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Once In a Blue Moon Review & Giveaway

By Laurie | October 21, 2009

I love a good book, and I have to admit I like my books a little scandalous. That’s just what I got with four time York Times bestseller Eileen Goudge’s newest novel, Once In a Blue Moon. I got the chance to read it before it’s release on October 6, thanks to the One2One Network. I also get to give a copy away to one of my readers, so see below to find out how to enter.

Since I am originally from California, I can picture the setting of Once In a Blue Moon, and although I can’t relate to the family dysfunction and drama, that is what kept me turning the pages. It is the story of two sisters who were separated at a young age, only to reunite in adulthood. It is truly interesting to see how two people who started out in the same place could have ended up having such different lives and experiences. While I am sure there are plenty of people with interesting life stories, this is far from real life (at least in my circle). My favorite character was Miss Honi Love, the former exotic dancer who loves the two girls like they were her own and tries unsuccessfully to keep them from foster care. She is more of a mother to them than their own. Does anyone have someone like her in their lives? It was a definite escape, a good travel read, and Kerrie Ann and Lindsay’s story was an entertaining one, but also at times sad. In the end they learn that although they are drastically different, being family is what makes them the same. You know, that whole blood is thicker than water bottom line.

Sound like your cup of tea? One commenter could win a copy of Once In a Blue Moon in addition to Eileen Goudge’s other bestselling book, Woman in Red. Tell me what’s the best book you’ve read recently or Tell me why you’d like to win a copy of these two books

If you would like to earn extra entries:
1) Follow me @laurie_pooh on Twitter and send the following message:
I entered to win a Eileen Goudge’s newest novel from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/eileengoudge
2) Follow my blog using the Google Connect in my sidebar to the right.
3) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

U.S. only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around October 28. You must leave a comment letting me know your answer to one of the two questions above, as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!

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57 Responses to “Once In a Blue Moon Review & Giveaway”

  1. I enjoyed reading The Shack

    Posted by: Cindy ThurmanNo Gravatar on October 21st, 2009 at 7:44 pm

  2. great contest

    Posted by: joanne WilleyNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 am

  3. I love stories of families uniting and this sounds like a really good read. I am also originally from California.

    Posted by: Ruth BousquetNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 am

  4. The best book I have read recently was The White Queen!

    Posted by: Amber GNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 9:45 am

  5. sounds like a great read in this economy my family stays home and has reading nights

    Posted by: marge mckoenNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 10:11 am

  6. I really enjoyed “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.

    Posted by: Sandra K321No Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 am

  7. The best book I’ve read recently is “Undress Me In The Temple of Heaven” by Susan Jane Gilman.

    Posted by: Deborah RNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 am

  8. Sounds like an interesting read!

    Posted by: Annette MendezNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 am

  9. thank you for your wonderful work I just love your books

    Posted by: Sharon McCloudNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am

  10. I enjoyed reading Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and
    Stephen Dubner, thanks.

    Posted by: DavidNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm

  11. I just read 9 dragons by Michael Connelly. Terrific book! Thanks!

    Posted by: Deborah WellensteinNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm

  12. i would like to win these because they sounds like wonderful reads

    Posted by: mindyNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 6:23 pm

  13. i would love to read this book. The best books that I have read of late have been by katherine Stone. Bel-Air or Twins are great books of hers. I have yet to read something of Eileen Goudge.

    Posted by: maureenNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 pm

  14. I just finished The 8th Confession by James Patterson. It is the latest in his Women’s Murder Club series. It was excellent!

    Posted by: NancyNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm

  15. I love to read books of all kinds. I have to admit I like my books on the scandalous side as well. When I am done with a book I usually put it in our library on the hospital oncology floor so other people; patients, nurses, MDs, family members can take and enjoy them.

    Posted by: AlineNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm

  16. The Devils Punch Bowl by Greg Iles, can’t put it down!

    Posted by: randiNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 pm

  17. I subscribe.

    Posted by: randiNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm

  18. The best book I’ve read recently is The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

    Posted by: Ellie WNo Gravatar on October 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm

  19. American Rust by Philipp Meyer was a good novel and the setting was in my area,western PA. jelly15301@gmail.com

    Posted by: Carol LawrenceNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 5:48 am

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    Posted by: Carol LawrenceNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 5:48 am

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    Posted by: Carol LawrenceNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 5:49 am

  22. The best book that I’ve read recently was The Help by Kathryn Stockett!!

    Posted by: Nicole C.No Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 9:06 am

  23. I’m currently reading “Hunted” by PC Cast and Kristin Cast and “Deep Dish” by Mary Kay Andrews.

    Posted by: TarahNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm

  24. The last book I read was quite awhile back, and an autobiography on an 80s band. This one sounds exciting enough to get me back into reading. I’m love the sister dynamic since I have two of my own.

