Sunday, April 20

Bloggy Giveaway Time

The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival has started and I am super excited to offer up 3 books for prizes! 2 winners in all....2 of the books are by the same author, and you REALLY need both to enjoy the full effect!

The books:




The Secret Life of Becky Miller and Renovating Becky Miller, both by the awesome Sharon Hinck.

Faster than a speeding minivan, able to leap piles of laundry in a single bound. It’s a bird, it’s a plane. It’s Supermom!

Move over, Walter Mitty. Here comes Becky Miller. A young mother with grandiose daydreams and a longing to do “Big Things for God” searches for direction amid the chaos of daily life and the disappointment of failed opportunities.

Becky’s rich fantasy life helps her cope with the pressure to be a Wonderful Wife and Marvelous Mom. But she keeps hearing the tape play: “Your mission, should you choose to accept it: support your husband when he loses his job, nurture an eccentric circle of friends, raise perfect Christian children, live a life full of grand Purpose, all while standing on your head and whistling Dixie. Your fantasy will self-destruct in five seconds.”


And...Emily Ever After by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt.



A quirky and quick-witted girl moves to Manhattan and holds on for dear life.

Emily Hinton needs out. She comes from a small town in California where the church handbell choir concert passes for a decent way to spend a Saturday and she’s known all the boys since kindergarten. She dreams of sophisticated people, love, and Louis Vuitton. When she lands a job at the world-famous publishing house Morrow & Sons in New York, she knows that she is finally on her way. She packs her bags, says good-bye, and sets out for Manhattan, where she will fit in, even if it kills her.

In spite of her naïveté, she quickly becomes friends with the girls at work and begins to learn a thing or two about how things are done in Manhattan. She soon attracts the attention of the handsome Bennett and is swept into a whirlwind romance, but an overnight visit to his parents’ home at Thanksgiving and his seemingly idle flirtations with one of her colleagues give her second thoughts about what Bennett really wants. Her uncertainty about her feelings escalates when one of the hometown boys she left behind reappears in her life. Emily’s days at the office are also becoming complicated: an ambitious editor is breaking all the rules to publish a controversial book that demeans everything she believes in. Will she stand up for what she knows is right and risk losing it all?

Balancing her passion for the glamour of New York City with her determination to live by her morals turns out to be much more difficult than Emily ever imagined. Her roundabout quest for happiness will endear her to anyone who has ever dreamed of making it big, and faced more than a few pitfalls along the way.


Just leave a comment if you'd like to enter and please include which books you'd like if chosen. Deadline to enter is 11 PM Saturday, April 26 at 11PM Central.

147 Crackalackin' Comments:

Tipp April 21, 2008 12:07 AM  

I would love to read Emily Ever After. I took my first trip with my Hubby to New York this past December. It was a 5 year anniversary/make-up honeymoon trip because we missed our honeymoon due to his deployment overseas.

I fell in love with Manhattan and love reading about it!

Tara April 21, 2008 12:51 AM  

These sound like great books! enter me please. taradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com

Becky April 21, 2008 1:00 AM  

I'd ask you to choose for me. I haven't read these books yet. They sound great!

JanMary April 21, 2008 1:22 AM  

Both sound great, and I would LOVE to be chosen as a winner. They sound perfect for some "relaxing holiday reading" ....if I can ever find time for that again :)

windycindy April 21, 2008 1:40 AM  

Hi, I love books and reading. They are all wonderful choices for reading. Please enter me in your drawing for "Emily Ever After!"
I love the cover art. I have read many good things about this book!
Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Lesha April 21, 2008 4:15 AM  

I'd love to win The Secret Life of Becky Miller and Renovating Becky Miller. :)

michelle April 21, 2008 7:39 AM  

I love to read and they both sound good, so you could enter me for either one.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

Michelle
www.northofthe49.com
michelle (at) northofthe49 (dot) com

angelaandconnor at gmail.com April 21, 2008 8:17 AM  

OOOO I want all three!! LOL but If I had to choose I guess Id go with Emily Ever After.

I am running a bloggy party right now too with tons of prizes! Come check us out!
http://www.sevendogsandababy.com

Karen April 21, 2008 8:32 AM  

I've read the first one and wanted to read the sequel. Would love it! Emily Ever After sounds good, too.

momof2princesses April 21, 2008 9:49 AM  

All the books sound great! So hard to choose. I think the first set sound really cute.

Lizardbreath April 21, 2008 10:20 AM  

Either set sounds good. I'd probably have to get you to choose. Would love a new book to read while on the elliptical machine.

eazelie at gmail.com

Queen B April 21, 2008 10:32 AM  

I think they all sound great!! The Becky Miller books would probably be my first choice, but I'd be thrilled with any!!

