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 May 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 May 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 May 11 2024.
Since I’m finding it difficult to read the print in the Love Inspired lines and I don’t do well with ebooks either, I’m reduced to enjoying my LI and LIS books whenever they appear in audio editions. Thankfully, a number of the Suspense line make it’s way into my audible library, but not enough to suit me! Unfortunately, that means the number of LI and LIS books I read as dwindled.
I still want to support the authors though, so I have started a Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense monthly new releases giveaway. Separate days for each line. I’ll list all the books and synopsis in a post and you can choose which book you would like to win if your name is drawn.
FOR THIS GIVEAWAY: Choose ONE of the *April Love Inspired books listed below, add the title to a comment (or in an email – kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca) and if your name is drawn, that’s the book you will win.
*Just to make things complicated, these books have May as their release month but they actually become available in stores and online on April 23 so I’m calling them April releases?!
April Love Inspired Releases
Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner — Solving a cold case could rob her of her future...When skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her gathered evidence to be linked to a cold case. And when their son—who Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they’ll stop at nothing to save him and outrun the hunters determined to silence Keeley.
Uncovering Colorado Secretsby Rhonda Starnes — Getting to the truth could be deadly…With her sister and brother-in-law murdered, it’s up to bodyguard Adeline Scott to keep her twin nephews safe from a killer’s crosshairs. So when an intruder breaks into their home and threatens them, she turns to her security expert boss, Linc Jameson, for help. But will they track down the answers as to what really happened before a killer strikes again?
Hidden in the Canyonby Jodie Bailey — An attempted abduction. A shocking murder. And a suspect list growing longer...After Angie Garcia is attacked on her ranch near the Grand Canyon, uncovering the culprit becomes her biggest challenge. And she’ll have to work with the last man she wants to see—Special Agent Lincoln Tucker—to investigate potential suspects. But with attacks escalating and a ranch hand missing, can they dig up the truth that links Angie to a perilous secret—and a ruthless killer—before it’s too late?
Her Duty Bound Defender by Sharee Stover — Threatened and falsely accused, she’ll need this K-9’s protection…Only seconds after widowed mother-to-be Naomi Carr-Cavanaugh is rescued from two masked gunmen, she’s accused of multiple murders. Detective Bennett Ford believes he’s finally apprehended the Rocky Mountain Killer—until Naomi is attacked again. Now she must rely on Bennett and his K-9 partner for protection. But with threats closing in, she’ll have to prove her innocence first in order to stay alive…Mountain Country K-9 Unit #2
Disappearance in Pinecraft by Lenora Worth — Her sister has disappeared, and now her life is on the line...When Adina Maas arrives in Pinecraft to find her missing sister, she’s blindsided by abductors who attempt to kidnap her. To her surprise, Nathan Kohr, a familiar face from her past, is there to save her. And it’s clear that whatever trouble Adina’s sister is in, Adina is now a target, too. But with Nathan’s help, can they find out who’s after the Maas sisters before Adina is the next to disappear?
Cold Case Tracker by Maggie K. Black — A missing sibling. A targeted witness. A K-9 on the case...K-9 officer Jackson Locke’s sister has vanished—and the key to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become Jackson’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of these April Love Inspired Suspense books, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 27 2024.
Sadly, I’ve struggled to read print editions of the Love Inspired lines for awhile now. Has anyone else noticed how the ink has gotten fainter post COVID? Or maybe it’s just my wonky eyes. I have been having vision issues when it comes to smaller print and especially reading from a screen so ebooks are out. Until that gets sorted(hopefully), I’m going to stop getting Love Inspired books. The struggle to read robs all the joy out of the story! 😦
Luckily some of their books are offered on audible now, mostly in the Suspense line, and at a very affordable price so I grab up all I can. I have 11 preordered but only 3 of those are Love Inspired. The number of audio books have been increasing over the last year so I’m hoping more will become available in the future.
I still want to support the authors though, so I am starting a Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense monthly new releases giveaway. Separate days for each line. I’ll list all the books and synopsis in a post and you can choose which book you would like to win if your name is drawn.
FOR THIS GIVEAWAY: Choose ONE of the April Love Inspired books listed below, add the title to a comment (or in an email – kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca) and if your name is drawn, that’s the book you will win.
April Love Inspired Releases
A Father’s Vow by Chris Maday Schmidt — His daughter is his priority…but is there room for one more? Dedicated to protecting his daughter and the town of Sweetwater, widower Constable Jack Wells will do anything to stop the vandalism at their beloved wildlife preserve—even partner with its new veterinarian. But fighting his attraction to Emerson Parker might be the greater challenge. Soon their on-duty stakeouts evolve into off-duty family outings. But with heartbreak in his past, is he ready to risk a second chance?
