Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 7th Annual Reader Appreciation #BOOKMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
HJ’s Bookmas Extravaganza is our annual celebration of YOU, our loyal and engaged readers of Harlequin Junkie blog and the Book community. THANK YOU for all you do; for all the tweets, re-post, shares, comments. We <3 You!
From Naughty to Nice and Everything in between….
On the 18th Day of #Bookmas…
Author’s Umbrella Clients gave to me…A chance to win some amazing gift bundles!
In the spotlight today…
A sneak peak at some of Author’s Umbrella Clients’ Most Anticipated Releases of 2022:
We are very excited for what’s to come in 2022, and here are five titles that we cannot wait to share with readers in the coming year!
A DUKE FOR DIANA By Sabrina Jeffries
Designing Debutantes, Book 1
Releases May 21, 2022
A successful debut requires a smashing social event, and in this dazzling new series, the key ingredient is Elegant Occasions—three savvy sisters who reject working as governesses to become party planners. And if they, and their clients, happen to find love along the way, it just makes their task more rewarding…
RULES FOR ENGAGING THE EARL by Janna MacGregor
The Widow Rules, Book 2
Releases April 26, 2022
Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child—a man who left her with zero money, and two other wives she didn’t know about. Thankfully, she has her Aunt by her side, and the two other wives have become close friends. But still—with a baby on the way, her shipping business to run, and an enemy skulking about, she has no time to find the perfect match.
Enter Jonathan, Earl of Sykeston. Returned war hero and Constance’s childhood best friend, his reentry into society has been harsh. Maligned for an injury he received in the line of duty, Jonathan prefers to stay out of sight. It’s the only way to keep his heart from completely crumbling. But when a missive from Constance requests his presence—to their marriage ceremony—Jonathan is on board. His feelings for Constance run deep, and he’ll do anything to make her happy, though it means risking his already bruised heart.
With Constance, Jonathan, and the new baby all together, it’s clear the wounds—both on the surface and in their relationship—run deep. But when the nights come, their wounds begin to heal, and both come to realize that their marriage of convenience is so much more than just a bargain.
And don’t miss this upcoming anthology!
TO CATCH A VISCOUNT by Christi Caldwell
The Heart of a Viscount, Book 17
Releases February 22, 2022
Miss Marcia Collins’s cameo-perfect life is destroyed when scandal leaves her standing alone at the altar on her wedding day. Her heart shattered, she decides to embrace her ruined reputation and explore every forbidden pleasure. All she needs is a little help from her long-time friend—and society’s most wicked rogue—Andrew Barrett, Viscount Waters.
Andrew tried his hand at love and lost badly, and has no interest in marriage or respectability. Nonetheless, even he knows he should avoid Marcia and her harebrained attempts to embark on a life of impropriety. Andrew, however, has never done what he’s supposed to do, nor can he stand about twirling his sword cane while Marcia dabbles in forbidden pleasures without him.
When they push the boundaries too far, Marcia and Andrew must determine whether old secrets will keep them apart, or newfound love can forge a path back to a respectable, shared future.
BIG DUKE ENERGY by Stacy Reid, Kerrigan Byrne, Amalie Howard, Christi Caldwell, and Janna MacGregor
Seasons of Sin Anthology Collection, Book 1
Releases March 1, 2022
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Four books for four seasons from highly-acclaimed, award-winning, and USA Today bestselling authors. Big Duke Energy is all brand new content where beloved secondary characters are granted their second chances at long-awaited happily ever afters!
ONE FOR MY BARON by Christi Caldwell
An All the Duke’s Sins Prequel
Releases April 29, 2022
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Entangled by their pasts, a rakehell lord and an outspoken lady find passion flares in their present. Will they have a second chance at romance, or will the sins of the past keep them apart forever?
DESPERATELY SEEKING A DUCHESS by Christi Caldwell
All the Duke’s Sins, Book 2
Releases May 24, 2022
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What happens when an impoverished duke with a reputation for being a rogue collides with a strong-willed heiress who wants to explore the world? An unlikely friendship…and unexpected passion.
