DABWAHA Giveaways! (All Contests Closed)
One of the best things about DABWAHA (voting is here!) is discovering new authors and books. There are often some awesome romances featured that I’ve heard very little about (or that I forgot about by the time I went to the bookstore.) I also often discover that the authors themselves are pretty freaking awesome and fun, too.
So throughout the contest I’m going to give away books that The Kraken King goes up against. With each round TKK goes through, I’ll give away five copies of its opponent. (That means come back during each round and enter a new contest! I’ll keep this as a sticky post at the top of the blog.)
Each contest will have a different ending date, depending on when it began/when the voting took place. Please remember to return to see if you’ve won. I’ll have instructions for you to follow to claim your prize (which will be either an ebook or print copy of the book in question.) THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL READERS but if you are an international reader, you might only have the option of receiving a print copy. That will be dependent upon geo-restrictions.
To Enter:
Use the Rafflecopter widgets to enter and don’t forget to leave a comment on the blog! You can pretty much say anything you like.
Enter Here for Triple Threat
Is your name listed in the Rafflecopter widget?
Congratulations! You’ve won!
To receive your prize, please go here and fill out the form. If you have won/prefer an ebook, please make sure that you let me know a) which bookstore you’d like to receive your gift from and b) which email address to send the ebook to. You don not have to fill out your physical postal mailing address if you are receiving an ebook, just your email address.
If you are receiving a print book, simply fill out the address form as usual.

Sabotage…and Seduction!
The Playwright It’s emerging playwright Holly Nelson’s big break. Broadway. Having survived her traumatic marriage and divorce, Holly is now aiming for success, not love. And any naughty dreams about Nick Damone—the gorgeously dishy star who was her crush back in high school—must remain a fantasy.
The Star For Nick, Broadway is a chance to go from big-screen eye candy to serious actor, and to explore the lust blazing between him and Holly. But life-threatening accidents will force a chain of events that could bring down the curtain on the whole production…or give Nick and Holly a chance to finish the sexy something that started fifteen years ago!
Enter Here for Beauty and the Mustache
Is your name listed in the Rafflecopter widget?
Congratulations! You’ve won!
To receive your prize, please go here and fill out the form. If you have won/prefer an ebook, please make sure that you let me know a) which bookstore you’d like to receive your gift from and b) which email address to send the ebook to. You don not have to fill out your physical postal mailing address if you are receiving an ebook, just your email address.
If you are receiving a print book, simply fill out the address form as usual.

This is a full-length novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the fourth book in the ‘Knitting in the City’ 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, 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.
Enter Here for Fair Play
Is your name listed in the Rafflecopter widget?
Congratulations! You’ve won!
To receive your prize, please go here and fill out the form. If you have won/prefer an ebook, please make sure that you let me know a) which bookstore you’d like to receive your gift from and b) which email address to send the ebook to. You don not have to fill out your physical postal mailing address if you are receiving an ebook, just your email address.
If you are receiving a print book, simply fill out the address form as usual.

Fifty years ago, Roland Mills belonged to a violent activist group. Now, someone is willing to kill to prevent him from publishing his memoirs.
When ex-FBI agent Elliot Mills is called out to examine the charred ruins of his childhood home, he quickly identifies the fire for what it is—arson. A knee injury may have forced Elliot out of the Bureau, but it’s not going to stop him from bringing the man who wants his father dead to justice.
Agent Tucker Lance is still working to find the serial killer who’s obsessed with Elliot and can’t bear the thought of his lover putting himself in additional danger. Straightlaced Tucker has never agreed with radical Roland on much—”opposing political viewpoints” is an understatement—but they’re united on this: Elliot needs to leave the case alone. Now.
Tucker would do nearly anything for the man he loves, but he won’t be used to gain Elliot access to the FBI’s resources. When the past comes back to play and everything both men had known to be true is questioned, their fragile relationship is left hanging in the balance.
See how Tucker and Elliot’s relationship began in Fair Game
68,000 words
Enter Here for It Happened One Wedding
Is your name listed in the Rafflecopter widget?
