WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Congrats to:
SUPERSTAR LEAH LOWE
Please contact me to claim your books!
(If you're new to this giveaway and it's still March, keep reading, there's lots more chances to win the book of the day AND at the end of the month, one grand prize winner will receive 31+ books from ALL the featured authors of the month. Read below to find the link with all of the contest details! : )
Congrats to:
SUPERSTAR LEAH LOWE
Please contact me to claim your books!
(If you're new to this giveaway and it's still March, keep reading, there's lots more chances to win the book of the day AND at the end of the month, one grand prize winner will receive 31+ books from ALL the featured authors of the month. Read below to find the link with all of the contest details! : )
Book: Arranged and SPIN
Author: Catherine McKenzie
Winner: SUPER STAR LEAH LOWE IS THE WINNER OF SPIN AND ARRANGED!
Please email me at stephanieelliot@gmail.com. I'll need your full name and mailing address!
Website: catherinemckenzie.com
Follow Catherine on Twitter
Arranged on Amazon
Spin on Amazon
Today we kick off MaNiC MoMMy’s March Madness Book-A-Day Giveaway and I’m pleased to be sharing Catherine McKenzie’s books with you! Not only is Catherine an AMAZING writer, she is a passionate book lover and is always sharing news of other authors with readers. She began the AUTHOR/READER EFFECT on FaceBook where authors and readers band together to bring attention to deserving books. Catherine is ALWAYS giving away incredible books over there.
The two books that Catherine is giving away here on will blow you away. I’ve read them both and they are so great.
Here’s my review on ARRANGED, previously posted on MaNiC MoMMy:
Anne Blythe has just broken up with another one of her boyfriends and finds a business card in the street promoting what she thinks is a dating company called, ironically, Blythe & Company. Because of the similarity of the company’s name and her last name, she keeps the card and eventually calls this ‘dating’ company only to discover they really arrange marriages. Tired of picking the wrong men, and after deep contemplation, she agrees to be matched for marriage. Soon, Anne is on her way to Mexico to meet, Jack, the man who’s the perfect match for her, sight unseen.
Based solely on personality scores and psychology testing, Anne and Jack meet, and what unfolds from here will have you turning pages so quickly you’ll want to get to the end, yet you’ll also want to prolong your reading enjoyment. Jack and Anne’s relationship from their very first meeting is so real, so sparked with tenderness and that first sexual tension that you’ll have a difficult time putting ARRANGED down.
McKenzie writes fluid dialogue and beautiful descriptions; you’ll wonder if there’s really a Blythe & Company in existence already, and if there’s not, why isn’t there? What a concept! And Jack and Anne’s relationship – it’s one of those kinds that you’ll be rooting for them, crying for them, turning the pages in anxious waiting wondering with oh-my-gosh moments, what could happen next!And SPIN:
Katie is the typical party girl and goes out to celebrate her 30th birthday, which also happens to be on the eve of a very important job interview for the music mag, THE LINE. When she arrives at the job interview still drunk from the night before, it’s no surprise she doesn’t get the job. What does surprise her is they ask her to go into rehab to follow IT girl Amber Shepherd, write the tell-all expose, and then they’ll give her the job she actually wants. What Katie never expected when she goes into rehab to get the goods on Amber, was that maybe she did need rehab after all, and that maybe she might just actually become friends with Amber. What she does when she gets out of rehab will surprise everyone, even Katie.
I loved SPIN because it was a little like peeking into the life of a starlet like Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears in rehab, and the ways that Katie matures during her rehab stint shows that it’s possible for even the most skeptical to gain a little insight in rehab. And yes, there’s also a little love connection going on in rehab too, so you won’t want to miss out on SPIN!
