Get ready to laugh, even cry, perhaps...swoon? GIVEAWAY & review of "Unrivaled" by Siri Mitchell



I love giveaways! And I'm excited to offer a copy of "Unrivaled" by Siri Mitchell. Read on for my review of her latest book and to enter the giveaway too!


Unrivaled


about the book...


Lucy Kendall returns from a tour of the Continent, her luggage filled with the latest fashions and a mind fired by inspiration. After tasting Europe's best confections, she's sure she'll come up with a recipe that will save her father's struggling candy business and reverse their fortunes. But she soon discovers that their biggest competitor, the cheat who swindled her father out of his prize recipe, has now hired a promotions manager--a cocky, handsome out-of-towner who gets under Lucy’s skin.

Charlie Clarke's new role at Standard Manufacturing is the chance of a lifetime. He can put some rough times behind him and reconnect with the father he's never known. The one thing he never counted on, however, was tenacious Lucy Kendall. She's making his work life miserable...and making herself impossible for him to forget.


my review...


Reading a book about candy making definitely has its hazards. Never before have I craved so many sweet treats as when I was reading "Unrivaled"!

However, its risk to waistlines aside, I can confidently state that Siri Mitchell's latest book offers up a lot that readers are going to love. She writes with her usual steady hand, providing colorful descriptions, interesting historical details, and characters who are wonderfully original. Lucy Kendall and Charlie Clarke absolutely spring off the pages as they dance in and out of each other's lives and as they trade one witty barb for another. The development of their relationship is filled with many moments of hilarity where I was literally laughing out loud! I did have a few moments where Lucy's actions disappointed me, but I also see that her actions are part of her desperate desire to save her dreams and arise out of a lack of maturity on her part. I loved watching Lucy think through matters of faith and come to realize that it's not about her, it's about God and what he has done for us. The plot line that I most enjoyed was actually Charlie's relationship with his father, which explores his hurt at being abandoned, but also offers up a positive message about reconciliation and second chances.

Readers who enjoy a good historical romance are going to love "Unrivaled". Expect laughter, perhaps a tear or two...and the romance may just make you swoon. Plan on adding this one to your "to-be-read" list for sure! 4 out of 5 stars.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.


about the author...



Siri MitchellSiri Mitchell is the author of nearly a dozen novels, among them the critically acclaimed Christy Award finalists Chateau of Echoes andThe Cubicle Next Door. A graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in business, she has worked in many different levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived in places as varied as Tokyo and Paris. Siri currently lives in the DC-metro area. Visit www.sirimitchell.com







Ready to buy?





And now for the giveaway....



I am giving away 1 copy of "Unrivaled" to readers from the U.S. and Canada, courtesy of the publisher, Revell, and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc

You can get 1 entry into the giveaway for each task you perform:

1. Become a follower of my blog (through Google Followers or Networked Blogs) then leave a comment confirming you became a follower. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment that you already follow and I'll give you 1 entry for that.

2. "Like" my Facebook page, and let me know you did so in a comment. (The link is at the top of the webpage). Let me know if you've already liked it, and I'll give you an entry.

3. Post about the giveaway on your own blog or on twitter or facebook and leave me a comment. You get 1 entry for each method of spreading the word!

4. Leave a comment answering the following question: "What is your favorite type of Candy?"


++ Please include your email address in your comment so I can contact you to arrange to get the book in the mail to you.


That's all there is to it. Contest Ends March 15, 2013.

Good luck!

Comments

  1. My favorite candy is dark chocolate. I follow by email.

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  2. I love anything with a peanut butter/chocolate mixture! Mmmm! I follow in Google and I like your FB page.

    I also tweeted about the giveaway, which feeds into my facebook page. https://twitter.com/sherrinda

    sherrinda (at) gmail (dot) com

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  3. I love candy, all kinds, all flavors, with or without nuts, etc. etc.
    I follow this blog by email.
    Thanks for entering me in the giveaway.
    Janet E.
    von1janet@gmail(dot)com

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  4. This looks great! I pretty much crave any food mentioned in the books I read, so thanks for the warning! I love Raisinets. I'm a gfc follower; liked your fb page; shared on fb, twitter, and my blog. shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. I follow through Google (also by email).
    I liked you on Facebook.
    I like just about any kind of chocolate candy, especially Dove or Bliss.
    I also really like Siri's books and have read quite a few of them. I'd love to win a copy of Unrivaled. Thanks for the chance.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  6. I absolutely LOVE Lindt dark chocolate - simply the best! Thanks for the chance to win :)

