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Sleeping in Eden by Nicole Baart & Giveaway (US Only)

April 26, 2013 by Darlene

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I was really excited to read Nicole Baart’s newest novel Sleeping in Eden which releases on May 21 and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest.  I’ve read two other of her books:  The Moment Between (my review) and Far From Here (my review) so I was already familiar with her writing style and the wonderful tales she weaves.  Sleeping in Eden is a tale of love, deceit, innocence lost, murder, and a mystery that will uncover secrets long buried.  I was immediately drawn into the tangled web that slowly unfolded as I read and I can tell you that this is one of those books that you just don’t want to put down and when you do you make sure to rush back to it.

There are two stories being told in Sleeping in Eden, one past and one present, but ultimately they seamlessly weave together in the end.  I have to admit that I couldn’t figure out how these two separate storylines would come together although I tried really hard.  The opening scene of the novel is of Dr. Lucas Hudson being called out on a man who was found hanging in his barn.  It seems to be a pretty standard case of suicide until Lucas discovers a body buried beneath the hanging man … a body that appears to have been there for a good many years.  Is this the body of Angela, the daughter of the man who has hung himself, who disappeared eight years ago or is it someone else entirely?

Angela had ties to Lucas and his wife Jenna.  Jenna, being a social worker, had spent many hours counseling Angela and essentially the couple had taken Angela under their wing.  When she went missing it hit Jenna especially hard.  Now, eight years later Lucas and Jenna’s marriage is suffering and with nothing else to focus his attention on Lucas becomes very passionate about trying to find out just who the girl is that had been buried under the barn floor for so long.  As Lucas begins to look into missing girls in his attempt to identify the girl things spiral even more out of control with the appearance of someone they once thought was long lost.

Then the novel backtracks to Meg who lived in Blackhawk long before Lucas and Jenna moved there.  Meg was a tomboy through and through growing up but even tomboys grow up and discover boys.  From the beginning she and Dylan seem to have a spark that only grows as they get older but then there is good old Jess next door who has loved Meg forever.  What does Meg do – go with the safe bet or give in to her passionate side?  What seems to be only an innocent love triangle between young people will lead to a tragedy that no one could see coming. As the past and the present collide the consequences will shock everyone.

Sleeping in Eden by Nicole Baart is my favorite of her novels so far and that says a lot as I loved the other two books I read as well.  I would certainly recommend her books in a heartbeat.  She has a beautiful and descriptive way of writing that captivates a reader from the beginning to the end of her wonderful stories.

Read the first chapter
Nicole’s website, Facebook, and Goodreads
Pre-order at: Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US only)

I have one copy of Sleeping in Eden by Nicole Baart 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 let me know and I’ll pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • Tweet, like on Facebook, or blog for 3 entries.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, May 18/13.  Good luck!

 

Source:  Review copy provided by the Publisher via NetGalley.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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  1. Maxie Anderson says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:43 am

    This book sounds like a god mystery to keep you turning the pages. Please enter me for a chance to win. I am a follower and have liked on Facebook. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

  2. Renee says

    April 26, 2013 at 5:58 am

    Thanks for the giveaway

  3. Renee says

    April 26, 2013 at 5:59 am

    I follow through feedly.com

  4. bermudaonion(Kathy) says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:05 am

    I love when two stories come together like that. The fact that this is your favorite book by the author says a lot to me!

    I subscribe to your blog via RSS feed. I’m still clinging desperately to Google Reader but also have feedly and bloglovin and you’re in both. 🙂

  5. Linda B says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:10 am

    This sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow your blog through Google Reader

  6. Anne says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Thanks for your great review which captivated my interest. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  7. ellie says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:46 am

    This book interests me. thanks for this giveaway. I subscribe via e-mail.