Giveaway #1: A Plot and puzzle with New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries!
This author works through plot points in her popular Regency romances while piecing together jigsaw puzzles. Enter to win the exact puzzle she’s working on now (True Romances, 1000 pieces!) while she plots the next book in her upcoming Designing Debutante series! (She’ll also send the winner an autographed copy of her latest holiday anthology, A Yuletide Kiss!)
Giveaway #2: Janna MacGregor transports one lucky reader to Christmas in London with this fun giveaway. Enter to win the author’s latest holiday anthology, Mistletoe Christmas, and a nine-tin “Christmas in London” holiday tea caddy set from Vahdam India.
Put on another pot of tea, because the reading continues when Janna gifts the winner with A Duke in Time, the launch book in her new Widow Rules series. Coming next in the Regency romance series is…
Giveaway #3: USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee (aka Kathy Lyons) had a busy year with five new Regency romance releases and the next installment in her WereGeeks Save the World series written under her Kathy Lyons pen name. So, she’s packing up her Santa bag and sending all six 2021 releases to one #BookMas winner, including Lord Satyr, Lord Ares, Lord Scot, Into the Lyon’s Den, and Lyon Hearted (Jade Lee historicals), and WereGeeks Save the Middle of Nowhere (Kathy Lyons gay, paranormal romance).
Enter to win the bounty of romance books and sign up for her newsletter to learn more about new releases coming in 2022.
Giveaway #4: Christi “Claus” Caldwell brought bookish gifts for one lucky winner! Enter to win three signed novels from the USA Today bestselling author (including A Wanton for All Seasons, Along Came a Lady, and Mistletoe Christmas) and a $20 Amazon gift card to shop for more great reads!
You might want to use it to pre-order one of Christi’s 2022 historical romance releases. Take a peek!
Giveaway #5: Paranormal romance author Cathryn Marr (aka the writing duo of Dawn Johanson and Terese Ramin) wants to bring a little sparkle to one reader’s holiday season. Enter to win these gorgeous, custom-designed “wing bling” earrings by Motif and a copy of their debut novel, SOUL KEEPER.
This is an extra exclusive gift since only three sets of these handcrafted earrings exist—and the authors are the only other two people who have a pair! Look for Cathryn Marr to return next year with the second book in their series, SOUL BOUND. Learn more!
To enter Giveaway: Please complete the Rafflecopter form and Leave a comment with your thoughts on the books spotlighted here, tell us which one(s) grabbed your attention & why?
Be sure to stop by everyday from Dec 16, 2021 to Jan 02, 2022 for a chance to win: Box-O-books, Gift Cards, Audiobooks, Signed book bundles, Kindle, Author Swag & more!
Diana Tidlund
Christi Caldwell ! I love her books and her family. Hubby Doug , son Rory and her twin daughters Riley and Reagan !!!!
susan
These are all new authors to me but I’m excited to learn about more great reads!
EC
I love HR and have read/heard of this authors. I’m familiar with Sabrina Jeffries, Jana MacGregor Jade Lee, Christi Caldwell, and more.
Thank you for these wonderful giveaways, HJ!
Leeza Stetson
Sabrina Jeffries and Christi Cadwell are familiar names, but I haven’t read their books. The other authors are new to me.
Sonia
All are new to me but To Catch A Viscount sounds good to me:)
Morgan Van Lier
They all sound good, I’m a big fan of historical romance and have read most of these authors
Mary Preston
Janna MacGregor and Christmas in London sounds like me. Had to choose though.
Linda Herold
I want to read Mistletoe Christmas!
Anita H.
I love historical romances and can’t wait for the newest Sabrina Jeffries and Janna MacGregor as well as the Big Duke Energy anthology. Cathryn Marr is new to me but their book sounds great too!
SusieQ
These are new authors to me, and I would love to read their books.
Audrey Stewart
I love Jade Lee (aka Kathy Lyons). I have read all her books and am such a fan!
Lori R
Big Duke Energy caught my attention because I like second chances.
anxious58
Nice bundles.
Lori Byrd
They are all new to me.
