Thursday, May 14, 2009
Book Review AND Giveaway: April & Oliver
Author: Tess Callahan
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing/Hachette
ISBN: 978-0-446-54059-9
Website: http://tesscallahan.com/
Type: Fiction
Pages: 336 Hardcover
Release: June 3, 2009
Purchase: $16.31 @ Amazon.com (HERE)
The Story
“Best friends since childhood, the sexual tension between April and Oliver has always been palpable. Years after being completely inseparable, they become strangers, but the wildly different paths of their lives cross once again with the sudden death of April’s brother. Oliver, the responsible, newly engaged law student finds himself drawn more than ever to the reckless, mystifying April – and cracks begin to appear in his carefully constructed life. Even as Oliver attempts to “save” his childhood friend from her grief, her menacing boyfriend and herself, it soon becomes apparent that Oliver has some secrets of his own–secrets he hasn’t shared with anyone, even his fiancé. But April knows, and her reappearance in his life derails him. Is it really April’s life that is unraveling, or is it his own? The answer awaits at the end of a downward spiral…towards salvation.”
(Above excerpt is from the www.hachette.com)
The Review
How a mother of twins had time to write this novel is BEYOND ME! This book came recommended based upon my reaction to Follow Me. This novel is similar in the way that there is a sadness that shadows its main characters and you realize that it is only within their grasp for them to move out of the shadows and into the light. Both April and Oliver need a transformation. They need to accept their truths. But, sometimes the “broken” take a much longer road to finding self-acceptance or self-love. April and Oliver cannot deny the truths within them just as they cannot deny the air they breathe. Everybody can see them, but they just can’t see to see themselves.
I found myself completely engrossed in this read. The character development was excellent and the storyline kept me engaged the entire time. I can relate to characters like April and Oliver. The way they think makes sense to me and I can feel for them in such a way that their hardship is part of their beauty. Callahan did a fantastic job with the surrounding characters Al, Nana, Bernadette, and T.J. Each of them I see in my mind’s eye as clear as day.
The book is being released on June 3rd. For the price of $16.31 for a hardcover edition of this book, I highly recommend that you pre-order this book from Amazon.com. This book will be on my “Best of 2009″ List for many reasons. The story is sad, yet hopeful and it ended just the way that it should have.
You have the opportunity to win this book. THREE lucky winners will receive a copy of April & Oliver! For the contest, here are the rules:
First, this contest will run for TWO WEEKS! It starts on May 14th and will conclude on May 28th. Second, there are lots of ways that you can earn “EXTRA ENTRIES” on this contest as follows:
- ONE ENTRY: Leave me a comment below.
- ADDITIONAL TWO ENTRIES: In your comment, tell us something about your true love. Is your true love your first love? Are you still together or have you parted ways?
- ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Subscribe to A Novel Menagerie – leave in your comment.
- ADDITIONAL ENTRY: “Tweet” about this contest on Twitter – advise me of the “Tweet”
- ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Share this contest with one of your friends. When your friend enters, just have him/her mention your name as the one who referred the contest when they enter.
- ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Add A Novel Menagerie to your BlogRoll on your sidebar – let me know about it in your comment.
I’ve learned a lot lately about how absolutely subjective reading is. Two people will read this book and not walk away with the same impression of it. Words of a well written book truly are art. When an author is able to tell a story in such a way that you feel connected to the characters and you find yourself caring about their outcome, then the author has done his/her job. Callahan did her job well with April & Oliver. For me, a GREAT LOVER OF FICTION, there is nothing greater for me than a story that sweeps me away into another world. April & Oliver has done that for me.
In my opinion, Tess Callahan wrote a poignant, heartbreaking tale of redemption that I will rate, in the genre: Fiction, a 10 OUT OF 10. I highly recommend this novel to book clubs as it will promote A GREAT BOOK CLUB discussion.
My heartfelt thanks to Miriam and Hachette for this amazing read.
128 Responses
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Anna
May 14th, 2009 at 4:48 am
This one sounds great. Thanks for the recommendation, and the great giveaway.
I posted this in my sidebar. I subscribe through Google Reader, and you’re in my blogroll.
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mindy
May 14th, 2009 at 5:49 am
sounds like a great read thanks for the giveaway
Indigo
May 14th, 2009 at 5:57 am
This sounds like a wonderful book on loss, love and the redeeming quality of friendship. Please include me in this drawing. Thanks!