So, here’s how this is going to work. Please leave a comment, and all those who do will qualify to win BOTH books, SPIN and ARRANGED by Catherine McKenzie! I’ll draw the winner on March 3 (always TWO days after I post the daily book, unless it’s a weekend, I may allow for more time), and I will post the winner’s name at the TOP of this post, in the highlighted area. PLEASE be specific with your name in the comment section, and IF YOUR NAME is listed as the winner, you must email me at stephanieelliot@gmail.com in order to claim your prize. Email me with your full name and address so I can have your book(s) sent to you.
Thanks, and GOOD LUCK! And you may come back tomorrow to see what book I’ll be giving away then too!
It’s MaNiC MoMMy’s March Madness Book-A-Day Giveaway! Read ALL the Rules and Details Here!
Sorry, only U.S. and Canadian residents only!
205 comments:
1 – 200 of 205 Newer› Newest»Sound like good reads. But I hate to be the first to comment. Thanks for the give away. Even if I don't win, I've got a whole list of books to pick my next read from. TaraUB
Love to experience a new book. Both of these sound wonderful. Your book giveaway will give me something to look forward to each day!!
Catherine is so fabulous and committed to helping other authors succeed-- thanks for featuring her here! She deserves it! Would love to win...Arranged has been on my wish list for a while now! Thanks, Stephanie... let the fun begin!
I love finding new authors that I can add to my long reading list. This is going to be a great month!
RebeccaErin
Picking up a new book is so exciting. Finishing a great book is bittersweet.I'm looking forward to new recommendations and the chance to win a book (or two)!
LizzyBethDJ
I'm about to have baby number 3 and need to get some reading done now. Both of these books look great!
Both of these books look great! I'm looking forward to seeing the other books you'll be highlighting this month!
Can't wait for this fun and exciting month in books! I checked your web-site the minute I got to work...work can wait! I feel like this contest is a double win...even if I don't get the book I'm so excited to read your reviews because I feel it is so helpful in buying new books!
KathyGold9778
Both of these books sound great and I love that they are different concepts about situations that would be a "stretch" for me to actually live in real life. I'm putting them on my list of books to consider and thanks for a shot at winning! :) (ktmixon315)
These look great. Thanks for the book give-aways contest.
-Donna W.
This book give-a-way is very exciting.
Something to get March started on a great note.
Kayo
Those both sound like books I would enjoy.
I love to discover new books and authors. Thanks to Jen Lancaster I discovered you! Let the cycle continue.
Anytime I can win free books and learn about new authors (to me), I am in! Thanks!
Both books sound fabulous! LOVE to read and discover new authors!! Tina Brannan
Loving this contest, Stephanie! WOOT!
I love the idea of this contest!! Thanks so much for doing it!
Both of these books sound great! Always looking for a new book...and you haven't failed me yet. Thanks for the month long give-away!
Yay! It's finally March. Maybe winter can start heading out now? Anyway...thank you for this giveaway month. It would be fun to win a book, but I am even more excited to find new authors and books to enjoy.
i'm so glad i found you, this is a great site!
I found this website via Jennsylvania, by Jen Lancaster, and I am so very glad that I did! Love finding new books to read!
Thanks for more books to add to my reading list (even if I don't win.)
Because of your giveaway, I am excited about March. I don't think I have EVER been excited about March. Thanks.
These sound like two, very fun books. There's nothing like a character getting her world turned upside down to keep me turning the pages!
I love your lists of book recommendations and try to find them at my local library, but I end up so frustrated because my library either doesn't have the books OR they're checked out! I'm gonna go broke buying all these books at my local bookstore!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to get to know some new authors! Angelini197
Even if we all don't win, we've already got a ton of new books to check out, which I've been in a book slump- don't know about the rest of you. Thanks!
Kelly Loeser
I absolutely LOVE my Kindle, but nothing ever compares to curing up in bed with a good old fashioned, edge of your seat, page turner!
Both of these books look great! I love adding new authors to my list!
Amanda
Both books have been on my list to read thanks to MaNiC MoMMy! GREAT book giveaway!
