And the Winner of The Summer I Turned Pretty series is...

Thanks so much for dropping in, girls. I wish I had enough books to give to each of you. This series is truly a good one. I'm happy to give it away and let someone else experience it. The winner of The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han is...

Kathy Ann Coleman!!!

Congratulations, Kathy. I know you're going to love this story. Please email me and send your contact information so I can get the books out to you. If I don't hear from the winner in 72 hours, another winner will be randomly selected in her place.

Toodles!

A Very Special Giveaway: The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han

                                                                    
   This Giveaway Has Now Ended As Of 2/21/12

Jenny Han at her release party in New York City



Book One

 In honor of reaching over 1000 followers and because this is the month love gets extra attention, I'm giving away the entire New York Times bestselling trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty, by Jenny Han. I was drawn to the first book because of the lovely, breezy, summery cover. I figured it was a light weight read. I couldn't be more wrong. That book, this series is totally awesome! I'm not kidding. It is poignant, heart wrenching and unputdownable (is that a word?! Lol...) Han is an author with amazing writing talent. She doesn't have to depend on the fantastical or paranormal to keep you engaged and absorbed in her story. There are no creatures of any kind in these books, just good old-fashioned storytelling of young love, devotion, devastation and the pain and pleasure of coming-of-age.

When Han had a release party and book signing of the third book, It's Not Summer Without You, last spring in Books of Wonder in Manhattan, I had to be there. I love this series so much, I bought one set for myself to keep, bought another to give away and had Han sign all six books! Now the time has come to give away that set. I can't wait to get it into someone's hands so she can enjoy it as much as I did

Book Two

Book Three

                                                                                    

If you're interested in entering the giveaway, leave a comment telling me the name of a romantic story you've read that you love. I haven't done this in a long time, but you must be a follower of this blog to have a chance to win. I am not doing this to get more followers. I'm quite pleased to reach the number I have and have no interest in using gimmicks to get more. Part of the reason for the giveaway is to celebrate those who helped push me to the 1000 mark and beyond. It only seems fair to limit the giveaway to those folks who follow. Don't forget to leave your email in case you're the winner.

The giveaway will end on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. It's open to residents of the US and Canada only. (shipping three books can get expensive!)

Jenny Han signing one of your 3 books!

Toodles!

My Selection for Waiting on Wednesday: We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

Book Three

Waiting on Wednesday is the go-to meme to learn all about what's new, good and anticipated to read! It was started by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This week, I'm trending a tad differently. It's YA, but not paranormal; I'm going contemporary and realistic today. Check out the blurb on the book. It doesn't get more real than this...

Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher. And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she's almost positive he is her soul mate. Almost. Conrad has not gotten over the mistake he made when he let Belly go even as Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him. So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it's now or never--tell Belly he loves her, or lose her for good.

Belly will have to confront her feelings for Jeremiah and Conrad and face a truth she has possibly always known: she will have to break one of their hearts.

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Book One

I just learned this is the third book in the Summer I turned Pretty series. I didn't even know this was a series! I haven't read the first book, but We'll Always Have Summer sounds like it's a stand alone novel. It may be a good idea to start with the first one, so I can be introduced to the characters and be pulled into their world as they grow and change; get pulled into some absorbing romance...lol...I'm such a "love" junkie! It's terrible...ha ha ha...Even in the book I'm writing, a great deal of the focus is on the intensity of feelings, the new sensations, the wonder of that first heartbeat toward another...lol...Well! I've digressed...hee hee hee...anyhoo, I think I'll be checking this one out. Has anyone else read the first two books in the series? Anyone know the name of the second book?

We'll Always Have Summer releases April 26, 2011.

Toodles!