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A couple weeks ago I got the chance to review a new book, thanks to One2One Network. They sent me a copy of Eileen Goudge’s new book Once In A Blue Moon, and I also have a copy of the book to giveaway to one of my readers!
Lindsay and Kerrie Ann are sisters who have known hardship from an early age. Without guidance from their neglectful mother, their only aid came from an unlikely source, a retired exotic dancer by the name of Miss Honi Love. When the girls’ mother was sent to prison, Miss Honi tried unsuccessfully to save them from being separated and sent into foster care.
Thirty years later, Lindsay is still trying to reconnect with her sister. The owner of a bookstore in the sleepy California seaside town of Blue Moon Bay, she was lucky enough to have been adopted by a loving couple. Unbeknownst to her, Kerrie Ann has suffered a very different life. Bounced from one foster home to the next, she ran away as a teenager before becoming a drug-addicted single mother. Now, newly sober, Kerrie Ann is fighting to regain custody of the little girl who was taken from her.
Neither sister’s expectations are met when they’re finally reunited. But as the two sisters engage in the fiercest battles of their lives, they are at last drawn together despite their differences, restoring belief in the unshakable bond of family.
Once In A Blue Moon isn’t normally the type of books I read, but I found myself really enjoying it and getting attached to the characters. It’s very well written and easy to read. If it sounds like the type of book that you enjoy then enter my contest to win a copy!
How To Enter the Once In A Blue Moon Giveaway
Each one of the following is worth one entry into the giveaway – make sure to leave comments so I can include each thing you do!
- Leave a comment on my blog about this book. Why you’d like to read it, or if you’ve read any other Eileen Goudge’s before.
- Blog about my giveaway and link back to my post.
- Follow @EileenGoudge on Twitter.
- Become a fan of Eileen Goudge on Facebook
- Follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
- Subscribe to receive Julie’s Journal in your email
- Tweet: Enter to win the book Once In a Blue Moon by Eileen Goudge from @JustJulie http://tinyurl.com/yho9eda
Contest ends Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 36 hours to respond.
Comments
Jan on 21 October, 2009 at 10:14 am
This doesn’t sound like the kind of book I normally read either, but if you enjoyed it, then I might, as well. I just followed @EileenGoudge on Twitter and signed on as a fan in Facebook. I already follow you on Twitter, so can’t get an entry that way. :^)
Linda White on 21 October, 2009 at 12:28 pm Sounds good to me, Im all for a good readin’ book!
Ann F on 21 October, 2009 at 12:36 pm This sounds like an interesting book that I’d like to read. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Pat B on 21 October, 2009 at 2:40 pm I’m an avid reader, and this looks like a good read.
Sandra K321 on 21 October, 2009 at 3:15 pm The descriptions I have read of this book make it sound like the author did a good job with the characterizations of the two sisters.
dorothy l on 21 October, 2009 at 6:13 pm I have never read one of her books before this sounds like a good one to try
Carol Thompson on 21 October, 2009 at 11:36 pm I have subscribed to your newsletter.
I haven’t read any of Eileens books but I like to try out new authors.
If the giveaway is open worldwide, then please include me in the drawing.
Thank you.
Amber G on 22 October, 2009 at 6:52 am I’ve never read one of Eileen’s books before, but this one sounds intriguing and I love how sexy the cover is!
Ruth Bousquet on 22 October, 2009 at 7:29 am I really enjoy the stories of lost and united families and this one sounds really great. Have not read any of Eileen’s books yet.
jane meeks on 22 October, 2009 at 11:13 am I have read most of eileen goudge’s books
Deborah Wellenstein on 22 October, 2009 at 1:08 pm I haven’t read any of her books before, but this one sounds great. Thanks!
mindy on 22 October, 2009 at 1:41 pm i would like to read it because it sounds like a great read
I’m always looking for new books to read, and this one sounds like it could be interesting!
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Nancy on 23 October, 2009 at 4:06 am I haven’t read any of her books, but it sounds like an author I need to check out. The book sounds interesting.
Nicole C. on 23 October, 2009 at 7:46 am I would like to read this book because I’ve read all of her other books and loved them!!
Tarah on 23 October, 2009 at 9:43 am I haven’t read her books but I just checked her site out and her other books sound just as good. I love stories of overcoming struggles.
EMMA L HORTON on 23 October, 2009 at 4:59 pm IT JUST SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT BOOK TO READ ON A SNOWY WINTER NIGHT
Tawnda on 24 October, 2009 at 1:19 pm I’d love to read this because I hear it’s a great book
Alicia on 24 October, 2009 at 2:56 pm It’s not really my type of book. But it is Mom’s type of book & I love to get books for her.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Carol G on 25 October, 2009 at 9:54 am I don’t think I have read any of her books before. For me, this doesn’t sound like one I would normally pick up, but I am always willing to try a different author.
Jason Nickolay on 27 October, 2009 at 12:40 pm This looks like a great Fall Read. It looks very interesting. Thanks for the chance
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Rhonda Struthers on 1 November, 2009 at 12:56 pm No, Unfortunately I have not read any of Eileen Goudge’s books.. I would like to read this as I am interested in people’s hardships and how they handle them.
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Erma on 3 November, 2009 at 5:41 am This sounds like an interesting book.