Congratulations! You’ve won!
To receive your prize, please go here and fill out the form. If you have won/prefer an ebook, please make sure that you let me know a) which bookstore you’d like to receive your gift from and b) which email address to send the ebook to. You don not have to fill out your physical postal mailing address if you are receiving an ebook, just your email address.
If you are receiving a print book, simply fill out the address form as usual.

SHE KNOWS BETTER THAN TO SAY “I DO”
After a humiliating end to her engagement, investment banker Sidney Sinclair is done with commitment-phobic men. But when her sister winds up engaged after a whirlwind courtship, Sidney is thrown into close contact with exactly the kind of sexy playboy she wants to avoid—the gorgeous best man. She’s stuck with him, for better or worse, until her sister walks down the aisle, but that doesn’t mean she has to give in to his smooth advances, no matter how tempting they are…
BUT HE MAKES IT HARD TO SAY “I DON’T”
Special agent Vaughn Roberts always gets his man on the job and his woman in bed. So Sidney’s refusal to fall for his charms only makes him more determined to win over the cool and confident redhead. Only what starts out as a battle of wills ends up as a serious play for her heart. Because the one woman who refuses to be caught may be the only one Vaughn can’t live without…
The Fine Print and Stuff
For each contest, five winners will be selected using Rafflecopter’s selection application. Only one entry per ISP address per each giveaway. The contest is open to international readers but international readers might not receive an ebook depending upon gifting options and geo-restrictions. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
Deadlines: Each contest will end according to the date on the Rafflecopter widget.
March 22, 2015 @ 12:36 am
I’m loving the contest – this is the first year that I have managed to vote the rounds properly AND I’ve read a substantial number of the books.
Fingers crossed that The Kraken King goes all the way
March 22, 2015 @ 12:38 am
Well I… I… Just want the Kraken released.
☺
/Hugs Pia
March 22, 2015 @ 2:14 am
I love your stories and voted for The Kracken King,naturally!
March 22, 2015 @ 4:45 am
Great contest! Haha, my bracket is totally shot, but then again I never come close because I often don’t know most of the books. I just pick randomly and that never works out. But I did submit Kraken King for the reader noms because it was probably my own fav book from 2015. Here’s hoping you go all the way!
March 22, 2015 @ 4:55 am
I’ve tracked down my library’s copy of ‘Sweet Filthy Boy’ just because the title intrigued me. Alas I blew the last of my book budget on ‘The Kraken King’. I’m hoping I can find the Knitter in the City series too, my own knitting exploits are . . . special . . . but I love reading about those who are more successful. (Everyone has had a sock accidentally turn into a hat, right?).
My to-read list is growing rather like sleeping beauty’s roses . . . unfortunately it’s not keeping out the real world quite so effectively.
March 22, 2015 @ 6:11 am
Yay The Kraken King! I’m crossing my fingers that you go all the way because your book has definitely been the best thing I’ve read in a year. Ariq and Zenobia FTW!
March 22, 2015 @ 6:11 am
Voted for the Kraken King naturally, because it was amazing. I am eagerly anticipating the Blacksmith’s book! And I would definitely love more stories from your Barbarian world.
March 22, 2015 @ 8:00 am
I have been keeping track of the new to me books too. Fun!
March 22, 2015 @ 8:37 am
I’ve seen a few books in the bracket that I will be checking out. I don’t think my bracket is doing so hot. 🙁 I’ve been voting for you and Ilona! 🙂
March 22, 2015 @ 8:55 am
My bracket isn’t doing so good 🙁
March 22, 2015 @ 9:07 am
My bracket crashed and burned right out of the gate 🙁
March 22, 2015 @ 10:05 am
I love this contest! New books! Yay!!! I’ve been voting, and hope the Kraken gets released. 😉
March 22, 2015 @ 10:06 am
So far my bracket is rocking it! This is a great idea and a fun way to discover new authors.
March 22, 2015 @ 12:43 pm
I LOVED the Kraken King and hope it goes all the way!
