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Book Spotlight: The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell & Giveaway (3 copies – US/Can)

August 14, 2012 by Darlene

Today I’m spotlighting The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell which releases today!  I really enjoy novels by British authors so I’m looking forward to this one.  It’s described as being about love, family, and friendship – what could be better!  I’m going to share with you what the book is about, a bit about the author, and of course a great giveaway so check that out at the end of the post.

 

 

About The Making of Us

Lydia, Dean, and Robyn don’t know each other. Yet…

Lydia is still wearing the scars from her traumatic childhood, and although she is wealthy and successful, her life is lonely and disjointed. She’s accomplished so much at such a young age, but her brilliance and fortune is wasted with no one to share it with. Until an unexpected letter from her long-lost uncle reveals a shocking truth.

Dean is a young man whose life is on a fast track to nowhere. He is jobless and about to have a baby he doesn’t really want with a girlfriend who hates him. But then one afternoon, life takes a turn and he’s somewhere he never expected to be: a single dad, forced to re-evaluate the direction of his whole life.

Robyn is eighteen, with a loving family and everything going for her. She’s beautiful, intelligent, even studying to be a doctor, determined to one day be a pediatrician like the biological father she doesn’t know. She has never met this man, but neither has her mother. He was an anonymous donor, and that’s exactly how Robyn wants to think of him – a character in her own personal fairy tale. Until the day she meets the man of her dreams and falls in love. He looks like her, he thinks like her, he even has the same freckle in the same place on his left hand. It could be just a coincidence, but she needs to be sure before she can allow herself to be with him. It’s time for her to open the envelope her parents gave her on her eighteenth birthday.

These three strangers have one important link holding them together – their genetics. Brought into the world through anonymous sperm donation, Lydia, Dean, and Robyn have no idea about the existence of their siblings. That is, until Lydia discovers that the man who raised her isn’t really her father at all, and she decides to get some answers. After finding out she has siblings, Lydia contacts them, hoping to create the family she’s always wanted. Dean and Robyn aren’t so sure though… until Dean decides to take a leap of faith and Robyn needs information that could change her life forever. Without realizing it this family of misfits soon discovers that just because you’re not looking for something doesn’t mean it isn’t exactly what you need.

In her signature warm and inviting style, Lisa Jewell crafts yet another novel that is domestic drama at its best. As the UK’s Sunday Telegraph has said about her writing, “it gobbles you up whole.” THE MAKING OF US will do just that, asking you to ponder the meaning of family in every form it takes. An entertaining literary treat about the miracles that happen when we bring life into the world and share our lives with those we love, Lisa Jewell’s latest winner will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Read an excerpt
Buy at: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, B&N

 

About Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell is the international bestselling author of eight previous novels, including Ralph’s Party and After the Party. She was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.

Lisa’s website
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have 3 copies of The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do please be sure to let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only ( no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, August 25/12.  Good luck!

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  1. Trish hillery says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:58 am

    I’m a follower of your blog, and this bok is one I would lovebto read. Trisha Hillery
    Loganberrylane@blogspot.comu

  2. Jenna Evans says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:56 am

    I follow your blog, and this looks like a neat read. I too love books set in England!

    lutterj@gmail.com

  3. Mary says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:35 am

    I haven’t read anything by this author. It sounds like a good book (I enjoy domestic dramas). Thanks for the giveaway!
    – meah56@gmail.com
    – I’m a follower

  4. Linda B says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:35 am

    Sounds like a unique premise for a novel. Thanks for the giveaway.

    GFC follower

  5. dogwood says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Sounds like a good read to me. I’m a blog follower via GFC.

    dogwoodlane (at) suddenlink (dot) net

  6. anne says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:08 am

    A fascinating book. Many thanks. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  7. bermudaonion(Kathy) says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:21 am

    This sounds wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!

    I subscribe in Google Reader.

  8. Diana Leigh says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I’m intrigued! Sounds like a unique story. Please enter me in the drawing.
    + I follow by GFC.
    + I tweeted about the contest here: https://twitter.com/bookofsecrets/status/235366597978628096

    Thanks!
    bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com

  9. ellie says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:36 am

    This interesting and unique story would be enjoyed. I subscribe via e-mail.

  10. Rachel W. says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:47 am

    This book looks really interesting. I’m a follower– thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

  11. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:10 am

    I would love to read this book.

    dlatany at gmail dot com

  12. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:11 am

    gfc follower

    dlatany at gmail dot com

  13. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:12 am

    gfc follower

  14. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:12 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/235378402746572800

  15. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:16 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/235378402746572800
    #2

  16. LaTanya says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:17 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/235378402746572800
    #3

  17. zibilee says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Oh my gosh, Dar! This one sounds so good! I love the idea behind this story, and would love to read it. Please do enter me in your giveaway, and thanks for making it so easy for all of us to win this one!!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  18. Colleen Turner says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I also love books by British authors and this one sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!

