May 25, 2011

Giveaway Time! Splash into Summer--

--with some TURTLE SOUP and a $25 Amazon gift certificate!


Welcome to The Balanced Writer's monthly giveaway. To "splash into summer," leave a comment, and you might win a copy of environmental romance, TURTLE SOUP, and an Amazon gift certificate.

Set between the Georgia Aquarium and the Caribbean island of St. Thomas, this adventure will leave you with a smile on your face and more than likely, ready for a snack.

Sea turtles may be endangered but after an encounter with marine biologist, Jack Brandon, nothing will stop Sara Hart from naming her deli, Turtle Soup. When Jack takes a job at the Georgia Aquarium, Sara finds the environmental poster boy at her door, hungry and carrying a chip on his shoulder. Neither thinks the other has what it takes, until a scuba class reveals what lies beneath the surface.



Five "Mystique Moons" from Mystique Books!

"Witty, original and unexpected, this is a delightful read."--Long and Short

"A story of love lost and the ability to find love again. Rated YOU GOTTA READ!"--You Gotta Read Reviews


If you'd like to win a copy of TURTLE SOUP, along with $25 from Amazon.com, please (1) leave a comment on this Splash into Summer blog post and follow this blog. If you are already following, no problem, just leave a comment!

(2) You're welcome to snatch a second entry by signing up for my newsletter, THE PRIVATEER NEWSLETTER at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePrivateerNewsletter/?yguid=197416267.


Summer is just around the corner so get ready to chillax! If you'd like a low-fat slush to keep you cool, try this delicious chocolate treat. You'll love it!

Chocolate Slush

1 cup of ice

½ cup of skim milk

1 envelope of Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Directions: Mix all ingredients in blender until slushy. Serve in a tall glass with a straw.


Good luck to all entries, and enjoy the slush!

~Danielle Thorne


If you enjoy this blog, please share it with your friends. If you'd like to find out more about my books, such as my bestselling, BY HEART AND COMPASS, check out my website at daniellethorne.com!

171 comments:

debbie said...

I would love to read this book. I am a gfc follower.
debbie
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lindseybousfield said...

I would love to read this!
I'm a follower (leebee190)

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Lynda Coker said...

I follow with GFC - Lynda/BOLD
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Thank you for the opportunity.

Getting Your Read On said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I'm an old follower.

Aimee Brown
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Unknown said...

Yummmmmm Chocolate slush!!!!
Gonna have to try that a little later 824am is a bit early...LOL
Thanks for the chance to win...I'm now apart of your google followers :)
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pwpendleton@gmail.com said...

Thanks for participating in the giveaway! I am a new follower, and I signed up for your newsletter! Paige

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Julie Lynn Hayes said...

The big sounds great, I wish you luck! I am following you, already receive the Privateer.

Here is my blog:

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Gail Pallotta said...

I've read Turtle Soup. The lucky winner has a treat in store. The chocolate slushy sounds yummy,and it's just in time for the warmer weather finally coming our way, at least in the southeast.

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kristina shields said...

Great giveaway.
Follower: kristinashields

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Unknown said...

I'm a gfc friend. (Karla Vollkopf) :)
thank you for the giveaway.

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Unknown said...

I follow newletter as karla_vollkopf

Cayman said...

I'm a new Google Friend Connect Follower

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Anonymous said...

SOunds amazing - I am training in oceanography, can't wait!

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AubreyLaine said...

I'd love to win! I am a GFC follower.
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Unknown said...

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Meredith said...

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Signed up for your newsletter.

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Birgit said...

Thanks for this generous giveaway!!
New blog follower on GFC!

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Unknown said...

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Thanks!

Nikki said...

Sounds like a great book! Cool contest! I'm signing up to follow this blog today, as well :)

Nikki

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Kati R said...

I'd love to read this book and thanks for the recipe. :)

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Jeff Beesler said...

Wow, this story looks like it could be a fun read! Just saw this contest posted on FB and came over to follow the blog!

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Elizabeth Morgan said...

I am a follower and this is so awesome!

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Bleuette said...

Thanks for the giveaway!:) New follower
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Bitsy Bling Books said...

Fantastic giveaway! Thanks!

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Anita said...

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buddyt said...

Thank you for the giveaway.

Please enter me.

I Follow via GFC (buddyt)

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Katia said...

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Sassy said...

I would love to win!
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Kim Pickett said...

Thanks for the opportunity.

Kim
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New follower

Julie S said...

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Unknown said...

Thanx for the opportunity...I GFC follow *heavensent1*...heavensent1@yahoo dotcom

Anonymous said...

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Elizabeth said...

New follower. Great giveaway by the way!

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aarbaugh said...

I love sea turtles. Can't wait to read your book!

hedgerhousehold said...

thanks for the giveaway
Follow on GFC
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Naomi Musch said...

