Hello, gentle reader, and welcome to the
second annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, we’d like to
celebrate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. After
enjoying this post, please visit each of the other five authors’ blogs (links
provided below) and, after a bit of reading fun, follow one simple instruction
and then leave a comment on each blog. You’ll be entered to win a fabulous,
British Blooms and Books prize. (US winners only, please, due to shipping the
petit fours.) Enjoy, and thank you for stopping by!
second annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, we’d like to
celebrate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. After
enjoying this post, please visit each of the other five authors’ blogs (links
provided below) and, after a bit of reading fun, follow one simple instruction
and then leave a comment on each blog. You’ll be entered to win a fabulous,
British Blooms and Books prize. (US winners only, please, due to shipping the
petit fours.) Enjoy, and thank you for stopping by!
There’s nothing quite like an English garden. On my tour of the Cotswolds and Cornwall (with a brief stop in Devonshire) last autumn, my family enjoyed little more than being set free to explore the beautiful grounds of the houses we toured, or frolicking about the rugged cliffs of Land’s End.
We saw the stunning terraced gardens of St. Michael’s Mount, in Cornwall, from above.
We saw the most perfect rose, still wet with rain, in the gardens of a manor house that had once been an abbey, in the Cotswolds.
We wandered the paths of Knightshayes’s expansive gardens in Devonshire.
But for all the beauty and appeal of a formal flowerbed, of carefully plotted and potted and planted gardens, sometimes it’s the wild that appeals most to us. Sometimes it’s the accidental beauty, or the little bits that God positioned just so for us. Perhaps it’s the purple heather or the yellow-sprigged gorse or the white wildflowers growing beside a cliff…
Or perhaps it’s something as simple as a dandelion–a little burst of yellow blooming where it shouldn’t. A little ray of sunshine, too often overlooked or dismissed as a nuisance.
In A Lady Unrivaled, Ella is quite determined not to be charmed by the scowling Lord Cayton, who has broken too many hearts before–fortuitous, because Cayton is quite determined not to do any charming. But when an impromptu walk through the gardens of Ralin Castle, still not quite in bloom, lead them out to the gardener’s shed, they happen upon one of those weeds that the gardener would no doubt obliterate.
Just a dandelion. Nothing special. But when Cayton’s toddler daughter shows delight with the spot of yellow, Cayton picks two of them. Gives one to his daughter and hands the other to Ella.
An admission that sometimes, as Ella had just insisted, you can find a reason to smile even when you shouldn’t. That sometimes, even when there are clouds overhead, you can find a little patch of sunshine.
Sometimes, what the world dismisses can be the most treasured beauty of all.
Ella’s optimism is perhaps what makes her A Lady Unrivaled . . . and Cayton’s moods can’t ever stand long against her. I hope you have a chance to read more about this unlikely couple, and the other adventures they have in a Cotswolds garden–not to mention the dangers and adventure they face as they work together to trap a villain haunting both their families. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER (current subscribers, you’ve already done this step!) and comment below for a chance to win A Lady Unrivaled as well as the other amazing books in the giveaway, plus a sweet set of tea hat petit fours to enjoy while you read!
Giveaway Rules:
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One grand prize winner who comments on
each of the six authors’ blogs and agrees to the one boldfaced condition posted at the end of each post will win a
signed copy of each of the books plus
delivery of six English hat petit fours to enjoy while you read! Name will be
drawn via random.org
each of the six authors’ blogs and agrees to the one boldfaced condition posted at the end of each post will win a
signed copy of each of the books plus
delivery of six English hat petit fours to enjoy while you read! Name will be
drawn via random.org
Finished? Well done! Please visit these
other fabulous authors of England-set historicals to see what flowers mean to
them and their heroines.
other fabulous authors of England-set historicals to see what flowers mean to
them and their heroines.
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Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
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I agree…sometimes it's the untouched by human hands that is the most beautiful.
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Thanks for the giveaway and the beautiful photos! Can't wait for all the flowers to be in full bloom!
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I love your photos of your trip. I hope to visit England with my family someday.
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I would love to take a tour of gardens throughout Europe. That would be heavenly! I'm already a subscriber! Absolutely love your writing. Loved The Lost Heiress. Just got The Reluctant Duchess and can't wait to read your next book!
