Dreaming of a fabulous summer vacation but can’t take the time off work? Wishing you could indulge in a European romance? Here’s your chance to see the sights and have a bit of an adventure from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. Today’s giveaway is a copy of Marilyn Brant’s A SUMMER IN EUROPE.
On her thirtieth birthday, Gwendolyn Reese receives an unexpected present from her widowed Aunt Bea: a grand tour of Europe in the company of Bea’s Sudoku and Mah-jongg Club. The prospect isn’t entirely appealing. But when the gift she is expecting — an engagement ring from her boyfriend — doesn’t materialize, Gwen decides to go. At first, Gwen approaches the trip as if it’s the math homework she assigns her students, diligently checking monuments off her must-see list. But amid the bougainvillea and stunning vistas of southern Italy, something changes. Gwen begins to live in the moment: skipping down stone staircases in Capri, running her fingers over a glacier in view of the Matterhorn, racing through the Louvre, and taste-testing pastries at a Marseilles cafe. Revelling in every new experience — especially her attraction to a charismatic British physics professor — Gwen discovers that the ancient wonders around her are nothing compared to the renaissance unfolding within…
Leave a comment on this thread by 5pm PT on Friday, July 13th in order to be eligible. I’ll choose a random winner and come back then to announce the name. And don’t forget to keep checking the blog all this week (starting with yesterday’s post) for more fun giveaways!
EDITED TO ADD: Congratulations to Lona Stringer, winner of A SUMMER IN EUROPE by Marilyn Brant! Keep an eye on your inbox for information on how to collect your book.
Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing, and don’t forget to check out the rest of this week’s giveaways here on the blog. Good luck!
“A Summer in Europe” sounds like a charming romance. This give away is such a wonderful way to turn readers on to new authors. Thank you for having it. Great Idea!
… am I allowed to enter? 🙂
Check your email. 😉
Ha! Ok, I will tiptoe away quietly…
A Summer in Europe definitely sounds better than the summer in Vegas I’m currently enduring. Sign me up!
Sounds like “Europe for people who haven’t been to Europe.” Afraid I’ve been there.
Just the pitch has me dreaming. Sounds like a lovely read.
To me that is what romance books are for; to be able to feel like you are wherever the author has brought you, to see through the eyses of the writer scenes you may not be able to ever get there!!!
Even if I don’t win, this sounds like a book I need to read. Thanks for the opportunity!
I agree….sounds like a good read! Pretty-please enter me in to giveaway!!! Thx!
This sounds like it could be a really good book.
This book sounds really interesting! What a great way to discover Europe especially when one haven’t had the opportunity to visit it. Thank you for this giveaway!
Sounds like a good read.
Italy is like no other country in the world. I can’t wait to read the book.
This sounds like a wonderful book!
maybe friday the 13th will be lucky for me! 🙂
Mighty Book Give Away Gods…. It is my turn to be rewarded for all my faithful reading years! So you might as well let me win the danged book! So there! 🙂