Karina Angeles
Fantastic bundle of books! Rules for Engaging the Earl caught my attention because I like friends to lovers and a wounded hero. Fining out about the other wives should make for an awkward situation too.
janinecatmom
A Duke for Diana sounds like it would be fun to read. I have read some books by this author and really like her writing.
Silver
All the books sound good, and To Catch a Viscount grabbed my attention the most.
Jeanna Massman
I love Sabrina Jeffries! I would enjoy reading A Duke for Diana.
Debra Guyette
These are amazing bundles. Big Duke Energy caught my attention.
Amy Donahue
I love Janna Macgregor and have been wanting to try Christi Caldwell for some time.
Melissa Meyers
I’m familiar with most of these authors. A Duke for Diana and To Catch a Viscount sound like fun reads.
Linda Ortiz
All the books look great!
Tammy H
Jade Lee!
Kelly D
These authors are all new to me. “Mistletoe Christmas” byJanna MacGregor sounds good.
Linda Tucker
Many new authors to me
Glenda M
ALL of them!! These ladies are some of my favorite authors!
Latifa Morrisette
All of these authors are new to me. I’ve always been interested in Jana Macgregor’s books.
Lori Meehan
I love so many of these authors and I can’t wait for Sabrina Jeffries’ new book!
bn100
Jade Lee – new to me
Debra Shutters
All sound good & thanks for the chance 🙂
Ellen C,
A Duke for Diana because i like Sabrina Jeffries’ books. I have read several of the other authors, and their titles will probably end up on my TBR list.
Dianne Casey
“A Duke For Diana” by Sabrina Jeffries and “Mistletoe Christmas” by Janna MacGregor” really caught my attention. Most of all the others are new to me authors.
Natasha persaud
I’ve read books by all of them before. I love Sabrina Jeffries
Linda Townsend
I loved Sabrina Jeffries’ Hellions of Halstead series! And Jade Lee aka Kathy Lyons’ Grizzlies Gone Wild series is FUN!
Tiffany Greene
All authors are new to me! I can’t wait to read their books! Thanks
Jana Leah
I’m a fan of Jade Lee’s books. The others are new to me authors.
Diane Sallans
I’m familiar with all of these authors – Sabrina Jeffries is a particular favorite – love the historical holiday anthologies.
Marcy Meyer
Big Duke Energy sounds great. I love Kerrigan Byrne.
Crystal
All these authors are new to me.
Wanton, Along Came A Lady & Mistletoe Christmas all by Christi “Claus” Caldwell are some favorite title of books I would just love to read & review in print format. Also, I would love to read & review all these books in print format.
Kathleen O
Sabrina Jefferies and Janna MacGregor are always good reading.
Sue Galuska
I love anything by Sabrina Jeffries. Also Christi “Claus” Caldwell’s sound fun too.
Tammy V.
I reviewed A Duke In Time and enjoyed it.
Kathy P
A DUKE FOR DIANA By Sabrina Jeffries – enjoy her writing!
holdenj
The new Christi Caldwell looks goid and I like Jade Lee too.
Eva Millien
I like the sound of all the books, but I guess Rules for Engaging the Earl really caught my attention because I like the name of the series! Thanks for sharing Bookmas with me! Have a great week!
kaisquared4
Have read and enjoyed all of these authors. Would pick Jade AKA Kathy, because I love her sense of humor. Also looking forward to Big Duke Energy.
lasvegasnan
I really enjoy Sabrina Jeffries. The other authors are new to me.
eawells
I’ve read and enjoyed books by each of these authors. They are outstanding!! Love their books.
Patricia Pinkston
I’m a big fan of historical romance and have read some of these authors. Fantastic giveaways!
Denise
Rules for Engaging the Earl because I love everything Janna writes!
Colleen C.
Ooh look at those great prizes!!!
Sara Zielinski
These authors are all new to me, but the books look great, thank you.
irishpax
Really excited for Sabrina Jeffriess new series!
Heather Scully
Love all of these historical romance authors! I can’t wait to read Big Duke Energy! It sounds awesome! Thanks for all of the chances! Happy New Year!