    Posted by: HelenNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm

  25. my recent favorite read is Turning Angel

    Posted by: dorothy lNo Gravatar on October 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm

  26. I’m currently reading How to Tame a Modern Rogue… It’s pretty good so far

    Posted by: TawndaNo Gravatar on October 24th, 2009 at 3:48 pm

  27. GFC follower

    Posted by: TawndaNo Gravatar on October 24th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

  28. rss subscriber

    Posted by: TawndaNo Gravatar on October 24th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

  29. Persuader by Lee Child. Great book!

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    Posted by: AliciaNo Gravatar on October 24th, 2009 at 6:01 pm

  30. The best book I have read recently is Warlord by Jennifer Fallon, the 3rd of a trilogy. Am about half way through the book that she actually wrote first (Medalon) but that takes place after the action in the first group. It is not as good, but since it was her first book, that might explain it.

    Posted by: Carol GNo Gravatar on October 25th, 2009 at 11:24 am

  31. Blog follower

    Posted by: Carol GNo Gravatar on October 25th, 2009 at 11:25 am

  32. One of the best books I’ve read lately is Dennis Lehane’s The Given Day. I’ve been a fan of his writing for a long time and I think this is his absolute best effort.

    Posted by: AislingNo Gravatar on October 25th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

  33. The best book I have read so far is the total money makeover.

    Posted by: ErmaNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 9:33 am

  34. I love to read and would love to add these to my collection.

    Posted by: shawnaNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

  35. I just got done reading “The Terror” by Dan Simmons. I really liked that

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    Posted by: JasonNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

  36. Recently, I enjoyed Elizabeth Strout’s “Olive Kitteridge”!

    Posted by: Ed NemmersNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 4:45 pm

  37. sounds like a great read

    Posted by: Heather BNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

  38. I would love to win these two books because I’m always looking for a new author to fall in love with. I’m a voracious reader and love a really good book!

    Posted by: Valeen NNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

  39. I could use a good book to read now. Thanks!

    Posted by: RoseannNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 7:55 am

  40. The books sounds really interesting and something I would enjoy reading

    Posted by: Francine ANo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 11:59 am

  41. I follow your blog

    Posted by: Francine ANo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

  42. I subscribed via reader.

    Posted by: Francine ANo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

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    Posted by: Susan SmithNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

  44. i would love to win this book, it’s on the top of my must read list

    Posted by: susan smoaksNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 1:29 pm

  45. subscriber

    Posted by: susan smoaksNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

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    Posted by: susan smoaksNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

  47. I enjoyed Shanghai Girls by Lisa See.

    Posted by: Sharon ANo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 1:47 pm

  48. I’d like to win these books because they look really intriguing

    Posted by: DanVNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

  49. I loved “To Die For”, a murder mystery with a very funny main character.

    Posted by: Betty CNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm

  50. I am a Eileen Gouge fan and this book sounds fantastic.

    Posted by: KarrieNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 4:59 pm

  51. Great read, great contest! Right now, I am reading The Symbol!

    Posted by: Gabriel J.No Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

  52. I enjoyed Shanghai Girls by Lisa See.

    Posted by: dawnNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

  53. I thought The Eleventh Victim by Nancy Grace was good.

    Posted by: SandNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

  54. The Time Machine Did It :)

    Posted by: GiannaNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

  55. I would like to win a copy of these two books because they sound very interesting!

    Posted by: Lily KwanNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

  56. I subscribed to your blog.

    Posted by: Lily KwanNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 at 11:25 pm

  57. Congratulations! You are the winner of my Once in a Blue Moon book giveaway. Please send me your address within 48 hours so that I can prompty pass it along to my sponsor. Thanks for visiting and entering.

    Posted by: LaurieNo Gravatar on October 29th, 2009 at 2:24 pm

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