  19. Colleen Turner says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner) and email subscriber.

  20. Colleen Turner says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I shared on Twitter (@candc320).

  21. Margie says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:25 am

    This looks like a fascinating, timely story. Thanks for the giveaway.
    -email follower
    -Networked Blogs
    -GFC follower
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  22. Karen B says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Fascinating subject!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  23. Karen B says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Email subscriber, FB, Networked blogs, GFC.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  24. Linda Kish says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:11 am

    This sounds like a very interesting story. One that I would love to read.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  25. Linda Kish says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  26. Nise' says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:11 am

    This is so my kind of book!

    I am a follower!

    nisethusfarATyahooDOTcom

  27. rhonda says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Email follower. Twitter follower at rhondareads. Great giveaway will tweet.

  28. Michelle James says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I don’t know why I haven’t read anything by Lisa Jewell. After reading your review, I know I will definitely read THE MAKING OF US.

    I tweeted, liked on FB, posted to Google+ and I am a follower.

  29. Carl says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I’m a fan of British authors as well. Looking forward to this book’s N.A. release. Please enter my name in the draw.

    I follow this blog by email: carlscott@prodigy.net.mx

    I also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/235449015263694850

    Thanks!

  30. Serena says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    No need to enter me, but I did post this in my sidebar.

  31. kimbacaffeinate says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    This looks like a great read, and of course i follow you 🙂 kimbacaffeinate GFC

  32. Lisa Garrett says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Please enter me. I would love this.

  33. Lisa Garrett says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I follow via gfc and email.

  34. Lisa Garrett says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/235472634089963521

  35. nan says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Reminds me a bit of a large real-life family of siblings who were unaware of each others existence, several of whom had crossed paths along the way (two dated briefly, if I recall the story correctly). I’d love to read this. Thanks for the chance. I’m a follower.

  36. Emma @ Words And Peace says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I follow you with RSS feed, and here is my tweet:
    https://twitter.com/wordsandpeace/status/235478444392185856
    Emma
    ehc16e at yahoo dot com

  37. Margaret says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Sounds like a good story!

    blog folower
    tweeted

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  38. Margaret says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Looks like a very interesting book. Great giveaway!

    I am a follower

  39. Brenda Rupp says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I’m already a follower by google and email.
    I love the sounds of the book!

  40. Lisa Palmer says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I’d love to enter. Thank you!

  41. Patoct says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Sounds like an interesting read. I have not read this author before.

    patoct@yahoo.com

  42. Patoct says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:40 am

    I am a gfc follower.
    patoct@yahoo.com

  43. Karen Wapinski says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, I’d love to read this!
    I am a follower
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/KarenWapinski

  44. Emily D says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! Please enter me!
    I’m a follower!

  45. bookworm says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    The Making of Us sounds so good, nice giveaway 🙂

  46. Lara says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Sounds interesting! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Google follower:
    lafra86 at gmail dot com

  47. amandasue says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I’d love a chance to read this book!

  48. amandasue says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I’m a follower thanks!

  49. Staci says

    August 16, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Could you imagine being a product of a sperm donor and not knowing if you had other siblings!!?? Crazy! Sounds great to me!

  50. Leslie says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Another great selection. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I’m a follower and I tweeted the giveaway.
    https://twitter.com/UnderMyAppleTre/status/236153881774673920

  51. Anita Yancey says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:19 am

    This sounds like a really good story, I can just imagine it happening in real life. I would love to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  52. Anita Yancey says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  53. Anita Yancey says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Tweeted giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  54. tammyjackson says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:52 am

    please add me thanks for the chance
    tammyjackson75@yahoo.com

  55. Kim@Time2Read says

    August 19, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Wow! This one sounds really good. Hope I win!

    I am a follower by GFC!

  56. Laura Kay says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:03 am

    This looks really good! Thanks for the chance!

  57. Laura Kay says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:03 am

    I’m a follower (and have been)

  58. Laura Kay says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:04 am

    https://twitter.com/anovelreview1/status/237520355118424064

    I tweeted 😀

  59. tammyjackson says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT READ THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE
    tammyjackson75@yahoo.com

  60. Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    This certainly sounds different (in a good way of course).

    reflectionsofabookaholic[at]gmail[dot]com
    GFC follower 🙂

  61. Karen Gervais says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Would love to win and read it. Thank you for the chance.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

  62. Karen Gervais says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I’m a GFC follower.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

  63. Karen Gervais says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I tweeted. https://twitter.com/MsRubyKat/status/238353888040865794
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

  64. StephTheBookworm says

    August 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Would love to win this. She’s a great author. I think you’ll enjoy it!

    I’m a follower too. Thanks!

    stephaniet117 at yahoo dot com

  65. KayG says

    August 24, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Great review. Books sounds interesting. Would love the chance to win. Thanks.
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

  66. KayG says

    August 24, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I follow via GFC.
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