Jenni April 21, 2008 10:49 AM  

I've read "Emily Ever After" - it is good! So, I'd be up for the other set....

Annikke April 21, 2008 10:58 AM  

I read post about the Becky Miller books a few weeks ago and it sparked my interest, with us moving and all I hadn't had time to go look for the books! I am ready for some new material to read!

Ronnica April 21, 2008 11:13 AM  

I'd be interested in "Emily Ever After" so I could review it for my book review website. Thanks!

I'm giving away a Target gift card as well as an Amazon gift card!

Joanna April 21, 2008 11:16 AM  

I would love the Becky Miller books. "...able to leap piles of laundry in a single bound." Yup! That's me!

Enter me, please!

Kimberly April 21, 2008 11:20 AM  

The Becky Miller books sound like something I would enjoy! Count me in!

Kate April 21, 2008 11:42 AM  

Yay!! I LOVE book giveaways! Count me in for the Becky Miller books...thanks!! :D

SB April 21, 2008 12:04 PM  

I've not read her. If I won, I have a circle of Christian women friends who would LOVE to spread these books around.

Cate April 21, 2008 12:05 PM  

These sound so great..I will probably buy those books if I don't win! Thanks for the offers.

Qtpies7 April 21, 2008 12:09 PM  

Do I have to choose?
I'd love to read any of the books! I love Christian fiction. I am giving away some historical Christian novel.

ET April 21, 2008 12:28 PM  

I am a voracious reader! Love, love, love all types of books - especially Christian fiction. I'd like to check out the Becky Miller books. :)

Stinky John Jones April 21, 2008 12:58 PM  

I would love the Becky Miller books....I definitely could use a little Mom humor about now!

Thanks!

Nicol April 21, 2008 1:27 PM  

The Secret life of Becky Miller sounds great! What a great giveaway!

Allison April 21, 2008 2:47 PM  

I love to read! My first choice would be Emily Ever After, but I would take the others too!

Megan April 21, 2008 2:56 PM  

I haven't read any of these books, so I would be happy with any one of the three. Thanks for the great giveaway!
mnatherson(at)comcast(dot)net

Liz April 21, 2008 3:10 PM  

I would love to read any of these books! What a great giveaway! Please enter me in your drawing! Thanks!

Rochirmil April 21, 2008 3:18 PM  

I love reading. Most of the books we have I've read two or three times. I would choose Emily Ever After.

Katie April 21, 2008 4:30 PM  

I don't know they all sound like a fun read. Either one is fine. katie_mmartin (at) yahoo [dot] com

Audra April 21, 2008 4:45 PM  

I'd love to win Emily Ever After! It sounds cute! :)

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Jen April 21, 2008 5:15 PM  

Emily Ever After sounds great... and for the second I guess I'd take the first in the other series! :)

Mindy Said April 21, 2008 7:24 PM  

Thank you for the chance to win. I just read her Sharon Hinck's newest book and it was great. I was looking forward to picking these up!

mindysaid (at) gmail (dot) com

bren j. April 21, 2008 7:33 PM  

I haven't had time to read a book in so long...I would be quite fine withe being surprised! Thanks for the contest.

Katie April 21, 2008 8:04 PM  

I'd like the 2 books about Becky Miller! Thanks for recommending some new reading! :-)

Kristi April 21, 2008 8:12 PM  

I would choose the Becky miller ones. I love fun Christian fiction series.

Julie April 21, 2008 8:32 PM  

Becky Miller sounds just like, well, ME! I need to read those. Please enter me.

Michelle@Life with Three April 21, 2008 8:44 PM  

I agree -- the Becky Miller books sound much like my reality! ;) I'd love to read them. Thanks for the chance to win!

aahcoffee April 21, 2008 8:55 PM  

I'd like either (both?!?) of the Becky Miller books. I love to read, and am always running out of good books!
julie_ruhlman(at)hotmail(dot)com

neko03 April 21, 2008 9:54 PM  

Emily Ever After sounds nice!
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Francine April 21, 2008 9:55 PM  

I would be thrilled to have the Emily Ever After book.. I would be thrilled just to win something for a change. LOL...

BrineS April 21, 2008 9:58 PM  

They all look great to me! Surprise me! :)

dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

Hey, don't forget my giveaways!

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lace April 21, 2008 10:23 PM  

Emily Ever After sounds like it would be a great book. I would love to read it.

Melody and Doug April 21, 2008 10:36 PM  

I would like to read about Becky Miller. She sounds really interesting. I have never heard of Sharon Hinck before.

www.melodyanddoug.blogspot.com

thediaperdiaries April 21, 2008 10:46 PM  

i have read Emily Ever After and LOVED it!! So enter me for one of the other 2 please. Thanks.

