#Giveaway Day 6: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!

Posted December 21st, 2021 by in Blog, BookMas, Features / 59 comments

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 6th Day of #Bookmas…

Montlake Publishing gave to me…A chance to win a giveaway box of 5 romance titles.


In the spotlight today…

 

A sneak peak at some of Montlake Romance Most Anticipated Releases of 2022:  

 
We are thrilled for the titles set to publish from Montlake in 2022. Check out five below that we think readers will love!
 
Title: DIGGING UP LOVE
Author: Chandra Blumberg
On Sale: 1/1/22
From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.
Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfather’s restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she can’t help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be a small-town baker, but Alisha has big ambitions.
Then a dinosaur bone turns up in her grandparents’ backyard. When paleontologist Quentin Harris arrives to see the discovery for himself, he’s hoping that the fossil will distract him from a recent painful breakup. Instead, he finds Alisha—and sparks fly. The big-city academic and the hometown baker seem destined for a happily ever after.
But Alisha is scared to fall in love. And Quentin’s trying to make a name for himself in a competitive field, which gets even more complicated when the press shows up at the dig site. For love to prevail, the two may have to put old bones aside—and focus on the future.
 
Title: REMINDERS OF HIM
Author: Colleen Hoover
On Sale: 1/18/22
A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.
After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself.
The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna’s daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them.
The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a future out of hope and healing.
 
Title: SOMETHING FABULOUS
Author: Alexis Hall
On Sale: 1/25/22
From the acclaimed author of Boyfriend Material comes a delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who’s betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other.
Valentine Layton, the Duke of Malvern, has twin problems: literally.
It was always his father’s hope that Valentine would marry Miss Arabella Tarleton. But, unfortunately, too many novels at an impressionable age have caused her to grow up…romantic. So romantic that a marriage of convenience will not do and after Valentine’s proposal she flees into the night determined never to set eyes on him again.
Arabella’s twin brother, Mr. Bonaventure “Bonny” Tarleton, has also grown up…romantic. And fully expects Valentine to ride out after Arabella and prove to her that he’s not the cold-hearted cad he seems to be.
Despite copious misgivings, Valentine finds himself on a pell-mell chase to Dover with Bonny by his side. Bonny is unreasonable, overdramatic, annoying, and…beautiful? And being with him makes Valentine question everything he thought he knew. About himself. About love. Even about which Tarleton he should be pursuing.
 
Title: WEST SIDE LOVE STORY
Author: Priscilla Oliveras
On Sale: 5/3/22
A heart-stirring romance of star-crossed love, feuding familias, and the bonds of sisterhood by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras.
Two familias in Texas, both alike in dignity, rivalries, and passion…
Having grown up in the nurturing household of Casa Capuleta, Mariana will do anything for familia. To solve her adoptive parents’ financial problems amid their rapidly changing San Antonio comunidad, Mariana and her younger sisters are determined to win the Battle of the Mariachi Bands. That means competing against Hugo Montero, their father’s archnemesis, and his band and escalating a decades-old feud. It also raises the stakes of Mariana’s forbidden attraction for a certain dark-eyed mariachi who sets her heart racing.
To Angelo Montero’s familia, Mariana is also strictly off-limits. But that doesn’t stop him from pursuing her. As their secret affair intensifies and the competition grows fierce, they’re swept up in a brewing storm of betrayals, rivalries, and broken ties. Against the odds, they vow to bring peace. But sacrifices must be made and consequences weighed for two star-crossed lovers to make beautiful music together.
 
Title: WHEN IT FALLS APART
Author: Catherine Bybee
On Sale: 6/21/22
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes a bittersweet romance about the power of love in the face of heartbreak and loss.
Brooke Turner has always had a complicated relationship with her father. But when his health takes a turn for the worse, she drops everything to care for him. He’s her dad, after all, and he needs her. What Brooke doesn’t anticipate is the unraveling of her long-term relationship and a cross-country move to San Diego’s Little Italy.
Luca D’Angelo is the oldest of three children and a single father to a young daughter. When his mother rents the top floor of their house to Brooke, he’s angry. Who is this beautiful stranger with no ties to the neighborhood? Can she be trusted in such close proximity to his family?
As Luca learns of Brooke’s difficult journey with her ailing father, his heart softens. And Brooke, who witnesses Luca’s struggle as a single parent, develops feelings for him too. But when it all falls apart, will love heal their wounded hearts?
 
