So, here's the deal. Hachette Books wants to give one of you a sweet prize for Valentine's Day -- two books and a yummy chocolate candy bar. Like I said, it's sweet.
The following is a letter from Christina Boys, editor of the two books included in the giveaway:
Dear Reader,
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! The crisp, cool air feels a little sweeter and stores are filling their shelves with greeting cards and candies. But instead of sharing the usual gifts, the way to someone's heart can be through a story (and maybe a little bit of chocolate). Hachette Book Group is offering a "Give Books, Not Roses" Valentine's Day giveaway for those of you who want to express your admiration for friends, family, and loved ones.
Valentine's Day is an internationally celebrated day of romance, dating back to the 5th century. But today, love touches our lives in so many different ways. Whether you are dedicating the day to your good friends or your life partner, treat them to these wonderful stories of courage, kindness, and love.
Sincerely,
Christina Boys
Editor of LOVE GENTLY FALLING and KEYS OF HEAVEN
So, why not enter to win a copy of both books, plus some delicious chocolate from Olive & SinclairSimply comment below on why you think books and chocolate are better than roses and chocolate for Valentine's Day. Then share the title of your favorite romantic book of all time.
Contest ends at midnight EST on February 14, 2015. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be announced on the blog, FB and Twitter and will have 48 hours to email me their mailing address before an alternate winner is chosen. Make sure you check back for the announcement on Monday, February 16th.
Good luck!
For those of you who don't win, the books can be purchased online through the following links:
LOVE GENTLY FALLING
KEYS OF HEAVEN
I do love flowers, not just for romantic "holidays", but at any time for any reason --- but a book always trumps flowers (even roses), and who can go wrong with a high quality chocolate? I'm not much of a romance reader, but I do love historical fiction, and that does tend to be the same thing. I think my favorite love story has to be A Gathering Of Finches by Jane Kirkpatrick. A bit non-traditional, calling it a love story, perhaps, but it's one I return to annually, and have for more than a decade. I'm almost through reading the new novel, The Secrets Of Midwives by Sally Hepworth, and I do believe it will be competing for my favorite, from now on.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to check out both books, Alena. Thanks for the suggestions, and good luck!
DeleteWhy books over flowers? Flowers don't last and books you can come back to enjoy over and over again or pass on to share with someone else! I like a lot of romantic books- some favorites are Richard Paul Evan's The Last Promise, Nicholas Sparks A Walk to Remember and James Patterson's Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
ReplyDeleteThey're all some of my favorites, as well, Katie! I LOVED Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, and Richard Paul Evans is one of my favorite authors. My husband and I just read Finding Noel and Bill said it is one of his all time favorite books. Good luck!
DeleteWhen I get flowers from hubby, it's usually a single flower or rose. This way the sentiment comes across without wasting all that money =)
ReplyDeleteI don't usually read romantic books. But I am super excited about the new Harper Lee!
DeleteThere's something so romantic about a single rose! And, yes! Harper Lee's finally going to deliver another one for us. It's been a long time coming! Good luck, Valerie!
DeleteI love reading, and while flowers are pretty they don't last as long or give me as much enjoyment as books do. And who doesn't love chocolate!
ReplyDeleteQuite honestly, I love books, chocolate, AND flowers!
DeleteCongratulations, Juliana! You are the winner. Please send your mailing info to greengrandma@comcast.net
DeleteOh and my favorite romantic book has got to be The Notebook :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorites as well, Juliana! Good luck!
DeleteSuch a great tip!! The roses only last for a short time, but a book can be enjoyed forever!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI think poem books are sweet Valentine gifts. I have never been big on flowers.
ReplyDeletePoetry is the language of love, after all. So what is your favorite romantic novel, Patricia?
DeleteBooks are better than roses because they stay with you forever. The memory of the roses will fade but the story will longer, always. And come on, it's chocolate!
ReplyDeleteRomeo and Juliet is the best romantic tragedy. Have loved it since middle school.
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