Krista April 21, 2008 11:27 PM  

I think I'd sign up for Emily Ever After as I'm reading Hinck's newest series now (The Restorer) and the second one is driving me crazy what with all it's explaining of the first book I just read!

Deanne April 22, 2008 12:44 AM  

The Secret Life Of Becky looks like a fun read! Sign me up! Thanks for the chance, as well as passing along a new-to-me author! :)

Smilingsal April 22, 2008 12:53 AM  

I've read "The Secret Life of Becky Miller," but I've not yet read the sequel.
However, I have not read "Emily Ever After!" so I'd like to try for that one. Thank you.
SmilingSal55@yahoo.com

Queen Mother April 22, 2008 3:45 AM  

They all sound wonderful but if I must choose...Emily Ever After. Thank you

ablkathy(at)aol(dot)com

Shireen Loh April 22, 2008 6:42 AM  

I would love, LURVE...EMILY EVER AFTER!! pweettyy pwweessee!!! Thank you so very much...

Amy April 22, 2008 7:41 AM  

It's been a long time since I've read a good book, so I would love to win this. I think I could relate more to the Becky Miller books, but either prize would be terrific. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

~ Amy @ Memoirs of a Mommy

Amanda April 22, 2008 8:04 AM  

The Becky Miller books sound wonderful...though I have yet to meet a book I didn't like! :)

theyakmom AT yahoo DOT com

frugallm April 22, 2008 8:14 AM  

The Becky Miller books as I strive to be "Supermom"!

elkmeese (at) yahoo (dot) com

princessesindisguise April 22, 2008 11:20 AM  

Sounds great! Count me in!
Kathy (Mom to the princessesindisguise)
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com

Tamara April 22, 2008 12:10 PM  

Enter me for the Becky Miller books - thanks!

Tamara (AK)
mrshuntinak AT msn DOT com

LeeAnn April 22, 2008 12:30 PM  

Please enter me for The Secret Life of Becky Miller and Renovating Becky Miller. Thanks!

Cindy April 22, 2008 12:57 PM  

I'd really love the Becky Miller series. Sounds like a great read! Thanks!

The Downtown Boutique April 22, 2008 1:02 PM  

I think any of these three books sound like great reads. If I had to choose one, it would be "Emily Ever After".

Thanks!
Angie

We're giving things away at:
www.rioosodesigns.blogspot.com

Sheri April 22, 2008 1:09 PM  

Very interested in the Becky Miller series. I have wanted to read them, but just haven't gotten out to purchase them. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks

baby-dreamer April 22, 2008 1:27 PM  

Difficult decision. I love to read. After much deliberation, I'll go with the Becky Miller series if chosen. Thanks.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

dolphin lady April 22, 2008 1:30 PM  

I would love to win these great books. I am always looking for more Christian fiction to read. I think I would like the Becky Miller books. Thanks!

Telima April 22, 2008 1:59 PM  

Emily Ever After sounds so good! I would love that one. My email address is in my Blogger profile, just in case I win!

Julie D April 22, 2008 2:14 PM  

I would love either choice since I haven't read any of them. I love books--especially Christian fiction!

Linda April 22, 2008 3:15 PM  

I love Christian literature...and any opportunity to read new authors is a great opportunity!

Emily Ecklund April 22, 2008 3:30 PM  

I would choose the Becky Miller books b/c I already have the other one :) Thanks!

The Chatty Housewife- April 22, 2008 5:09 PM  

I would choose any of those, they look great! Thank you for much for the giveaway. I would love to win this! nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com

runningamuck April 22, 2008 7:10 PM  

I haven't had a chance to read these books yet. They look great! Thanks for a chance to win them.

If you get a chance, check out my bloggy giveaway
http://runningamuck.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Bogart April 22, 2008 7:34 PM  

I'd go for the Becky Miller books! I'm in Canada too, so hope that is okay!

Tammy April 22, 2008 8:07 PM  

Well really I'd like either of the Becky books or the Emily book, I haven't read either of them.

Kim April 22, 2008 8:32 PM  

I would love to read them all but if I have to choose I would have to pick "The Secret Life of Becky Miller".

If I don't win I'm going to find them and read them!

What a wonderful giveaway!

Have fun with your giveaway this week. Don't forget to come and enter my giveaway too!

Audra's Little Scraps April 22, 2008 8:40 PM  

I love your blog header- That is so how I feel sometimes. I think I would pick a Becky Miller book- They look very entertaining! Thanks for the grerat giveaway!