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Indigo
May 14th, 2009 at 6:03 am
True Love? I never truly knew what that was until I met Paul. In all honesty I always chose the bad guy, the one who was physically and mentally abusive – for years I couldn’t break the cycle. Just as I was about to concede to a life of being alone, Paul came into my life. He taught me love wasn’t about a fist or control. Love was being there when life got rough and weathering the storms together. A year after I met Paul I went completely deaf…he never abandoned me and stayed helping me find strength in the silence. June 25th marks the 6th year since we met and yes, we’re still together and still in love.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I also subscribe by Google Reader. Thanks! Indigo
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Ramya
May 14th, 2009 at 6:09 am
This sounds like a good book.. and considering you gave it a 10/10..I’m really curious about it now! My true love is my husband of four years now..:) He wasn’t my first love but I’m glad I found him!:)
I follow you on google reader and have you on my blogs I follow list!
Do enter me for the giveaway!
ramyasbookshelf(at)gmail.com
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Lesley
May 14th, 2009 at 6:55 am
This book sounds AWESOME! I married my one true love. We met at work and as cliche as it sounds, I knew I would marry him because I can see us growing old together!
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
Marie Burton
May 14th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I like the sound of this one, especially a 10!
I had at least three very good Guy Pals growing up, and one I think had a crush on me so I kinda understand the storyline here.
Oliver is my son’s name, cool huh?
I am a follower.
You are on my Blogroll.
Please enter me a zillion times. Thanks.
marieburton2004 at yahoo dot com
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)
May 14th, 2009 at 7:29 am
I’ve already posted this in my sidebar. no need to enter me.
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scottsgal
May 14th, 2009 at 7:36 am
This sounds wonderful – please count me in.
I am not with my first love from college but am with my true love – he makes my life complete.
I am a follower
msboatgal at aol.com
Kathy
May 14th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Don’t enter me, I have this one in my TBR pile. I think this is the first review I’ve read and I’m glad to see it’s so good.
Kathy´s last blog post..Review: SLOB
tea
May 14th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I would love to win and read “April And Oliver.” I enjoyed your review. This is my first comment.
tea´s last blog post..Some Things I Never Thought I’d Do by Pearl Cleage
tea
May 14th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I have a comment about the Amy And Oliver giveaway on my blog. Comment 2 http://ilovelovebooks.blogspot.com
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Jo-Jo
May 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am
I would love to win this one Sheri!
Jo-Jo´s last blog post..Blog Tour and Review: The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner
Jo-Jo
May 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am
For another entry, I am still with my true love. We have been married for over 20 years and my best friend is my husband. Marriage is hard work, but so worth it in the long run.
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Jo-Jo
May 14th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I also follow you on Blogger if that counts.
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Sandra K321
May 14th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I love stories with a good plot and good character development and it sounds like this has both. Thanks.
Heather
May 14th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Sounds like a fantastic read!
kim f
May 14th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Sounds like a great read. Thanks!
Valerie
May 14th, 2009 at 11:37 am
sounds interesting
Jessica Marie
May 14th, 2009 at 11:45 am
This looks like a wonderful book!
I am a follower.
I met my true love at a Walmart, 3 hours away from my house.
Jessica Marie´s last blog post..Review: Snow Country
Tammy Duncan
May 14th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I love books with a dark side. My true love was my first real love ,and yes, we are still together after 22 years of wedded bliss!! Please enter me in the giveaway.
Cheryl S.
May 14th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
+1 I’d love to read this book – Please count me in!
+2 My true love was not my first love. I’ve been married to my true love for 21 years.
+1 I’m an e-mail subscriber.
Thanks,
megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com
nomadreader
May 14th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
1. I’ve heard so many good things about this book already; I’d love to win.
2. I subscribe via RSS.
3. I am still with my true love, and he will soon be my husband.
Wrighty
May 14th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
This was a great review Sheri! I like many of the same books you do so your opinions mean a lot.
I spotted my true love our junior year of high school. He had just moved to our town and we had some classes together. (We played husband and wife in a play in English class) The first time I saw him in the hallway I told my friend he was handsome and I was going to have him for my boyfriend. I succeeded and after we went out for almost 6 years we married. That was almost 23 years, and our 3 teenage children ago. We’ve weathered some very tough times but he has been my rock and I love him more today than ever. Thanks for your contest!
- I’m a follower.
- I already have you on my blogroll.
- I’ve added this contest to my sidebar.
http://www.wrightysreads.blogspot.com
5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]com
Kelly
May 14th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I’d love a chance to read this. I’m always looking for new authors and unique story lines.
Tiffany S.
