Independence Day Giveaway 2013

Jul 4, 2013 | Author Showcase

Thanks to the publisher, I’ll be giving away one set of three (3) books to one lucky winner. Leave a comment to be included in the giveaway. The book will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends July 5; US entries only per publisher’s request.

Murder Half ShelfMurder on the Half Shelf by Lorna Barrett is the sixth book in the “Booktown” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2013

Tricia Miles—owner of Haven’t Got a Clue, the best mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshire—once again plays amateur sleuth as she is unexpectedly reunited with a man from a chapter of her life she closed long ago…

The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfort’s Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.

But it won’t be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippa’s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippa’s husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved—and believed dead—for nearly twenty years.

Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesn’t believe him capable of murder, even though he’s led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her own—some that may have been worth killing for.

tulle deathTulle Death Do Us Part by Annette Blair is the sixth book in the “Vintage Magic” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2013

National bestselling author Annette Blair’s “fast-paced, fascinating” (Fresh Fiction) Vintage Magic series continues as clothing boutique owner Madeira Cutler takes on a murder from the past that won’t stay dead…

Maddie’s love of classic fashion has made her Vintage Magic boutique a success—even if the visions she experiences when touching certain items often lead her into trouble. Decades ago, at a Mystic Country Club costume ball, a secret scavenger hunt ended in an unexplained death, hastily concealed.

Now, Maddie’s invited to participate in a similar anniversary event: but one touch of the vintage petticoat used to hide evidence of the original crime hurtles Maddie into a scavenger hunt of her own. She must find missing petticoat pieces and re-stitch the clues it reveals…to expose a killer!

Grace Takes OffGrace Takes Off by Julie Hyzy is the fourth book in the “Manor House” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2013

A trip to Italy’s Tuscan countryside is a dream come true for curator and manager of Marshfield Manor, Grace Wheaton. At least until her boss—and benefactor of this whirlwind excursion—becomes the target of a murderer…

When Grace and her boss, Bennett Marshfield, turn up at the Italian villa of one of his oldest friends, they’re troubled to discover that most of his friend’s impressive art collection—including a prized bronze skull crafted by Picasso—is fake. Someone has been selling the real deals and replacing them with skilled forgeries.

Unfortunately, Grace and Bennett have to fly home the next day, so there’s no time to investigate. But their troubles are hardly over. On the plane, Grace catches a woman trying to poison Bennett. The woman, of course, isn’t talking, but by the end of the flight, there are two dead bodies. Now Grace has to wing it to find a mile-high murderer—especially since she suspects Bennett is still in danger…

All books are available at retail and online booksellers

77 Comments

  1. idlivru
    idlivru on July 4, 2013 at 6:07 am

    all three sound like great reads. I love the titles!

  2. Kathy
    Kathy on July 4, 2013 at 6:13 am

    I love all these authors, thanks for the chance to win!

  3. Cheryl
    Cheryl on July 4, 2013 at 7:09 am

    Happy 4th!!! What a great contest.

  4. Susan Slovinsky
    Susan Slovinsky on July 4, 2013 at 7:10 am

    These are all new authors to me – but not for long. They sound like great reads. Thank you.

  5. Debbie Carney
    Debbie Carney on July 4, 2013 at 7:13 am

    All 3 sound wonderful, I would really love to win and read them 🙂

  6. Brittney
    Brittney on July 4, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Two out of the three are cozy chicks and I’ve yet to get their new books! And I would love to read Annette’s book! Perfect contest for the 4th of July 😀

  7. Mare F
    Mare F on July 4, 2013 at 7:51 am

    What great selection and a fun give-away. Wonderful authors.

  8. cyn209
    cyn209 on July 4, 2013 at 8:23 am

    oh wow!! what a generous batch of books!!!!
    thank you!!!

  9. Denise Z.
    Denise Z. on July 4, 2013 at 9:29 am

    I have (real) books by the first two authors, and am interested in the third series. Count me in. dz87507@gmail.com

  10. Karen G
    Karen G on July 4, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Happy 4th! Thank for the chance to win these.

  11. Kiki
    Kiki on July 4, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Happy 4th July. Thanks for a great giveaway.

