#Giveaway Day 6: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!

Posted December 20th, 2024 by in Blog, BookMas, Features, Spotlight / 59 comments

Welcome to Harlequin Junkie’s 10th Annual #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 Book community at large.

 

Thank You for your continued Support, we <3 You!

 

On the 6th Day of #Bookmas…  We bring you a giveaway from Kensigton Publishing

 

Here’s a sneak peak at some of Kensigton Publishing upcoming 2025 Releases:


 

NORTH IS NIGHT by Emily Rath (Tuonela Duet #1)

(Kensington/Special Edition Hardcover/On Sale: December 17th 2024/ISBN: 978-1- 64566-220-4)
Hot on the heels of releasing her NYT bestselling Jacksonville Rays romance, PUCKING, SWEET, Emily Rath pivots to fantasy in an exciting new novel! Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this sapphic reimagining of Finnish folklore. The first in a darkly mythical duology for readers of Katherine Arden, T. Kingfisher, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.
Released in a deluxe limited edition first print run. with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped fabric hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers, and a reversible foil dust jacket!

 

 

ONE LAST RAINY DAY by Kate Stewart (The Ravenhood Legacy #1)

Released in a (Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: December 24th 2024/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5464- 6)
Discover the first in Tiktok phenom Kate Stewart’s bestselling Ravenhood Legacy series, the spin-off from her a deliciously steamy, and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling series, The Ravenhood. Spicy and filled with morally gray bad boys, this reimagining shifts perspectives to Dominic and shines a new light on the secret brotherhood. Fans can also look forward to an all-brand-new novel in the Ravenhood Legacy, SEVERED HEART, out in 2025!

 

 

MY FUNNY DEMON VALENTINE by Auroa Ascher (Hell Bent #1)

(Kensington/Special Edition Trade Paperback/On Sale: January 21st 2025/ISBN: 978-1- 4967-5585-8)
The laugh-out-loud humor and heat of Kimberly Lemming and Travis Baldree meet Jenna Levine and Jeneane O’Riley’s fresh spin on paranormal tropes in this wickedly funny, warm-hearted demon romance with just the right amount of spice from the bestselling author of SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW. Kensington will also be releasing the rest of this series rolling out during 2025, with book 2, MY DEMON HUNTER, coming out 3/25/25!

 

 

DISTANCE by Luna Mason (Beneath the Mask #1)

(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: February 25th 2025/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5746-3)
Look beneath the mask with Booktok sensation Luna Mason’s scorchingly intense dark mafia romance series featuring elite criminal families, morally gray anti-heroes, and breath-stealing tension for fans of J.T. Geissinger, Sav R. Miller, Sophie Lark, Rina Kent, and Shantel Tessier. Kensington will be releasing all four books in this series rolling out in 2025! Book 2, DETONATE, will be on sale 5/27/25!

 

 

RUSTLER MOUNTAIN by Maisey Yates (Brand New Series!)

(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: February 25th 2025/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5346-5)
Tourists may flock to see reenactments of the famous shootout at Rustler Mountain, but for locals the feuds between the outlaws and the lawmen are still very much alive in this new series from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates – ideal for fans of Jennifer Ryan, Jodi Thomas and Lyla Sage.
 
 
 

THE BIG FIX by Holly James (Standalone)

(Kensington/Hardcover/On Sale: March 25th 2025/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5174-4)
Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot—fixer.
 
 
 
 

THRILL RIDE by Amy Ratcliffe (Standalone)

(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: March 25th 2025/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5084-6)
Business meets pleasure at a family-owned theme park sexy, fun-filled debut from the Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist, as a thrill ride designer shows a straitlaced suit the lighter side of life—and discovers a whole new perspective of her own . . .

 

 

 
 
 

SUMMER ON CAPE MAY by Monica Garner

(Dafina TP / on sale April 29, 2025 / ISBN: 978-1-4967-5040-2)
Over a momentous summer in the idyllic seaside resort of Cape May, New Jersey, three longtime friends – from diverse backgrounds yet each charmed by the island’s peace and close-knit community– find that past secrets, new loves, and difficult choices test their bond like never before.
 