I signed up fro your newsletter. Such beautiful flowers.
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I love this giveaway. So many books!
I loved this book!! So good!!! Kdkitz[at]yahoo.com
I'm trying to my flower beds like an English cottage garden. Not there yet, but I'm trying.
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I am already signed up for your newsletter!! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Great giveaway, thank you!
So sweet that a dandelion plays an important role in A Lady Unrivaled! Eager to read your novel.
I already subscribe! And your books are so good. I love them all!
I love weeds too! Buttercups are so pretty growing in our neighbors cow pasture in NC but annoying to the cattleman. I'm already a subscriber. 🙂
Aw, thanks!!!
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I removed this comment because I posted it using my phone and it auto-corrected the words and the spelling was horrifying 🙂 My comment was updated below.
I am already a subscriber but I did want to let you know how much I LOVED The Ladies of the Manor Series. It was definitely one of the best series I have ever read 🙂
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I'm already a subscriber to your newsletter. Thanks for this great giveaway.
Love this contest….love your books!!! Signing in as anonymous but my name is Margie….
Just signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for the information on the flowers. Anxiously waiting for your devotional
I so enjoy your books. I have not read A Lady Unrivaled but am looking forward to it.
I have A Lady Unrivaled on my wish list, and I'm already a newsletter subscriber. Thank you for the delightful books that you write.
I am already a subscriber. Thank you
At the risk of commenting too many times, I'm going to publish this one as well. I commented on the signup for your newsletter page but even after refreshing the page, I don't see it.
So, I am thrilled to enter for these books. I read daily when going to bed to unwind from the day. I love that they are clean, wholesome books also.
Thank you for your part in this giveaway! Much appreciated!
I, too, agree with your sentiments! It is such an expression of love when the little ones come in with a handful of dandelions and a big smile on their face to give mommy some flowers! I find it precious and very thoughtful.
What wonderful pics Roseanna. The view from St. Michael's Mount? Wow. Thanks for the giveaway.
I just love that picture of the cliff/ocean! (Already a subscriber)
Oh, must enter. A Lady Unrivaled has many of my favorite thins ~ English Gardens, mystery, surprises, the Cotswolds … Thanks for the opportunity. Mary Kay
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I love English gardens and look forward to reading this book with a bit of mystery to it.
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I love A Lady Unrivaled.My daughter was so kind to share her book with me.
I love books mixing romance, history, and intrigue 😊
I'm looking forward to reading your book.
Excited about this giveaway!
Your book is my favorite! Keep writing!
I love the part about the accidental beauty that God has just for us. And I love the rose. Would love to have one in my garden.
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Just signed up for your newsletter! The Ladies of the Manor series is the best trilogy I've read in awhile. I'm anxious to read the rest of your books!
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I'm already subscribed to your newsletter. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. I enjoy looking at gardens.
I am subscribed to your newsletter. I loved this series!
Now I want to read your books more than ever! 🙂 I love that picture of the rocky coast – looks like a scene from Poldark! Signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for the chance to win.
I love the simpleness of your exploration of the Cotswolds and Cornwall. What you noticed is exactly what I would have too, especially the rose in the rain and the dandelion near the cliff. Thank you for allowing me to explore through your words. Blessings, Leslie S. Lowe
What a fantastic giveaway! I thoroughly enjoy your books, and I am now (finally) signed up for your emails.
What a great collection of books! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you for the contest!
DELIGHTFUL book!!!
I am already a subscriber and I have enjoyed all your previous books. Can't wait to get my hands on this one.
Hi Roseanna, I'm testing this out because a few people have left me comments on Facebook saying they could not post on your blog. I'll give it a try and see if my comment goes through. Thanks! Carrie
I love English gardens. I'd love to read your book.
I've had the same thought! I actually blogged about it a few months ago, using the tumbleweed as an example roseannamwhite.blogspot.com/2016/07/thoughtful-about-faith-like-tumbleweed.html
I love the description of this book! I am one of those people who hates it when someone refers to wildflowers as weeds. I have often wondered how it makes God feel when we dismiss some of His creations (be they flowers or people) as being less than. Everything and everyone plays a part.
I am already subscribed to your newsletter. What a great giveaway this is. I have enjoyed all the information!
Yep, absolutely!
I can't wait to read!
