Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 9th 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 17th Day of #Bookmas… We bring you multiple giveaways from some of our favorite authors!
Dear Reader,
I am so grateful to all these authors for their continued support of HJ BookMas!
I hope you will make time to visit these wonderfully generous authors, read about their new and upcoming releases on their website (linked below) and give them a follow via newsletter or on their social media platforms.
Let’s help spread some good cheer…
GIVEAWAY: #1 From author CATHERINE BYBEE, a Kindle [shipped directly from Amazon]
GIVEAWAY: #2 From INKSLINGER PR, a book box with assorted swag and paperbacks.
GIVEAWAY: #3
- From GET RED PR: A print copy of Austin Heat: THE ONE …Who Undid Me (book 1) by Amari NylixA print copy Austin Heat: THE ONE…That Got Away (book 2) by Amari Nylix
- From author CARLY PHILLIPS, a surprise signed book and a swag pack.
GIVEAWAY: #4 New York Times bestselling author SABRINA JEFFRIES will gift her latest series, The Designing Debutantes, to one lucky winner. Enter the exciting world of three sisters who formed a party planning business to Regency England’s most elite members in A Duke for Diana, What Happens in the Ballroom, and Accidentally His. The winner will receive autographed copies of the first two books plus an advance reading copy of the third book in the series that comes out in January 2024.
GIVEAWAY: #5 Win a holiday swag bag with goodies and novels from USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee and her alter writing ego, KATHY LYONS! One book lover will receive an autographed copy of Lord Lucifer, a rich historical romance by Jade Lee, Were-Geeks Save Wisconsin, the launch book in a paranormal romance by Kathy Lyons, and an assortment of other bookish goodies.
GIVEAWAY: #6 Paranormal romance author CATHRYN MARR brings a little holiday magic to the season with this sweet giveaway. Enter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card to indulge in some retail therapy, a Ghirardelli chocolate gift basket, a signed copy of the Brotherhood of Shadows series launch book, Soul Keeper, and a copy of the author’s holiday novella, ” Gift of the Magpie.”
GIVEAWAY: #7
- From Author, MEGHAN MARCH, an Audiobook delivered via BookFunnel. Winner’s choice of any single Meghan March audiobook title.
- From Author ANNA J STEWART, a digital copy of EXPOSED, Book 1 in the Circle of the Red Lily series (romantic suspense) + a digital copy of HER ISLAND HOMECOMING (sweet small-town romance)
To enter Giveaways: Please complete the Rafflecopter form and Leave a comment: What are your hopes for the new year? And, do you set reading goals?
Stop by everyday from Dec 15-31,2023 for a chance to win some fabulous Giveaways!
Marsha Graniel
My hope are to be healthy and push myself more to achieve my goals. I am going to try a reach higher on my reading goals.
erahime
My hope is to have a positive vibe to the start of a new decade for me and I do set reading goals for myself, ones that I am not too strict on as life is unpredictable at times.
Leeza Stetson
I hope to travel more in the coming year, abd to stay healthy. I do set reading goals every year. This year I surpassed it.
Lori Byrd
I don’t make reading goals as I just read, one after the other. I am trying to lose weight though to keep my A1C# down.
Janine
I don’t make reading goals. I read every day, but don’t want to feel rushed just to reach a goal.
Amy Donahue
I hope to continue to declutter, and yes,I do set a reading goal on Goodreads.
anxious1959
Continued good health but no reading goals.
Debra Guyette
I hope for peace, not only in the world but also in my country. I do set reading goals on goodreads but I set it lower so I do not stress
Patty Fontenot Duplechin
Looking forward to eating healthy, lots of work and spending time with my family
Lori R
My hope is to have a healthy year and I do set a reading goal on Goodreads.
Kathy Partridge
I don’t set reading goals. My hope is for less violence in the country & world
Laurie Gommermann
I hope to have all of my children come to Wisconsin to celebrate my mother’s 100th birthday in June. I hope to stay healthy. I hope to reconnect with close friends from grade school, high school and college.
