Stray Affections by Charlene Ann Baumbich is on tour Sept 7-11 and I have one copy to give away!About the book: The last thing that Cassandra Higgins expects out of her Sunday is to be mesmerized at a collectors’ convention by a snowglobe. She’s enjoying some shopping time, with husband Ken at home tending their brood of four young boys, when she’s utterly charmed by the one-of-a kind globe containing figures of three dogs and a little girl with hair the color of her own. She can’t resist taking the unique globe home– even if means wrestling another shopper for it!
The beautiful snowglobe sparks long-dormant memories for Cassie, of her beloved Grandpa Wonky, the stray she rescued as a child, and the painful roots of her combative relationship with her mother, “Bad Betty” Kamrowski. Life in Wanonishaw, Minnesota is never dull, though, and Cassie keeps the recollections at bay, busy balancing her boys, her home daycare operation, and being a good friend to best pal Margret. But after a strange–flurrious, as Cassie deems it–moment happens with the remarkable snowglobe, Cassie and the people she loves are swirled into a tumultuous, yet grace-filled, and life-changing journey.
With the quirky, close-knit Midwestern small-town feel that made Charlene Ann Baumbich’s acclaimed Dearest Dorothy novels so popular, Stray Affections invites you to experience the laughter and the healing of second chances. (Random House)
About the author: Charlene Ann Baumbich is a popular author and speaker and an award-winning journalist. In addition to her Dearest Dorothy series of novels, she has written seven nonfiction books of humor and inspiration. A bungee-jumping, once motorcycle-owning grandma and unabashed dog lover, Charlene lives with her husband and rescued dog Kornflake in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She loves telling stories, laughing whenever possible, and considers herself a Wild Child of God.
To be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment with your email address. One entry per person. U.S./Canada only. This giveaway will end Sept 28. If you can't wait for the giveaway - you can purchase Stray Affections!
Stray Affections (A Snowglobe Connections Novel)
Publisher/Publication Date: Waterbrook Press, Sept 15, 2009
ISBN: 978-0307444714
320 pages
The beautiful snowglobe sparks long-dormant memories for Cassie, of her beloved Grandpa Wonky, the stray she rescued as a child, and the painful roots of her combative relationship with her mother, “Bad Betty” Kamrowski. Life in Wanonishaw, Minnesota is never dull, though, and Cassie keeps the recollections at bay, busy balancing her boys, her home daycare operation, and being a good friend to best pal Margret. But after a strange–flurrious, as Cassie deems it–moment happens with the remarkable snowglobe, Cassie and the people she loves are swirled into a tumultuous, yet grace-filled, and life-changing journey.
With the quirky, close-knit Midwestern small-town feel that made Charlene Ann Baumbich’s acclaimed Dearest Dorothy novels so popular, Stray Affections invites you to experience the laughter and the healing of second chances. (Random House)
About the author: Charlene Ann Baumbich is a popular author and speaker and an award-winning journalist. In addition to her Dearest Dorothy series of novels, she has written seven nonfiction books of humor and inspiration. A bungee-jumping, once motorcycle-owning grandma and unabashed dog lover, Charlene lives with her husband and rescued dog Kornflake in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She loves telling stories, laughing whenever possible, and considers herself a Wild Child of God.
To be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment with your email address. One entry per person. U.S./Canada only. This giveaway will end Sept 28. If you can't wait for the giveaway - you can purchase Stray Affections!
Stray Affections (A Snowglobe Connections Novel)
Publisher/Publication Date: Waterbrook Press, Sept 15, 2009
ISBN: 978-0307444714
320 pages
Oh, I would love to read "Stray Affections." I love, love snow globes. I keep a Christmas one out all year around. It was given to me by my son and his wife and the grandboys.
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I would love to win this book. The story sounds just heartwarming.
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This book sounds really good, I am in need of reading something different!
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Thank you for the entry.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this book, as I use to collect snow globes as a child. Brings back wonderful memories.
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We'd love to read this! And we've posted about it at Winning Readings:
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Would love to win! Fell in love with her Dearest Dorothy books!
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Sounds like a very touching story. Please enter me. Thanks.
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Sounds like a warm and fuzzy read - please count me in
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I can't wait until I can get my copy of "Stray Affections." I own all of the books Charlene has written and treasure them all.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until I can get my copy of "Stray Affections." I own all of the books Charlene has written and treasure them all.
ReplyDeleteCharlene, I can't wait for "Stray Affections" How wonderful would it be to win a copy. Either way, It will be in my hands soon. Can't wait. Just from the Intro, I think you wrote about me....Keep on writing. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love reading your books, I have the entire series of Dearest Dorothy that I couldn't put down. So can't wait to get Stray Affections... ;-)
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Thanks & have a great & blessed day!
This sounds great for a fall afternoon snuggled under a blanket!
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I love snow globes. Please include me in the giveaway.
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I enjoyed the story about the snow globe! I would LOVE to win this book.
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I would love to win this book. I do love snow globes!
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What a cool catalyst: a snow globe. I dig it.
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Thanks for the e-mail, my friend. I've got this up at Win a Book for you.
I would love to read this, it sounds great!
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Thanks for the opportunity to read this one...sounds wonderful.
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Please enter my name in your wonderful draw. Thanks.
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Thank you so much for the opportunity of entering the giveaway. As a young girl, I had a snow globe collection. I too was mesmerized by them.
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Snowglobes are so magical! Would love to read this!
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I am so looking forward to reading "Stray Affections." Charlene Baumbich has such a wonderful way of telling a story and giving you the feeling of knowing the characters. I absolutely loved the characters in the "Dearest Dorothy" series and miss them dearly. But very much look forward to being swept away to Minnesota in a whole new story of family, strength, and growth.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely looks like a fun, magical, can't-put-it-down type of book! My favorite!
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Please include me~! sounds great
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This sounds like a wonderful story. I like the unique plot. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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Such an interesting book - thanks for the chance to win!
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Sounds fun! I can't believe that summer's over and we're heading into Fall! Thanks for the entry.
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I would like to be entered, thanks!
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Thank you for this nice giveaway and please count me in.
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Sounds like a book I'd love to read. Please enter me. Thanks!
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This sounds like a great book! I am crossing my fingers and toes.lol Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com
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Charlene is a new author for me, but the book sounds great. I love the cover! Collecting snowglobes is a hobby of mine. =)
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Snow globes are one of my favorite things! I love them! Any book that has a snow globe in it sounds wonderful to me. Please enter me in the giveaway! I would love to win this book.
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