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WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY
Already signed up. Loved reading about the gardens.
I've already read this series, but would love a copy of this book for my home library!
I love this giveaway. My husband is from England and I love reading books from there.
Thanks for giving one of your books to this giveaway!
Those pictures are amazing! And the book sounds very interesting too!
Love the pictures! I love English gardens and cottages… it sounds like your books may transport us there!! The little girl I watch loves to pick dandelions too! I signed up for your newsletter.
Pictures of your trip are fantastic. Love that rose. We went to England several times a few years ago and it is a lovely place to visit. Your book sounds great! Can't wait to read it. I signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for the fun giveaway.
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So fun! Can't wait to read this one whether I win or not!
Would love to win to read these lovely stories! -Anna Hargis
I am already a subscriber–thanks for the giveaway! I loved A Lady Unrivaled and an autographed copy would be fantastic!
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Already signed up. Beautiful pictures.
I've actually never read any of your books but am now exited too as I'm always looking for the next entertaining read. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I love taking pictures of flowers with a little bit of water on them.
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I am in the middle of The Reluctant Duchess and I'm looking forward to reading about Ella and Cayton. I quite enjoy your books! Thank you!
Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I'm already signed up for your newsletter! I LOVED this story! The whole series was amazing!
Already a subscriber to your newsletter! I love the sound of this book!
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway, and the beautiful pictures of the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I signed up for your newsletter!
I've signed up. We plan to visit the Cotswolds this fall. My husband has an aunt that lives in Cheltenham so we hope to see her.
Ohhhhhhh this book looks soooooo good…I love Christian fiction.
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Thank you for the chance to win this book. I would love to read this story. I am a new reader of your books. It's so fun to find a new author and then go on a reading bing! This book sounds great! I just signed up for your newsletter. Jeanne Crea
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Can't wait to read this book!
Need this one to complete my collection!
Cornwall is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your trip with us! ~ RAC
Great group of books!
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I'm already on your newsletter list. All these books sound amazing. I love most any flowers. When I see one breaking through the cracks in the sidewalk it almost makes me want to cry. We should all be so determined!
I will try to put your books on hold, as I am always looking for new authors and great books. also I also I am looking forward to the giveaway.
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Having spent some time pulling dandelions in a garden last week, I'm not ready to look at them as gorgeous flowers just yet, lol. Have you seen their tap roots? Holy smokes! 😂
I'm signed up for your newsletter. I love your books, and the other books in the giveaway look and sound so wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am already signed up and am very grateful for the generous giveaway!
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I love your books! They are delightful!!!
Signed up to receive your newsletter. Would love to receive a copy of your book, A Lady Unrivaled.
I'm signed up under ewe_r_merritt at yahoo dot com. Some of these make me sign in under google to comment. Love your books! Rachael Merritt
I've wanted to read your books for the longest time. This summer I intend to sit myself down and read, read, and read!
I love books that are full of optimism. I try to find the rainbow in the middle of the tornadoes, so this would be a great book to read!
I'm already signed up. Just finished The Reluctant Duchess last week and bought A Lady Unrivaled to start this week! The friend who recommended the series to me said the third book is her favorite–and I loved the first and second so much that I'm excited to read one that's even better!
"A Lady Unrivaled" is on my TBR list!
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Subscribed! 🙂 A Lady Unraveled sounds quite interesting.
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I can't wait to read A Lady Unraveled! The way you weave your words and the devotional-like thoughts you share are very impactful, and I look forward to reading them whenever they arrive.
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Great given! I thought I was already signed up for your emails. But, when I checked I wasn't. I am now signed up.
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I signed up. Hi, Roseanna, I'm on your team!! Loved this book. Would like to savor it again. ALL of them!
Would love to win A Lady Unrivaled!
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It's Katie Seehusen, I just saw that it only says my first name and I just signed up for your newsletter, can't wait to hear more about your books.
This sounds like an amazing book, I would love to read it!!
Enter anyway, Samantha! 😉 Treats, and duplicates can be given as gifts, LOL.
Already signed up! I love Ella and her story with Cayton. What I love most about her is her determination to be positive in the face of his pessimism. Just lent my copy of A Lady Unrivaled to one of my coworkers.
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What a great giveaway! If I didn't already own 4 of the six books I would enter the giveaway!