  8. Nicole Baart says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Thanks so much for the fantastic, review, Dar! I love your site and your thoughtful book analysis. You’ve influenced my reading on many an occasion. 🙂 All best to you! Warmly, Nicole

  9. Ti says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:05 am

    There are a lot of novels out right now that deal with the past and present. I am kind of tired of that format but when done well, I put my little quibbles aside and just tuck in with it.

    That cover, with that little blurb “a novel” over her wrist reminds me of a tattoo!

  10. vicku says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

    one of my favorite authors! spectacular book!

  11. Ashley Baker says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Excited to read Nicole’s book. I’ve read several of her other books and really enjoy her writing style. And I’ve been looking for a new book to read : )
    -Ashley

  12. Laura says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Can’t wait to read it – thanks for the review!

  13. Nicole S says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Love Nicole’s books! She’s a pretty great person, too. 🙂

  14. Bridget Rowe says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I love her work! 😀 I hope I win…. ;P

  15. Bridget Rowe says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Oh, I followed you also! 🙂

  16. JJT says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. I follow by e-mail and have tweeted – @readsalways.

  17. Charlotte says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I am a follower.

  18. Rhonda says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Would love to read this book.New author for me I am going to check out her other books.e-mail follower Twitter follower@rhondareads will tweet.

  19. Carl says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:51 am

    This looks pretty darn good, mysterious and exciting, I think we’d enjoy it very much. Please enter my name in the draw. Thanks.

    I follow your blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/327826606041219073
    Thanks again!

  20. Nancy Luebke says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:10 am

    I follow by email. The review intriges me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  21. Suko says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Terrific review, Darlene! This sounds like my kind of book.

    I’m a follower and will post this in my blog’s sidebar. Thank you do much for finding all of these great books and hosting so many giveaways!

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  22. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Two murder’s the same place at seperate times, sound’s super interesting. I would love to win and read this book. Putting it on my TBR list.
    I follow with email
    I tweeted

  23. Margie says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I always enjoy stories that weave together the past and the present. Thanks for the giveaway.

  24. Margie says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    blog follower by GFC, email

  25. Nancy says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I love a good past/present tale, too. thanks. I’m an email follower.

  26. Diane Castiglione says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Loved the review on this. Sounds like a great book to read. I’m a follower also tweeted. Thank you for the give away.

  27. Jessica M says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I loved her first book and I can’t wait to read this one as well!

  28. Jessica M says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I follow your blog through GFC. I also liked this on facebook and tweeted this. Here’s a link to the tweet.

    https://twitter.com/xxpaperhearts/status/327876721753862145

  29. bookworm says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Sleeping in Eden sounds great and this seems like an author to watch out for!

  30. karenk says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    thanks for the chance to read this novel 🙂

  31. karenk says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    i’m a follower & email subscriber, too

  32. Linda Kish says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:29 pm

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

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  33. Nise' says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I liked her first book and this one sounds just a good. Glad to know you enjoyed it.

    I am a follower.

    nisethusfarATyahooDOTcom

  34. Meghan Stith says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I absolutely love that book cover! Plus, I have a degree in ministry and Genesis was one of my fav books of the bible to study.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I follow via email: mestith at gmail dot com
    I liked this post on FB: Meghan Stith

  35. Suzy says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    I’d love the opportunity to read this!
    I follow the blog
    I liked on FB

    Thanks!

  36. Judie McDonald says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Count me in. Sounds intreging.
    I also follow you via email.

  37. RAnn says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I’m reading it now; you don’t have to enter me. I too love her writing

  38. Dyniy says

    April 27, 2013 at 2:50 am

    This book sounds really great. Thanks for turning me on to it. I’m a follower.

  39. Lisa Garrett says

    April 27, 2013 at 4:51 am

    I want to know how the two stories tie together.

  40. Lisa Garrett says

    April 27, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Tweeted:https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/328099287445684224

  41. Lisa Garrett says

    April 27, 2013 at 4:53 am

    I follow via GFC and email.

  42. Sandra K321 says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:09 am

    I would love to read this. Thanks!

