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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Christmas in July Giveaway

I'm a Christmas fanatic. I'm that girl who is thrilled to see holiday merchandise hitting the stores in August and September...my tree goes up before Thanksgiving and doesn't come down until mid to late January. It's the happiest, most beautiful time of the year and each year I intend to enjoy each and every moment of it for as long as I possibly can. (Five months from today...squeee!!!)

On the other hand, I despise summer. I hate heat, humidity, and summer storms. Therefore I'm always excited when Christmas in July events start taking shape. So I decided to get in the spirit and create my own Christmas in July Giveaway this year.

I've cleaned 10 books off my bookshelves and divided them into 3 different lots: mystery, historical romance, and Christian fiction. These books are a mixture of hardcovers, paperbacks, and review copies. Just leave a comment with your email address and tell me which lot you want to win. Earn an extra entry by sharing the giveaway on your favorite social media channel...just tell me in a separate comment that you did. (US entries only, ending 7/31/13)

Mystery Lot
Assaulted Pretzel Death Rides Again (Jocelyn Shore Series#3) You Cannoli Die Once Sweet Tea Revenge (Tea Shop Series #14)

Historical Romance Lot
Seven Nights to Forever Pieces of Sky 

Christian Fiction Lot
A Claim of Her Own Love on a Dime A Vote of Confidence (Sisters of Bethlehem Springs Series #1)
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70 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    I agree about the summer heat. I would pick the romance books. Thanks for the giveaway.
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/mbreakfield/status/360261742749679616
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. BeaJuly 25, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    I'm interested in the mystery books.

    beasbooknook at gmail dot com

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  4. NoraAJuly 25, 2013 at 2:16 AM

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  5. NoraAJuly 25, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Ok, you wanted this in a separate post. I shared on Twitter and FaceBook.

    https://twitter.com/NoraAdrienne/status/360282059056496640

    https://www.facebook.com/noraadrienne

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  6. NoraAJuly 25, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    I'd like the mystery pack please. I love cozy mysteries, and would especially love to win that particular package. I've read a few of the books (borrowed from the NY public library) but would really love to own them.

    NoraAdrienne(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. MichstjameJuly 25, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Loves Christmas and hates heat and humidity--nice to "meet" a kindred spirit! Thanks for the fun giveaway--I would love to win the mysteries.

    michstjame at gmail dot com

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  8. AcemommyJuly 25, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I would love to win the mystery lot!

    sarah2323 at gmail dot come

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  9. maudemaxine@gmail.co,July 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Oh melissa, this is great. I would love to have the Christian Fiction Lot. Thanks a lot. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  10. Rita WrayJuly 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I would love the Mystery Lot.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I would love the Mystery lot

    yenastone at aol dot com

    Thanks for this great giveaway

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  12. Carol N WongJuly 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I am in Texas, our heat is terrible! The elevator is here is broken so this giveaway soothes!

    I would love the Mystery Lot the most-haven't read any of them!!!!


    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. Carol N WongJuly 25, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    http://t.co/g7wWp7GDYe I tweeted!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  14. Anita YanceyJuly 25, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I would love to win the Mystery Lot. Thanks for having this giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  15. tinatreJuly 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    The mystery lot would be awesome!!

    tinatre at msn dot com

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  16. Marsha BachmeierJuly 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    I'm all about Mystery! :)

    kidisitor@yahoo.com

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  17. The Cozy Mystery JournalJuly 25, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I'm not entering Melissa, but I completely agree with you. I put up with 25+ summers in Australia and they nearly killed me. I love the mild summer we have in Canada, usually just one or two warmer days and that's it. Bring on winter AND SNOW! :)

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  18. travelerJuly 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    thanks for this chance. The romance lot would be great. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. Marsha BachmeierJuly 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Retweeted your post on Twitter! ;-)

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  20. petiteJuly 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    The mystery lot looks fabulous. thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  21. skkormanJuly 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I would love to have the mystery lot—thanks for the opportunity to win these books!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  22. skkormanJuly 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I shared this giveaway on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheila.korman/posts/10201432997607872

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  23. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I would love the mystery lot.

    nlb1050@yahoo.com

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  24. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    I posted on Facebook.

    nlb1050@yahoo.com

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  25. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I would love the mystery lot.

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  26. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I also shared this on fb

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  27. bookcharmerJuly 25, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Would love to win the Mystery Lot!
    bookcharmer06@gmail.com

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  28. bookcharmerJuly 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Shared this on Facebook!
    bookcharmer06@gmail.com

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  29. rondanohJuly 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    r_morhaime@hotmail.com...I would love to win the Mystery Lot...love the blog.

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  30. rondanohJuly 25, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    r_morhaime@hotmail.com...shared on FB

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  31. Ann MettertJuly 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Hard to choose but I will go with the Mysteries. :)

    I shared on FB (Ann Mettert and A Prairie Girl Reads shared a link.)

    Ann Mettert
    pmettert@yahoo.com

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  32. KatreaderJuly 25, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    I'd kill for the mystery set! (Although I'd be happy with the historicals as well.

    I am not a fan of the summer. I don't do well in the heat and humidity and thank God for central air! Also, since I've gained weight I prefer bundling my clothes! I love Christmas and always keep my tree up past Epiphany, however, I don't like to start decorating before Thanksgiving. Fall is my favorite time of the year and I like to celebrate Autumn holidays before Christmas.

    cozyupwithkathy@gmail.com

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  33. kiki wJuly 25, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks for a great giveaway. I would love to win the mystery books.

    xzjh04@gmail(dot)com

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  34. Debbie SJuly 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I would love the mystery, I work in retail and we're getting Halloween now, so Christmas is right around the corner. momzillasteel at gmail dot com

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  35. kiki wJuly 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    I shared on Facebook.

    xzjh04@gmail(dot)com

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  36. KatreaderJuly 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    I tweeted about this Giveaway: https://twitter.com/KatreaderKJK/status/360513006121123840.

