#Giveaway Day 8: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!

Posted December 22nd, 2025 by in Blog, BookMas, Features, Spotlight / 45 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 8th Day of #Bookmas…  We bring you a giveaway from Kensington Publishing

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

Here’s a sneak peak at some of Kensigton Publishing upcoming 2026 Releases:

CHASING THE RING by Lauren Rowe (Footballs & Feels #1)
(Kensington/Deluxe Trade Paperback/On Sale: January 27th 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5772-2)
When a wronged bride and an NFL quarterback find themselves sharing the same Hawaiian vacation, a no-strings, just-for-fun encounter quickly becomes unforgettable in this warm-hearted, extra spicy football romance for fans of Sarah Adams, Tessa Bailey, Monica Murphy, Kristen Callihan, and Lucy Score.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by Shain Rose (Kept in Paradise #1)
(Kensington/Deluxe Trade Paperback/On Sale: February 24th 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5817-0)
With the scandalous intrigue of Desperate Housewives and the decadent spice of 365 Days, this first standalone in a sizzling new series from USA Today bestselling Booktok sensation Shain Rose welcomes you to Paradise Grove, a luxurious, ultra-private billionaire enclave—where the stakes are high, and the secrets are buried deep. Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Rina Kent, Marni Mann, LJ Shen, and JT Geissinger.

JUST THIS ONCE by Lena Hendrix (The Kings #1)
(Kensington/Deluxe Trade Paperback/On Sale: March 31st 2026/ISBN: 978-4967-6127-9) NEW COVER ART FORTHCOMING!
In a rugged small town on the coast of Michigan where heartbreak lingers but love always finds a
way, sparks fly between a fireman and the daughter of the fire chief after an unforgettable one
night stand. Fans of Lucy Score’s Knockmeout Series, Elsie Silver, Carley Fortune, and B.K. Borrison
will swoon over book 1 in Lena Hendrix’s bestselling Kings Series!

LOSERS: PART ONE by Harley Laroux
(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: April 28th 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-6171-2) &
LOSERS: PART TWO by Harley Laroux
(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: May 26th 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-6172-9)
A former prom queen bully returns to her hometown only to become entangled in a steamy game of revenge and redemption with the four boys–now dangerously attractive men–she used to torment in the first of Harley Laroux’s infamously dark, sexy, queer, why-choose duology – perfect for readers of Sadie Kincaid, LJ Shen, and Eva Ashwood.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Kate Stewart (The Ravenhood Legacy #3)
(Kensington/Trade Paperback/On Sale: May 26th 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-5465-3)
Fan-favorite character Tyler takes center stage in the never before published third in TikTok phenom Kate Stewart’s bestselling Ravenhood Legacy series. Spicy and filled with morally gray bad boys, this reimagining shifts perspectives and shines a new light on the secret brotherhood – perfect for fans of Lauren Asher, Penelope Douglas and Ana Huang. The exhilarating next chapter in Tyler’s story continues when he collides with the one woman who challenges him like no other.

RAIN OF SHADOWS AND ENDINGS by Melissa K. Roehrich (The Legacy Series #1)
(Kensington/Deluxe Hardcover/On Sale: March 31st 2026/ISBN: 978-1-4967-6029-6)
A masterpiece in fated mates and broken bonds world-building for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros, the first installment in Melissa K. Roehrich’s internationally bestselling Legacy Series is a contemporary dark romantasy set in a world forgotten by the gods, created for their descendants, roamed by dragons, served by Fae…and not so different from our own.

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!

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

  • SEVERED HEART by Kate Stewart
  • MY FUNNY DEMON VALENTINE by Aurora Ascher
  • DISTANCE by Luna Mason
  • HOUSE OF RAYNE by Harley Laroux
  • CHASING THE WILD by Elliott Rose
  • THE BOOK OF AZRAEL by Amber V. Nicole
  • ONE DARK KISS by Rebecca Zanetti
  • ON HER TERMS by Amy Spalding
  • THE BIG FIX by Holly James
  • MANIC PIXIE DREAM EARL by Jenny Holiday
  • A WAGER AT MIDNIGHT by Vanessa Riley
  • RUSTLER MOUNTAIN by Maisey Yates
  • THE NANNY’S HANDBOOK TO MAGIC AND MANAGING DIFFICULT DUKES by Amy Rose Bennett

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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45 Responses to “#Giveaway Day 8: #HJBOOKMAS Extravaganza!”

  1. Sonia

    All sound good but Behind Closed Doors by Shain Rose caught my attention.

  3. Mary lunsford

    CHASING THE RING by Lauren Rowe (Footballs & Feels #1) Caught my attention

  6. Lori R

    Me to! 3 days the giveaway link has not worked. Maybe it has a virus?? Very disappointing!

  13. Ellen C.

    Chasing the Ring because I like football romances and it sounds like a fun read.

  14. Lori Byrd Johannes

    One Dark Kiss. Rebecca is one of my favorite authors. It’ll be a great read!

  15. Glenda M

    They all sound great, and i haven’t read any of these authors yet. But JUST THIS ONCE by Lena Hendrix sounds like a fun read

  16. xibalba2979

    Severed Heart by Kate Stewart because she’s one of my one click Authors! Can’t wait!

  18. Charlotte Litton

    Most are new authors to me but I’m excited to find something new.

  24. Joye

    I would like to read Rebecca Zanetti ‘s book. I have read others of hers and really enjoyed them

  25. cherierj

    King Sumo still not working for me. I think RAIN OF SHADOWS AND ENDINGS by Melissa K. Roehrich sounds amazing.

  28. psu1493

    They all sound great. I would probably read Just This Once first because I love stories about firefighters.

  31. Diana Hardt

    Kingsumo isn’t working for me. They all sound really good especially Rustler Mountain by Maisey Yates.

  32. Chris Gutowski

    They all sound great. The top two that caught my eye are BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by Shain Rose and BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Kate Stewart. Shain Rose’s book caught my attention because of the recommendation that it was for fans of Ana Huang, Rina Kent, Marni Mann, LJ Shen, and JT Geissinger. I have read most of these authors so I’m sure I’d love Shain Rose’s book. Birds of a Feather by Kate Stewart immediately screamed at me because it’s Kate Stewart!! Her writing is to-die-for!!! Also it’s her Ravenhood Legacy Series!! GAHHH!!! Who’s not excited to read this??

  33. Janie McGaugh

    Rain of Shadows and Endings is the one that caught my attention. I enjoy romantasy.

  39. Irma Jurejevčič

    SEVERED HEART by Kate Stewart! I’m seing all of these great reviews and I’m so excited to read it.

  40. laurieg72

    They all sound great.
    Chasing The Ring – love athlete heros, vacation in Hawaii, bitter bride, quick fling to get over jerk ex
    Behind Closed Doors – private island get away, billionaires
    Both books caught my eye

  41. DIANE SALLANS

    JUST THIS ONCE by Lena Hendrix looks good – I do enjoy a small town series and Michigan is a different location

  43. Elizabeth H.

    One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti! I love fairytale retellings! Thanks so much!