  12. Deanna
    Deanna on July 4, 2013 at 10:47 am

    I love these authors. Count me in!! Dee

  13. Pam Hargraves
    Pam Hargraves on July 4, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Great giveaway, thank you. Happy 4th of July!!!

  15. Georgette Thaler
    Georgette Thaler on July 4, 2013 at 11:02 am

    A triple play I love. Happy 4th of July everyone!

  16. noraadrienne
    noraadrienne on July 4, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Three of my favorite authors. I’d have to be crazy (alright, crazier then I already am) not to enter this contest. Have a great 4th of July Dru.

  17. Liz Bennefeld
    Liz Bennefeld on July 4, 2013 at 11:08 am

    How lovely! Yes! These writers are certainly among my favorites!

  18. Tricha
    Tricha on July 4, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I have never read any of these authors but would love to.

  19. Sarah
    Sarah on July 4, 2013 at 11:13 am

    This looks awesome!

  20. Michelle Steffen
    Michelle Steffen on July 4, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Annette would be a new author to me. I love Julie and Lorna… sounds like some nice summer reads to me!

  21. Dorothy Johnson
    Dorothy Johnson on July 4, 2013 at 11:14 am

    What an exciting thought to experience three new, to me, writers! It takes beach reading to a whole new level! Thanks for the opportunity!

  22. Adrienne Donze
    Adrienne Donze on July 4, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Fireworks, a day off of work celebrating our country, and a book give away contest – what a fun day! Thanks, Dru 🙂

  23. Dana Sebek
    Dana Sebek on July 4, 2013 at 11:17 am

    The titles of these books are so creative!! I love how all of these authors support each other and each other’s books. As you share, we learn about other authors, and everyone wins! Thanks for letting us know about yet, more good books! dana

  24. Stacie Amelotte
    Stacie Amelotte on July 4, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Awesome giveaway! Happy 4th of July!

  25. suekey12
    suekey12 on July 4, 2013 at 11:21 am

    All look like super cozies—I’ve read some of the booktown series, but none of the others. I guess I should head for the library or bookstore if I don’t win.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

  26. sharon
    sharon on July 4, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Thanks for this great giveaway. Lovely.

  27. susan beamon
    susan beamon on July 4, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I love cozies, don’t really read enough of them what with the procedurals and plain thrillers out there. Winning these would help balance me a little.

  28. Rachel Mustain
    Rachel Mustain on July 4, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I especially love Annette Blair’s series. It is one of my favorites. The other two are quite good as well.

  29. Jane
    Jane on July 4, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Great selection of books. Happy 4th of July.

  30. Mo
    Mo on July 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I have read these authors but not these books. Fingers crossed. Happy 4th !!

  31. Fairlee Corkran
    Fairlee Corkran on July 4, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I love all 3 authors and would love this collection.

  33. Pen M
    Pen M on July 4, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I’d love to read all three of these. Happy Fourth to all.

  34. Debbie
    Debbie on July 4, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Wow, all 3 look great…Happy Fourth everyone!

  35. Rita Wray
    Rita Wray on July 4, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    The three books sound fabulous, thank you for the chance.
    Happy 4th of July.

  36. Tonja Mast
    Tonja Mast on July 4, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Hope I win I’d love all 3 of these books

  37. Joan Forrester
    Joan Forrester on July 4, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    oh, I would love these books!!! Thanks for the chance ..Happy 4th

  38. Susan Geiger
    Susan Geiger on July 4, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    would love to read these…Happy Fourth of July…

  39. Robin W
    Robin W on July 4, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    What a great way to discover new-to-me authors. Thanks for the contest & Happy Fourth!

  40. Carrie McCall
    Carrie McCall on July 4, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Pick me pick me pick me! 🙂 Thank you or the chance to win. Have a very happy 4th!

  41. Linda
    Linda on July 4, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    What a wonderful set of giveaways to celebrate the right to read. American fREADom!

  42. Anne Marie
    Anne Marie on July 4, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Would love to read the books this summer

  43. Libby Dodd
    Libby Dodd on July 4, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    What a wonderful assortment of books. It would be delightful to win them, especially as 5 July is my son’s 25th birthday!

