Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 6th Annual Reader Appreciation #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 romance community.
Thank You for all you do; for all the tweets, re-post, shares, comments. We <3 You!
On the 18th Day of #Bookmas…
Enter to win Signed Books, Gift cards, Gift bundles & Swag from authors: Deb Marlowe, Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, Sabrina Jeffries, Janna Macgregor and Cathryn Marr.
I want to start out by saying a huge THANK YOU to all the authors noted above, their publicist and assistants for their continued participation and very generous contribution towards HJ’s Bookmas event.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Dear Reader’s, I hope you will make time to visit these wonderful authors, read about their new and upcoming releases on their website and give them a follow on Social Media 🙂
GIVEAWAY #1: USA Today bestselling author DEB MARLOWE will warm one reader’s heart with a copy of her Regency romance novel, Lady It’s Cold Outside, heart-shaped measuring spoons, compact, Royal Doulton doll ornament, and Regency Kitchen cookbook.
GIVEAWAY #2: Add a little intrigue into the holiday season with an autographed book bundle of the Below Stairs mysteries from New York Times bestselling author JENNIFER ASHLEY. Then shop for more great reads with a $25 Amazon gift card!
GIVEAWAY #3:Win a trio of great reads plus a branded book bag from USA Today bestselling historical romance author JADE LEE, who also writes contemporary and paranormal romance as Kathy Lyons.
GIVEAWAY #4:New York Times bestselling author SABRINA JEFFRIES has a bag full of bookish goodies for one lucky winner. Enter for a chance to win copies of her Regency romance novels, Twas the Night After Christmas, Seduction on a Snowy Night, Snowy Night with a Stranger. What Happens Under the Mistletoe, plus an arrow bottle opener, shot glass, and miniature teacup ornament, all placed lovingly in a Sabrina Jeffries tote bag!
GIVEAWAY #5: Tip this delightful vintage-inspired teacup, and travel back in time to romantic Regency England this holiday season with the help of JANNA MACGREGOR’S The Bad Luck Bride, the series starter in her popular Cavensham Heiresses series that wrapped up earlier this year with the publication of the sixth and final book, Wild, Wild Rake.
GIVEAWAY #6: Need a little holiday bling to add to your wardrobe? Enter to win this gorgeous, handcrafted crystal necklace by Motif and a copy of CATHRYN MARR’S thrilling debut paranormal romance novel, SOUL KEEPER.
To enter Giveaway: Please complete the Rafflecopter form and Leave a comment and let us know what are some 0f your favorite books by authors with giveaways here today? Who are new to you authors here?
BONUS GIVEAWAY: Manuscript Critique (Maximum 50k words; worth $500 USD)
Is your dream to write a romance of your own? Do you want to take your writing to the next level in 2021?
Award-winning Harlequin author and writing coach Jennifer Hayward, whose books have been published in 31 countries and 25 languages, is offering a manuscript critique so you can put your best foot forward in your next submission. (Maximum 50k words; worth $500 USD.
jenniferhaywardcoaching.com
To Enter:
- Leave a comment below (Reference Manuscript Critique)
- Entrants must have a partial or full manuscript ready to submit by 01/31/2021.
Enter Daily to increase your chance of winning.
One winner will be chosen by author Jennifer Hayward from entries submitted between Dec 13 to Dec 31 2020.
Be sure to stop by everyday from Dec 13 to Dec 31 2020 for a chance to win: Box-O-books, Gift Cards, Audio books, Signed book bundles, A Manuscript Critique, Author Swag & more!
Heather Scully
I love almost all of these authors! Cathryn Marr is the only one I haven’t read yet, but she’s bon my list! Thanks for the cjance at some amazing prizes! Happy Holidays!
I would also love the chance at the Manuscript Critique by Jennifer Hayward. It would be a great help to an aspiring author to get some much needed feedback on the first part of the duet/series opener that I’m writing atm. Thanks for the chance!
Barbara Bates
I have only read Jennifer Ashley.
Cynthia Y.
Reference Manuscript Critique
The manuscripts critique sounds like a great opportunity.
carol L
I have read all the Authors listed for quite awhile except Catherine Marr. She’s new to me. Awesome giveaways.
Evelyn
Sabrina Jeffries is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for the chance!
fr_larsson
So many great wins in this! =D Love Jennifer Ashley, and Jade Lee, Sabrina Jeffries is another favorite =D I hope this is open for International <3
No bonus-prize for me, though, I´m not a writer (yet)
Happy New Year!