Christine
Ohhh Ive been dying to start reading her books! Ive read a few reviews and just havent gotten to buy them yet!
Love Cathrine Mckenzie so much!!! Can't wait to read the books and love this contest!!! So much fun for March!
As an avid reader, I hope to win at least one book during this contest!
These both sound great...pick me, pretty please!!!!
Two good books I have yet to read! yay!
These sound like great books! I have lots of time to read while I wait in line to pick up my little one everyday from school....so pick me!! Buttah
All the books on your list look good. So exciting! Very much looking forward to your book giveaway!
-Lauren Louise
I think this is wonderful. A month of book giveaways. I think I have died and went to book heaven :) I have been reading the same books over and over, so I am in desperate need of some new books. Thank you so much for doing this.
Rachel Cottongim
I LOVE to read, and am always looking to build my home library! Can't wait to hear the rest of your books!
Anne Beth
Thanks for the giveaway Manic! I'm always on the lookout for books to suggest to the girls @ BookClub.
Thanks for the great reads!
Hally Hoots
I've been eagerly anticipating the start of your contest!
What a great contest! This is so exciting to be introduced to new titles and new authors. This has me wanting to call in sick from work and read all day.
Tammi Hawk
I love learning about new authors and I am excited for the contest! Leah B
These books look great. I love being introduced to new authors. Thank you.
Always looking for something new to read! :)
Arranged sounds like my type of book.
I am so excited about this March giveaway. I have been counting down the days until March and it's finally here. YAY!
Can I say how much I love finding new authors to explore?! Looking forward to this month of book giveaways!
Your blog is great, and this giveaways makes it that much more fun. Can't wait to see who wins.
xx (fingers crossed)
~Nattygirrl
I love finding new books and authors to read ! March will be a good month!
Both look like great books and will help further my reading addiction.
Both books are now on my list of must reads. Thanks for keeping us in the know about these great authors and having these awesome contests! Thx Dawn Geske
Catherine is awesome. I follow her on Facebook and she is always very friendly and hosting amazing giveaways. I loved Spin and would love to read Arranged! Thank you so much for the chance :)
jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net
Both of these sound like great reads. Thanks for a great giveaway! Looking forward to each day!
I'd love to read both of these books. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Mary Ward
Looks good! What a great way to introduce people to new books! -Jenni(fur)
Those books sound like fun reads! Thanks for the review :)
-MelissaD
Very cool contest you are doing here, I always love reading new authors, thanks!
DebBeaudoin
I am so looking forward to this giveaway this month! I love hearing about new authors and new books. i just wish I had more time to read all of them!
so exciting to hear a book review everyday! :)
Many friends have read Catherine McKenzie books and I hope to read them soon also.
jennyfromthecube@yahoo.com
They both sound wonderful. I'm always up for something new!
I'm so excited to be apart of this give away. The list of books is just what my friend and I have been looking for. Thanks for the March pick me up. Debydew110
I would love to win these books!! I'm in a bit of a book rut and these look great! Melissa Rem
I haven't read anything by Catherine McKenzie, but would love to check them out!
These books look fantastic! What a way to start off the contest! I'm so looking forward to entering everyday!
Just found you and this giveaway is awesome. Would love to read these books.
Thanks!
Suzebomb
What a great way to start the month!
Both sounds like GREAT reads, though Spin sounds like my first choice....no wait, Arranged is my first choice....no, it's Spin! Great, well, I'll read both books!
~LisaMatt
I keep a little journal where I write down titles that appeal to me so I have some new entries to make (unless I win!)
Thanks for giving us a great "to read" list!
JillChMitch
Thanks for the review. I'm always interested in finding "new to me" authors!
Thank you for sharing. It sounds like a good read
I've never read any books from Catherine McKenzie so this would be a great way to start! I hope I win :)
Have to say, if I don't win the real thing, I may have to put these on my Kindle wish list. Otherwise known as the "oops, well shucks - guess I accidentally hit the "buy" button. Again. oh well"
Both books sound like great reads! I'm excited to read the next reviews coming up! Christin Greb
Awesome giveaway! This is a great contest idea.
