Thursday, January 31, 2008
Chill Out, Josey!
(Note: This review includes a giveaway of two great books and is linked with the Bloggy Giveaways. Keep reading for more info!)I am ready for warm weather. I know some of you are as well. Many of us are dreaming of beach vacations and of days filled with warm sunshine. While I am sure that a trip to Russia in the winter is probably not high on your to-do list, I recommend travelling to Moscow with Josey. The trip will warm your heart!
I have visited Russia with Josey twice. My first journey was in Susan May Warren's book Everything's Coming Up Josey. In this novel, Josey runs away to Russia after her sister marries Josey's ex-boyfriend and her best male friend announces his engagement. During her stay in Moscow, Josey learns a lot about herself and her relationship with God.
Most recently, I returned to Russia with Josey in Mrs. Warren's new novel, Chill Out, Josey!. Josey and her new husband leave for Moscow after he accepts an exciting new job. Josey is convinced she can be the perfect Proverbs 31 wife in difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, because she neglects to inform her husband that she is pregnant before they leave the States, the challenges become increasingly difficult. Who knew that marriage could be so tough?
If you would like to snuggle up with two fun stories during the cold winter months, these are the books for you! While Mrs. Warren includes meaningful messages, the novels are also light-hearted and humorous. As most of us who are wives know, the first year of marriage often includes a few bumps. I didn't live in a foreign country (or have a baby in a foreign country) during my first year of marriage, but I had to smile as I related to Josey's missteps and struggles. It is so easy to start with the right intentions and end up on the wrong path!
If you would like to read these wonderful books, please leave a comment. I am giving away my copies. I will select one lucky winner on Sunday, February 3rd. Additionally, Susan May Warren is having a contest of her own. Because Josey delivers her baby in Russia, Susan is asking her readers to submit their own funny, crazy, or embarrassing birth stories. To submit your story, or to see the links for the Chill Out, Josey! blog tour, click here. You could win a "Super Fabulous, Ultra Deluxe Chill Out, Mom Spa Basket!"
I hope you will take the time to travel with Josey. You won't be disappointed. Happy Reading!
Labels: Books
94 Comments:
I have read your reviews and these books sound fabulous. I would love to be entered in your drawing. Thanks for letting me know about the author's drawing as well.
Michelle
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Great giveaway! I love books!
-Heather
http://mrsmomma.blogspot.com/
I've never heard of these books, but they sound good. I'll have to put them on my "To Read" list if I don't win! ^_^
The books sound great. Would love to win. I don't have really any funny birth stories, crazy story- I gave birth to a baby at 28 weeks and our lives have been crazy ever since!
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Great books to read are the best!!! Please include me! Thank you! :)
I would love to read those books! I hadn't heard of them before but I have been to Russian twice (and Ukraine once) and studied Russian in school so I'm always fascinated by other people's takes on the place.
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oooo, I am always looking for a good new (and CLEAN) read! These look great, please count me in.:) Thank you for your generousity.
You know that I am always interested in a new book! I'll have to check out that contest too.
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I am always on the lookout for new authors. Would love to read and review this. Thanks for hosting this.
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Both of these books sound like a joy to read. Please add me to the list!
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Those books look great! I'd love a chance to read them! Thanks!
I'm going to be on the lookout for these books. I also checked out the author's website. Thanks.
I'm also giving away books on my blog. My contest runs through the end of today.
Too, too cool! I loved looking around your blog. Thank you for your great offer!
These sound good! I've read one couple of her other books and enjoyed it.
Who can't use more books?!?!
would love to win these books
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What a marvelous contest! Please enter me in your drawing for this book. Thanks,Cindi
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I've never heard of this series before, but I'd love to read them now!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like a great book! Thank you for you having such a generous giveaway! I would LOVE to win!
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Thanks again!
These sound great Lauren.
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Hope to read it soon.
I'd love to read this!
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These sound really great!!!
I love reading a good book with a hot cup of tea on a cold winter night!
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Oh those sound like fun books. I'd love to have new material.
Sounds like a fun book!
Count me in please.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I'm giving away. Don't miss the daily edition of contests galore that I post on my blog.
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings
email is in my profile or you can contact me via the contact form on my blog.
I would love to read these books, thanks for the chance to win them!
Great giveaway! Please enter me! Thanks!
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wonderful
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Please enter me! Thanks!
Tami Parker
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please enter me
Hope I win! Cool!!! Thanks!
These sound great...and you KNOW I love books! I'd love to be entered. Hey, you should probably submit YOUR birth story...it's a winner!!!!
Hugs,
:-) Susan
I would love to win! thanks
Love to get book recommendations! Thanks.
Sounds like some neat books! Count me in!
These sound fun. Please enter me. Thanks
How neat! I've lived in Russia two years! I'd love to read it. Thanks.
I love new authors and good reads! I'd love to try these out - plus I'll keep sharing after the fact! Thanks for the giveaway!
julieahudson[at]hotmail[.]com
Thanks for the contest!
I've read one Susan May Warren book, and I really enjoyed it. I'd love to see if her other books are as good. Thanks so much!
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Hey, I've heard great things about this author but never had the chance to try her out for myself. Count me in!
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Please enter me! Thank you for giving away such a nice prize. :)
Please enter me in your contest
Jen
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I would love to read these.
I have read some of her books, but never heard of this series! They sound GREAT!
Jess
Thanks and please visit mine, too!
Thank you for the giveaway! Looks like a neat book. I don't have a story to share though because I have never given birth! I have attended a birth before though and it was amazing and life changing! nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com
Enter me, please. ernestsgirl82@aol.com
Thanks for the giveaway :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love to win these books.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
These books do sound good, and I would love to be entered in the drawing.
One question. If I don't win the books, would you send me the warmer weather? I would REALLY like that! *grin*
I would love to give these a read!
I would love to win a book! Please count me in! Thanks! ~ :)
I am always looking for something new to read. Thanks!
Sounds like a fun read.
Both of these books sound like wonderful reads, please count me in.
Stormy5475@aol.com
I love to read, and these sound right down my alley. If I win, you can contact me at dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
I've never read anything by this author, but these sound good! Please enter me.
What a great giveaway! Please sign me up! Thanks!
What a great giveaway! Please sign me up! Thanks!
awesome! Thanks
this sounds fabulous!
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I would love to win! Thanks for the contest! I am giving away a book at my blog as well, stop by if you have a chance.
Wow! I would love, love to win this prize. cmj818(at)hotmail(dot)com
These sound delightful! Please enter me. Sorry, I haven't really been blogging lately! Life is just busy and hectic these days! I am sorry to hear about all your trips to the Dr. - hopefully everybody is on the mend now!
Sweet blessings!
Renee
I have no embarrassing birth stories but my kids come a lot faster than people expect and when I told the nurse it was time to push the last time she laughed at me but I made her check and when she saw our daughter's head she started screaming. "HELP"
They do sound like fun books to read! What birth story would I pick? I have had 3 in Germany.
I love Susan Warren books. But these I have not read! Please enter me.
Pam
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Great giveaway! Would love to win!
I would love to enter! :)
anastasia_falling@yahoo.com
These look like fun! Thanks!
I always love new books!
Love a good book.
Thanks for the chance.
d
I have heard great things about this book, but haven't read it. Hopefully I can win a copy:) Thanks!
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Count me in!
Thank you for you having such a generous giveaway! I would LOVE to win!
I am trying to read more Christian fiction, and these two books sound great. Please count me in!
These books sound great. Please enter me!
This is a fun giveaway. I love to read. Thank you for the link, too. Crossing my fingers!!
would love to win... thanks :)
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