#Giveaway Day 12: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!

Posted December 26th, 2024 by in Blog, BookMas, Features, Spotlight / 54 comments

Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 10th Annual #BOOKMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!

 

From Naughty to Nice and Everything in between….

 

HJ’s Bookmas Extravaganza is our annual celebration of YOU, our loyal and engaged READERS of Harlequin Junkie blog and the Book community at large.

 

Thank You for your continued Support, we <3 You!

 

On the 12th Day of #Bookmas…  We bring you a giveaway from Berkley Publishing

Here’s a sneak peak at some of Berkley Romance 2025 titles:


 
ONCE SMITTEN, TWICE SHY by Chloe Liese (Berkley Trade Original; January 14, 2025)

Chloe Liese’s beloved Shakespeare inspired Wilmot Sisters Series comes to an end in this heartwarming reimagining of Twelfth Night. In ONCE SMITTH, TWICE SHY, Jules Wilmot and Will Orsino agree they’re the perfect pair to “practice” romance with each other. Neither of them looking for love, but practicing to perfection leads to an irresistible attraction. They might have happily-ever-after written in the stars for them, after all…
 

STRIKE AND BURN by Taylor Hutton (Berkley Trade Original; January 28, 2025)

In a fiery collaboration between bestselling authors Adele Griffin and Julie Buxbaum writing under the name Taylor Hutton comes a lovers-to-vigilante romance that is sure to please fans of #BookTok and morally gray heroes. When Honor Stone crosses paths with tech entrepreneur Strike Madden in the most unexpected of places—the morgue—a sizzling connection sparks between them, leading to a forbidden romance as they delve into creating erotic fantasy video games. But as their desire blazes, so does the danger lurking from Honor’s past, threatening to unravel secrets and ignite a love that could consume them both. Will they succumb to their darkest desires or will the truth tear them apart?
 

THE LOVE LYRIC by Kristina Forest (Berkley Trade Original; February 4, 2025)

USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest is known for swoon-worthy romances like The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot, which are beloved for their representation of Black characters falling in love, while giving rom-com fans the tropes they adore. Her books have been covered by outlets like Woman’s World, Ebony, PopSugar, Book Riot, New York Times, Reader’s Digest, NPR, and more, and for good reason. THE LOVE LYRIC is Forest’s newest adult romance, and fans will be thrilled to find out that it stars many of the same characters as her previous books. In the novel, single mother and beauty company executive Iris Greene may be able to give R&B singer Angel Harrison the push his career needs… that is, if they can keep their eyes to their work and off of each other.
 

FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison (Berkley Trade Original; February 11, 2025)

A hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story. This is the first novel in a new original series from the author of the Lovelight Farms series. B.K. Borison is leaving the farm and heading to Baltimore for a new set of characters who contain all of the charm, warmth, and swoon readers love about her writing! A perfect blend of sweet and spicy, FIRST-TIME CALLER is sure to fulfill every Hallmark movie lover’s itch.
 

BOOK BOYFRIEND by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (Berkley Trade Paperback; February 25, 2025)

A Court Of Thorns And Roses meets Austenland in this swoony contemporary love letter to readers who love fantasy worlds. In BOOK BOYFRIEND, Jennifer Worth travels to an immersive fan experience of her favorite romantasy series, only to see the last face she expected: her work nemesis who is completely uninterested in the series. Is enemies-to-lovers romance only for books, or can Jennifer and Scott bring that fantasy to life?

 

Berkley is home to #1 international bestselling novelists, popular authors of romance and women’s fiction, influential science fiction/fantasy writers, celebrity authors, and leading mystery writers, among others. No matter the reader’s preference, Berkley’s large and diverse list offers something for everyone. https://www.penguin.com/berkley-overview/
 

Giveaway: 1 Winner will receive Five of Berkley’s most anticipated Jan/Feb 2025 romances!

Winner will receive a print ARC copy of each of the titles noted below:

  • ONCE SMITTEN, TWICE SHY by Chloe Liese
  • STRIKE AND BURN by Taylor Hutton
  • THE LOVE LYRIC by Kristina Forest
  • FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison
  • BOOK BOYFRIEND by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

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Stop by everyday from Dec 15-31,2024 to win some fabulous Giveaways!