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Whether through sexy romantic comedies, romantic suspense, sweeping historicals, or provocative paranormals, Montlake delivers happily ever afters for all reading tastes. Website

 
 

Giveaway: Win a box of 5 Romance titles from Montlake Romance

Winner will receive a Print Paperback copy of each of the titles noted below

  • AN INVICIBLE SUMMER by Mariah Stewart
  • THE CHECKLIST by Addie Woolridge
  • SONG OF THE FOREVER RAINS by E. J. Mellow
  • THE MIXTAPE by Brittainy Cherry
  • SEE JANE SNAP by Bethany Crandell

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59 Responses to “#Giveaway Day 6: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!”

  1. EC

    All of them looks interesting but the Alexis Hall and Priscilla Oliveras books gained a lot of my attention.

  4. Heather Scully

    I can’t wait to read the new Brittainy C Cherry and Colleen Hoover books! I’m such a fan of both authors, they write incredible, evocative stories. The rest look great as well! Thanks for the chance. Happy Holidays!

  5. Diana Hardt

    All the books sound good, but When It Falls Apart grabbed my attention. It sounds like a really interesting book.

  6. Leeza Stetson

    I love Priscilla Oliveras, but all the other authors are new to me. All the books sound delightful.

  10. Pamela Conway

    I don’t know if my comment posted or not. Digging Up Love sounds interesting!! All new authors to me.

  12. janinecatmom

    All of the books mentioned sound good. I would read West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras first. I have read quite a few of her books and loved them.

  16. courtney kinder

    They all sound great! DIGGING UP LOVE by Chandra Blumberg sounds interesting because the heroine is a baker and I love to bake.

  19. Linda Herold

    It’s great hearing about new books to read and some new authors to try!

  28. susan

    Each has something interesting however When It Falls Apart caught my attention as I would like to know what happens.

  31. Jen K

    WEST SIDE LOVE STORY by Priscilla Oliveras — Love a good Romeo and Juliette story!

  32. eawells

    They all look interesting but the Alexis Hall, Catherine Bybee and Priscilla Oliveras books are the ones I most want to read.

  35. Caro

    WHEN IT FALLS APART by Catherine Bybee. I love this author and her books are so good!

  36. Dianne Casey

    Another great selection of books. The one that catches my attention is “When It Falls Apart. Catherine Bybee is a great author.

  38. Crystal

    After reading excerpts of all book excerpts, They all catch my attention in some way but if I have to pick one the one stands out to me is West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

  39. Mary C.

    Reminders of Him by Coleen Hoover – rebuilding trust in order to reunite with her daughter.

  41. Bonnie

    What an interesting selection of books! West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras caught my attention.

  42. Anna Nguyen

    Reminders of him Colleen Hoover really love her style and emotional intensity

  43. Kay Garrett

    The ones to stand out the most to me are “DIGGING UP LOVE” (I love to bake so creating delectable desserts sounds pure heavenly) and “WHEN LOVE FALLS APART” (will love heal their wounded hearts – YOU BET). However, I would LOVE to read them all!

    Thanks for the chance!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

  46. Banana cake

    When it falls apart by Catherine Bybee, I love her books and I think this is a new series.

  48. Tina R

    All the books sound good. I like REMINDERS OF HIM because it’s a story about redemption, and WEST SIDE LOVE STORY for the feuding familias, and bonds of sisterhood.

  49. Sandy McMahon

    Digging Up Love got my attention. It’s got a quirky plot and I always love stories that involve a chef or baker and food☘️

  50. rkcjmomma

    Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover shes my favorite author! Read all her books. Honestly all these are amazing books and authors!

  51. Patricia B.

    Of them all, REMINDERS OF HIM by Colleen Hoover appeals the most. Everyone deserves the chance to learn from their mistakes and to be given a second chance.

  53. Laurie Gommermann

    Digging Up Love- I have Midwest ties. I live part of the year in rural Wisconsin. Sounds cute I like small town baker meets big city academic. I love it when there’s instant chemistry, you can’t ignore or fight against.

    West Side Love Story- I like the original musical and premise the story is based on, star crossed lovers, family feud. I loved her Anchored Hearts book.

  54. Vicki Clevinger

    They all sound awesome. They are new to me authors, however I have heard of Catherine Bybee although I haven’t had the opportunity to read her.

  59. Nancy P

    Almost all these authors are new to me. The great blurbs caught my attention.