Following! Your titles always intrigue me, Dani. Hoping to get some Danielle thorn read this summer. AND I'm looking for something a little edgy to review for the Edgy Christian Fiction blog tour this summer, so I hope I win! muschfarm(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blessings~

Linda: Book Ninja said...

Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway! I'd love to read it!
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BrittanyGale said...

Awesome. Thanks for the giveaway :D I follow via GFC quixoticdreamer

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BrittanyGale said...

I signed up for the newsletter

Julie Anne Lindsey said...

New GFC follower! Awesome giveaway thanks! julie.a.lindsey at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Thank you for the giveaway! Turtle Soup looks like fun. :)
new follower!

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Mary Preston said...

I follow. A generous giveaway thank you.

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Mary Preston said...

Email subscriber

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Spaz said...

Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win!

GFC follow as Spaz

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And that slush sounds good! I'm going to have to try that.

Wall-to-wall books said...

Great giveaway!
Please enter me
I am a follower
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Marjorie/cenya2 said...

I follow by google reader under cenya2 and this is a super giveaway.

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Marjorie

S a n d r a said...

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Katie W said...

Thanks for the chance! The chocolate slush sounds delish.
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Jen said...

I've read two other Thorne books and really enjoyed them. I'm a new follower!

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Unknown said...

I have a cousin who is a huge turtle lover, so I'll have to pass it on, since she's likely to read anything with even a vicarious association to turtles. :)

I'm a new follower via GFC.

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Texas Type A Mom said...

New GFC follower - Kelly T/texastypeamom
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Me My Shelf And I said...

thanks for the contest

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Dayen said...

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Hanna @ Booking in Heels said...

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GFC follower.
Great giveaway!
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Debra Brown said...

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Janelle said...

Longtime follower in GFC!
Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
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Cherie C said...

Looks interesting. Would love to win it and read it.

lindsey hutchison @ United By Books said...

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SarahSparrow said...

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I'd love to play please.

Following.

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Karen H said...

Thanks for the giveaway.

New GFC follower as Karen H in NC

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Stephanie Burkhart said...

Dani,
I really liked By Heart and Compass. That had a little bit of everything, but then I'm a sucker for a good mystery. Turtle Soup is a sweet read.

And you have the BEST recipes on the net! Great promo!
Smiles
Steph

susan said...

I am following you and signed up for your newsletter. I would love to win this book..may my number be a lucky one. susan Leech garysue@dejazzd.com

Amanda said...

gfc follower
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thanks!

marian said...

would love to win!!
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Jenn of Frequent Reader, Infrequent Blogger said...

Followed you with the follow button at the top.

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Unknown said...

Yes! I love turtles. This book sounds really good too! :)

I am a GFC follower-Christine Davis

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mfay2 said...

*Goes to read book summary*
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Krystal Larson said...

I am an email subscriber: edysicecreamlover18ATgmailDOTcom This book is a new twist on romance, sounds intriguing :)

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Memrie said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
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Memrie

Ren said...

Would love to win, please enter me
GFC follower - Ren
Thanks

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Judy said...

Thanks for the giveaway!!

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Judy said...

I already belong to your newsletter.


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April X said...

I'm a new follower, thanks for the giveaway!

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Charla said...

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Toni said...

New follower

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Michelle said...

Following with Google Friend Connect. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
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holls said...

Thanks !!
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Amy (ArtsyBookishGal) said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Ricki said...

I am an old follower - rickimc
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Maria said...

I'm a GFC follower(Maria). I signed up for the newsletter too. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Sarah C. said...

I would love to read this book:)
GFC Follower; Sarah E. CRuz
and I signed up for the newsletter!
Thanks for the Giveaway:)

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June M. said...

GFC follower: June M.
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Thank you for the giveaway.

June M. said...

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JessS said...

Thanks for the giveaway. It looks great.

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The giveaway is international right?

Lolawid said...

Thanks for doing this!

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Adriana C said...

I like to win a copy of TURTLE SOUP, along with $25 from Amazon.com, please.

I´m a follower=Adriana
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Thanks for the giveaway!

Steph @ The Caffeinated Reader said...

Awesome giveaway, thanks!!
I follow on GFC as Stephanie McNemar
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Joanna said...

A book (Turtle Soup), chocolate, and Summer... oh my, the relaxing fun!

Thanks for this AWESOME giveaway.
I'm a GFC follower: Joanna Ward
Email: joanna9273[at]gmail[dot]com

Allie said...

I'm a GFC follower---Allie Clark (allieclark2011)

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humanecats said...

This book looks great!! I follow on GFC as Ericka T.

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humanecats said...

newsletter subscriber

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Jennifer said...

