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A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn: Book Spotlight & Giveaway (US/Canada)

Happy Tuesday everyone!  My spotlight today is for New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn’s newest novel A Spear of Summer Grass.  I have heard such amazing things about Deanna Raybourn that I am embarrassed to say that I haven’t read any of her books.  I will say though that this one is on my list to read because it sounds fantastic although there is an audiobook so that’s likely what will be popping up on the blog one day soon!  In the meantime take a look at what the book is about, who the author is, and of course don’t forget the giveaway at the end of the post for your chance to win a copy!

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About A Spear of Summer Grass

New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julie Grey series enters a new era with A Spear of Summer Grass.

Paris, 1923

The daughter of a scandalous mother, Delilah Drummond is already notorious, even amongst Paris society. But her latest scandal is big enough to make even her oft-married mother blanch. Delilah is exiled to Kenya and her favorite stepfather’s savannah manor house, until gossip subsides.

Amidst the wonders—and dangers—of Africa, Delilah awakes to a land out of all proportion: extremes of heat, darkness, beauty and joy that cut to her very heart. Only when this sacred place is profaned by bloodshed does Delilah discover what is truly worth fighting for—and what she can no longer live without.

If you blend glamour from The Great Gatsby and romance from “Out of Africa,” you are beginning to grasp the stunning new novel that is A Spear of Summer Grass.

Buy at: Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N, iBooks, and IndieBound

 

 

About Deanna Raybourn

DeannaRaybournA sixth-generation native Texan, New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn grew up in San Antonio, where she met her college sweetheart. She married him on her graduation day and went on to teach high school English and history. During summer vacation at the age of twenty-three, she wrote her first novel. After three years as a teacher, Deanna left education to have a baby and pursue writing full-time. Fourteen years and many, many rejections after her first novel, she signed two three-book deals with MIRA Books.

Deanna’s novel Silent in the Grave won the 2008 RITA® Award for Novel with Strong Romantic Elements and the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best First Mystery. The Lady Julia Grey series has been nominated for several other awards, including an Agatha, three Daphne du Mauriers, a Last Laugh, four additional RITAs, and two Dilys Winns. Dark Road to Darjeeling was also a finalist for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Historical Mystery as well as a Romantic Reviews’ finalist for Best Book of 2010.

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have 2 copies of A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn to share with my readers courtesy of Harlequin.  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 so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 3 entries.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on June 3/13.  Good luck!

 

Comments

  1. This novel looks fascinating. I haven’t read anything from this author before either. I am a gfc follower and by email subscription as well. Thanks for the contest.

  5. I’ve read and loved other books by this author. I would love to read this novel. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow through Google Reader.

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  6. My friend was just telling me about this book! I’d love to win a copy.

    I regularly follow your blog.

    I have shared this giveaway on Facebook.

  8. Such a fascinating book that interests me. Many thanks. I subscribe via e-mail.

  10. This book sounds amazing! I am ashamed to say I haven’t read anyting by this author yet either, but this sounds like a great place to start :). Thanks for the spotlight and giveaway!

  11. I read anything I can get my hands on written by Deanna Raybourn. LOVE her Lady Julia series. Count me in on this giveaway, thanks. I’m an email follower.

  12. I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner) and email subscriber (candc320@gmail.com).

  19. I’ve read & enjoyed all of Deanna Raybourne’s previous books, but this one looks quite different from the Lady Julia books.

  21. Deanna Raybourn is so well known for her terrific novels. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy “A Spear of Summer Grass” as I have also been reading great things about it. I’m looking forward to reading it.

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape(at)aol(dot)com

    I subscribe by email. I will tweet and share on Facebook.

  23. A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn: Book Spotlight & Giveaway (US/Canada)
    Being exiled to a beautiful country like Kenya doesn’t sound to bad to me.
    I follow with email and love to read each one I get.
    I tweeted.
    kathleen.bianchi@ymail.com

  28. Darlene, thank you for hosting yet another wonderful book giveaway. It’s a pleasure to share these giveaways with my readers. This book does sound like an exceptional one!

    I’m a follower.

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  33. This looks so great! Thanks for sharing with us! I adore that cover as well.
    Books like this make me wonder whether the author had any influence from friends and family while writing it.
    I follow via email: mestith at gmail dot com
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    mestith at gmail dot com

  35. Thanks dar for this review. This is a new author to me. I don’t recognize her name. I would like to win her book tho. Always nice to meet new authors. I am a follower of your blog, and I also shared this on my Facebook page. Thanks!
    MAXIE mac262@me.com

  36. I haven’t read any of hers yet either so you’re in good company. I even have two them at the top of my pile!
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  41. Gorgeous cover and beautiful trailer and lovely review ~ I cannot wait to read this one! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity! I am a follower and I love your blog~ Happy Reading and Writing~ Cheers~ Elizabeth

  44. I love the storyline and would love to read this book.

    I follow by email/google

    cenya2 at Hotmail dot com