 
 
 
 

MANIC PIXIE DREAM EARL by Jenny Holiday (Earls Trip #2)

(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: May 27th 2025/ISBN: 978-1-4967-4509-5)
Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA
Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip – ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes – especially when this trip is crashed by one earl’s pen pal. The complicated fallout from his alter ego being exposed may just be the most challenging problem the boys have to solve yet!
 
 
 
 

ONE DARK KISS by Rebecca Zanetti (Grimm Bargains #2)

(Kensington/Special Edition Hardcover/On Sale: June 24th 2025/ISBN: 978-4967-5630-5)
For fans of Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J Maas, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti explores the forbidden and the taboo in this modern twist on Snow White – the second in a seductive dark romance series set in a world where information is power, and those who control the flow of information live like gods.

 

 

 

SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT!
In 2025 Dafina Books, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp. whose stories center on race and cultural identity, celebrates its 25th anniversary – a quarter century of sharing the beauty of stories from across the diaspora! As one of the leading independent publishers of fiction and nonfiction, Dafina has been home to highly acclaimed and bestselling authors including Mary

Monroe, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Rochelle Alers, Kimberla Lawson Roby, and many more. We’re thrilled to honor this milestone with Dafina’s iconic authors as well as newer writers to our roster including Essence bestselling author Monica Garner.

Kensington Publishing . is the last remaining independent U.S. publisher of hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market paperback books. https://www.kensingtonbooks.com
 
 

Giveaway: Books really are the hot new accessory and this Bookmas you’ll never have to be without your favorite romance read! In honor of that famous holiday song – here are the 12 days of Kensington! Enter to win a bundle of 12 of the most exiting romances from this past year courtesy of the publisher!

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

  • 1 copy of HER SOUL TO TAKE by Harley Laroux
  • 1 copy of FLOCK by Kate Stewart
  • 1 copy of ONE CURSED ROSE by Rebecca Zanetti
  • 1 copy of A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA by Christina Dodd
  • 1 copy of THE OTHER SIDE OF DISAPPEARING by Kate Clayborn (Signed!)
  • 1 copy of AT HER SERVICE by Amy Spalding
  • 1 copy of A GAMBLE AT SUNSET by Vanessa Riley
  • 1 copy of EARLS TRIP by Jenny Holiday
  • 1 copy of THE ROAD TRIP REWIND by Kate & Danny Tamberelli
  • 1 copy of THE WILD LAVENDER BOOKSHOP by Jodi Thomas
  • 1 copy of ONE IN A MILLION by Janet Dailey
  • 1 copy of BEST, FIRST, AND LAST by Amy T. Matthews
  • 1 Kensington Tote Bag
  • 1 Christmas Tree Shop decoration from Kurt S. Adler (It lights up!)

 

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

 
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Stop by everyday from Dec 15-31,2024 to win some fabulous Giveaways!

 
 
 

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

  3. erahime

    All the anticipated books are promising, but I look forward to the first book of the Hell Bent series because I want to read the extra content (I read it when it was self-published).

  4. Jennifer

    Jenny Holiday & Maisey Yates because it’s Jenny Holidsy & Maisey Yeates!

  5. Audrey Stewart

    The Big Fix & Thrill Ride would be my first choice. I also want to read Summer on Cape May. I grew up on the beach so I always enjoy reading summer, beach setting books with romance, of course.

  10. Natasha Persaud

    One last rainy day and one Dark kiss because i love Kate stewart and Rebecca

  12. Kim

    I’m curious about MY FUNNY DEMON VALENTINE by Auroa Ascher. I enjoyed her book Sanctuary of the Shadow earlier this year.

  16. Tonya ferrando

    Ooh! So many good ones to read! One Dark Kiss! North is the Night…a different genre for Emily Rath?! The Big Fix and Thrill Ride, new to me authors! And the others. Exciting reading coming up.

  19. Kathleen O

    Rustler’s Mountain as I am a big Maisey Yates fan, but a few others caught my eye, Distance, as I like a good morally grey anti hero, The Big Fix, i love a good romantic comedy and Summer in Cape May, who doesn’t like a book about friendships.

  20. Glenda M

    All of them sound great but the top one for me is MANIC PIXIE DREAM EARL by Jenny Holiday. I love her books!

