Hey lovelies! It gives me
great pleasure today to host Maggie McConnell and her new book, “Spooning Daisy”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
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Be sure to make it to the end
of this post to enter to win exciting prizes like a Nordstrom "Daisy"
vegan leather clutch, a Nordstrom turtle pin Rebecca Minkoff star
pendant/necklace!! There will be THREE
lucky winners, each winning one of the previous listed items. See below for more details. Also, come back daily to interact with Maggie
and to increase your chances of winning!
Thanks for stopping
by! Wishing you lots of luck in this
fabulous giveaway!
Please note that the three
giveaway prize items listed above is only available to US residents. Sorry INTL!
You are still allowed to enter this giveaway, but an Amazon Gift Card
will be awarded instead, if winner is INTL.
Spooning Daisy
by Maggie McConnell
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Romantic Comedy)
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BLURB:
Her
mango chutney is exquisite; her blueberry sauce to die for. But Chef de Cuisine
Daisy Moon is a woman without a kitchen after a "bit of trouble" at
her last job. Now blacklisted from Seattle to San Francisco, Daisy's sole job
offer is from Wild Man Lodge in Otter Bite, Alaska, where the end of the road
is just her beginning.
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EXCERPT THREE:
"I
had apple strudel. I never have apple strudel. It's not my usual."
"You
came here to tell me you had apple strudel?"
"The
thing is...I liked it. For a change, I mean. Once. Not every day, of
course."
"Max--"
"The
truth is..." He stepped toward her. "The truth is...I feel bad about
giving you such a hard time at breakfast."
"Ohhhh.
This is an apology."
"No,
absolutely not." Max retracted the step he'd just taken. "This is
absolutely NOT an apology."
Daisy
huffed. Normally, she'd take great satisfaction in Max's guilt and take equal
pleasure in the banter that would surely follow. However, she was a woman on a
mission, and she didn't have the time, not with Otter Bite hanging by a manila
envelope. "Fine. Thank you for coming here NOT to apologize and for that
apple strudel thing. And--" She momentarily softened. "--the money.
But I just don't have the time for whatever this is."
Once
again he stepped toward her. "You're making this extremely
difficult."
"This?
This what? What am I making--"
"This."
The word melted into her mouth.
The
two hundreds floated from her hand to the floor. Then, her arms wrapped Max's
neck, his body pressed hers, and Daisy was lost in a kiss she never expected to
own.
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GUEST POST:
Seven Good Reasons to Read Spooning Daisy
7. You’ll learn how to have a proper garage
sale, with sheet-draped plywood tables and potpourri. Avoid Craigslist and the serial killers you
might encounter there. Don’t bother listing on ebay with its long auctions and
bothersome packing/shipping. Nothing beats an old-fashioned garage sale for
quickly converting unwanted items into cash. Plus, you might meet the hunk (or
hunkess) of your dreams there.
6. You’ll visit the most wonderful place on
earth—Alaska—with a tour guide who lived there 23 years and knows her stuff.
(That would be me.) Inspired by the very real village of Seldovia, where I
spent summers, Otter Bite combines the best of Alaska—scenery, wildlife, and
intriguing people. Spend a little time in Otter Bite and you’ll understand why
Alaskans say, “the odds are good, but the goods are odd.” This is romcom, after
all. Interested in learning more? Check out Seldovia.com.
5. Your purchase of Spooning Daisy will help
support my no-kill ranch and wildlife sanctuary. My Arizona ranch provides a safe haven for
any animal who passes through or chooses to make its home here, from snakes to
skunks, owls to coyotes, bunnies to horses, and everything in between. You
don’t have to read the book to buy it, but if you do (buy it) might as well
read it for the cheap fun it provides.
4.
You’ll prove that your mom was right when she said don’t judge a book by its
cover. Ironically, she probably wasn’t talking about books (mine was talking
about a geeky senior boy who’d asked sophomore me to a high school dance), but
it works for books, too. As one reviewer said of Spooning Daisy: The
sweet-simple front cover of this book hardly does justice to the multi-faceted
characters, setting, and plot that intertwine on its pages.
3. You’ll learn about Roman emperors,
enthralling family and friends with your knowledge. Watch their jaw-dropping
awe when you tell them what the name Caligula really means. No wonder this
emperor went wacky with his sword.
2. You’ll learn what NOT to choose when ordering
from a French menu. (Hint: stay away
from
médaillons
de cheval.) Parlant de français, Bébé,
you’ll pick up a few bedroom phrases, as well.
In fact, with all the fun learning you’ll be doing as you read Spooning
Daisy, you can probably deduct the price of this book as an education expense
on your tax return!
1. CHEAP FUN. The best reason for doing anything!
At less than a penny a page, Spooning Daisy will provide many hours of fun
without causing weight gain or a hangover. Still not convinced? Take a gander
at the reviews. Here’s a 5-star sample.
Blogger
Sascha Darlington: From the pun in the title to the fast-paced dialogue to the
different and compelling storytelling, I was captured and captivated.
Romance
Novel Giveaways (Lauren): The storyline of Spooning Daisy is so unique, which
was an awesomely refreshing treat for a jaded book-blogger such as myself ;)
Parts of it just sucked me right in and, before I knew it, an hour had passed
and I wasn't ready to put the book down!
Jersey
Girl Book Reviews: With a quirky cast of characters, witty dialogue and
humorous / dramatic interactions, and a richly vivid description of Otter Bite,
Alaska, Spooning Daisy is a witty tale that is full of sass and charm, its
tongue-in-cheek humor will keep the reader in stitches, thoroughly engaged, and
smiling to the very end.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Golden
Heart nominee Maggie
McConnell
spent her childhood overseas as the daughter of US diplomats. Attending college
in Illinois, she earned a BA in Art and an MBA while working at the local
humane shelter. At 26, she packed her dog and cat into a Ford truck and drove
the Alcan Highway to Alaska, where she spent 23 years exploring The Last
Frontier in a single-engine Cessna. A vegan and animal rights advocate, Maggie
provides a sanctuary on her Arizona ranch for all creatures great and small,
but her immediate family includes dog Molly, cat Sara, horses Quinn and Teena,
and an ever-growing dynasty of chipmunks. Every year, like the Gray Whale,
Maggie returns to Alaska.
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CONNECT WITH
MAGGIE:
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Email:
mcsmcconnell@gmail.com
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Maggie will be offering 1) Nordstrom
"Daisy" vegan leather clutch, 2) Nordstrom turtle pin, or 3) Rebecca
Minkoff star pendant/necklace to 3 randomly drawn winners (US only;
international winners will receive a $25 Amazon/BN GC).
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