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Looking For Me by Beth Hoffman & Giveaway (Int’l)

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In Beth Hoffman’s trademark Southern charm she weaves a beautifully written and told story of family, love, loss, and hope in her newest novel Looking For Me. Beth is a natural born storyteller and in this story she incorporates her own love of animals and antiquing through her main character Teddi and in doing this she has created characters that burrow their way into your heart and stay there.

Teddi knew from a young age what she wanted to do with her life.  She wanted to own her own shop and restore furniture as she could see the beauty and history in the old and damaged pieces.  Coming from a farm in Kentucky it didn’t seem feasible and her mother never failed to point that out to her but her dad secretly supported her dream of the freedom to do what she wanted.  While selling a piece of her furniture on the side of the road one day Teddi meets an antiques dealer from Charleston and this man is someone who will end up changing the course of her life.

Needless to say Teddi eventually makes it to Charleston and realizes her dreams.  She has a career that she loves, some great friends, and even a romantic interest in Sam but still there is something missing.  Her brother Josh.  Even though he disappeared years ago after a fight at home Teddi has never given up the hope that he is still alive somewhere.  Teddi has left notes for him in the woods around their property in Kentucky for years and when signs begin to emerge that he may be alive she is determined to find out for sure once and for all.

I was lucky to have both a print copy and an audiobook of Looking For Me. I read half of the book before the audio showed up and what did I do – well I started all over of course! The audiobook is beautifully narrated by Jenna Lamia who has such a captivating voice and told this story in the perfect Southern tone. It was an absolute joy to listen to her and she really brought this wonderful book alive for me.  Looking For Me is a great story in all aspects.  You have a little bit of mystery, a little bit of romance, and a whole lot of heart.  I can guarantee you will fall in love with Teddi and all the other quirky and great characters in this book.  Most of all you will fall for this story which will entrance you from the very first page right through to the moment you have to turn that last page and feel the sorrow of a favorite read being over.

Beth’s books are comfort reads for me. I know when I have one in my hands that I need to get into my favorite chair with the dog and a cup of coffee because I’ll be there until I’m finished it.  There are some books that just deeply touch your heart and Looking For Me is one of them.  It’s at the top of my favorites list for this year and believe me it’s a must read folks!

Looking For Me  releases on May 28 and you can pre-order your own copy at:  Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N, iTunes, and IndieBound.  You can find Beth on her website as well as Facebook and Twitter.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (Int’l)

I just happen to have an extra ARC copy of Looking For Me by Beth Hoffman to share with all of you and as it’s my own copy the giveaway will be open internationally.  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, share on Facebook, or blog for 3 entries.

This giveaway is open Internationally and I will draw for the winner on June 3/13.  Good luck!

 

Source:  Review copy of printed book and audiobook was received from the author.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. This book sounds like one that I would love to read. I’m wondering what kind of places she has in the woods that her notes would be safe from the weather. The two of them must hidden things there when they were kids. Now, I need to read it and find the answer. I am a follower of this blog, and I shared this contest on my Facebook page urging my friends to join. That should be 3 entries for me. Sure hoping one of them gets drawn. MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

  5. I loved CeeCee Honeycutt and am sure I will enjoy this novel. Thanks for the giveaway.
    I am a Google follower.

  6. I just know I would love this book. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks, Dar!

  10. I have Saving CeeCee Honeycutt here but I haven’t read it yet. This book sounds like I would like to read too!

    Thanks for making this an international giveaway.

    I follow via RSS feed.

    ozdiamondlil at gmail dot com

  12. Animals and antiques. What fun! I’m a southern gal and love a good mystery as well. This novel sounds right up my alley and I’m looking forward to reading it. You’re going to make a reader very happy with a copy of the ARC.

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape(at)aol(dot)com

    I follower via email. Will tweet and share on Facebook.

  13. This review captivated me and the book would be a treasure. Thanks for this great giveaway. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  14. Sounds exceptional. Loved hearing that you enjoyed it so much. I subscribe via e-mail.