March 22, 2015 @ 12:50 pm
Thanks for having the giveaway(s), Meljean! I of course voted for The Kraken King 😀
And … I’m too scared to look at my bracket. Last I saw the right side was just … gory.
I’d also say most of the books are new to me, so … let’s use that as an excuse for my standings. 😉
March 22, 2015 @ 2:18 pm
Once again, I couldn’t figure out how to fill out a bracket, but yay!!!! I am so happy that we readers got The Kraken King in–it’s a wonderful, wonderful book.
March 29, 2015 @ 12:01 pm
I did figure out how to fill a bracket for the sweet sixteen after all, though it’s dead now.
March 22, 2015 @ 3:17 pm
I am – rather shockingly – tied for 60th place. O.O Though I fear my bracket is about to fall apart in the current round of voting…
Thanks for the giveaway, and hooray for The Kraken King doing well, and for discovering new books!
March 22, 2015 @ 4:09 pm
Wah so exciting! It’s that time of year again
March 22, 2015 @ 10:29 pm
This is pretty exciting and so darn generous of you! Crossing my fingers!
March 23, 2015 @ 12:06 am
I love this idea. There are a lot of books and authors I haven’t heard of in the contest and enjoy reading new authors.
March 23, 2015 @ 6:46 am
This is an awesome idea! Love it. My second chance bracket I went all out – The Kraken King all the way. *clinks glass* Here’s to hoping. *chugs beer*.
March 23, 2015 @ 11:27 am
My bracket is doing so well, though I did vote for Kraken King, of course! Intrigued by Beauty and the Mustache, since I’m from a small town, live in the big city now and am addicted to reading and knitting! Husband has a beard, but is (sadly) not a bear-wrestling game warden.
March 24, 2015 @ 12:25 am
no idea about the bracket
March 24, 2015 @ 8:17 am
Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir caught my eye. Too bad it doesn’t release for quite some time..
March 26, 2015 @ 10:35 pm
I hope The Kraken gets released, and I would love a copy of Mustache.
March 28, 2015 @ 12:38 pm
Great Contest!unfortunately I’m too busy to fill a bracket 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 2:39 pm
What a fun way to celebrate DABWAHA! And good luck!!!
March 28, 2015 @ 2:42 pm
Release the Kraken!
March 28, 2015 @ 4:00 pm
Thank you for the giveaways! I’ve discovered few titles that sounds right up my alley through dabwaha 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 4:08 pm
I am mostly out of contention (apparently I made some VERY unpopular choices!), but I have been voting for The Kraken King 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 4:14 pm
You’re awesome giving away the competing books! I love dabwaha time!
March 28, 2015 @ 7:04 pm
Thanks for giving us the chance to win your competition. They all look interesting and most are new to me! But hoping for you to win.
March 28, 2015 @ 8:42 pm
Man, competition was FIERCE this year. Beauty and The Mustache, It Happened One Wedding, and The Kraken King were all in my Top 10 last year. Crazy.
March 28, 2015 @ 11:57 pm
my brackets are shot to hell again but you and Ilona Andrews are going strong- Unleash the Kraken!
March 29, 2015 @ 2:44 am
I vote for Kraken King because I love the Iron Seas also I vote for the book from Ilona Andrews because I love their books, too.
March 29, 2015 @ 10:11 am
FAIR PLAY sounds interesting. I am so glad the Kraken beat it, since many of us forgot to vote that round 🙂
March 30, 2015 @ 8:14 am
Thanks for the contest! I love your writing and am looking forward to exploring your recommendations. I voted for Kraken King too.
April 3, 2015 @ 1:50 am
thank you
April 3, 2015 @ 11:24 am
Thanks for the giveaways! What a nice gift!
April 3, 2015 @ 12:28 pm
I am new to this website, seems awesome, love freebies
April 3, 2015 @ 1:42 pm
I finally read The Kraken King this year and LOVED it! There’s bus stop kiosk near my office that has an ad for Kraken Rum on the side of it that says “Release the Kraken” and I think of you every time I walk by. = )
April 4, 2015 @ 7:37 pm
Thanks for the contest!