May 14th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
1. This looks like a great read and I would love to read it.
2. My true love is my only true love and we are currently married. Going on 1 year, newlyweds!
thank you!
Kim
May 14th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I just saw this book yesterday and posted it for my Waiting on Wednesday post! I would love to win a copy of this on! I have added you to my google reader and I will put you in my sidebar!
After I post about the give away I will comment again.
*smiles*
Kim
Kim´s last blog post..challenge completed!
brenda helgeson
May 14th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
my true love is my husband, but he wasn’t my first love
Heather E
May 14th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
This sounds like a great book. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Kim V
May 14th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
1) Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com,
2) No I’m not with my first love, but it was not by choice. I still miss him.
Vasilly
May 14th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Please enter me. I tweeted about your contest on Twitter. My screen name is Vasilly. My true love. . . I think I might have met my true love. We’re no longer together and though the love I have for him is unlike anything I’ve ever felt before, I don’t think we were meant to be together. It might work out one day but for now, it hasn’t.
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Danielle
May 14th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
The review makes the book sound amazing. I would love to win a copy!
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
MMW
May 14th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
what a fantastic sounding book! I hope to win so I can read it soon. I will be putting it on my TBR list for sure! Thanks!
Ashley Madden
May 14th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
This book looks really wonderful. I love books with sexual tension lol.
As for my true love, I haven’t found him yet.
But I will.
I am subscribed to your blog.
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Carlene
May 14th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Please include me in your drawing. I subscribe in google reader.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
Alicia
May 14th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
This looks like a good read.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Valorie
May 14th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I’d love to win. Follow Me was a great book.
Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/05/11/book-giveaways-0511-0517/
As for my true love… well, I haven’t met him yet! It’s definitely not the first person you fall in love with or I’d have one. I guess I just haven’t gotten lucky yet.
I subscribe.
Tweet: http://twitter.com/morbidromantic/status/1803222563
On blogroll.
Belinda
May 15th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win.
Trin
May 15th, 2009 at 2:52 am
I subscribe to your blog,
I twittered about the give away (faith42love),
you are in my side bar
and I believe my husband is my true love, our love is effortless, keeping us from killing each other is more difficult.
Jo-Jo
May 15th, 2009 at 6:59 am
I’m back to let you know that I blogged about your contest here:
http://jo-jolovestoread.blogspot.com/2009/05/current-giveaways_14.html
Jo-Jo´s last blog post..Current Giveaways!!
Jo-Jo
May 15th, 2009 at 6:59 am
And of course you are listed on my blogroll!
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gaby317
May 15th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Please count me in – this sounds like such a good read and a bit of a tearjerker.
Should I have put this in separate entries?
+ 1 I’ve become a follower
+ 2 I’ve posted a link to your contest on my blog’s sideroll
http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/
+ 2 I believe that I’ve married my one true love last year – as far as there can be such a thing. He’s not my college boyfriend or the first person that I was engaged to, but I’m glad to have waited and found each other
+I’ve added you to my blogroll!
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
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Bridget
May 15th, 2009 at 7:18 am
No need to enter me; just posted this on Win A Book.
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Tobi
May 15th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I would love to win this one, everyone seems to be reading and talking about on the blogs. As for my true love. I have been married to him for 20 years, been together for 21. It was truly love at first sight. I had thought I was in love before I met him but I knew at once he was “the one”.
Thanks,
tobi
Kitten22
May 15th, 2009 at 8:47 am
This looks great! Please enter me!
BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com
Kitten22
May 15th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I’m a subscriber (through Google Reader)!
BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com
Kitten22
May 15th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I tweeted about this!
http://twitter.com/BookingKitten22
BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com
Jason
May 15th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance
Heather M
May 15th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Would love to win this, sounds great! Thanks
Heather M
May 15th, 2009 at 10:29 am
My true love is my First love and Yes we’re still together.. It’s only been 3 years though!! THANKS
nfmgirl
May 15th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I loved my husband (now divorced) dearly. However I think that your “true love” is someone you are good with, “meant to be together”. My husband and I loved one another, but we were not good together, so therefore I guess he wasn’t my “true love”. But he’s the closest I come to it yet.
I am an email subscriber, and you are on my blogroll. I’ll comment again when I blog about this.
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
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Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading
May 15th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I’ve never heard of this one, but it sounds great. Thanks for the giveway!
I also follow.
Melissa – Shhh I’m Reading´s last blog post..Review: Dry by Augusten Burroughs
Sandie Kirkland
May 15th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Please include me in the giveaway. I’m a subscriber and I’m also a follower on Twitter. My true love is my husband, and we have been together for 36 years now. I can’t imagine ever loving anyone as I love him.