  21. Pennie

    Most of these are new to me authors which is GREAT but I will read anything by Maisy Yates or Emily Rath.

  28. Karina Angeles

    One Dark Kiss! Zanetti reeled me in with the first book. Can’t wait to read how Rosalie and Alexei story plays out!!!

  31. Summer

    Summer On Cape May is probably the one that’s calling to me most right now, I guess because it’s making me think of warm weather and reading outside, two of my favorite things.

  33. Charlotte Litton

    I’m looking forward to Maisy Yake’s new book,she one of my favorites

  36. Crystal

    they all interest me in very unique ways and not one particular book stands out looking forward to reeading all the books

  37. Dianne Casey

    A couple of books that interest me are “Summer on Cape May” because I love the cover and “One Dark Kiss” by Rebecca Zanetti because I like her books. The others look like great reads also.

  38. cherierj

    North is the Night by Emily Rath which looks and sounds like an exciting escape with its fantasy elements.

  40. Bonnie

    My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher caught my attention because I enjoy paranormal romance. One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti also sounds like an interesting fairy tale retelling.

  41. psu1493

    All look like great reads. Manic Pixie Dream Earl because it is set during the Regency period, Summer on Cape May because I am from NJ but have never been to Cape May, Rustler Mountain because I enjoy Maisey Yates’ writing and Distance because I like mafia romances.

  42. Michelle Schafer

    They all did! Loving the covers on them all! I recognize Maisey Yates, Jodi Thomas, Jenny Holiday and Rebecca Zanetti but the rest are new to me. Great assortment of genres and authors.

  45. ELF

    Manic Pixie Dream Earl caught my attention, but they all look intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway, and Happy Holidays!

  46. Laurie Gommermann

    Jenny Holiday’s Manic Pixie Dream Earl I’ve read her book, One And Only. I think it would be fun to tag along with the 3 Earls as they meet the women who will turn their worlds upside down. I like her sense of humor.

    Maisey Yates I’ve read several of her books set in Copper Ridge and Gold Valley. I’d love to visit Rustler Mountain. The historical reenactments sound neat and a real life feud too. I’d like to know about the back history of the feud. Was there a woman involved?

    Thrilled Ride by AmyRadcliffe great title already peaked my interest. I like opposite attracts with lots of interest and conflict.

    Summer On the Cape Monica Garner
    Island ️ romance, longtime friendships, midlife crisis

    Holly James The Big Fix- mistaken identity on the run I like a thriller romance with forced proximity.

    Christina Dodd, Jodi Thomas, Janet Dailey I’d liked several of their books over the years.
    Finally Aurora Archer’s My Funny Demon Valentine sounds cute! Another opposites attract which I like.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    So many of your books I want to read!
    Merry
    Happy Holidays!

  47. Irma Jurejevčič

    I already know for most of these, but it’s the NORTH IS NIGHT by Emily Rath that I anticipate the most. There’s just something about that blurb. It’s already on my TBR and I’m so excited to read it.

  49. Janie McGaugh

    I’m especially excited for One Dark Kiss, because I read and enjoyed the first book. Manic Pixie Dream Earl and Funny Demon Valentine sound like fun reads.

  50. Jeanna Massman

    One Dark Kiss Sounds interesting because of its genre. I want to read more dark romances.

  51. elizhaney7889f74e79e9

    Looking forward to One Dark Kiss because I love Rebecca Zanetti books!

  52. veRONIca

    DISTANCE by Luna Mason caught my eye as I’ve been on a mafia romance binge this month and am always looking for new authors to read in this genre

  53. T Rosado

    The Big Fix by Holly James! “Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy…” — That right there says it all.

  56. Nancy P

    I love a great cover. Titles are interesting too. Fascinate me.

    ONE CURSED ROSE
    THE WILD LAVENDER BOOKSHOP

  57. Patricia B.

    I like westerns, both historical and contemporary, so Rustler Mountain by Maisey Yates is a definite. Maisey Yates is also a favorite author. Next would be Summer On Cape May by Monica Garner. Stories about good women friends, a beach retreat during the summer, and dealing with issues appeals. For a good laugh, Manic Pixie, Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday sounds like it will fill the bill.
    The books in this giveaway are a good choice. Many are favorite authors and are on my Wish List.