Jeanna Massman
I like books by Janna MacGrego.
Mary Preston
I have read all of these authors. Can’t single out any particular books.
EC
I’ve heard of all of the authors and read/want-to-read at least one book from each of them.
Happy BookMas Month, HJ! It’s been a wonderful time. 🙂
Lori R
These are all new authors to me.
anxious58
They are all new authors for me.
Shannon
These are all great authors, love their books
Lori Byrd
SABRINA JEFFRIES is a favorite author of mine.
Debra Guyette
What a nice collection of authors. I have read and enjoyed them all except for Cathryn Marr. She is new to me.
Audrey Stewart
Deb Marlowe, Sabrina Jeffries and Cathryn Marr are favorite authors of mine.
lorih824
I love all of these authors. I’ve been reading books by these authors for a long time. Cathryn Marr a new author for me.
Diana Hardt
I have read books by all these authors except Jennifer Ashley. She is a new author for me.
janinecatmom
I am not familiar with any of these authors. All their books look good. But, I am intrigued by Soul Keeper. So, I would read it first. The Bad Luck Bride sounds really good too.
Ginger Connatser
All new authors to me.
Marcy Meyer
These are all new authors to me.
Silver
I’ve only read books by Deb Marlowe, but I’ve heard of all of these authors.
Jennifer Shiflett
They’re all new to me, but Jennifer Ashley sounds good.
SusieQ
These are all new authors to me
cheryl Hastings
Sabrina is an author I’ve read, but I know who the others are as well.
Debra Shutters
all sound good & thanks for the chance 🙂
lasvegasnan
I am a big fan of Sabrina Jefferies the others are new to me.
Glenda M
All these ladies are amazing! I have read Janna MacGregor entire series and loved it! I can’t wait for her next series!
Vicki Clevinger
I have read several of Sabrina Jeffries books. I loved the Duke’s men series. I have also read the Cavensham Heiresses series by Janna Macgregor. I loved all of the books. The other authors are new to me
April Lu
I think all of these authors are new to me, but I’d be looking forward to Cathryn Marr’s book because I like paranormal stories!
lyn212
I haven’t read any of these authors yet but I’m always looking for new ones.
courtney kinder
I absolutely love the Hellions of Halstead Hall series by Sabrina Jeffries.
Care & Feeding of Pirates by Jennifer Ashley.
Her Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee
anna nguyen
jennifer ashley and kathryn marr are both new to me. i love jana mcgregor and her books looks really good.
Tammy H
I love Jade Lee!
Texas Book Lover
I’ve only read Jennifer Ashley the rest are new to me!
Rita Wray
I have read books by all of the authors. No favorites.
laurieg72
Deb Marlowe is new to me. I do like the premise to her story, Lady It’s Cold Outside Featuring Glenna and the Baron!. Nice presents too. I’d love the Royal Doulton doll, Regency Kitchen cookbook and heart shaped measuring spoons. Sweet Treats!
Jennifer Ashley I have a book of hers featuring a pirate on my TBR pile. I didn’t know she wrote mysteries. A $25 gift card would be a wonderful way to be introduced to them.
I have not read any of Jade Lee’s books. I have read a book by Kathy Lyons.
I love Sabrina Jeffries’ Historical Romances. I have been reading them for years. I have gotten behind the last couple of years due to babysitting grandchildren. Nice presents for fans!
I have read and enjoyed Janna ‘s Bad Luck Bride book. I’ve read a couple of books from this series. Pretty teacup.
Cathryn Marr is new to me.
Pammie R.
Re: Manuscript Critique
Sue Galuska
I just adore Sabrina Jeffries’ books….I’ve read almost all of them. I’ve read a few Deb Marlowe books and have enjoyed them. The rest are new to me authors. Jennifer Ashley’s series sounds interesting.
Cheryl C.
Cathryn Marr is the only author that is new to me.
Tammy V.
I love Jennifer Ashley! I also have been wanting to read MacGregor’s Bad Luck Bride.
Charlotte Litton
Deb Marlowe, Janna MacGregor and Sabrina Jeffries are favorites of mine. Catherine Marr is the only new to me author.
Daniel M
don’t have any favs
Diane Sallans
I Love Jennifer Ashley’s MacKenzie family series!
Trudy Dowling
I have not ready Jennifer Ashley’s historical books but I love her shifters. I haven’t read the other authors.