I do not set reading goals. I read whenever I have free time. I’m always surrounded by books to read.
lori h
I hope for a healthy blessed year! I did set reading goals last year.
Susan S.
Hoping for a blessed new year hopefully with the chance to read more.
Natasha Persaud
I do set reading goals however I did not always reach my target
Debra Shutters
I hope everything goes good and we stay healthy and i set goals and hope I reach them. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Nancy Jones
Hoping for a healthier new year, continue to lose weight and yes I do set reading goals thru goodreads.
Latifa Morrisette
I’m just hoping for a a good year. I do set reading goals.
Tonya ferrando
I hope to be a better me. I set reading goals on Goodreads for the sake of the app. I personally think reading should not be about how many books I read. If it’s about the number, I’ll just read to get it checked off my list. I want to focus more on understanding and/or enjoying what I read.
Dianne Casey
I’m looking forward to a happy and healthy 2024. I hope to be able to read more, but I don’t have a specific goal.
Ellen C.
Hoping for a happy, healthy new year and peace throughout the world. I don’t set reading goals. (Some people might say I need to spend less time reading.) 🙂
Kathleen O
My hopes is that my family and friends stay healthy and happy this year. As for my reading goal I surpasses 2023 goal of 170 books, so I will do 175 this year.
Rita Wray
I’m hoping my health will improve. No, I do not set reading goals.
SusieQ
Hoping for a happy and healthy new year. I set reading goals for the year and track on Goodreads.
Maureen
I am hoping for a happy and healthy new year. I don’t set reading goals, it is just something I enjoy and I am always happier when I am reading a good book
Juli Hall
Better health for me and my mom. It’s been a rough year for both of us.
I do set a reading goal on Goodreads, I’m hoping to read 100 books
Pennie Morgan
A healthier New Year, of course, and yes I do keep track of every book on Goodreads and set a goal and usually surpass that goal early in the year (basically because of my love of audiobooks).
Glenda M
My biggest hope is that my daughter’s wedding turns out to be everything she and her partner hope for!
I do set a goal on my kindle app since I am the worst about tracking books otherwise
Amy R
Hoping 2024 is better than 2023. Yes, I set reading goals.
Courtney Kinder
To visit family and friends more. No, I don’t set reading goals.
Sue G.
My goal is to read more. I set goals but the last 2 years I have not reached them. Too busy with my little grandkids!
Pam Conway
To stay healthy & continue to be grateful.
Tammy H
I always set a Goodreads goal
anxious1959
Nope don’t set reading goals.
holdenj
I do use librarything to track reading throughout the year.
Barbara Bates
Hope for health, happiness and good luck for my family. Want to read as many good books as I can!
rkcjmomma
My hope is to stay on my routine of exercise and workouts and eating healthy and to spend time with my husband and our kids!
Audrey Stewart
I don’t set reading goals, but I always make sure I have something to read with me.
Tammy V
I plan to “live” more. Quit putting off doing what I want to do. Wear that new sweater when I want. Make that recipe I’ve waiting to try. With my job I don’t do goals anymore. Took some of the stress out of reading.
eawells
My goal for 2024 is to create new habits of taking time for me by doing some things I’ve let slide – away from the books. I’ve set goals before on goodreads, but they aren’t anything major since I usually surpass them.
Amanda
I want to read way more books than I was able to last year. My plan is to always keep a book in my purse!
Susan C
Hope for good health and to read as much as possible.
Dianne Casey
I’m hoping for a happy and healthy 2024. I’m not setting any reading goals, I just want to read more in the coming year.
Charlotte Litton
Health and happiness for my family and friends. I don’t set reading goals.
Colleen C.
Read as much as I can!
Happy New Year!
Danielle Hammelef
My personal hopes for the new year are to remain injury free and continue exercising daily. I always set reading goals and hope to continue posting reviews for authors.