An Unconventional Amish Pair by Emma Miller — From two different worlds…Can they find their place together? When her employer’s son returns after eight years living with the Englisch, Henrietta Koffman fears she’ll lose her home renovation job—but ends up with a helper instead. Chandler Gingerich doesn’t mind taking orders from Henry, and soon neither can deny their attraction or the underlying problem—Chandler isn’t Amish. Recovering from an alcohol addiction, he fears he can never be Amish again. With a little faith, can an unlikely pair become a perfect match?
Bonding With the Babies by Deb Kastner — The one who got away came back…and she brought a twin surprise with her. After she rejected his public proposal, Frost Winslow didn’t expect to see Zoey Lane again—with his infant twins in tow. Now Frost is determined to do right by his babies. But when the emotional support dog he’s training keeps gravitating toward Zoey, it’s clear she’s hiding something more. As Frost grows into his new role as daddy, could a real family be in their future?
His Unexpected Grandchild by Myra Johnson — This toddler will steal his heart Just in time to open it… The last thing Lane Bromley wants is to leave his remote mountain cabin. But when his struggling daughter shows up with a grandson he didn’t know he had, Lane’s search for the boy’s father leads him to the other surprise, veterinarian Julia Frasier. They can’t seem to agree on anything, but maybe they can find common ground long enough to create a loving environment for their grandchild…and each other.
The Amish Baker’s Secret Courtship by Amy Grochowski — A promise brought him home…will a pretend courtship make him stay? Cassie Weaver dreams of opening a bakery—but that dream hinges on her good friend Martin Beiler. Martin once fled their Amish community due to his struggles with autism. Now he’s back to fulfill his promise to help Cassie set up her longed-for bakeshop. But when everyone suspects they are secretly courting, Cassie encourages the matchmaking. Because she’s hoping she can convince Martin this is where he truly belongs…
The Cowboy’s Return by Danica Favourite — To give their daughter a home, can they move on from their past? Leaving his troubled past behind, Luke Christianson returns to his hometown to care for his grandmother—and discovers he’s a father. Now he’s determined to make amends and do right by his family, but Maddie Anter—the mother of his child—is on her own road to redemption. As Luke gets to know his daughter, he and Maddie grow closer. Could old feelings reignite, or will a family conflict stand in their way?
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of these April Love Inspired books, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 20 2024.
Another Best Reads Blog tradition is quarterly reading goal reviews. I’ll share my progress (or not!) here just for some fun, book nerdy stats and, if you’re so inclined you can share a goal or two in the comments. But no pressure – a goal can be as simple as ‘read a book.’
So, to enter this giveaway, just share anything goal related in the comments. Then, in the same comment, list a book that will help you reach your goal. So it looks like this:
“I want to catch up on some suspense series. Night Prey by Susan Sleeman.”
NOTE: BOOKS MUST BE CHRISTIAN FICTION
You can enter up to three times in three separate comments — and you can use the same goal or a different one each time, but a different title for each entry.
Books can be published any time up through to June 2024. Currently published books will be ordered this coming week for winners, otherwise it will be an IOU for a title releasing later in April, May or June 2024.
See? Easy Peasy. But if you’re still not clear, don’t be shy about asking questions.
Books Read: 137
Other is a mix of YA, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Novellas & Fairytale Retellings.
I’m surprised that Contemporary won out over Historical because I feel like I’ve read a lot of Historical Fiction. And cozy mysteries took up almost half my reading in the first quarter of 2024!
Five of my goals relate to authors and I made pretty good headway on four of them as you’ll see in the graphic below. (Yes, I’ve gone graph made…but…humour me.) The goal I did rather abysmally in was #5, where I was supposed to concentrate on certain authors’ backlists. I read all of 3 books! Will definitely have to concentrate on this goal for my spring/summer reading.
A few other goal highlights from January – March 2024:
I did really well with my Diversity goals — 58 out of 137 books! That’s just over 40% of the books I read. Diversity includes settings other than the US, ethnic diverse authors and characters and non-American authors. I’m really enjoying the added variety this brings to my fiction. Hope to make it 50% by the next Goal Review.
I actually achieved my Reading out of my Comfort Zone goal already! I set 5 titles for the whole year and it’s done and dusted. Woohoo me!!!!
I’m making some headway on the series I targeted for this year. I chose 24 new-to-me series to start (guess how many I started that weren’t on my list?!), 24 series to catch up on and 24 series to keep current with. I started 7 of the new-to-me series, am working my way through 8 of the catch-up series (only 3 are caught up) and am current with 15 of the 24 series on that list. So not bad. 🙂
And, of course, I kept up with all my reading stats!