    Kellybrightbill55 (at)gmail (dot) com

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  7. My favorite candy is white chocolate peppermint.
    I follow by email and through Google.
    may_dayzee (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  8. I love peanut butter cups

    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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  9. I just started following you.

    sonflower277 at gmail.com

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  10. What a great giveaway! My friend LOVES Siri's books (I only read Love's Pursuit, but it was amazing!), and we're both looking forward to this one! Thanks for the chance to win. =)
    My favorite candy is Skittles, even though I pretty much love anything with dark chocolate and raspberries. ;)

    lubell1106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. I'm a follower through Google.

    lubell1106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. White chocolate!!!! I despise any other chocolate.

    I am a follower.

    deamundy(at)gmail(com)

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  13. I am a GFC follower.
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  14. https://twitter.com/AmyBooksy/status/308248010817683456
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  15. I love love LOVE peanut M&Ms
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  16. Oh, this looks like such a good one! I've read all of Siri Mitchell's books except this one so thank you for the opportunity to win it!

    I am a follower via GFC and Networked Blogs. My favorite kind of candy is Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups!

    inspiringdaring (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  17. I am a follower on GFC (wfnren) and Networked Blogs (Wendy Newcomb)

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. I 'like' your FaceBook page (Wendy Newcomb).

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  19. I posted this on my blog: http://wrensthoughts.blogspot.com/p/contests-and-giveaways-good-luck.html

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  20. My favorite kind of candy, chocolate of course, lol!

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  21. This sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for having the giveaway. I subscribed to your blog by email. I liked your FB page. And I like chewy gobstoppers and anything with chocolate and caramel.

    Rose
    harnessrose(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. I am a follower of your blog!

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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  23. I LIKED your facebook page!

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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  24. My favorite kind of candy....ROCKY ROAD anything! Marshmallow, chocolate, nuts....caramel too! I've been without any for 3 months - we're missionaries in Nicaragua...I NEED my ROCKY ROAD!

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  25. My favorite kind of candy....ROCKY ROAD anything! Marshmallow, chocolate, nuts....caramel too! I've been without any for 3 months - we're missionaries in Nicaragua...I NEED my ROCKY ROAD!

    I got so excited that I forgot to leave my email address....missionwife@hotmail.com

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  26. This is just a freebie FOR YOU...I would love to SWOON over this book! I love to cook & bake for everyone (former home ec teacher) & even wrote a cookbook that's sold almost 550 so far (gave Paula Deen one on the cruise that the book funded - wonder if she's looked at it yet?)!

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  27. I love Siri's books!! I am a follower through Google followers!!

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  28. My favorite type of candy is Heath! I love toffee.

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  29. I liked your facebook page!

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  30. My favorite kind of candy is anything with chocolate in it-especially and in the summer a box of Junior Mints
    M&M'sJWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

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  31. oops that was supposed to be especially M&M's then
    JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. i love siri mitchell's novels...and i will 'swoon' over her latest one...planning to read it w/ a bowl of peanut butter m&m's nearby ;)

    i'm a follower, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  33. Another chocolate/peanut butter fan here. Most anything with chocolate will do!

    I've read several of Siri's books and enjoyed them all, thanks for the giveaway!

    Patty
    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. I just liked your FB page.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. I follow via Google.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. I'm a follower via GFC.
    I love chocolate truffles.
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  37. My favorite candy is Turtles! Most candies that are chocolate filled with caramel.
    I would like to win this book by Siri. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  38. I am a follower by email and blog. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  39. I shared this on my Facebook page. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  40. I have liked you on your FB page. Maxie Anderson

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  41. My favorite candy is the maple syrup hard candies that are shaped like maple leaves.

    Katie J.
    johnsonk133[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  42. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Zekkaina/status/309257853108097024

    jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu

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  43. I "liked" your facebook page (contact me if you need my fb name)

    jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu

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  44. When I was younger, I loved sour candy, but now, my favorite is chocolate, especially dark chocolate!

    jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu

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  45. I followed via email. Thanks for the giveaway!

    writer(underscore)weaver(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  46. And I liked your Facebook page.

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  47. My favorite kind of candy is chocolate, especially Dove chocolate! :)

    writer(underscore)weaver(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. I loooooove skittles!

    Brianhoward777(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. Any Lindt chocolate bars are divine!

    Bonnieosell(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. I'm so glad you enjoyed my book! Thanks for taking the time to write and post a review.

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