Crystal
My hopes for the new year since I am a caregiver for both of my parents is to get all three of us safely through the new year and since I write for fun I hope to write two books and yes I set reading goals I usually try to read as much as I can.
bn100
no goals
Daniel M
no hopes, no goals, i am a leaf in the wind
Latesha B.
I hope to continue being a better version of myself. I want to keep learning and growing. I do want to read at least 75 books this year.
Evelyn
Healthy happy year and to read more!
Trudy Dowling
continue working toward a healthier me. I do set reading goals.
gemiinii90
I hope to travel more next year. Yes, I set reading goals.
– Betul
Lynsay F
Hopes for the new year is no family drama, a new job and to start it off better than I leave this year. I do not set reading goals.
rab2019
I hope to get rid of clutter and get more organized.
Yes, I always do the Goodreads reading challenge.
lisasvance
My hope for the new year is to remain semi-healthy without any major issues. As for setting my reading goals, I don’t really do it. If I have something I want to read next I usually sit it in eyeshot so I see it otherwise I just read what I’m in the mood for when I finish the last one.
Diana Hardt
I’m hoping that everyone in my family stays healthy. No, I don’t set reading goals.
Bonnie
I hope for happiness and good health for my family and friends.
I don’t set reading goals, but I do read on a daily basis.
Mary Preston
I hope to travel more. I don’t set reading goals, I just read.
Mary C
Hope for more family time. No reading goals.
hartfiction
One of my hopes for the new year is for a new grandchild!
Janie McGaugh
My hopes for the new year are to get through remodeling our main bathroom, to enjoy my grandson’s wedding, and to travel abroad (if I can manage the time to plan it). I keep track of my reading but don’t set goals.
dholcomb1
Hope to go to my son’s destination wedding.
I set reading goals.
Diane Sallans
For everybody I know to stay healthy & happy. I just read as much as time is available.
Cl Breese
I hope for my house to sell and for my kids to be happy
Cecilia Rodriguez
I like setting reading goals
I don’t make resolutions
Patricia Barraclough
My life is too chaotic to set reading goals. I used to read at least 4 books a month. Recently, I have been lucky to read a book in two months. My goal for next year is to read more and hopefully reduce the factors that are causing the chaos.
Texas Book Lover
Work less and spend more time with family.
Linda Herold
I would like peace in my family in 2024! I like to read at least 150 books a year!
Irma Jurejevčič
I just wish for health and hapiness.
I’ve always set my goal to 150 books, this year I might set it to 120. There are some 800+ pages books ot there I’d love to read this year.
Nicky Ortiz
My hope is to be pain free
I set a goal each year
Thanks for the chance!
Anita H.
My hope for the new year is to be more active and set aside more time for myself and not get so stressed out. I don’t set goals for reading, I feel like there’s too much pressure with that so I just read as much as I am able too
kaisquared4
My hope is for health and peace for all. My reading goal is to read all the books!
Pammie R.
No reading goals this year. Instead I have a writing goal. Last year I resolved to write a romcom novel before the end of the year and I finished in October. This year I resolve to get it published and finish my Nanowrimo that was interrupted by my new job and the death of my father. If I finish early enough, maybe I can get both published by Christmas next year.
Jen K
I usually set a reading goal on Goodreads. I haven’t yet, still trying to figure out a reasonable goal.
Kimberly Field
I used to set goals for reading, but it became stressful. My goals for the new year is just getting healthier.
Terrill R
I don’t set reading goals. I like my reading to be carefree and spontaneous. I always have one ebook and one audiobook going and any given time.
R. Lee
I don’t usually set reading goals, but I do want to listen to more audiobooks this year.
Sandy McMahon
Gratitude is my word or theme for the year. This is what I hope to express more of and to always keep in my mind as I go through 2024. I don’t set reading goals per se, but I do have a list of books I hope to read by end of this year. ☘️
Steph
I hope to do a better job of being thoughtful about my reading instead of picking up the next book in the series (and not stopping until I have read them all).
Karina Angeles
I hope to eat healthier this year. I set a goal of 12 books a year. Fingers crossed that I do both.