#Giveaway Day 4: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!

Posted December 18th, 2025 by in Blog, BookMas, Features, Spotlight / 32 comments

Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 11th Annual #BOOKMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!

 

HJ’s Bookmas Extravaganza is our most magical time of year, a joyful celebration of YOU — our incredible, loyal readers of Harlequin Junkie and the book community.

 

Thank you for the love, the support, and the endless bookish enthusiasm you share with us all year long. We couldn’t do this without you — and we truly appreciate you to the last page and beyond!!

 

From Naughty to Nice — and everything in between…

On the 4th Day of #Bookmas…  We bring you a giveaway from Berkley Publishing

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/

Here’s a sneak peak of Berkley Romances’ most anticipated Releases of 2026:

THE LUST CRUSADE by Jo Segura (Berkley Trade Original; January 13, 2026)
X-marks the spot in a new adventure rom-com from USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura when a quick-witted librarian and her brother’s best friend fake an engagement to survive smuggler-infested Greece. But as they race to solve a Minoan mystery, they might just uncover love-and a world of desire-instead.

OUR EX’S WEDDING by Taleen Voskuni (Berkley Trade Original; January 20, 2026)
A wedding planner and a winery heir are forced to team up to plan their mutual ex’s star-studded nuptials in this charming, queer rom-com from the author of Lavash at First Sight. Sparks—and plenty of awkward moments—fly as they navigate old heartbreaks, family expectations, and unexpected chemistry in this fresh take on The Wedding Planner with a twist. With lush vineyard vibes, Armenian representation, and all the chaotic energy of planning a too-perfect wedding, this one’s for fans of messy exes and slow-burning second chances.

THE RE-DO LIST by Denise Williams (Berkley Trade Original; January 27, 2026)
USA Today bestseller Denise Williams brings her signature banter, real-life emotional stakes, and focus on diverse characters in this charming and steamy romance about second chances—not just at love, but at all of life’s firsts. Fans of Lynn Painter and Tessa Bailey will fall in love with this sweet and sexy rom-com that features a romance-themed “to-do” list and the straightlaced, type A heroine determined to check everything off.

GET OVER IT, APRIL EVANS by Ashley Herring Blake (Berkley Trade Original; February 3, 2026)
In this swoony, summer-set romance by USA Today bestseller Ashley Herring Blake, two young female artists with a complicated past find themselves reluctantly sharing a camp cabin—and competing for a coveted opportunity—all the while trying not to give into their undeniable attraction. Known for her inclusive, small-town romances, Blake is a rising star who proudly represents queer joy.

HALF CITY by Kate Golden (Ace Trade Original; February 10, 2026)
Crescent City meets Buffy, the Vampire Slayer in the first installment of a pulse-pounding dark academia fantasy series from USA Today bestselling author Kate Golden. When a lone demon hunter is recruited by a reformed demon to enroll at a private school for hunters like herself, she will reckon with secrets from her deceased father’s past, her mixed feelings for a man she’s been taught to hate, and a series of mysterious attacks that threatens the lives of every student at Harker Academy.

Giveaway: 1 Winner will receive Five of Berkley’s most anticipated Jan/Feb 2026 romances!

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

  • THE LUST CRUSADE by Jo Segura
  • OUR EX’S WEDDING by Taleen Voskuni
  • THE RE-DO LIST by Denise Williams
  • GET OVER IT, APRIL EVANS by Ashley Herring Blake
  • HALF CITY by Kate Golden

To enter Giveaway: Please complete the Raffle form below and Leave a comment with your thoughts on the Most Anticipated Releases featured here, tell us which one(s) caught your attention & why?

 

  Stop by the blog December 15–31, 2025 for fabulous giveaways.
 — each prize is a little holiday treat you won’t want to miss!

 

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32 Responses to “#Giveaway Day 4: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!”

  3. Glenda M

    They all sound great! That said THE LUST CRUSADE by Jo Segura really caught my eye since I’ve enjoyed other treasure hunter books of hers

  8. Amy R

    Leave a comment with your thoughts on the Most Anticipated Releases featured here, tell us which one(s) caught your attention & why? HALF CITY by Kate Golden as I enjoy action packed books with kick butt heroines.

  10. Tina R

    I like OUR EX’S WEDDING by Taleen Voskuni because of the fresh take on The Wedding Planner, and THE RE-DO LIST by Denise Williams since it’s a steamy romance about second chances.

  16. psu1493

    They all sound great and I am most interested in reading The Lust Crusade because it takes place in Greece, The Re-Do List because I enjoy this author’s writing and Half City because of the redemption theme that seems to be in the story.

  24. Janie McGaugh

    The Lust Crusade caught my eye, because it sounds like a fun read.

  26. Bonnie

    The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura and Half City by Kate Golden sound very interesting.

  29. Diana Hardt

    KIngsumo isn’t working for me. They all sound really great especially GET OVER IT, APRIL EVANS by Ashley Herring Blake.

  31. Joy Isley

    Out Ex’s Wedding. I am a wine drinker and this book has references to wibe

  32. Chris Gutowski

    THE RE-DO LIST by Denise Williams would definitely interest me. I love sweet and swoony rom-coms!