Erica G April 22, 2008 10:46 PM  

Both prizes look great, but if I had to choose I would pick Emily Ever After.

egreca [at] hotmail [dot] com

cre82learn April 23, 2008 12:37 AM  

I haven't read any of these yet so they all look good, especially the Becky Miller ones.
Adena
www.friendshipalley.com

Gigi Lynn April 23, 2008 1:37 AM  

Please enter me for the Sharon Hinck novels. They sound GREAT! Thank you!

Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity April 23, 2008 6:34 AM  

I'd never heard of BEcky Miller until last week. I'm reading Renovating Becky Miller now but I'd love to be able to read the other two... :D

Thanks

Rebecca April 23, 2008 7:17 AM  

i am always looking for new authors! i'd love any of the 3 books. would love the two that go together. thegoodmanfam at msn dot com

Uniquely Yours April 23, 2008 7:27 AM  

I would take any of the three books you are offering. I haven't read any of them.

Paul and Christy April 23, 2008 10:04 AM  

Those look great. I would love either ones. Thanks.
Christy
imasharp@yahoo.com

jpandtheboys April 23, 2008 10:41 AM  

I am in need of a good book at the moment. One of these would be great. Thanks for the giveaway.

mamaredhead April 23, 2008 11:21 AM  

All three books look like great reads! I'd let you pick because I just enjoy any good book. Thanks for the opportunity - I love to read!

Kinslee April 23, 2008 11:53 AM  

The Becky Miller Books look like the kind of fiction I love. Please enter me

Chrissy April 23, 2008 12:09 PM  

I absolutely adored the first Becky Miller book and would love to read the 2nd one! Thanks for the opportunity!

BTW, the name of your blog is just fantastic.

Grammykrob April 23, 2008 12:21 PM  

I love christian fiction and would love to read the books and pass them on the my friends to read. Thanks Kathy

James and Andrea April 23, 2008 12:32 PM  

Wow, I don't know which one I'd choose! We are planning a trip to New York, but I am totally the big dreams in a small world kind of woman. You would have to pick for me!

Wendy April 23, 2008 1:26 PM  

Please count me in for the Becky Miller books. I love Christian fiction, and these sound really good. Thanks!

Lisa April 23, 2008 1:50 PM  

I'm a bookaholic, and these sound like fun to read, and uplifting to boot!

lifeasamama April 23, 2008 3:31 PM  

oh i'd let you pick for me - i read anything and everything, and all three look great!

paula h April 23, 2008 7:57 PM  

The Secret Life of Becky Miller looks like a cute book.

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ihchicky April 23, 2008 11:35 PM  

I'd like to win any of these books. But if I have to pick only one I would choose Emily Ever After. Thank you for the chance.

Missy April 24, 2008 9:58 AM  

i'd love to win these books! thanks for the give~away....

blessings,
missy

daisy April 24, 2008 4:37 PM  

I think I would like to win Emily Ever AFter. I am starting to use my reading time as escape time...I'd love to escape with Emily. In my chaotic life, quiet time has to be gripped firmly and squeezed out like toothpaste from an almost empty tube. They would notice, though, if I was reading a book I had won. And I'd feel better about sticking to my guns about my escape time when I was reading about Emily. Thanks for the chance!

Peculiar April 24, 2008 7:26 PM  

The Secret Life of Becky Miller and Renovating Becky Miller--these are the books I'd be interested in. Thanks very much.

Meg April 24, 2008 8:58 PM  

Emily Ever After. Sounds wonderful! Thanks! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )

Karen April 24, 2008 11:11 PM  

I have the first two, and LOVED them, but I would be very excited to read Emily Ever After. I love their other works. Thanks!

kpuleski at gmail dot com

robynl April 25, 2008 1:00 AM  

Emily Ever After please and thanks.
yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

tonsofsons April 25, 2008 8:24 AM  

I would love any one of these!

Thanks for the chance to win!

Rejoicing in Him,
Jill

http://tonsofsons.wordpress.com/

Alicia April 25, 2008 1:07 PM  

I haven't read any of these so...it wouldn't matter which one.

Please enter me.

Thanks!

Alicia

Dawn Ward April 25, 2008 3:10 PM  

I would LOVE any of those! Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win!

ChristyJan April 25, 2008 7:15 PM  

Please enter me to win either of the authors books that you are giving away.

hawkes(at)citlink.net

Theresa N. April 25, 2008 8:23 PM  

The Becky Miller books sound wonderful to me.
Theresa N
weceno@yahoo.com

mrsb28wolf April 25, 2008 10:46 PM  

well, hey, i made it with a day to spare - thanks for a great giveaway!!

missylangford1215 April 26, 2008 1:04 AM  

Oh my goodness I'd probably like the first set, they're on my list of need to reads.

Missy

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