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You have ventured through the wardrobe and down the rabbit hole. You've beheld the Fading Lands and glimpsed the ivory spires of Minas Tirith. A star now rises over three other kingdoms, and over three heroic couples, all deep in winter's thrall:
Visit Leanna Renee Hieber's Strangely Beautiful Victorian London, "strange in its happenings and mood and beautiful in its romance and language." -Booklist
Haunted though these soot-stained urban alleys may be, a lonely headmistress and a gallant vicar shall here reap the season's blessings.
From Goodreads.
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Publisher: Dorchester
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Release Date: September 28th, 2010 {Available ONLY in eFormats}
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My Copy: Printed Galley received by the Author
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Pages: 107 {336 Pages for the whole book}
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Genre: Paranormal Historical
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 | A Midwinter Fantasy |
I absolutely love the world that Leanna has created and ever since I read the first book in the Strangely Beautiful series I have been hoping that we would get to read about Michael and Rebecca, and have their much deserved Happily Ever After come to life.
I actually met Leanna this past weekend and she being the amazing person that she is, gave me a galley for the Midwinter Fantasy anthology where she finally gives us that long awaited HEA. I finished the story 2 minutes ago and just had to run to my laptop to get these words down.
A Christmas Carroll is a heartfelt and beautiful story that could only be better if it was longer, though I do think it’s size was perfect and Leanna did the most amazing job in sharing with us the long, winding and sometimes painful path that these two characters have taken to find each other once and for all.
Leanna masterfully takes a page from the classic Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and makes it her own in such a way that you can’t help but fall in love with it, smile and cry with the references to the classical story. Her genius approach in my opinion was accented by the fact that she did not borrow the idea covertly, but simply owned it in the story itself, with mentions of Charles Dickens’ himself and even allowing the story to not take itself too seriously by adding a much appreciated and well crafted dose of humor.
All of our favorite characters are there and we get to see how Percy and Alexi are doing, along with Josephine and Elijah. I felt like I was attending a reunion with much beloved friend I hadn’t seen in a while and couldn’t wait to catch up with.
If you enjoy Leanna’s Strangely Beautiful series this is an absolute must read, that I guarantee you will not regret getting. If you are new to the series, there are spoilers to the stories in books one and two, but I feel that those will only make you want to read those books even more!
As you guys should know, I am in The States right now and last weekend I was at the AAD Book Convention, where I had the imense pleasure of meeting Leanna Renne Hieber.
I also had the great pleasure of Interviewing the heroine of Leanna’s books, Percy Parker, Enjoy:
As you can see, I was a Vampire for the party at the AAD! =P
Win a SIGNED Copy of “Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker ” by Leanna Renee Hieber
A Clover Tea Bag, SIGNED by Alexi, from the series & Swag.
{I’ll add a pic later =P}
First Book in The Strangely Beautiful Series!
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Leanne's new book sounds like a really good read.
I actually commented on some blog that I was surprised that nobody had tried to do a mash-up of any of Charles Dickens books as yet, so the remark about him caught my eye.
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I like the video - the book sounds great -- thanks for hosting - please enter me.
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all of her books sound awesome would be a great readt please count me in
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I like the video and her books sound really fantastics! :)
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+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (El Último Primer Beso)
+1 total = 11 entries. Thank you
This book sounds really great & I'd love to read it!
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extra entries:
+5 - Google follower
+3 - follow Larissa on Twitter (@Sandra_s_Page)
+3 - follow Leanna on Twitter (@Sandra_s_Page)
+2 - friend on Goodreads
+1 - total: 15
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love to read this book!!!
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count me in!
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total is 6
count me in!
k_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
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+1 add up
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This looks like a great book! I loved A Christmas Carol, so I can't wait to see another author's take on it.
+3 for following you on Twitter
+3 for following Leanna on Twitter +2 for being your friend on Goodreads
= 9 total entries
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Thanks SO MUCH Larissa!!! Meeting you was such a highlight and I'm very excited to contribute some Strangely Beautiful swag to your cause here, thanks for your wonderful words about this novella.
And thanks again for the interview!
I wish the book were coming out in Mass Market paperback but alas, even though all the links are up for it, its only digital / eBook release :( and unfortunately the links for digital aren't up yet. So perhaps the best thing is to go to the publisher's site: www.dorchesterpub.com - sorry everyone, these changes have been a bit confusing and out of our control. :(
The book sounds really great. I would love to read it. Please enter me in contest. I am a follower. Tore923@aol.com
This is a new author for me and the book sounds great!
