I am thrilled to announce my first giveaway: an autographed copy of A Groom of One’s Own by Maya Rodale, the first book in her Writing Girl Series! Leave a comment and your name will be dropped into a hat. The winner will be announced on July 4th.
Now you may be wondering why I selected A Groom of One’s Own for my first giveaway. This book holds a very special place in my heart. I began reading an advanced copy of A Groom of One’s Own while on hospital bedrest. Hours after I turned the first page, my son decided that it was time for his debut. I asked him to wait until I reached the end, but he refused. Instead I had to wait until we were home from the hospital to finish the final chapters. I will always remember A Groom of One’s Own as the book that distracted me from those pesky labor pains!
I am not the only fan of the Writing Girls series. Romantic Times offered glowing praise: “With its quick pace and wonderful sense of humor, Rodale’s new entry in the Writing Girl series is a smash.”
To learn more about Maya Rodale’s work and the research that inspired her Writing Girl series visit her website at www.mayarodale.com. Below is a brief description of the book.
A Groom of One’s Own
June 29, 2010
Avon •• ISBN-10: 0061922986 •• ISBN-13: 978-0061922985
Miss Harlow’s Marriage In High Life
London, 1823
A handsome duke. His beautiful soon-to-be duchess. A whirlwind courtship. It is this author’s privilege to report on the event all of London is talking about: the upcoming wedding of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon to the only daughter of the Duke of Richmond. Every details of the “Wedding of the Year” will be reported in these pages as a London Weekly exclusive.
But I, Miss Sophie Harlow, must confess to a secret infatuation with this “double duke” that can only lead to trouble. It is impossible that this notoriously upstanding gentleman would ever jilt his bride for a scandalous female newspaper writer. And yet…the arrival of a foreign prince, the discovery of a shocking secret, and one passionate kiss could change everything. Will this perfect duke risk the scandal of the year to marry the woman his heart desires?
There are only just three more weeks until the wedding…
I enjoyed her other books quite a bit, and giveaways are always fun.
Sounds like a good one!
I’ve been hearing so many good things about this book! I love stories about women writers and then romance too! Who could ask for more!
I’ve been looking for a new romance writer to start reading!
Hi everyone! I have to say, Sarah has the best story about reading my book and I can’t imagine that it will be topped. I’m wondering what chapter you were on, Sarah, when lil’ Jameson decided it was time for his debut?
I was a little over 100 pages. 14 Days Before the Wedding I believe when the contractions started. I made it a bit further before I got to the point I could not focus on the book. (I had to go back and reread those pages:)
Hello Maya,
Your book appeals to me greatly! I’d love to win!
I posted in the other blog but I didn’t see my post. I wish the you the best with your upcoming wedding and my favorite ‘writer girl’ is Fionna Hawkes from THE SEDUCTION OF AN UNKNOWN LADY by Samantha James. That book along with the other two that go with it are fantastic. I’ll bet GROOM is awesome! I’m really looking forward to reading it.
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Hadn’t heard about these books before. Treasure trove. The book sounds delicious.
Yay thanks everyone! Ah, 100 pages in, and 14 days before the wedding. That’s when everything starts to change…to say more might be a spoiler!
What a treat! I loved Maya’s previous books and the entire concept of this one sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to read it!