To celebrate the paperback release of Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto I am going to tell you about the book and the author and then offer up a couple of copies so you have a chance to win and read this great book yourself. I have not read this yet although I do have the book and I have to say the first thing is that I fell in love with this cover. I think it’s just beautiful! My friend and fellow blogger Serena over at Savvy Verse & Wit read it though and liked it and that’s a good enough recommendation for me to know I’ll love it as well! So go grab a cup of coffee and enjoying learning a bit about the book…
About Before Ever After
Three years after her husband Max’s death, Shelley feels no more adjusted to being a widow than she did that first terrible day. That is, until the doorbell rings. Standing on her front step is a young man who looks so much like Max–same smile, same eyes, same age, same adorable bump in his nose–he could be Max’s long-lost relation. He introduces himself as Paolo, an Italian editor of American coffee table books, and shows Shelley some childhood photos. Paolo tells her that the man in the photos, the bearded man who Paolo says is his grandfather though he never seems to age, is Max. Her Max. And he is alive and well. As outrageous as Paolo’s claims seem–how could her husband be alive? And if he is, why hasn’t he looked her up? – Shelley desperately wants to know the truth. She and Paolo jet across the globe to track Max down–if it is really Max– and along the way, Shelley recounts the European package tour where they had met. As she relives Max’s stories of bloody Parisian barricades, medieval Austrian kitchens, and buried Roman boathouses, Shelley begins to piece together the story of who her husband was and what these new revelations mean for her “happily ever after.” And as she and Paolo get closer to the truth, Shelley discovers that not all stories end where they are supposed to.
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Enjoy the Book Trailer
About Samantha Sotto
In an alternate universe, I am Dr. Who’s faithful companion, traveling through time with him and constantly rearranging furniture on the TARDIS. I am also Oprah’s best friend and Ellen’s favorite Friday night poker buddy. And did I mention that I have legs that would make Giselle Bundchen hang her head down in shame? In this one, I am a five foot two rabid Dr. Who fan (I miss you David Tennant) who still can’t imagine her life without the Oprah show, but is consoling herself with large doses of Ellen and bread pudding.
I fell in love with Europe’s cobbled streets and damp castles when I moved to the Netherlands as a teenager. Since then, I have spent nights huddled next to my backpack on a Greek beach, honeymooned in Paris, and attended business meetings in Dusseldorf in the pleasant company of a corporate credit card. Before Ever After was inspired by my experiences living, studying and traveling through Europe. This is my first novel.
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS
I have 2 copies of Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto to share with my readers! To enter…
- For 1 entry simply leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
- For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
- For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.
This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, June 16/12. Good luck!
Sounds mysterious and intriguing. I am following the blog on Twitter (@greenurlifenow) and will tweet about the giveaway.
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Just love the cover simple and beautiful!!! Great trailer must add to my goodreads:)
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Not an entry because I own the book! but…
Let me say that not only is this a great book, excellently written, but I have been in contact with Sam for a long time now and she is such a sweetheart! I love her! She is such a nice person, she has a great blog and she has written a great book! Very well rounded person!
She has been so busy lately – traveling around the world but – I can’t wait for her to write again!
Two thumbs up for Sam!
What a pretty cover and the book sounds great. Love to enter – thank you!
This book sounds so intriguing. Not my normal comfort genre, but the trailer convinced to give it a try. Thanks for the giveaway.
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A fascinating novel which sounds memorable. I subscribe via e-mail.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. I am an e-mail subscriber.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I have seent his one around and it does sound good 🙂 I like the cover too. I hope when you read it, you enjoy it.
This sounds like a very interesting story. One that I would love to read.
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Love to get to the bottom of this mystery. I’m an email follower. Thanks.
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History, mystery and romance make for a very intriguing book!
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This sounds really good! I know I would enjoy it! Thank you for the giveaway!
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Sounds intriguing — I love to armchair travel.
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Would love to read this.I am follower Alison twitter will tweet at rhondareads.
You just keep adding books to my to-read list! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Wow, I love mystery, romance and suspense stories and this one has it all. Can’t wait to read and have added to my wish list. Samantha is a new author for me.
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Sounds like a great read – I have to find out the truth – I am an email and gfc follower.
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I kept hesitating about reading this book or not, but stupid me, never thought of looking to see if there was a trailer. and it’s a really cool one. so thanks and thanks for the giveaway, now I really want to read it!
I have been following you for a while, and I just tweeted about it and sent it to FB as well.
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I SO want to read this!! Thanks for the chance to win it!
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This sounds like just a great little mystery. I’d love to have a look at it. Thanks for offering it as a giveaway.
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This has been on my to-read list for ages and I still don’t have a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m a follower and I posted the giveaway on my blog.
Please enter me for this book. I have read about it in BOOK PAGE & have seen it praised on many internet sites. Can’t wait to read it. I am following your blog on Facebook & email. I am pleased to spread the news through Facebook. Even though that means more competition for this prize! Haha!
thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story 🙂
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this book sounds lovely, but being a fellow Whovian really sells me. Mysterious backgrounds and all of that too! Thanks for the contest!
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I hope I win! I want to read this!
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No need to enter me…but thanks for mentioning my review. I really loved this one.
I was intrigued by this book when it was published and after reading some terrific reviews, added it to my wishlist. Now that it’s out in paperback, I’m going to make sure I get a copy to read.
Thank you for this giveaay! Please include me in it!
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I’m with you about that cover!! It sounds wonderful!
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I follow your blog, and I really enjoyed this review. Yet another book to be added to my TBR list! Thanks, Darlene!
This book sounds fantastic! I’d love to read it.
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The cover is beautiful! That alone makes me want to read it. For a widow, seeing a look-alike of your wife/husband can be a bittersweet thing. I wonder at Paolo’s connection to Max.
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OMG this sounds great. I can’t wait to find out who this man really is. I’m a follower and I tweeted. Please give Sammy a hug for me.
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I first noticed this book because of the cover. I love it too. And the story sounds so amazing! Thanks for the chance! And I follow your blog.
This sounds like a very intriguing book, with a fascinating mystery.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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The cover is absolutely enchanting.
I’d love to win this book; thanks for the interview
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I’d like to enter this giveaway! The book looks very interesting!
I have been hearing about this book for what seems like forever. I would love to own it.
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This sounds fantastic! I’m a follower- thanks for the giveaway!
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This looks like a great book! I’d love to win.
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This looks really interesting!
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This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.
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This looks very interesting and intriguing. I subrscribed to your blog via RSS and tweeted it as well. (: https://mobile.twitter.com/adju05/status/212331868278886400
Thanks for the giveaway!
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This book is another one that I must read!
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This sounds like a good one! Thanks for the contest. 🙂