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 2nd Day of #Bookmas…
Gallery Books gave to me…. 2 Gallery Book Prize Packs!
In the spotlight today…
Gallery Books, established in 2010, publishes a wide range of books—prescient pop culture, heartfelt novels, page-turner thrillers, memorable memoirs, genre-defining franchises, smart self-help, and fearless cultural commentary—that engage, enlighten, and entertain. Website | Twitter | Instagram
A spotlight on one of Gallery Book’s Jan 2021 release:
Shipped by Angie Hockman
The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game in this witty, clever, and swoonworthy novel following a workaholic marketing manager who is forced to go on a cruise with her arch-nemesis when they’re up for the same promotion.
Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she’s shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it.
The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. Although they’ve never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of office legend.
Their boss tasks each of them with drafting a proposal on how to boost bookings in the Galápagos—best proposal wins the promotion. There’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galápagos Islands…together. But when the two meet on the ship, Henley is shocked to discover that the real Graeme is nothing like she imagined. As they explore the Islands together, she soon finds the line between loathing and liking thinner than a postcard.
With her career dreams in her sights and a growing attraction to the competition, Henley begins questioning her life choices. Because what’s the point of working all the time if you never actually live?
Giveaway: 2 Winners! Gallery Book Prize Pack :
Winner will receive a Paperback copy of each of the titles noted below:
- STILL HERE by Amy Stuart
- THE WINEMAKER’S WIFE by Kristin Harmel
- FEELS LIKE FALLING by Kristy Woodson Harvey
- OLDER by Pamela Redmond
- PERFECTLY FAMOUS by Emily Liebert
*Ships to US mailing address.
To enter Giveaway: Please complete the Rafflecopter form and Leave a comment with a book recommendation…
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!
anxious58
We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter
holdenj
I had fun reading The Tourist attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler and look forward to its’ follow up
Debra Guyette
I enjoy Gail Koger’s Coletti Warlords series.
janine
Montana Cowboy Christmas by Jane Porter was really good. I have been enjoying more Christmas books than ever this year.
Lori R
Cupcakes & Crumbs by Melissa McClone.
Pamela Conway
I could give many book recommendations but will give you my last three read. Foreplayer by Kate Meader, No Holding Back by Lori Foster & You Had Me at Hockey by Kelly Jamieson. Also anything by Chelle Bliss!!
smcmahon19
Cooper’s Charm by Lori Foster or A Year of Extraordinary Moments by Bette Lee Crosby
Lori Byrd
Jane Hawk series by Dean Koontz!
hartfiction
I’m currently reading Marriage, Melodies, and Rewritten Conclusions, by V Joy Palmer. It’s delightful!
Jennifer Shiflett
Second Dive by Jasmin Miller is fantastic! It’s book 3 in the series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
laurieg72
All 5 of your Gallery authors are new to me.
Memoir- Michelle Obama’s Believing
Pop Culture -Alisha Rai
Historical -Kerrigan Byrne’s All Scot and Bothered
Romance- sports heroes- Kate Meader and Maggie Wells
Newly discovered: Tessa Bailey, Jenny Holiday, Nicole Helm, Samantha Chase
auntjux4
Tia Louise has a new book out today called This Much Is True and I really enjoyed it
Barbara Bates
Archangel’s Sun by Nalini Singh
Rita Wray
I recommend The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.
Leeza Stetson
Recipe for Persuasion
lasvegasnan
Any book from Christine Feehan is great.
clickclickmycat
OLDER by Pamela Redmond is the one book I really want to read!
Pennie
I just finished When He’s Bad by Lisa Renee Jones but you definitely need to read the first one in the series first because he is really bad and there is a third book. Fantastic series!
anna nguyen
kristy bromberg hard to hold
Ginger Connatser
This Much is True by Tia Louise.
SusieQ
Kissing Lessons by Stefanie London
Karina Angeles
High-Priority Asset by Juno Rushdan.
Jennifer Huelsebusch
Loved Little Lies by Helena Hunting!
Amy R
Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh
Pammie R.