Daniel M
they all sound good
Texas Book Lover
They all sound really good to me.
Vicki Clevinger
They all caught my attention. I love historical stories and all these authors are great.
Amy R
RULES FOR ENGAGING THE EARL by Janna MacGregor
Mary C.
RULES FOR ENGAGING THE EARL by Janna MacGregor – curious about the other two wives
Bonnie
What a fantastic selection of books! They are all going on my wishlist because they are written by some of my favorite authors.
Ginger Connatser
All new to me
lorih824
I think they all sound amazing! I like all these authors and enjoy reading historical romance.
Teresa Warner
So many great bundles, they all look great!
Barbara Bates
Soul Keeper.
Love Paranormal.
Janie McGaugh
All the books appeal to me, because they’re by authors I enjoy.
Susan S.
They all sound good to me.
Merysa Rios
I have not heard of these authors, but all of their novels look very interesting! 🙂
Jen K
All of them! Historical romances is my favorite!
Anna Nguyen
Familiar with all these writers but I really would love to read RULES FOR ENGAGING THE EARL by Janna MacGregor. Wonderful author
Diana Hardt
They all sound like really interesting books.
penneyblog
Giveaway 2 I love Janna MacGregor books and love tea. Thank you for the chance
Penney
KV
I like the different books range from regency to paranormal. The authors are new to me and I am adding to my TBR list.
courtney kinder
A DUKE FOR DIANA By Sabrina Jeffries because I love her books.
Katrina Dehart
They all sound good. I really enjoy historical books
Patricia B.
These new books highlighted are by some of my favorite authors. I am looking forward to Sabrina Jeffries’ new Designing Debutantes series. Janna MacGregor’s The Widow Rules series offers a heart tugging story. Christi Caldwell’s latest addition to her The Heart of a Viscount series should be interesting. Big Duke Energy not only has authors I like, but is an anthology which I enjoy. Christi Caldwell has been very busy with two books in her All The Duke’s Sins series.
These giveaways are the best so far for my Historical Romance love. Very nice prizes and authors I like.
Linda Moffitt
Big Duke Energy
I Love Anthologies
Teresa Williams
The authors are new to me but all the books sound wonderful.
rkcjmomma
Christi Caldwell, Jade Lee both such good authors love their books!
Terrill R.
I’m ecstatically waiting for BIG DUKE ENERGY with HR favorite Kerrigan Byrne. I’m sure I’d enjoy the others, but I’d never ever pass up a KR book.
Laurie Gommermann
Stacy Reid, Kerrigan Byrne, Amalie Howard, Christi Caldwell are new authors for me.
I do like historical romance.
Sabrina Jeffries I’ve read all of her older books.
Janna McGregor- I’ve enjoyed a couple of her stories.
Christi Caldwell’s books Desperately Seeking Duchess and To Catch A Viscount caught my attention.
The last year or two I’ve gotten behind on my reading as I’ve been babysitting grandchildren.
I do like wounded heroes and marriages of convenience.
I like strong intelligent heroines who go after what they want.
Wonderful giveaways!
Happy New Year!
Kay Garrett
Although I would LOVE to read them all, BIG DUKE ENERGY sounds like an amazing collection of both books and authors. Also love the cover on A DUKE FOR DIANA and love being able to start a series with book #1.
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Karen Golding
I love Sabrina Jeffries, especially The Hellions of Halstead Hall series and Janna MacGregor’s The Bad Luck Bride is another one of my favorites! Jade Lee, Cristi Caldwell and Cathryn Marr are new to me but I’m excited to check them out! Thanks!
Irma Jurejevčič
Oh, I absolutely adore Sabrina Jeffries, Janna MacGregor and Kerrigan Byrne. I’ve yet to read the rest. Can’t wait 🙂
auntiemissmaria
All of these authors are new to me. I love the title of Mistletoe Christmas!
Joanne B
A Duke for Diana sounds like a fun read with the three sisters as party planners.
Charlotte Litton
Sabrina Jeffries, Janna MacGregor, Christi Caldwell are fantastic, really excited for their new books.