ETA: Okay my chickens, giveaway's over. Thanks for playing!
I was contacted by Jennifer Chiavernini's publisher last week who asked whether I'd be willing to do a give away of her latest book, Sonoma Rose.
For you, anything! All kidding aside, when I read the advance copy, I couldn't believe that I had been missing out on this series. I'm not quite done the book, but I am REALLY enjoying it. Although it's part of a series, I haven't read any of them before and am still able to read it as a stand-alone book. Ms. Chiavernini's writing is very readable, and the story really pulls you in.
"Sonoma Rose picks up at the climax of The Quilter's Homecoming, when Rosa Diaz Barclay flees from her abusive husband with her four children and her childhood sweetheart, Lars Jorgensen. On the run from her husband, his mob associates, and the federal agents investigating his crimes, Rosa and Lars make their way north, first to San Francisco where they seek medical care for two of the children who suffer from a mysterious ailment that has already claimed the lives of four of their brothers and sisters, and then on to Sonoma County, where they find work and sanctuary at an idyllic vineyard and winery struggling to stay afloat despite the constraints of Prohibition.
Rosa Diaz Barclay endured years of her husband's abuse, but one day Rosa realizes it is time to leave. Taking her four children and a few precious family keepsakes, Rosa flees, only to receive some unexpected help from her first love: Lars Jorgensen. Together the two set out to make a new future for themselves in the wine country of Sonoma Valley in Chiaverini's emotionally compelling tale."
from Jennifer Chiaverini's site
If you'd like to win a copy of this book, please leave a comment here up until Monday, February 21st at 11:00 p.m. and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday. The publisher will send the book directly to you. And if you'd like TWO chances to win, then go on over to Chris Daly's blog at Dye Candy and enter over there!
Chris is a talented fiber artist and purveyor of wonderful hand-dyed fabrics!Take some time to look around while you're over there - and if you're here from Chris' blog; welcome!
Good luck!
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Can't believe you did not know this series before ;-)) Have FUN reading all the other ones, I like this series very much !! So ... of course I would love to win (can I bribe you somehow ??? - just kidding) Thanks for a great giveaway !!
ReplyDeleteI have started to read them right from the beginning and loved them all ! It is so great to see the stories develop in all directions and thru the centuries! and yes, I'd love to win the new one !
ReplyDeleteWell sure! I have read ( in truth I listened via audio books ) to each of her books. Would love to win one.
ReplyDeleteI love this series and would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteCame over from Chris's blog! So glad that there are two chances to win this book! I totally love her series and would love the newest copy! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI don't know this series but I'd love to read it!
ReplyDeleteHer books are so much fun....and for anyone new to them....know that you don't have to have read previous titles in order to enjoy them. There's a thread but they are very much stand alone as well.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading the last book- "the wedding quilt"
ReplyDeleteI have been loving this series!
Thanks for the giveaway
Cool! I just started her first book, and was hooked after one chapter! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have read some of her books and would love a chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteOooh, count me in! I've read most of her books and I love them.
ReplyDeleteNot that this should influence the giveaway in any way ;), but I just have you the Liebster Blog award, Kit. Your work inspires me and you crack me up! Thanks and keep up the great work. :)
I have missed out on this author so far too! Please drop my name in the hat...fingers crossed lol
ReplyDeletePlease put my name in the hat also....I have read 4 of her books until now and love them!
ReplyDeleteME! ME! I love her books.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book! I've some of her other stuff, but not this series.
ReplyDeleteHer books really are soo engrossing. And I can tell you for a fact that they sure don't need to be read in order!
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Love her books...I have read them all to date. Thanks Kit for this chance!!!
ReplyDeleteYippee for this giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have read every one of her books, and have even seriously considered making one of the quilts. Would love to win this one. Thanks for the offer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kit for the chance. I have enjoyed her books.
ReplyDeleteGot here from Chris's site, Kit. I looked around and can see that you like purple and green.:) Nice work. I have all of Jennifer's books except for The Wedding Quilt. Would be great to win this one! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a copy of this book...I have read most of the collection.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read the whole series but have enjoyed the books that I have read. Would love to have this new one to read.
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Once you start with Jennifer's books, I find it is very hard to put them down before the last page... I would love to win her last book. Thanks for the chance! Celine_combet at yahoo.co.uk
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is excitement! Discovering your blog, Kit as well as being introduced to a series that is totally new to me. And to know they are on audio books.
ReplyDeleteI'd be delighted to win Jennifer's book.
ReplyDeleteYour dyeing helps inspire me to get back into dyeing--despite the fact that I have shelves lined with fabric hand-dyed over the last 15 years that I still haven't used. (It's so easy to just admire it!)