-Rachael Maltiel
Ooh, pick me please! CariL
Love both of these books, and love this contest!
These books both sound great!!
Alli M. Jones
I am a complete book addict--I love finding new authors to read and absolutely love the feeling I get when I either purchase or received as a gift a new book. The stories sound great and already have been put on my wish list for the next time I pass a book store. So far March is my favorite month of 2011 Thanks to you:)
Looks like a couple of great reads! Thanks for the giveaways!
Kassie H.
Helllooo!!! Even if I'm not picked, I'm still planning on reading these 2 soon. I love Catherine McKenzie and I haven't read these yet. It's nice to escape into a story for a few minutes every day!
So excited about this contest!
oh i love book giveaways! sounds like catherine is a good author, would love to read her work.
Oooh always looking for new books to read! I may be stupid (okay more than likely) but I didn't see how to 'enter'. Is it just a matter of posting a comment each day? I admit I'm a bit ADD and read the rules etc but I don't seem to recall. Don't hate me cuz I'm stupid :P
Both books sound great, espcially like the idea in SPIN. So love finding new authors to read and spring is coming. Time to sit outside, relax and read!
Both of these books sound great!
Love having a chance to read a new author!
Nicole Harper
If I don't happen to win these 2 books (but sure hope I do), I fully intend to purchase them and read them. They both sound like very interesting reads. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I want to read both those books. If I don't win, they go on MY list! Thanks for your generosity!!
cool contest-
jzmit5
It would be great to win the books!
they sound good...hope i can win!
Both sound great - I have always loved to read and have many books that are calling my name!! These will be added to my list.
I have to say the reviews for these books sound so exciting, there is nothing more enticing than word of mouth for a good book. When ever my friends tell me they read something great, I have to check it out for myself. Arranged sounds like a very interesting story if not just to find out how it ends and if she gets married to Jack. Spin is more sounds more dramatic, but I can relate to Katie as I could see getting to know someone and having things in common with them and getting to like them.
Thank you for the chance to win these great reads!
This is so exciting! I am so pumped to see what you have every day. Both of these books look amazing and are on my wishlist and I have been following Catherine on Facebook for a while.
Thanks!
Colleen Turner
I would love the chance to read both of these books! I'm always looking for new reading material - this contest is a great way to keep adding to my "to read" list :)
If I don't win these, I'll definitely buy them!! (I still want to win, I just think they look great!)
Catherine is truly an amazing person with the way she promotes new authors with giveaways and still has time to write her own great stories! I'm so psyched about these books! I won Spin from Catherine a few weeks back, and I'm going crazy because I haven't been able to start it yet. I hope I'm the winner of these so I can share with friends, but if not, I'm already a winner by finding Catherine and her books!
SusanN - GA
MaNiC MoMMy March Madness has begun! Looking forward to checking out Catherine's work.
Dani Patarazzi
danisilvia223ATgmailDOTcom
I Love finding new books and authors! I can't wait to read Catherine McKenzie.
Sounds like great reads!
I would love to win these books!!
Leah Lowe
Thanks for the fun & generous March giveaways! I'd love to win any or all, & today's Catherine McKenzie books sound great. MaryF
These look like great books, especially ARRANGED!
Thank you for sharing with your fans! The contest is a fun way to hear your reviews of books before I buy them.
Thanks for introducing me to new Authors.
AngieMcCraineParks
I want to read them now!! I don't want to wait to win! But I hope I do!
Spin and Arranged sound like really good books. Like you, I can see how Spin would be a peek into a celebrity's life. See you tomorrow! :)
So excited for the March giveaway. I love reading blogs to get ideas for new books to read! Thanks in advance. Even if I don't win, I'll have at least 31 new book ideas.