Lance Pearson on 3 November, 2009 at 6:31 am I just think the book looks like a good read
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Lance Pearson on 3 November, 2009 at 6:33 am i follow eileengoudge on twitter
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Jenny Gibbons on 3 November, 2009 at 7:09 am Like other people said, this wouldn’t be the kind of book I’d normally read. But I’ve found my tastes are actually much broader than I thought they were — I’ve been pleasantly surprised by several “odd” recommendations lately. So if you’d recommend this, I’d be very interested in giving it a try!
Diane Baum on 3 November, 2009 at 7:19 am Not my typical type of read, but i am always looking for new authors.
Robin Russell on 3 November, 2009 at 7:39 am This book looks very interesting, something that would keep my attention, I would love to read it, I have not read any of her books before but I am always up for New authors 
shawna on 3 November, 2009 at 8:16 am I don’t think I’ve ever read any of her books, but would love to read this!
Kerrie Mayans on 3 November, 2009 at 10:44 am I haven’t read any books by this author but I love finding new authors so I think I would enjoy this book. Unlike the other posters, this is the type of book I read so I think it sounds interesting.
Kerrie Mayans on 3 November, 2009 at 10:46 am I follow Eileen Goudge on twitter as kmayans
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Bonnie Capuano on 3 November, 2009 at 1:28 pm I love to read and this sounds like a good book
Ed Nemmers on 3 November, 2009 at 2:30 pm I have not read this author’s work.
victoria lynch on 3 November, 2009 at 4:05 pm I have not read any of her work but I am interested in the sister relationship in the book thru the reviews that Ihave read
victoria lynch on 3 November, 2009 at 4:06 pm I follow eileengoudge on twitter
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Benita G. on 3 November, 2009 at 5:19 pm You sound so enthusiastic about the book. I’d love to read it.
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Benita G. on 3 November, 2009 at 5:21 pm I just subscribed via email.
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Daniel M on 3 November, 2009 at 7:20 pm looks like a fun need, need something new!
Miranda Allen on 3 November, 2009 at 8:10 pm This looks like a great book
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Angela Winesburg on 3 November, 2009 at 8:22 pm I’d love to read this, thanks for the chance!
Tara Hill on 3 November, 2009 at 10:53 pm I would like to read this book because my sister and I have a rocky relationship and it sounds very interesting!
Tara Hill on 3 November, 2009 at 10:54 pm I follow you on twitter! bucbratt
Tara Hill on 3 November, 2009 at 10:55 pm I follow Eileen on twitter
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Gianna on 3 November, 2009 at 11:13 pm Sounds like an interesting read
Deb K on 4 November, 2009 at 12:07 am I have never read one of her books before this sounds like it would be a great read
Deb K on 4 November, 2009 at 12:08 am I Follow EileenGoudge on Twitter
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Deb K on 4 November, 2009 at 12:09 am I am a fan of Eileen Goudge on Facebook
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Deb K on 4 November, 2009 at 12:10 am I am a email subscriber
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Terry Cover on 4 November, 2009 at 3:20 am What I have read about this book does seem like it would be very good. You can always count on smooth flowing writing from Eileen.
Candie L on 4 November, 2009 at 5:23 am I would like to read it because it does not sound like it is judging people for their past behaviors. Thank you
Candie L on 4 November, 2009 at 5:24 am I am following on twitter (cluster77). Thank you
Lily Kwan on 4 November, 2009 at 5:57 am I would like to read this book because it sounds very interesting!
Lily Kwan on 4 November, 2009 at 5:58 am I became a fan of Eileen Goudge on Facebook.
Lily Kwan on 4 November, 2009 at 5:59 am I follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
Lily Kwan on 4 November, 2009 at 6:00 am I subscribed by email.
Veronica Garrett on 4 November, 2009 at 6:17 am I would love to read this book because the story is interesting and the characters sound like they are memorable.
Susan Smih on 4 November, 2009 at 7:38 am Sounds like a good book
Sand on 4 November, 2009 at 7:49 am This sounds like a really great read!
George Ferris on 4 November, 2009 at 8:08 am I like to read it becaue I never read any of her books before. I am always on
the look out for new authors.
SUSAN SMOAKS on 4 November, 2009 at 8:49 am i would love to read this book
Talitha Lee on 4 November, 2009 at 8:49 am Sounds like the perfect read for a cozy winter night! Thanks for the contest!
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heather on 4 November, 2009 at 9:18 am I would love to read this book because it sounds really good!
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Jane Hoh on 4 November, 2009 at 10:46 am I’ve become a reading addict in recent years. Thank you for this opportunity to win.
Amy on 4 November, 2009 at 10:49 am I haven’t read any of Eileen Goudge’s books yet, but this book sounds great. Thanks for the chance!
Amy on 4 November, 2009 at 10:50 am I follow @EileenGoudge on Twitter.
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Gloria on 4 November, 2009 at 10:59 am I’ve never read any of her books but this sounds very interesting! I’d like to read it on a cold fall day soon!
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DanV on 4 November, 2009 at 11:16 am I’d like to read it because it sounds like an intriguing plot and great characters
Jennifer Jozwiak on 4 November, 2009 at 12:00 pm I’d like this book because i love to rea and enjoy finding new authors.
