Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
However you choose to celebrate this time of year, I hope you’re surrounded with joy and love. Since this blog gives me so much joy throughout the year, I thought I would end 2018 with a super awesome giveaway! Every day on the blog Facebook page I will be doing daily flash giveaways of my favorite things – everything from gift cards to Blu-Rays to other random items that I just cannot imagine living without this year. I will also be posting daily giveaways on the blog with signed paperback’s of my favorite books that I’ve read this year. So that’s two chances to win every day from now until Christmas!
My last favorite book of 2018 giveaway and it’s the third time Miss. Penny Reid is making it on to my list…but darn it, that woman can write a fantastically stupendous book and I won’t apologize for loving the stuffing out of her words. I just can’t do it. Dr. Strange Beard was…unexpected – I didn’t know what Roscoe and Simone were going to do to my heart, but I sure did like. A lot. And just being in the Winston Series world is more than I can ask for – I love that family so stinkin’ much it should be illegal. And as always, Penny’s writing was a million different kinds of amazing – I love finding new things to love about her books, her characters and the millions of emotions she makes me feel.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
USA Today BestsellerHunches, horse races, and heartbreak
Ten years after Simone Payton broke his heart, all Roscoe Winston wants is a doughnut. He’d also like to forget her entirely, but that’s never going to happen. Roscoe remembers everything—every look, every word, every single unrequited second—and the last thing he needs is another memory of Simone.
Unfortunately, after one chance encounter, Simone keeps popping up everywhere he happens to be . . .
Ten years after Roscoe Winston dropped out of her life, all Simone Payton wants is to exploit him. She’d also like some answers from her former best friend about why he ghosted her, but if she never gets those answers, that’s a-okay. Simone let go of the past a long time ago. Seriously, she has. She totally, totally has. She is definitely not still thinking about Roscoe. Nope. She’s more than happy to forget he exists.
But first, she needs just one teeny-tiny favor . . .
Dr. Strange Beard is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a stand-alone, and is the fifth book in the USA TODAY bestselling Winston Brothers series.
There are three things you need to know about Ashley Winston: 1) She has six brothers and they all have beards, 2) She is a reader, and 3) She knows how to knit. Former beauty queen, Ashley Winston’s preferred coping strategy is escapism. She escaped her Tennessee small town, loathsome father, and six brothers eight years ago. Now she escapes life daily via her Amazon kindle one-click addiction. However, when a family tragedy forces her to return home, Ashley can’t escape the notice of Drew Runous- local Game Warden, reclusive mountain man, bear wrestler, philosopher, and everyone’s favorite guy. Drew’s irksome philosophizing in particular makes Ashley want to run for the skyscrapers, especially since he can’t seem to keep his exasperating opinions- or his soulful poetry, steadfast support, and delightful hands- to himself. Pretty soon the girl who wanted nothing more than the escape of the big city finds she’s lost her heart in small town Tennessee.
Beards, brothers, and bikers! Oh my! Identical twins Beau and Duane Winston might share the same devastatingly handsome face, but where Beau is outgoing and sociable, Duane is broody and reserved. This is why Jessica James, recent college graduate and perpetual level headed good girl, has been in naïve and unhealthy infatuation with Beau Winston for most of her life. His friendly smiles make her tongue-tied and weak-kneed, and she’s never been able to move beyond her childhood crush. Whereas Duane and Jessica have always been adversaries. She can’t stand him, and she’s pretty sure he can’t stand the sight of her… But after a case of mistaken identity, Jessica finds herself in a massive confusion kerfuffle. Jessica James has spent her whole life paralyzed by the fantasy of Beau and her assumptions of Duane’s disdain; therefore she’s unprepared for the reality that is Duane’s insatiable interest, as well as his hot hands and hot mouth and hotter looks. Not helping Jessica’s muddled mind and good girl sensibilities, Duane seems to have gotten himself in trouble with the local biker gang. Certainly, Beau’s magic spell is broken. Yet when Jessica finds herself drawn to the man who was always her adversary, now more dangerous than ever, how much of her level-headed heart is she willing to risk?Series Description:
Everyone in Green Valley, Tennessee knows that the six bearded Winston brothers have been imbued with an unfair share of charm and charisma… and are prone to mischief.