  44. Marsha Jo (@kidisitor)
    Marsha Jo (@kidisitor) on July 4, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Just started the Booktown Mysteries and really enjoyed reading them. I haven’t read either of the other two series yet, but they look just as good and are now on my reading list! 🙂

  45. Donna Durnell
    Donna Durnell on July 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    What a great July 4th giveaway! I love mysteries and these three sound like wonderfully fun reads.

  46. Marguerite
    Marguerite on July 4, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. These book covers are beautiful.

  48. Debra Woloson
    Debra Woloson on July 4, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Thank you for taking the time & energy for this giveaway. I have been waiting to get these books to read. I love these authors & these series!
    Thank you again.

  50. Mary Robinson
    Mary Robinson on July 4, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Wow !! Lots of great books . Would love to win! Thanks!

  51. Renae Parker
    Renae Parker on July 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Would love to win! Happy 4th!

  52. Barbara Tobey
    Barbara Tobey on July 4, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Eager to read all three. Two authors are familiar and one new. Have to look for her books.

  53. MaryA
    MaryA on July 4, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I love these authors!!! The book covers are great! Every time you look, you see something different! Great Give-a-away!!

  54. Kathi Jo D.
    Kathi Jo D. on July 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Love the 3 books picked for the giveaway! Love the authors! Happy 4th!

  55. Mary S.
    Mary S. on July 4, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Wow! These are all authors that I love!

  56. Donna Tomlinson
    Donna Tomlinson on July 4, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Happy 4th! Looks like some great books.

  57. Linda O.
    Linda O. on July 4, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Oh what a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to enter. Happy day!!

  58. Elaine Ellen
    Elaine Ellen on July 4, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Oh, they sound fun! Thanks for the chance to win and for telling us about them!

  59. Barbara Thompson
    Barbara Thompson on July 4, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    All 3 books sound great. Would love to win all 3 books. Thank you for the opportunity to enter in your giveaway. Happy 4th of July!!
    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com

  60. Paula
    Paula on July 4, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    I would enjoy reading all 3 of those books. they sound great

  61. Wally Cwik
    Wally Cwik on July 4, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    The books sound terrific. Julie Hyzy is a super author and lady.

  62. Nancy G
    Nancy G on July 4, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Wow looks like three great books that I desperately need!

  63. Amy Leemon
    Amy Leemon on July 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Someone is going to be very lucky, indeed. Happy 4th of July to everyone!

  64. griperang
    griperang on July 4, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    What a great giveaway for the 4th. Thank you for the chance to win.

  65. Linda Kleback
    Linda Kleback on July 4, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Love these authors!

  66. Pat Gritzuk
    Pat Gritzuk on July 4, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Being a reader of all Julie Hyzy books, and many other authors… I collect, share, get back, and have a library room. Would love to add to my collection!

  67. girlluck13
    girlluck13 on July 4, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    What a fun giveaway….crossing fingers.

  68. Melissa
    Melissa on July 4, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    All of these books look great!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  69. wendynewcomb
    wendynewcomb on July 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    This sounds like a good series, thank you for the chance to win it.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

  70. wendynewcomb
    wendynewcomb on July 4, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I think I’m tired, lol, “These” not This and thank you for hosting this contest.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

  71. Kat Kan
    Kat Kan on July 4, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    These all look to be great, fun reads.

  72. Teresa H.
    Teresa H. on July 4, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Wow, 3 books to read, they are great. Can picture myself reading, them, curl up in my chair. Thanks, Dru for hosting the giveaway.

  73. Diane Herr
    Diane Herr on July 5, 2013 at 3:22 am

    What a great set to read for the summer. Thanks for hosting the contest!

  74. Dru
    Dru on July 5, 2013 at 9:50 am

    contest is closed.

  75. Anne Sanchez
    Anne Sanchez on July 5, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Would love to add these 3 books to my to be read. They would go to the top.

  76. mamie mcbee-harrison
    mamie mcbee-harrison on July 5, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Would LOVE to have…Thanks for contest!!

  77. Katie J.
    Katie J. on July 8, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Wow, All three books sound great. Thanks for the chance to win!