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This book looks fantastic. Great Vlog!
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Wow..looks like a great book! Even if I don't win I will be putting it on my TBR list..:) Great giveaway!
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Not entering the contest, just wanted to say I can't wait to read this book! I love her stuff.
I love author anthologies so I can't wait for it.
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The cover is gorgeous and the story sounds very intriguing. The story sounds like it would resonate with all readers, because who isn't familiar with A Christmas Carol?
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The cover is gorgeous and the story sounds very intriguing. The story sounds like it would resonate with all readers, because who isn't familiar with A Christmas Carol?
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Enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for including the video. I always enjoy videos on book blogs.
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Neither of my libraries seems to carry The Strangely Beautiful Tale, unfortunately (great title though!) Thanks for this giveaway!
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+3 following you on Twitter (my username is Word_Tapestry)
+3 following Leanna on Twitter
+1 for this entry
Total = 12 entries
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+1 comment - Sounds like a great book to read. I love the interview vlog :D
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I love this series! Thanks for the giveaway!
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+1 Total: 22
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+1 I love everything Christmas-related so would love to read this book :)
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+2 I am your friend on Goodreads
+1 adding all entries
Total: 9
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+1 I haven't heard about this book until now but it looks like it can be really good....please enter me
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+2 Be my friend on Goodreads (Judit)
+1 Add entries: 12
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That sounds like a very great book! Enter me :)
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower - Angelia Fransisca Rusli
+5 Networked Blogs Follower - Angelia Fransisca Rusli
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah) - AngeliaFRusli
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+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook - Angelia Fransisca Rusli
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I met here too! She's an interesting person to listen to.
Sounds like an excellent book as well.
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Total entries: 12
My first time hearing about the series but I like the sound of it. I'm also intrigued with the title! Please count me in your contest. Thank you. :)
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Sounds great!!! Eu quero!!!!
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Oooh Awesome prizes! Thanks for sharing! :D
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+5 I follow you with GFC (.Ambur.)
+3 I Follow you on Twitter(@AmburHostyn)
+2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (Ambur Hostyn)
+2 We're friends on Goodreads (Ambur Hostyn)
+1 for adding entries, Total = 13 Entries
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Sounds like an interesting anthology!
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I've been thinking of reading this one. It sounded very interesting and might be something I would like.
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WANT IT, WANT IT lol
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... 16!!!
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Good video! Before I hit play, I actually thought she was an old woman. Then to see her animated and talking like that, it was great to see. I'm a gfc follower, and would love to read this, thanks!! Artesia at comcast dot net. My points are 7.
Wow, great giveaway. I know you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but the cover of A Midwiner Fantasy is beautiful! I'd love to read the books, and it would be even more awesome if I owned them. :)
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+2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
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Total entries: 16
This book sounds like a great read. And you looked good as a vampire!
Please enter me in the giveaway, thanks.
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+3 following Leanna on Twitter @alessandra83
+1 adding up entries: total 12 entries
Alessandra
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Great giveaway, I'd love to win this book. I hate that Midwinters Fantasy is only available as an e-book though :( I hope the publishing company pulls through for these authors.
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I loved A Christmas Carol, this sounds like an interesting takeoff.
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21 entries
Oh this sounds like an interesting take on the timeless classic!
Nice looking read ;)
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I've heard only wonderful things about this book!
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That's a well done video interview Larissa!!
+5 GFC Follower (Cherry)
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+3 Twitter Follower(@cherrymischivus)
+2 “Liked” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 We are friends at Goodreads
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Great giveaway :)
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You made a great vampire!
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Wow I love vampires and would love to be one. You are great at it. Fun intrerview
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Ohhh, an interpretation of Dickens! Sounds right up my alley.
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Love the interview!!
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Please enter me I would love to read this book it sounds great.
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Sorry here is the right one my internet is giving me a hard time.
I would love to win this book:-)
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+5 Networked Blogs Follower (Mette Jensen)
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This sounds good,
would love to read it.
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+1 for adding it up
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Does it count if I say I really wanna read this? Worst part of seeing people talk about books is I don't have enough money to buy them all. That sucks.
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Thanks for the giveaway :D
Oh and sorry, forgot about my email.
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I'm so annoyed at myself for missing out on entering the Gini Koch comp!! >:D I love Martini and Christopher!