Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Winter in Full Bloom By Anita Higman Giveaway!





Lily Winter's wings are folded so tightly around her daughter that when empty nest arrives, she feels she can no longer fly. But Lily's lonely, widowed life changes in a heartbeat when she goes to visit a woman who is almost a stranger to her-a woman who also happens to be her mother. During their fiery reunion, her mother reveals a dark family secret that she'd been hiding for decades-Lily has an identical twin sister who was put up for adoption when they were just babies.
 Without looking back, Lily-with her fear of flying-boards a jumbo jet and embarks on a quest to find her sister which leads half way around the world to Melbourne, Australia. Befriended by imprudent Ausie, he might prove to be the key to finding her sister. But her journey becomes a circle that leads her back home to attempt a family reunion and to find the one dream she no longer imagined possible-the chance to fall in love again.
 
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Award-winning author, Anita Higman, has twenty-five books published (several coauthored) for adults and children, and she has been honored as a Barnes & Noble Author of the Month for Houston. Anita has a BA degree, combining communication, psychology, and art. Her favorite things include exotic teas, movies, and all things Jane Austen. To contact Anita or enter her monthly contest for a free signed book please visit her website at www.anitahigman.com. 

Don't let the pretty peaceful cover fool you. This book is anything but pretty.
It is such a wonderful story about a dysfunctional family like no other.
There has never been a story wrote like this one.
I could not put it down once I cracked open the first page.
This had the best ending one I will not soon forget. I am sure you will find the ending of this book one that you will thinking about long after to have finished reading the last page.
Anita wrote a book that everyone will fall in love with.
I gave this book 5 stars times two.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

Also some of you are winning books but not e-mailing me your mailing address and I am having to do another drawing and give the book to someone else. Please make sure that I have your mailing address. You can e-mail me it at themaryreader@yahoo.com  Thanks!

30 comments:

  1. I've been itching to get my hands on a copy of this book. I've read the description, and although the cover looks like a happy romance story, I'm happy to hear that you loved it! Thanks for a great review!

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  2. I can't wait to read this book. I have read others by Anita and loved them. Thanks Mary for your great review and giveaway!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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    1. Judy, you are a WINNER! Congrats!

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    2. Mary, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am so looking forward to reading this book!

      Blessings!
      Judy B

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  3. You are such a big fan of this author, you always go above and beyond on her book reviews. I have to say I agree 100% with you. I have loved every one of her books that you have shared with us. Thank you Mary for all you do

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  4. Sounds like a really good book. Thanks Mary

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  5. Interesting. The premise of the book doesn't sound anything like the cover, does it? I haven't read any of Anita's books.

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  6. What a great review Mary! I must go now and get a copy of this book.

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  7. Sounds like very good book. Would love to win.

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  8. Wow !!!! That sounds like it would be a very very very good read .Thanks Mary .Blessings ,Dana "Girl"

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  9. Wow!!! I wanted more of this one. I could see myself reading this one curled up with a hot cup of tea one rainy night.

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  10. Sounds really great. I never see the winners' list. Is it on your blog or facebook, not sure. Would love to win. Sonja.nishimoto at gmail.com

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  11. Love books about dysfunctional families!

    Haven't read any of this author's books - would love to become acquainted by winning a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Bonnie, you are a WINNER! Congrats!

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    2. Thanks, Mary, I really wanted to read this book - have heard so many good reviews on it! I e-mailed my address.

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  12. Haven't read books from this author but the book sounds interesting. Would love to read it. Thanks for the chance to enter.

    bemiown(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Also some of you are winning books but not e-mailing me your mailing address and I am having to do another drawing and give the book to someone else. Please make sure that I have your mailing address. You can e-mail me it at themaryreader@yahoo.com

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  13. WOW Mary. 10 stars? Must really be good. Please put my name in. Thanks.
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  14. I really want to read this one, Mary!
    Thanks! Rhonda
    nashhall@aol.com

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  15. This sounds like a good book to read to help some kids of dysfunctional families . I really would like to read this book

    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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  16. What a fantastic review you gave this beautiful book! I can't wait to read it!!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  17. Oh Boy! This books sounds great and I hope I am a winner!

    Melback at cebridge dot net

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  18. Sounds like a good book to loose myself in, I am crossing my fingers I hope I win.

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  19. Anita Higman is one of my favorites. Thanks for the review.

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  20. Oh my goodness! I definitely want to read this! Thanks Mary!

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