  15. Oh Darlene … Your review is beautiful! I’m thrilled that Teddi’s story has earned a place on your 2013 favorites list. Thank you so, so much!

  16. I loved her first book so I’m excited about this one. I follow on FB. Thanks!

  17. “Looking For Me” sounds like a fabulous summer read! Hoping I win your copy. Thanks!!

    I subscribe to your blog.

    I will also share this on Facebook (under Kirsten Erickson McElroy)

    • Should have clarified that I subscribe to your blog via email. Thanks!

  18. Darlene, what a wonderful review! This book sounds equally wonderful.

    I’ll post this giveaway in my blog’s sidebar. Thanks for hosting!

    I’m a follower.

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  19. I haven’t read any books by this author. Sounds like a good book.
    I am a follower.

  21. I’ve had this book on my wishlist for a while! I love the idea of looking for your own freedom by doing something you love. That and the fact that I love antiques and the dusty, wonderful shops that fix and sell them is an added bonus :). I am also intrigued to see what happen to her brother. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  24. Beth Hoffman is new to me. I’d love to become acquainted with her books.
    I follow via email

  26. I read saving CeeCee Honeycutt and loved it. I would love to read this book. I follow via email and GFC.

  27. This sounds like a great spring read! I follow your blog and have shared on facebook, so please enter me three times!

  28. I just purchased a used copy of Saving Cece Honycutt, yesterday! Wouldn’t this be great to be able to read her new book right after her first one.
    I follow with email.
    I tweeted.Looking For Me by Beth Hoffman & Giveaway (Int’l)

  32. Sounds very ingtriguing, especially with the antiquing aspect. Thanks for the giveaway.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  35. Quirky and heart settles it for me, I would really love to read this book!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  36. I am a GFC follower and e-mail subscriber of your blog.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  44. This sounds like a wonderful book! =) I love books with a “Southern” charm.
    Im putting this on my “to be read” list!
    I would love to win a copy, thanks for the chance to win.

    Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books

  46. LOOKING FOR ME SOUNDS fabulous. I love popping my head into antique stores.

    GFC: Mary Preston

    Email Subscriber:

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  49. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Beth Hoffman, and this one sounds great. I like quirky characters too 🙂

  53. Thanks for the giveaway being open internationally. Have this book on my TBR. I shared on my facebook and twitter.

  54. I have been patiently waiting for your next book,and I know I will not be disappointed.

  56. Loved CeeCee Honeycutt and can’t wait to reading Looking for Me as well. I am a fan!

  57. I am so glad I found YOU. I have Southern roots and love your writing. I am longing for this book!

  58. I’m so glad this is open internationally. I’ve read Beth’s first book and am even more excited to read this one. I’ll be sharing on Facebook with family and friends and will be joining your blog. Thank you. 🙂

  60. I loved Saving CeeCee Honeycut can’t wait to read this one too. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I’m new a follower.

  66. I remember how much my friend, Shelley, raved about ‘Saving CeeCee Honeycutt’. Maybe it’s time for me to read it and follow that up with ‘Looking For Me’! I’m convinced that I’ll be the next big Beth Hoffman follower! With luck, maybe I’ll win a copy. Thanks for the chance!

  67. I would love to read this book. It sounds really good, and I am wondering if Teddi’s brother is alive or not. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  70. It is the perfect time for comfort reads for me~ Thank you for the lovely review and the wonderful opportunity to win an ARC of “Looking for Me” I have this one and “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” on my TBR list and cannot wait to read them~ Happy Reading and Writing~ Cheers~ Elizabeth

  71. I seriously can’t wait to read this – I loved Saving CeeCee Honeycut!

  73. I loved this book! I have print and audio too and Jenna Lamia’s voice for Teddi is just as I imagined it should be. Definitely a book I’m going to read/listen to again.

  76. I loved Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and this ones looks equally intriguing. I follow with a link on my sidebar.
    Ann

  80. I just bought Beth’s book Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and would love to win her new one!

    I follow the blog
    I shared on Twitter