their Surprise Amish Reunion by Jocelyn m clay
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Bwahahaha! Yes — don’t keep us guessing! 🙂 Good luck, Trixi!
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I want to go with a favorite author this time. What We Hide by Colleen Coble.
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Good luck, Becky!
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My choice is A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz.
pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com
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Good luck, Pam!
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My July pick is What We Hide by Colleen Coble & Rick Acker. I think it will be interesting to see how they collaborate! I’m not familiar with Rick Acker, so I’m looking forward to reading, Two minds are better than one, right! July 2nd release. I enjoy seeing everyone’s responses!
perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
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It would be interesting to hear about how their collaboration worked. I would think it would be very difficult to write with another author. Good luck, Perrianne!
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Kav, I’ll go with Until Our Time Comes by Nicole Miller. Thanks for another Hello “Month” giveaway!
ckbarker at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Cheryl!
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Kalani: Mists of Despair by Jolene Fine
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Good luck, Elly!
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Hello Hot July! Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano. Thanks!
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Yesssss!!!! I’m in the mood for some Jen Turnano quirkiness! Good luck, CC!
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Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano
dianemestrella at gmail dto com
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Good luck, Diane! I’m looking forward to this one too.
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whew. It’s heating up here too! I’m looking forward to reading in the AC!
into the starlight by Amanda Cabot
ladepooh at hotmail dot com
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Good luck, Lea!
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