Truth or Beard is book #1 in the Winston Brother’s series. Each book is a standalone, full length (120k words), contemporary romantic comedy novel, and follows the romantic exploits and adventures of one of the six Winston Brothers.
Sienna Diaz is everyone’s favorite “fat” funny lady. The movie studio executives can’t explain it, but her films are out-grossing all the fit and trim headliners and Hollywood’s most beautiful elite. The simple truth is, everyone loves plus-sized Sienna.
But she has a problem, she can’t read maps and her sense of direction is almost as bad as her comedic timing is stellar. Therefore, when Sienna’s latest starring role takes her to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park she finds herself continually lost while trying to navigate the backroads of Green Valley, Tennessee. Much to her consternation, Sienna’s most frequent savior is a ridiculously handsome, charming, and cheeky Park Ranger by the name of Jethro Winston.
Sienna is accustomed to high levels of man-handsome, so it’s not Jethro’s chiseled features or his perfect physique that make Sienna stutter. It’s his southern charm. And gentlemanly manners. And habit of looking at her too long and too often.
Sienna has successfully navigated the labyrinth of Hollywood heart-throbs. But can she traverse the tenuous trails of Tennessee without losing her head? Or worse, her heart?
Make a deal with the devil and you might get what you want, but will it be what you need?
Jennifer Sylvester wants one thing, and that one thing is NOT to be Tennessee’s reigning Banana Cake Queen. Ever the perpetual good girl and obedient daughter, Jennifer is buckling under the weight of her social media celebrity, her mother’s ambitions, and her father’s puritanical mandates. Jennifer is officially desperate.
And desperate times call for Cletus Winston.
Cletus Winston is a puzzle wrapped in a mystery covered in conundrum sauce, and now he’s in a pickle. Despite being convinced of his own omniscience, extortion by the exalted Banana Cake Queen of Green Valley has taken him completely by surprise. So… what’s a maniacal mastermind to do?
Likely, the last thing you expect.
‘Beard Science’ is the third book in the Winston Brothers series, is a full-length romantic comedy novel, and can be read as a standalone.
NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series
Semi Finalist: Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Romance 2017All is fair in love and auto maintenance.
Beau Winston is the nicest, most accommodating guy in the world. Usually.
Handsome as the devil and twice as charismatic, Beau lives a charmed life as everyone’s favorite Winston Brother. But since his twin decided to leave town, and his other brother hired a stunning human-porcupine hybrid as a replacement mechanic for their auto shop, Beau Winston’s charmed life has gone to hell in a handbasket.
Shelly Sullivan is not nice and is never accommodating. Ever.
She mumbles to herself, but won’t respond when asked a question. She glares at everyone, especially babies. She won’t shake hands with or touch another person, but has no problems cuddling with a dog. And her damn parrot speaks only in curse words. Beau wants her gone. He wants her out of his auto shop, out of Tennessee, and out of his life.The only problem is, learning why this porcupine wears her coat of spikes opens a Pandora’s box of complexity—exquisite, tempting, heartbreaking complexity—and Beau Winston soon discovers being nice and accommodating might mean losing what matters most.
Nobody speaks to Scarlet St. Claire.
Scarlet smells. Scarlet is dirty.
The kids at school are also pretty sure she’s been wearing those same jeans for the last two weeks. Though kids at school are pretty sure Scarlet has been tent sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountains behind the old Oliver place, no one will say a word to her about it. . . except maybe Cletus.
But Cletus doesn’t give two woodpecker poos what people think. He’s just as weird as Scarlet St. Claire. Cletus is nothing like his older brother Billy Winston. Star quarterback, straight-A student, hard-worker, Billy has saved the Winston family from disgrace time and time again.
Billy makes no mistakes. Billy is perfect.
Everybody speaks to Billy Winston.
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Everybody speaks to Billy Winston.
Billy makes no mistakes. Billy is perfect.
Star quarterback, straight-A student, hard-worker, Billy has saved the Winston family from disgrace time and time again. Cletus is nothing like his older brother Billy Winston. He’s just as weird as Scarlet St. Claire. But Cletus doesn’t give two woodpecker poos what people think.