    I also shared it on my Cozy Up With Kathy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CozyUpWithKathy

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  37. KKATJuly 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I would love the mystery bundle.
    kkat.edwards@gmail(dot)com

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  38. SusanJuly 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Love The Holiday Chaos...And VT has been abnormally Hot...Waiting For Fall/Winter. The Mystery Bundle Thanks
    Susan.... VTCOZY@Yahoo.com Sharing on Twitter

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  39. Donna EJuly 25, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I would like any of the selections -- but my first choice is the mystery. The Christian Fiction would probably be my 2nd choice. But in no way can I say *last* choice for the romance. :)

    I much prefer the heat of summer over the cold of winter -- cold hurts. But I stay inside most of the time anyway, and the Air Conditioning in the summer almost gets too much too! I wear a sweater almost as much in summer as I do in Spring or Fall. Now I must admit I don't like the humidity!

    donna(dot)durnell(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  40. Donna EJuly 25, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Shared the link via A Prairie Girl Reads since that's what sent me here in the first place. It is on my facebook timeline.

    I don't twitter so can't do it there.

    donna(dot)durnell(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  41. Susan PJuly 25, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I do the same thing with my Christmas tree! :) I feel just like you about the heat and then love of Christmas season.
    I would love the Christian Fiction as a first choice and then historical romance as a second choice. :)
    farmygirl at hotmail dot com

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  42. SueJuly 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    I'm in Minnesota and they say our temp will be in the 60's tomorrow---the heat is gone!! I'd pick the mystery bundle.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  43. JaniceJuly 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I'm not entering. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog, and I agree with you completely about summer. However, when mentioned at work how I can't wait for Labor Day, the Halloween, football, colorful leaves, Thanksgiving and Christmas (and snow) I was met with disbelief. No one there thinks there is any one else in the world who would agree with this. I'm even too hot to cross stitch (my favorite hobby after reading). At least I enjoyed last week when the Hallmark channel ran an entire weekend of Christmas movies. I loved it!

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  44. Angela - BookauntJuly 25, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    That is a hard choice to pick which lot to win as they all look good. But I am going with the mystery lot. Thank you for the chance to win.

    griperang at embarqmail dot com

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  45. Lisa Ks Book Reviews July 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I would love the mystery lot! Thnk you for the chance to win! tiggedy2@aol.com

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  46. Lisa Ks Book Reviews July 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Shared on FB and Twitter! tiggedy2@aol.com

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  47. Wendy NewcombJuly 25, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you for hosting this contest, I'll go with the MYSTERY LOT since I already have all three in the Christian Fiction Lot.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  48. katsrusJuly 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    My favorite are the mystery books but; I would love any of them. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)

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  49. katsrusJuly 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I shared on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/sbrandes

    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. lesaneaceJuly 25, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Mystery lot, please! My favorite!

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  51. DelAnneJuly 25, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I would love the mystery lot. Thank you for your Christmas In July. A beautiful time of year. Only a few more months and Autumn weather is here.

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  52. MarthaJuly 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Let's go for the mystery lot!

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  53. SandyG265July 25, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I love mysteries.
    sgiden at verizon.net

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  54. LindaJuly 25, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Would love the mystery lot.
    Tennisace50(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Thanks

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  55. ElaineJuly 25, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Oh, wow! I would love either the mystery or the Christian set. Make it the...Christian, uh, no, the mystery. Yeah the mystery set. No, wait, the Christian set. Yeah, I think the Christian set.

    I totally agree with you on the Christmas thing and the heat and the winter and hate the heat and love the Christmas. Our church had Christmas in July on Sunday and we got to sing Christmas carols and everything. I kept imagining that the church was decorated like at Christmas time. Nice!

    ElaineE246 at msn.com

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  56. ElaineJuly 25, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I shared on Facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/elainee6

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  57. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    I live in Louisiana, so it's not only hot but we have high humidity. Love the air conditioning. I would like mystery books bundle. Thank you for sharing and entering me in your giveaway.
    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  58. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    I shared on Facebook and Twitter!

    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. Deb ForbesJuly 26, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Mystery bundle would be great thanks
    Deb lhxp73@yahoo.com

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  60. catsladyJuly 26, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I love Christmas in July :) I would pick the historicals first and the mysteries second! I am going to share this on my FB page under Jeanne Sheats - thanks for the chance.

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  61. holdenjJuly 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I would be interested in the mystery lot! Our summer has been one of extremes--from the heat to possible record low high temps this weekend! Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. AngelWinnerJuly 26, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Christian Fiction Lot

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  63. NancyJuly 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I'd love the mystery set ! Try to think cool thoughts, everyone!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  64. Amanda RayJuly 26, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I'd love to have the mystery lot!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    luvs2read4fun(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. cyn209July 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    what a nice giveaway!!!
    i would like to be entered for the Mystery Lot!!!!

    thank you!!

    cyn209 at juno dot com

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  66. cyn209July 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    i shared this giveaway on my FB wall: www.facebook.com/cyn209

    cyn209 at juno dot com

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  67. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I would love the Historical Romance Lot!

    Thank You!

    steelstammy@excite.com

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  68. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Please consider me for the mystery group libbydodd@comcast.net

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  69. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Please consider me for the mystery group libbydodd@comcast.net

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  70. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    I'd love to win the mysteries! synerjay@atlanticbb.net

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