Holly W.
hwohlers@uwm.edu
This looks like an author I need to check out. Thanks for entering me.
Tracy
WOW!! What a great contest and sooo many people have found you!!! Thanks, Patti Col
Can a girl ever have too many books? Even with an huge pile of to be read, the prospect of another is just too good to pass up! So excited for all the books in this months giveaway!
Thanks for the review.
Sarah S.
sslinsky@hvc.rr.com
oh damn, 118 people before me... Me, Me, Me I wanna win these books! I tried ordering these and was not successful. Ugh. Me, Me, Me! I wanna win! well, I got 30 days, right?
Ammmmaaaannndddaaa
if you can't read that, its Amanda, ;)
I can't WAIT to read these books!!!
I've had so much fun following your blog, and anxiously awaiting your contest! Yay for you!!
Sounds like a couple of great books to me... always in search of my next great read!
~Emily Riley-Berghorn
I am SO reading these books even if I *don't* win. It would be great to get them for free tho!! Thanks for having this contest...I'm so excited!! Nanette
I've never done one of these give aways before, but I'm in the market to try a bunch on new authors! I'm so very excited!!!
Laura Kay
anovelreview
Great job featuring Catherine McKenzie here! I've been eyeing Spin for awhile now. These books are right up my alley!
Would love to win these books!!!
Both books sound great. Thanks for sharing! Lauren M.
Two books sure to be good reads. Who can pass up good books?
These both sound so good! Definitely added to the To Read list :o)
Both books sound great! Thanks for such great suggestions :)
BigWaveDave'sWife said...
I just love this idea! Like someone else commented it makes it easy to find new authors to follow- Thanks Manic Mommy!
I look forward to two great reads from your reviews! It'll been a fun month trying to win! Sasse1Susan
These seem like great books! I'm always looking forward to reading new authors!
Yay. Books.
Seriously, these look like good reads. This contest is a really cool idea.
mthouvenel
Both sound excellent and are now on my list! Ronit W
Yay books! I am a fan.
Both of these books sound like amazing reads. I would love to read them!!! Even if I do not win i will read them!!! Thanks again for this opportunity!!!
Awesome give away idea...
Holy traffic batman!
Can't wait to read them.
(I am entering as Snarky Mommy. If someone else does, she's totally an imposter!)
SNARKY MOMMY!!!!! There is noooo other!!! xoxoxox
I didn't even want the review to end! They both look really interesting. I'm having the same thoughts on dating lately. haha
I love that you're not only giving away the books, but writing such detailed reviews of each one. I'm going to be so tempted to go out and buy all the books you highlight this month if I don't win them!
A mathcmaking service--that's not a common theme in chick lit today and the story line sounds really interesting.
Denny Gross
I just found your blog via Jennsylvania, and I'm so glad I did! I'm always looking for new books to read, so I'll be checking in with you a lot!
Siobhan F.
I love reading so much and your picks have been right on the mark. I was bummed I didn't win Chocolate and Vicodin, so I went out and bought it for my Kindle. I am really enjoying it. I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of money during this give-a-way, LOL!!! I love that you are doing this, I think it is great and it is reenergizing for me. Have a super night. xoxoxo
Would love to win!! I am always interested in reading new books from authors I have not run across before. Think I will read Arranged even if I do not win it here!
Kristin
klicense@verizon.net
I need new books! Pick me pick me!!
Michelle Best
So excited for this give away, sure hope I win. I'm cruising soon and these would be perfect for my deck chair. Thanks Stephanie!
Pamela Hoffman
croppergirl@tx.rr.com
Ooh they both sound like good books. This is exciting. Lol.
I have never heard of this author before but the books sound great from your blog. I went to my library web page to see if they had them and they don't. I'd love to win them.
Fanficfan44
Best March Madness EVER!!
Thanks for the chance to win and all the reviews!
Dawn MG
Ooh! Those both look good! I would love to read them. What a great giveaway!!