Though kids at school are pretty sure Scarlet has been tent sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountains behind the old Oliver place, no one will say a word to her about it. . . except maybe Cletus. The kids at school are also pretty sure she’s been wearing those same jeans for the last two weeks.
Scarlet smells. Scarlet is dirty.
Nobody speaks to Scarlet St. Claire.
Book 5.5 in the Winston Brothers series, can be read as a standalone.
‘Beard Necessities’ is book #6 in the Winston Brothers Series and centers around the romantic escapades of Billy Winston. It is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy and can be read as a stand-alone, but is probably best read after books 0.5, 2, 3, 5, and 5.5 of the Winston Brothers series.
Penny Reid is the USA Today Best Selling Author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. When she’s not immersed in penning smart romances, Penny works in the biotech industry as a researcher. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.
My favorite 2018 memory has got to be Christmas Day. After a rough couple of months, it was the first time things felt right 😄
My favorite 2018 memory is surviving Hurricane Florence! We had to evacuate, but after 10 days we returned home and found we still had one! No MAJOR damage, just minor stuff. We were so blessed compared to those around us! My roof should not have survived, and yet it did. I don’t know why it happened that way and I’m not asking. The happiness I felt at seeing my neighbors again and my home still standing was overwhelming and definitely the best thing about my 2018!
My favorite memory from 2018 was finally meeting Natasha Tomic at Book Bonanza, as well as all of my Book Junkie friends.
My favorite memory was buying my first house with my boyfriend. It was the house I grew up in. My mom was moving an hour away with her boyfriend and sold the house to us.
My favorite memory was going to my first book signing in April & finally meeting some of my favorite authors.
I cant think of any but that My Hubby and Kids and I stayed mainly Healthy I guess
my nephew being born
My best friend’s wedding!
My favorite memory from 2018 was meeting new friends.
Visiting my family in New York.
The last week which was my only vacation time for the whole year was my favourite memory.
My favorite memory from 2018 was having my son on Jan. 11!
I think my favorite thing about this year was getting to take a few extra trips to visit my family. AND finding out that my sister is having twins!!
It has been a tough year so there haven’t been many good memories that come to mind.
Just being in the book community has been my saviour and actually being asked to go on some of my favourite Authors Arc teams.. That has been so special to me.
seeing my daughters face when she found out we got her Hamilton tickets
New job opportunities
My new baby cousin! <3 A More Bigger family!!
Going to Book Bonanza and getting to see my best friend after two years.
Starting a new job!
Nothing to special happened in 2018 for me, so I guess my favorite thing was when I finally got approved for the apartment I was looking at. 😀
Best memory this year was my trip to BC and Alberta in May and June for my Birthday. I got to go to my first signing, and meet and squeeze one of my fave authors, Leslie Macadam, not to mention meet a whole whack of amazing others ones. And I got to meet one of my online friends, and spend my birthday weekend, with three of the most important people in my life, including my amazing BFF and her hubby, and my guy. It had been ages since I’ve traveled because of life and my health. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. And it made me completely confident that I can do it again. And I definitely will. Lol 😘💕
My engagement
anything related to my niece, she is our miracle!
My favorite memory of 2018 was meeting Kate Canterbary and my book friends in Rhode Island.
Visiting the Malta & Gozo islands with my mom in October <3
NGL, nothing in particular, just a normal year for me. 🙂
My daughters and getting to go to two book events – Apollycon and Wicked Book Weekend.
I got promoted twice this year, so this has to be the best of 2018 for me 🙂
My mother visited me last October
The times we spent on vacations, hubby, daughter and I. It was so relaxing and just about right.
2018 was a hard year for me, My mother was diagnosed with cancer. November 2017, spent the beginning of the year caring for her until she passed away June 20th, 2018. Yesterday, we spent the day in PA with family celebrating Christmas. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day cooked at home with family. Those three days were the best of the year. Thank you
I would have to say my favorite was when my son joined boy scouts. He’s wanting to be in.the military when he gets older so this will help him
My mission trip to Guyana was the most memorable thing from 2018 for me!
Starting my new job!