 
 
 

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54 Responses to “#Giveaway Day 12: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!”

  2. psu1493

    They all sound intriguing, but Once Smitten, Twice Shy and The Love Lyric have caught my eye as they deal with fake relationships and female CEOs.

  3. erahime

    All books mentioned here sounds wonderful, but I want to finish reading the series from Chloe Liese and Kristina Forest. Also got some B. K. Borison books in my TBR, so I’m looking forward to the author’s new series.

  4. Mary Preston

    ONCE SMITTEN, TWICE SHY by Chloe Liese – Practice makes perfect.

  10. Diana Hardt

    They all sound good but Once Smitten, Twice Shy catches my interest. It sounds like a really interesting book.

  12. Lori

    First-time Caller caught my attention because i loved Sleepless in Seattle.

  13. Glenda M

    They all sound great! Book Boyfriend sounds like it will be most interesting, I think

  15. Kim

    I’m interested in all the books. Just picking one, I would say First Time Caller. I love Sleepless in Seattle.

  16. Nancy Jones

    I think all these would be great to read, Book Boyfriend is the first one to read.

  20. Jen K

    FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison… first in a new series and inspired by Sleepless in Seattle. Yes please!

  22. Amy R

    FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison, I’ve been wanting to try this author.

  23. Jessica Iskey

    Each book is unique in its own but Book Boyfriend really caught my eye. Enemies to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes.
    Thank you so very much for the chance to win these fabulous books!! ❤

  28. Bonnie

    First-time Caller caught my attention because I enjoyed Sleepless in Seattle. Book Boyfriend also sounds very interesting because of the fantasy and enemies-to-lovers theme.

  31. cherierj

    Once Written, Twice Shy sounds intriguing since it is based on reimagining Twelfth Night.

  32. Crystal

    OH MY, I can’t pick just one because they all look like great reads really looking forward to reading in print format maybe even reviewing them

  34. Dianne Nickel Casey

    A couple that caught my eye were “Once written, Twice Shy” and “First Time Caller”.

  36. Janie McGaugh

    Book Boyfriend sounds intriguing, and I like the idea of Once Smitten, Twice Shy.

  38. Michelle Schafer

    All of the really. I’ve never read anything by any of them, and would love the opportunity to try them.

  39. Patricia B.

    There are a couple that sound like they may be a bit too spicy for my taste, but the story lines for all the books hold promise. First-Time Caller and Book Boyfriend are the two that sound like I will enjoy them the best.

  40. Tiffany J

    BK Borison is on my list of authors I would like to try, so First Time Caller appeals to me

  42. Melanie B

    ONCE SMITTEN, TWICE SHY by Chloe Liese; star-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending sounds like a book that’s right up my alley!

  43. Patricia B.

    First Time Caller, Once Smitten Twice Shy, and Book Boyfriend appeal. There is a warmth to them and seemingly not too much spice. They have characters who either are friends with no intention of falling in love or are quite the opposite. In all relationships, they prove that caring and helping are just what most of us need.

  44. T Rosado

    First-Time Caller sounds the most appealing to me. Great reviews and an interesting plot.

  45. Laurie Gommermann

    Wow! All very different! New authors for me.
    Book Boyfriend- Jennifer and Scott work colleagues that don’t like each find themselves immersed in a romantasy fantasy experience . I can feel the sparks and heat.
    First Time Caller- never been to Baltimore
    Like the leaving home experience meeting a guy who’s feeling down yet connecting with him. I like the movie Sleepless In Seattle.

    Strike and Burn- forbidden romance nerdy techie hero and a sexy romantic., a thriller, different premise with erotic fantasy game invention
    Once Smitten Twice Shy 12th Night tie in, fake dating leading to much more than you were looking for, sounds funny and cute

  47. Danielle Nickerson

    I love the idea of Book Boyfriend! I’ll have to look it up!

  49. Shannon Capelle

    All look good especially Book Boyfriend that sounds like my kind of book!

  51. Staci

    Cannot wait for Once Smitten, Twice Shy! Chloe Liese is a fave and I’m excited to see what she’s done with the last sibling!