Phew! That’s it for me. How about you?
Share below and remember to include a book title that will help you achieve any kind of reading goal. You can enter three times in three separate comments using the same goal or different ones. What ever strikes your fancy. Just make sure each entry is for a different title.
DRAW WILL BE HELD AND WINNER ANNOUNCED ON
SATURDAY APRIL 13 2024.
OFFER OPEN TO ANY READER WHO HAS A KINDLE .COM ACCOUNT FOR EBOOKS. OTHERWISE IT’S WINNER’S CHOICE OF PAPERBACK OR EBOOK FOR US AND CANADIAN ENTRIES.
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 April 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 January 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 April 6 2024.
Well, that’s another Reader’s Choice Week wrapped up. And don’t we have a ton of fresh new reads ahead of us? I always like to welcome in a new season with new books so I am grateful for all the input you had in making up my Spring TBR!
Before we get to the fun stuff, here’s some ( nerd alert) bibliophile stats for you. I always find it fascinating to see what the most requested books are in each category. If you don’t, just scroll down until we get to the part where I announce the winners.
And now it’s time to move into the part of this post you will be most interested in (and I thank you for indulging in my bibliophile nerdiness.)
READER’S CHOICE WEEK SPRNG EDITION 2024 WINNERS!
But wait, it’s not over yet. The Vanity category has become a blog tradition. It’s where a book is actually judged by its cover and I choose my favourite cover art per genre and then draw from a pool of readers who requested that title. Here are my COVER LOVE winners!!
WAIT! Don’t go away ’cause we’re not through. We have another Reader’s Choice tradition of picking a random number which becomes a ‘just because giveaway’ on the genre specific days. If that doesn’t make sense, all you need to know is that it means more book giveaways. Woohoo! This time the number is: 38
That’s another RC wrap up. I’ll send winners an email stating their book win, publication date and requesting contact info so that I’ll have everything ready for release day. Then I’ll email you once again once the book has been ordered.Oh — and if you didn’t include your email in your comment it’s up to you to contact me.
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK:
Please remember to check +Giveaway in the title and note the book editions available for each giveaway as they will vary.
Spring is in the air and we all know that mean’s an avid reader’s fancy turns to New Releases!!!! Eeeeeppp!!! Time to once again display your ninja librarian-type skills and uncover the literary gems on the horizon because it’s…
READERS CHOICE WEEK
Here’s how this week’s giveaways work: You recommend a CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in April, May or June 2024 (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 GENERAL CHRISTIAN 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 General Christian Fiction genre you would like to win.
General Christian Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas. Any genre and titles can include previous selections you made on other days this week as well as specific genres not covered yet such as Women’s Fiction, Speculative, YA, Middle Grade etc.
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 April, May or June 2024
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.
Spring is in the air and we all know that mean’s an avid reader’s fancy turns to New Releases!!!! Eeeeeppp!!! Time to once again display your ninja librarian-type skills and uncover the literary gems on the horizon because it’s…
READERS CHOICE WEEK
Here’s how this week’s giveaways work: You recommend a CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in April, May or June 2024 (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 AMISH 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 Amish Fiction genre you would like to win.
Amish Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas where the hero or heroine (or both) are Amish OR the story has significant Amish involvement through secondary characters and an Amish community. Can be 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 April, May or June 2024
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.
Spring is in the air and we all know that mean’s an avid reader’s fancy turns to New Releases!!!! Eeeeeppp!!! Time to once again display your ninja librarian-type skills and uncover the literary gems on the horizon because it’s…
READERS CHOICE WEEK
Here’s how this week’s giveaways work: You recommend a CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in April, May or June 2024 (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 MYSTERY / SUSPENSE 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 Mystery / Suspense genre you would like to win.
Mystery / Suspense Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas where mystery is an important part of the plot. The hero or heroine (or both) are often in peril (more so in suspense.) Can be set in any time period and cross genres such as YA, Amish, dual timeline etc.
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 April, May or June 2024
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.
Spring is in the air and we all know that mean’s an avid reader’s fancy turns to New Releases!!!! Eeeeeppp!!! Time to once again display your ninja librarian-type skills and uncover the literary gems on the horizon because it’s…
READERS CHOICE WEEK
Here’s how this week’s giveaways work: You recommend a CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in April, May or June 2024 (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 CONTEMPORARY 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 Contemporary Fiction genre you would like to win.
Contemporary Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas set in any time period after 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 April, May or June 2024
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 March 30, 2024
(You can enter any of the giveaways up until noon March 30. Winners will be announced later that afternoon)
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