New follower (jennifer)

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michelle130 said...

GFC follower.
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Leah Rae Miller said...

Followed on GFC - Leah Miller


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Christie said...

GFC Follower: Christie

Thanks for teh giveaway!

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Nikita said...

Thank you for the giveaway! =) Please count me in.
I am GFC follower (Nikita) =)
Nikita
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J.L. Campbell said...

Followed the blog. Turtle Soup sounds like a good read.
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Reading Away The Days said...

Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to win.

Am a gfc follower: Megan @Reading Away The Days

Thais said...

Please enter me!

I'm a GFC follower

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Juana said...

I signed up for your NL =

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Ash said...

GFC: Ash

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Ash said...

I also signed up for your newsletter!

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Andra Lyn said...

I'm a new follower(hense1kk)

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Kara_Malinczak said...

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GFC name: Kara_Malinczak

BLHmistress said...

Oh that Chocolate Slush sounds great!

I'm a follower-BLHmistress

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Anonymous said...

Turtle Soup looks great! And who could complain about a gc. You rock.

I'm a follower - Blackest_Night_Reads

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latishajean said...

Great giveaway thank you so much!
Im a GFC follower/latishajean
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Jolynn_Reads said...

I would love to win, I'm a follower

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Devony said...

pick me pick me! thanks for the chance! wilsondev(At)gmail(dot)com GFC follower!

Mona said...

Thanks for the giveaway :)
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Mona said...

Joined your newsletter

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Michele said...

Thanks for the chance to win!!

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Sakira said...

Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!!

Kris
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Gaby said...

I would love to read this book. I am a gfc follower (Gaby)
and my e-mail is gaby891@yahoo.com

Stacey Brucale said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I follow on GFC as squiggles87. That slush recipe sounds really good!

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Crystal C said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Breanne said...

I'm a new follower

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brendajean said...

Thanks for the giveaway:)
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I subscribe to your newsletter.

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Anonymous said...

I am a follower and This really looks like a good book. Would love to have wilcarvic
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Janhvi said...

thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
i would like to read this!!:)

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Sherry said...

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Unknown said...

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Cheyenne said...

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thanks!

Mariee said...

Great giveaway!

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Gigi said...

I would love to win the book!
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Hannah said...

Turtle soup looks cool, and who can't use an amazon GC? LOL

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+1: I joined your newsletter group with my Yahoo account - izabelzone@yahoo(DOT)com

~Hannah

Sarah the Hobbit said...

Thanks for the giveaway! GFC follower!
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LadyVampire2u said...

Thanks for the giveaway and the drink idea. I'm going to try that soon. Have a great summer!
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Miranda Grissom said...

I'm so laughing right now I read the first line about winning Turtle Soup and I thought it meant literally like food of course I then read the rest and was excited. Great giveaway!

GFC Miranda Grissom
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Aliah E. said...

New follower as a Eberting
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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

Signed up for your newsletter


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DarkBloodyVamp said...

I'm a GFC follower.

Thank you for this giveaway!

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Crystal @ RBtWBC said...

OMGosh, I LOVE Sea Turtles! Count me in! =)
New follower, thanks for the giveaway!

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Tiffany Drew said...

Sounds like a great book, please count me in! Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)

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Katie said...

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Kaity said...

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aloveforbooks said...

Is this open to international participants? If it is, please count me in!

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I follow this blog via Google Friend Connect.

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Anonymous said...

Great giveaway!
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Life's Simple Pleasures said...

Old GFC follower. Thanks for the chance!

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IandSsmom said...

Thank you for the giveaway!!!
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IdentitySeeker said...

I am a GFC follower and am excited to read this book. Thanks for the great giveaway:)

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Elle said...

Thank you. Following.

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Kulsuma said...

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Unknown said...

Please enter me in the giveaway. thanks
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Unknown said...

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Laura H. said...

Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this blog hop! I already follow via GFC (Bornajhawk).

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Anonymous said...

Thanks for the great summer giveaway!! I am a gfc follower and email subscriber.

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Novels On The Run said...

Hi there,

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Michelle A.

Thankyou!!

Spav said...

Great giveaway.
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Michelle Bledsoe said...

Love the recipe,will try it.Thanks for the giveaway.
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Stephanie A said...

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Jeanette J said...

I am a follower-jlindahlj
Please enter me

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Read for your future! said...

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Louisa @ Words I Write Crazy said...

Ooh, book! GFC follower as Louisa, and my email is lpcoolgirl@gmail.com and thanks!

Ruth said...

gfc follower
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donnas said...

Thanks for the chance!

I am a follower

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AEKZ2 said...

GFC follower

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Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

so plsd to have found you! love youroffer :) am following

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

subscribing by email

Shirley said...

Thanks for the opportunity! I follow by email subscription.


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