Friday, January 28, 2011

Winter Wonderland Giveaway: The Snowball Effect by Holly Nicole Hoxter






I want to give a big thanks to Elie of Ellz Readz for offering up her signed copy of The Snowball Effect for this giveaway.   Thanks, Elie!!
So, up for grabs today is The Snowball Effect; check it out:



The Snowball Effect
by Holly Nicole Hoxter

from Goodreads:
PLainey Pike can tell you everything you need to know about the people in her family just by letting you know how they died. Her reckless stepfather drove his motorcycle off the highway and caused the biggest traffic jam in years. Her long-suffering grandmother lived through cancer and a heart attack before finally succumbing to a stroke. And Lainey's mother#151;well, Lainey's mother hanged herself in the basement just days after Lainey's high school graduation. PNow Lainey's five-year-old brother is an orphan and her estranged older sister is moving back home to be his guardian. Meanwhile, Lainey's boyfriend is thinking about having a family of their own, and her best friends are always asking the wrong sorts of questions and giving advice Lainey doesn't want to hear. As she tries to pull away from everything familiar, Lainey meets an intriguing new guy who, through a series of Slurpees, burgers, and snowballs, helps her to make peace with a parent she never understood. 


Sounds great, right?  Want it?  
Just leave a comment with your name and email address
US ONLY PLEASE!
Also, because this book is coming from someone other than me, we're going to do things a little differently.  Since Elie is sharing with us, I thought I'd share Elie with you.  So:
+1 for visiting Elie and commenting on one of her posts 
(please leave a link)
+1 for following Elie (+3 for following us both!)
+1 for spreading the word about the contest, the event, or me and Elie. :)
+1 for answering : what is your favorite thing about winter? 

ENDS 1/30 at 8:59 pm, eastern time (winner announced at 9!)

10 comments:

  1. Lexie@BookBugJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    +1 Commented at http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/2011/01/wow-starcrossed.html
    +3 GFC follower (Lexie@BookBug) of both blogs
    +1 Tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/LexieBookBug/status/30865684426661888
    +1 My favorite thing about winter is the end!! I can't wait for spring!
    lexie.bookbug(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  2. Lilly Bear ♡January 28, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    My name is Lilly, and you can reach me at lillyisabear(at)gmail(dot)com :)

    +1 - Commenting at Elie's blog: http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/2011/01/cover-love_24.html?showComment=1296198862972#c4888266488674035756
    +3 - Following you both
    +1 - Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/lillylikesbooks/status/30888808929034240
    +1 - Favourite thing about winter: sweaters :)

    Thank you for the lovely contest, Misty and Elie!

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  3. ReadingJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Please count me in.

    +3 I follow you both.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

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  4. Ammy BelleJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Interesting premise! Please enter me int he contest! apereiraorama[at]gmail[dot]com


    +1 Follower
    +1 Favourite thing about winter = Skating!

    Thanks! :)

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  5. ErinberryJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    +3 I follow you both.
    +1 tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/Erinberry12/status/31055456927490048
    +1 favorite thing about winter is the cold weather.

    erinberry12 at charter dot net

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I am a follower and email subscriber. My favorite thing about winter is Christmas. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  7. AshleyJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I haven't heard of this book. It sounds like a lot of fun though!

    My favorite thing about winter is the feeling. It's hard to explain, but there is something really special about standing out in the snow, while it's snowing. Especially those really big flakes you can catch on your tongue that fall softly but thickly. And, if it happens to be a beautiful, crisp night with the stars popping out... Wonderful. Love it! :)

    basicallyamazingbooks [at] gmail.com

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  8. TheresaJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! This is the first time I've heard of this books, but it sounds great! Lainey sounds like she has one tough life!

    +3 follow both
    +1 tweet: http://twitter.com/Theresa_9/status/31598224498229248
    +1 My favorite thing about winter is probably Christmas. Who doesn't love presents and getting off from school? Besides that I hate winter! Too cold...

    theresa9854@gmail.com

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  9. EliseJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks Elie for the giveaway!

    Elise
    caliblue7 at gmail dot com

    +3 i follow you both
    +1 my favorite thing about winter is the pretty landscape with snow.

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  10. MeredithFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    2010 was our snowball effect! I'm so happy so many of last year's problems are behind us!

    +1 I like winter because I'm in Florida and have very few worries about driving in snow and ice!

    meredithfl at gmail dot com

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