  43. Sandra K321 says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I follow with GFC as Sandra K321

  44. Janet T. says

    April 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    So happy to have found your blog while doing a search for the author Sarah Addison Allen. Smile!

  45. jennygirl says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for bringing my attention to this book. Sounds like a page turner.
    [not an entry]

  46. Lara Frame Newell says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Books that have two weaving plot lines are my favorite! Thanks for the giveaway!!

    I follow via GFC (Lara Frame)

    lafra86 at gmail dot com

  47. LilMissMolly says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Thanks for the review. Sounds great!
    lvsgund at gmail.com
    gfc follower

  48. Staci@LifeintheThumb says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    I love it when a book shocks me!!!

  49. Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:09 am

    It seems like stories told in the past and present are very prevalent right now. I love this cover and think this would be a great fit for me.

  50. Laura Kay says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:06 am

    I’ve had this one on my wishlist for awhile (man my wishlist is huge! lol). So I’d be thrilled to win a copy! I’m always a sucker for books with a past/present to them. I love watching the stories unfold together.

  51. Laura Kay says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:07 am

    I am a follower on gfc, linky and I know I get your emails 😀

  52. Laura Kay says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:11 am

    I tweeted 😀

    https://twitter.com/anovelreview1/status/329628875661385729

  53. Lisa S. says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:24 am

    wow sounds like a great story! I love murder mysteries! thanks for a great giveaway! put my name in please 🙂

  54. Lisa S. says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I’m a longtime follower of your blog & I subscribe to your newsletter. I also follow you on google.

  55. Lisa S. says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:28 am

    https://twitter.com/Pinchbuggies/status/329647750645960704
    Tweeted! @pinchbuggies

  56. Melissa says

    May 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    This book sounds really good.

  57. Emma @ Words And Peace says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    sounds great, thanks for the giveaway.
    I follow you via taptu, and here is my tweet: https://twitter.com/wordsandpeace/status/330177800185188352
    Emma
    ehc16e at yahoo dot com.
    I also host a great giveaway this month:
    http://francebooktours.com/2013/05/01/book-of-the-month-giveaway-may/

  58. Kirsten says

    May 3, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I’m familiar with Nicole Baart’s work, and have really enjoyed her previous books. I’d love an opportunity to win a copy of “Sleeping in Eden!”

    P.S. I’m a follower of your blog! Thanks!! 😉

  59. Kirsten says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    So sorry, but I forgot to add that I also “liked” the giveaway (I always do when I see them!), as well as follow your blog. Could you please provide me with the extra entries? Thanks so much!!

  60. Kirsten says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I’m also a GFC follower. Thanks!!

  61. Jessy says

    May 4, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. The book sounds wonderful.

  62. Jessy says

    May 4, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I follow via GFC as Jessy aka Hoot

  63. Jessy says

    May 4, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/hootowl1978/status/330768388618067970

  64. Anita Yancey says

    May 5, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    This book sounds interesting and I really like the cover. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  65. Anita Yancey says

    May 5, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  66. Anita Yancey says

    May 5, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Like and posted on Facebook
    Facebook Name: Anita Yancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  67. Tiffany Drew says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Oooh, I like the sound of this one! Thank you!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  68. Tiffany Drew says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  69. Tiffany Drew says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Tweeted

    https://twitter.com/enterthedrew/status/331934621036064768

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  70. Cyn209 says

    May 12, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    i would like to give Sleeping in Eden a try!!
    please enter me for the giveaway!!

    i follow via GFC as Cyn209

    i shared on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/cyn209

  71. Julie @ Knitting and Sundries says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I love it when there are two equally interesting storylines. Your review was fabulous, especially when I got to the “love triangle” part near the end (even if the story hadn’t grabbed me by then, that was the kicker). Thanks for the great review!

  72. Julie @ Knitting and Sundries says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Forgot to add .. I follow you on GFC!

  73. Beth says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win! I follow on GFC, and I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/bbulow12/status/334412861008912384

    Beth

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