Sounds like a good read
Both books sound great! Can't wait to read them!
CLaughery8
Looks like March is going to be a fun month!
-Terri M.
Thanks for providing some fun and excitement and a chance at winning something with better odds than the lottery
no need to enter me as i own both books and think they're awesome. hope your march madness giveaway goes extremely well! i posted a link in my winning wednesday blog and hope that people will follow your blog from there. :)
ME ME ME!!! Yes, I know... I'm selfish!! But please please pick me!!
Oh... and you know you're TOTALLY AWESOME for having this fabulous march madness book give-away - right?
Thanks!!
So, excited for a book a day!
I would love to win something in my life, lol. These books look very good and I would love some new books :) Tina Loayza
Thanks for having this contest!!! My income has dwindled considerably, which is NOT a good thing for a bibliophile :) Even if I don't win, I'll have an awesome reading list to have in hand at the library!
~Jennifer Marie Rebekkah Harley
I would love to read these!! I am looking forward to picking up some of these myself the next time I'm out.
Both of these books sound great!
I have been dying to read both of these! They are on my "To Purchase" list! Winning them would be great seeing I am low on the book funds! Thanks for the chance!!
Tiffany "Cozy Reader"
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
If I don't win at least I will have a fabulous list of books to read, right?
xo
These books sound like fun reads!
I love finding new authors.
Pennygirl,Manitowoc
Such a great author! I would love to read Spin ... please, count me in!! Such an amazing giveaway opportunity ... thank you!! JulesFig
This is super exciting. I'm relatively new to your blog but spent two days reading archives and I love all of it.
Good luck everyone!!
HELLO! Of course I'm in! My BBFF TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!
Both of these sound great. I'd love to win! :)
Valerie
So excited to get in on this contest! It seems that we like the same types of books so if you liked them I'm sure I will too!
SPepper22
I'm adding both these books to my must read list!
I have heard so much about these books. I can not wait to read them!!!
brn2shop9 at gmail dot com
Sounds really good!
Always looking for a new book and author! Thanks!
kellyhilde
I'm always looking for a good book to read. It looks like I would enjoy these both poolside!
Nice! Both books sound good!
I have not read any of her books yet, but since I spend my day typing technical reports I am always on the lookout for new authors and interesting escapes. Spin sounds intriguing - I was and still am a Lindsay Lohan fan (think what you will - I hope that girl gets herself together one of these days), and I like the whole undercover concept. Looking forward to checking out both these books! Floridagirl
Both sound interesting. Good luck with your giveaways!
Am I too late to post for these? If I don't win, I will definitely be driving to the book store soon...
It looks great!
jpetroroy
These books sound amazing. I am especially excited to dive into Arranged. Even if I don't win, I'm going to have a whole new list of books to look into! Thanks!
Krystal Dyer
Sound like great reads! Looking forward to all your recommendations!
This book give-away is awesome!
I love hearing about new authors.
Thanks!
Day 2, pick me pick me!! :)
These sounded so good I had to come back for day 2 :)
I was kind of stalled in my reading, so this has just pushed me towards some new authors. Thanks!
Thank you so much for doing this awesome giveaway!
Kristen Y.
Would love to read Arranged- taking a contemporary spin on something that was quite common back in the day. Sounds really cute!
Katrina S
192 comments!!!! YOU are totally rocking this giveaway!!! LOVE IT!
Sounds fab count me in!
They both sound cute.
Kristi Marie W.
I would love to read these books
mandyhugo
I'm pretty much salivating over these! I need them!! Whoohoo contest!!! :)
I purchased your book SPIN coz I loved the cover and the moment I opened it, I couldn't put it down. Your sense of humour, and overall entertaining storyline captivated me from beginning to end.
I haven't read ARRANGED yet, but promise to when my spring/summer book hunt starts.
ohhhh, both of these sound so good...awesome contest! thanks for the chance!
ruthiekb72ATyahooDOTcom
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