RE: Manuscript Critique
Day two entry. My book involves a May/December romance between a Cowboy and a realtor/photographer who needs to learn to ride a horse. I have also written two sequels to it, but they all can stand alone. More tomorrow.
Jennifer Hayward
Sounds fun! 🙂
Pammie R.
I recommend anything by Pippa Grant. All of her books are linked but they all stand alone. After the year I’ve had (I know, bad for everyone, but my mom and my dog died) they give me something to laugh about. I think my favorite so far was Beauty and the Beefcake.
Mary C.
Coming Home For Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne
bn100
fun
Jen K
I really enjoyed The Secret Life of Miss Anna March by Ella Quinn.
Michele H
A Warm Heart in Winter by J.R. Ward if you like fantasy/paranormal. Or for a holiday rom-com, The Mistletoe Kisser by Lucy Score.
Texas Book Lover
One of my favorite reads of the year was the Consortium Rebellion series by Jessie Mihalik. So much fun and completely different than what I usually read!
Crystal
Book looks like a a great read. Would love to read and review in print format.
My book recommendation is: And the Bride Vanishes by Jacqueline Diamond. This book is from the Harlequin Treasury. I loved this book and think you will too.
Hope I Win.
diannekc
Would love to read “The Winemaker’s Wife” by Krolisten Hammel. Love her writing. “The Book Of Lost Names” was an amazing book.
Kathy Partridge
Loved listening to Amy Daws’ Wait with Me!
Charlotte Litton
Anything by Lori Wilde, Jennifer Bernard or Erin Nicholas
Tina R
Springtime at Hope Cottage by Annie Rains
Teresa Warner
The eagle and the Flame by Karen Kay
Jana Leah
I loved Jenny Colgan’s Mure series.
lindamoffitt02
Paige Dearths Books (about abuse though so they are hard to read )
Any of Tonya Kappes Camper Series Books for a Quick & Fun Cozy
courtney kinder
Royally Twisted by Elle Boon.
Joanne B
Anything by Tessa Bailey is worth a read.
Trudy Dowling
The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken
Glenda M
Since I have trouble keeping it to one, and since these are mostely contemporaries, I’m going to recommend Penny Reid’s Knitting in the City series and her Winston Brothers series. After you read them, check out the Smartypants Romance worlds based on the series.
Angel
Love Lani Lynn Vale’s Herd That, it is the first book in the series about 4 brothers
dholcomb1
I recommend Christmas Charms by Teri Wilson
dholcomb1
please enter me in the Reference Manuscript Critique
BookLady
For readers who enjoy historical fiction I recommend The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley.
Ellen C.
I just finished One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan. I enjoyed it very much. It was a holiday story that left me smiling at the end.
Diana Hardt
One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts
Lilah Chavez
Not My Romeo by Ilsa Madden Mills
colleen capelle
The Slammed series by Colleen Hoover or The Selection series by Kiera Cass
rkcjmomma
Snowbound at Christmas by Debbie Mason
holdenj
I really enjoyed The Tourist attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler.
Tiffany J
My favorite this year was Wild at Heart by KA Tucker
Tiffy Book Lover (@22_teej)
My Favorite this year was Wild at Heart by KA Tucker
lorih824
Hmm…so many…Donna Grant, Sarah Maas, Rita Stradling, Lan Chan, and Jaymin Eve.
isisthe12th
I just finished The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates. I enjoyed it!
Linda Townsend
When picking up one of Lynsay Sands’ books, I know that I’m guaranteed to laugh and swoon…
Daniel M
an old scifi, tales of known space by larry niven
Marsha Graniel
I really enjoyed The Runner by Jordan Ford.
Marsha Graniel
I really enjoyed reading The Runaway by Jordan Ford.
Jean MP
Lowcountry Bows of Holly by Susan M Boyer
Teresa Williams
I love all those authors.
Terrill R.
When it comes to women’s fiction I love Katherine Center. I recommend all of her books, but The Lost Husband and Happiness for Beginners are my favorites.