Wanda
May 15th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I sure would love to win a copy of this book. Please add my name to your draw. Thanks.
Jacqueline
May 15th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Oh, this sounds like a really good book! And to top it off, the cover’s beautiful! Count me in, please and thank you!
Jacqueline
May 15th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I don’t suppose I’d get an additional two entries if I say I haven’t met my true love yet? He certainly wasn’t my first love. And as I can’t say whether my true love and I are still together or have parted ways, I can tell you that my first love and I have definitely parted ways. LOL
Vera
May 15th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Thank you for the review! Sounds great!
I’m a subscriber, and you’re on my blogroll. vvperesk@gmail.com
AmandaSue
May 15th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Wow this book sounds really intersting, I’d love a chance to read it thanks.
MJ
May 15th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
This sounds great.
Thanks!
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
MJ
May 15th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I follow.
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Petunia
May 15th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I’d like to be entered in the contest. As for my true love, I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 16 years come July. He was the rebound boy that stuck.
Petunia´s last blog post..Review: Garden Spells
Petunia
May 15th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Does it count if I am already subscribed to A Novel Menagerie on my reader, FeedDemon? And that I already have a link to you at my blog?
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Christina Brunetti
May 16th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Love to have this.
Thanks,
darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com
nfmgirl
May 16th, 2009 at 6:53 am
I blogged it:
http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-05-15-09.html
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Susan K
May 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
If it got a 10 out of 10 I really should read it !
Amber G
May 16th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
If you have given this book a 10 out of 10 rating – I DEFINTIELY want to read it!
Deedles
May 16th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Sounds like a great read.
Mishel
May 16th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
What an amazing sounding book!! I have added it to my TBR list so if I’m unable to win a copy here I’ll definitely be picking up a copy.
Thanks so much for the chance!!
mishtakes AT gmail DOT com
Mishel´s last blog post..Day 160 – I Am Legend
Mishel
May 16th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I am a subscriber and I posted a link to this giveaway on my sidebar (if that counts =)
Thanks again,
mishtakes AT gmail DOT com
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jennifer cecil
May 16th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I’d love to read this. Enter me, please.
jwx4 at yahoo dot com
Ashley
May 16th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Sounds great, please enter me!
booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks.
Teddy
May 16th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
No need to enter me Sheri. I posted this on my latest Giveaways Galore post.
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Maureen
May 17th, 2009 at 6:45 am
I would love to be entered for April and Oliver, Thanks!
Teddy sent me over from her blog!
itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com
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Katrina
May 17th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I would love to be entered.
Kristen
May 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
This one sounds so good, especially since you’ve given it a ten out of ten! Wow! Please enter me. I’m also a follower.
As for true loves, I think we can have many true loves in our life. Each of my serious boyfriends was my true love at one point. I did marry the only lasting one though.
whitreidsmama at yahoo dot com
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SarCraw
May 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
This sounds really good! I love books like this that have such a compelling story.
sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com
SarCraw
May 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
My true love is my husband. My “first love” was only that, and of course does not compare to what I found with my husband. I think it differs depending on the people – some are lucky enough to find their true love in their first love, and some are lucky to experience something that isn’t right to be able to value their true love when they find it!
sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com
SarCraw
May 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/hellojournalist/status/1829059855
sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com
SarCraw
May 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I added your blog to my blogroll: giveaways411.blogspot.com
sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com
SarCraw
May 17th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I blogged: http://giveaways411.blogspot.com/2009/05/april-and-oliver-book-giveaway.html
sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(Dot)com
Literate Housewife
May 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I am reading this novel right now. I’m get very impatient with April, so I’m hoping that it gets better. From your final review, I am glad that it will. Great review, Sheri!
No need to enter me in the contest.
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melanie
May 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
What a lovely contest – I’d love to read this book!
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Sarah Z
May 17th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I love it when someone tells me about a great new book to read!
Thanks
Lisette
May 17th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
This book sounds really great, the title alone draws me in.
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Belinda M
May 17th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
This book sound great. Please enter me in the giveaway
Belinda M
May 17th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
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Teresa
May 18th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Thanks for the giveaway. Book sounds good. Count me in, please.
Suzana
May 18th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Sounds like a great book to read. Count me in, please.
Melissa
May 18th, 2009 at 8:37 am
would love to win this one!
a real librarian
May 18th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Paula
May 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Great review. Woud love to win a copy. Often wonder what happened to my first love. Thaks for having the give-away.