Sharlene Wegner
I love Jennifer Ashley’s The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, Janna Macgregor’s Wild, Wild Rake. Sabrina Jeffries A Lady Never Surrenders.. I’ve not read anything by Cathryn Marr. Thanks & Happy New Year!
Amy Bryant
Love Deb Marlowe and Jennifer Ashley are faves of mine. The others I’m not familiar with.
Sara Zielinski
All of these authors are new to me, thank you.
chaotickarma23
These are all new authors to me, thank you for sharing!
lindamoffitt02
All New to me. Would love to read Jennifer Ashley and Deb Marlowe
Jen K
Cathryn Marr is the only new to me author. Since I love historical romance, all the others are favorites. 😀
Teresa Williams
I’ve read all these authors .They are really good.
eawells
I love Janna MacGregor’s books!! I’ve enjoyed books by Deb Marlowe, Sabrina Jeffries, & the hysterical Jade Lee. Jennifer Ashley, and Cathryn Marr are new to me.
erinf1
I haven’t read any of these authors but they sound fabulous 🙂 thanks for the awesome giveaways! Happy Holidays!
diannekc
I have read books by Janna MacGregor, Sabrina Jeffries and Catherine Marr. The rest are new to me authors. I enjoy discovering new to me authors.
penneyblog
Thank you for having all these. Sounds very good
Penney
Kelly D
All of the authors are new to me. Jennifer Ashley’s books look good to me, especially “Murder in the East End”.
Athena Graeme
I loved MacGregor! Her books are awesome!
Mary C.
Some favorites are Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies / McBrides Series and the Kate Holloway books.
Eva Millien
I love all of Jennifer Ashley’s books including those by Allyson James! I love Kathy Lyon’s books and the rest are new to me! Thanks for sharing and have a happy, safe & healthy New Year!
Colleen C.
They all sound good
Jana Leah
Jennifer Ashley’s Below Stairs mysteries are a lot of fun. Cathryn Marr is new to me.
Teresa Warner
So many good authors, would love to get any of them!
Karina Angeles
I love Deb Marlowe, Jennifer Ashley, and Sabrina Jeffries. They write excellent romance novels. Jana and Cathryn are new to me.
BookLady
I have enjoyed reading books from the Cavensham Heiresses series by Jana MacGregor and the School for Heiresses series by Sabrina Jeffries.
Cathy Green
Love Janna MacGregor books
hartfiction
Great covers and new-to-me authors
Tammy Gibson
Janna MacGregor’s The Bride who Got Lucky is my favorite! And Deb Marlowe’s The Love list and Sabrina Jeffries, Project Duchess….I could go on and on! I love all 3 of these authors. The others are new but sound great!
nadinemaya
I have not read Jennifer Ashley, but I read the other frequently and love them. Thank you for the chance <3 Happy New Year!!
Tiara P
Jennifer Ashley-some of them are new to me so it’d be fun to give them a try!
Joanne B
The only author from the group I’ve read is Jennifer Ashley. My favorite series of hers is The Mackenzies and McBrides series. All the other authors are new to me.
Cynthia Y.
I’ve read many of these authors and have enjoyed their books. Cathryn Marr is a new author I haven’t read.
Artemis Giote
I haven’t read any book of these authors so far!
Amy R
Deb Marlowe, Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, Sabrina Jeffries, Janna Macgregor and Cathryn Marr are all new to me authors.
Susan S.
Love Sabrina Jefferies and Janna MacGregor.
Pamela Conway
All new authors to me, haven’t read any of them.
Lori Lewis
There are many great authors included here, including Deb Marlowe, Janna MacGregor Jennifer Ashley and Sabrina Jeffries. And there are quite a few new to me including Cathryn Marr and Allyson James
#ManusciptCritique
Elane Nunley
I’ve read everything by Sabrina Jeffries, loved all her books. I’ve read some of Janna MacGregor’s Cavensham Heiresses, loved them too. I love Jennifer Ashley’s Shifters Unbound and the Mackenzie series. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is probably my favorite book. I’ve only read a couple of books of Deb Marlowe and Jade Lee and Cathryn Marr is new to me.
Crystal
I love all these books. Would love to read and review all these books in print format. All authors are new to me.
Barb Nickelsen
I read Janna MacGregor and Sabrina Jeffries
holdenj
I have heard of several of these, but I haven’t read any yet.
Jan Scott
Love Deb Marlowe and Sabrina Jeffries.
dholcomb1
I have read and loved all of Janna MacGregor’s Cavensham Heiresses books.
Jane Sprando
I have read every book by Sabrina Jeffies and loved each one! Same for Janna MacGregor’s books.