Paula
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wendy wallach
May 18th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
my true love was my boyfriend who was killed on his motocycle over twenty years ago.
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Terri
May 19th, 2009 at 8:39 am
I follow the blog with Google Reader!
Aleksandra
May 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Hi!
I was reffered by Suzana – this looks like a kind of book I would enjoy, so please count me in.
I won’t hurt much talking about my “true” love. It wasn’t the first- it was the second actually. I was 17, we split up after 16 months, but when I dream (literally!), he is the guy I dream of. I’m married and I love my husband. Still, same dream for the last 15 years.
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Pamela S
May 20th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Great review and thanks for the giveaway. I’ve tried googling my first love but have never been able to find him. I don’t want him back but I’d love to know how his life turned out. Thanks.
Sandy
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:54 am
Good Lord, I am number 99? Are you kidding? Sigh. Oh well. I do want this book, pretty please! I have just signed up to follow you, and so far it has been fun! My true love? Definitely not my first love, that was doomed from the beginning. It IS hard to ever capture the feeling of a first love ever again. My true love is the one I married seventeen years ago and had two kids with, and we are still together. Sitting here talking about it, I guess it is important to remind myself this, because you do get wrapped up in work, the kids, the blog, whatever. OK, then I will cross my fingers at some serious lotto-ish luck at winner this book!
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Julie
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:06 am
Thanks for the giveaway, please enter me!
My first love and I had a whirlwind romance when we were young but did not work out once we went away to college. He happens to be my brothers best friend and its still difficult after all these years for us to be friends.
Cheers,
julie.sherritt[at]gmail.com
Julie
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:07 am
And I’m a follower!
Alexa
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Thanks for holding such a great giveaway!
I subscribe to A Novel Menagerie.
Victoria
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I would love to have a chance to read this! Thank you!
Mildred Mayo
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
This is a MUST READ. My True Love and I have been married 45 years.
Vicki
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I’d love to win this book!
Vicki´s last blog post..
Kim
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I just posted about the give-away on my blog. You can find it here:
http://pageafterpage-kim.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-one.html
Also, I forgot in my last comment to talk about my true love, so I will here instead:
My husband is my true love. I only had 2 other boyfriends in high-school/college, but they could never make me forget Kerry, who I had met during early high-school. He was an intern at my church ( 6 years older than me) and I had the biggest crush on him! He, to this day, teases me about how I would bat my eyes at him! We have been married 26.5 years, have 4 children together, and are just about to walk through the doorway of grandparentdom. He knows me better than anyone and we love each other more now than 26 years ago!
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Vicki
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I blogged about this giveaway HERE
My true love and I have been married for 21 years.
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Mishia
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
This looks like an excellent book! I’d love to read it.
Sadly, I’ve never been in love.
I follow your blog!
Mary
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Please enter my name in the giveaway. Thanks!
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Mary
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
My husband and I will celebrate 30 years in October but he wasn’t my first love.
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Mary
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:32 am
I posted about the giveaway in my sidebar.
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Angelica
May 24th, 2009 at 10:59 am
This book sounds good! Please enter me in the contest! thank you
Rebecca Cox
May 24th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I would love to win this book. I follow you on twitter and I tweeted your blog at ccqdesigns. I met my true love about 20 years ago, but the timing was wrong for both of us. We were together for two years, then had to part. It took me 5 years to stop thinking about him every day and I still look for him in every airport, on every trip. I am happily married now and have been for many years, but my true love is out there somewhere, still.
blodeuedd
May 25th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Yes do enter me
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My true love, well met him last year, still together and he warms my heart
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Doreen
May 25th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Sounds like a great read….please enter me.
Doreen
May 25th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I just subscribed by email and confirmed it as well. I am excited to be a part of your family.
Cindy
May 26th, 2009 at 6:46 am
This sounds like a great read. Please enter me. I am off to subscribe.
Cindy
May 26th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I’m a follower. I subscribe by RSS Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
Anita Yancey
May 26th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Great review! This book sounds like one I would love to read. Please enter me. Thanks for having this book giveaway.
Selinda McCumbers
May 26th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Sounds great!
Thanks,
Selinda
Alexa
May 26th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Great giveaway! Sign me up!
Sadly, I haven’t had a first love yet, but hopefully I’ll have one in the future.
I subscribe.
veedee
May 27th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
I would love to read this, thanks!
Ann
May 28th, 2009 at 4:07 am
This really sounds like a great book and perfect for summer.
+2 My true love is my husband but he was not my first love.
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