Cynthia Y
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These are giveaways.
I didn’t see my earlier comment show up. I’m sorry if this ends up being a duplicate entry.
I’ve read most of these authors and have enjoyed their work. Cathryn Marr is a new author to me. I’m looking forward to reading her books.
Bridget Ann Payberg Soper
Love sabrina Jeffries, the rest are new to me!
Jan Capstick
Sabrina Jeffries is one of my favorite authors ❤️
Lori Meehan
Love these authors
strgth4yu
I love Sabrina Jeffries books.
Patricia B.
WOW, except Cathryn Marr who is a new to me author, every one of the other authors are favorites of mine. Deb Marlowe (one of my favorites is The Leading Lady), Jennifer Ashley (both her historical and paranormal books), Jade Lee (both her historical and shifter books), Sabrina Jeffries (one favorite is To Wed A Wild Lord), and Janna MacGregor (Rogue Most Wanted). Cathryn Marr’s paranormal series looks interesting.
Ellen C.
I haven’t been reading many historical romances lately, but really enjoy Sabrina Jeffries. The other authors names are familiar, but I haven’t read them.
Cherie J
I have read books by Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee and Sabrina Jefferies but the other authors are all new to me.
rkcjmomma
My favorite is absolutely Sabrina Jeffries, alao Jade Lee and Janna Macgregor!! Jennifer Ashley is a new author to me. And have read the other authors above also.
T
Looking forward to the giveaway, I’m particularly excited about Sabrina Jeffries and Jade Lee!
Janie McGaugh
I really love Jennifer Ashley’s MacKenzies series and her Shifters Unbound series. Cathryn Marr is the only new to me author in this group.
Carla VanZandt
Ms. Lyons is a new to me author, while Sabrina Jeffries has been a favorite since her early work. Anything by her is my new favorite.
ddolittle36
I have read Sabrina Jeffries’ books, but I have not read the other authors.
Carla VanZandt
FYI: unable to like/follow on booklikes. I tried to join and it won’t send me a verification code. I don’t see any other way to complete that particular action and I could not in good conscience click the enter
Linda Herold
I like Sabrina Jeffries’ books.
Linda Townsend
I clearly remember inhaling Sabrina Jeffries’ How to Woo a Reluctant Lady. Her books are always page-turners.
Leeza Stetson.
I’ve read some books by Sabrina Jeffries. I enjoyed them. The other authors are new to me.
flchen1
I love many of these! Janna MacGregor, Jade Lee, Jennifer Ashley, Sabrina Jeffries, Deb Marlowe are all among my favorites!
Irma
I’ve read Jennifer Ashley and Sabrina Jeffries. I can’t wait to read the others <3
Anita H.
I’ve read all these authors except for Cathryn Marr. Sabrina Jeffries and Janna MacGregor are two of my historical romance favorites .
Natasha Persaud
Sabrina Jeffries, jade Lee, debbie marlow I have read books by all of them already
Gina M Griffin Johnson
I have enjoyed a few of these authors works. This is a great way to get to know the other authors.
Shannon B
Some of my favorite authors.
Amy Woolard
Jennifer Ashley’s books are fantastic!
Amy Woolard
All are great authors
bn100
no fav
Cecilia Rodriguez
Happy New Year. This giveaway is a great way to celebrate
Lenna
Catherine Marr is new to me and Jennifer Ashley is a favorite for years. Thanks for the chance! Happy New year
Lilah Chavez
Everybody here is a favorite! But Catherine is actually new to me .. Sorries!
minibea12
My favorite is Sabrina Jeffers and new to me is Jade Lee. .
Elizabeth
Sabrina Jeffries and Jennifer Ashley are both autobuy for me, I love Jade Lee’s historicals, and have read a few by the others. So it’s hard to impossible to name a favorite! I do love Sabrina’s newsletter and blog with historical tidbits. So interesting to learn as well as be entertained.
Dianna
I recognize a few of the names because I get emails from Fresh Fiction — for example, Jade Lee sounds familiar.
Jennifer Rote
These are all new authors to me.
bunnyclem
These are all new authors to me!
dynalroberson
I like Jennifer Ashley and Jade Lee.
Nickie
These are all new authors to me
Cassandra D
’Twas the Night After Christmas and the Last Warrior.
Terrill R.
I’ve only read books by Jennifer Ashley. I’ve read the first three books of the MacKenzie Series, so far and really enjoyed them. The remaining authors would be new to me.