The folks who write the enticing blurbs about a story for a book cover or a front page receive ARC’s (Advance Reader Copies) from a publisher to read ahead of a book’s release.
What a blessing it was to have so many well-respected authors read The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek Series and offer endorsements! Gargantuan Thank You’s to each one of the authors listed below for reading the stories. And, of course, I’m thrilled they enjoyed the books!
“Spunky sisters, mail-order brides, a mining town full of men…but where are the right ones! I was captivated from the first page!” ~Lauraine Snelling, author of The Red River Series and Daughters of Blessing
“A beautiful tale! Intriguing. Inviting. Inspiring.” ~Cindy Woodsmall, best-selling author of When the Soul Mends, The Bridge of Peace, and The Scent of Cherry Blossoms
“Mona Hodgson has done it again. With deft storytelling and characters that leap off the page, Too Rich for a Bride is a book I won’t soon forget.” ~Kathleen Y’Barbo, author of The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper and Anna Finch and the Hired Gun
“Two Brides Too Many is one good book! Mona Hodgson sweeps the reader away with Sinclair sisters Nell and Kat an dnestles them in the majesty of Colorado, where a cast of characters eagerly await, to create a home. Hodgson leaves a tasty trail of breadcrumbs ready to lead us into the next story. Two more sisters…I can’t wait!” ~Allison Pittman, author of The Bridegrooms and Lilies in Moonlight
“Strong characters play out an intricately crafted story across a rich tapestry of setting. Not your usual mail-order bride story, and I loved the twists and turns. A real page-turner.” ~Lena Nelson Dooley, award-winning author of Wild Prairie Roses and Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
“This is a story that lets us stand on the cusp of a great societal shift–the entrance of women into the business world…. Cripple Creek’s cast of colorful characters plays host to a new romance, as well as pulling back the curtain on a local family tragedy. This sequel revisits the characters we’ve already come to love and creates a complementary depth to an entertaining new tale.” ~Allison Pittman, author of Stealing Home and The Bridegrooms
“I love recommending this series when readers ask me who I read and what books I can rave about.” ~Lauraine Snelling, best-selling author of Valley of Dreams and the Blessing series
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOUR WHO WON A SINCLAIR SISTERS OF CRIPPLE CREEK NOVEL–Susan M, Linda M, GodBLessAmerica2, and Jasmine A!
- Do you read book endorsements? Do endorsements influence you to purchase a book?
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WOW! Another chance to win one in this series of yours, Mona. I have the first one, and, would love to get the whole series. Yes, I do read the endorsements.
Maxie ( [email protected] )
I do not read the endorsements. I may scan for name of authors to see if there may be a new one to me.
Campbellamyd at Gmail dot com
Hi Amy!
Good to hear from you.
Happy Reading!
Mona
Hi Maxie!
Good to hear from you.
Blessings,
Mona
would love to win.
Hi Angela!
Good to see you here.
Blessings,
Mona
Good Morning! Yay, another opportunity to win one of your books. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Yes, I do read endorsements. I respect the opinion of good and favorite authors of mine to give me new authors and their books to read. How very kind of them to share the ‘wealth’ of being writers/authors.
May God continue to richly bless you and your gift/talent of writing.
Good morning, Sue!
Well said, and you are welcome! Thank you for the blessing.
Happy Reading!
Wow…exciting news…love Mona Hodgson’s wonderful books….and I would be sooo excited to WIN……..blessings to you Mona……keep writing such good books for all your many fans….I have shared on facebook and twitter too
Hi Linda!
What a sweet fan you are. Thank you for the blessing.
Thanks, also, for sharing my posts!
Mona
HI Linda! Congratulations! You’ve won a Sinclair Sisters book. Which title would you like? I’ll need your email address and your mailing address. Thanks, Mona
my e-mail is: [email protected] Linda McFarland 23927 Coyote Road Greentop,MO63546……I would love #4…’Twice A Bride’
Twice a Bride, it is, Linda. Happy Reading! Mona
I’d love to win one of your books! This is such a wonderful series! I’m definitely interested in book endorsements. It’s always interesting to see people’s recommendations. I’m so pleased to have discovered your books, and that was through another author 🙂
Good morning, Kathy!
I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the Sinclair Sisters stories. How wonderful that another author recommended my books to you May I ask who that was?
Blessings and Happy Reading!
Mona
I am so sorry Mona but I honestly can’t recall. I read as much Christian fiction as I can get my hands on. If an author mentions another author that is new to me, I’m always eager to dig into their books. I’ve also been thinking that it may have been through WaterBrook Multnomah Fiction. Sunday blessings to you as well!
No worries, Kathy. I was just curious. I like to thank folks who give referrals. Hugs, Mona
I’d love to win and have to decide which of these delightful sounding books to choose!! I love the way you write, Mona. I do read endorsements when I consider a book–it helps me make a better decision I think. Blessings on you! Waiting to hear. Darlene
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Hi Darlene!
Good to see you here. What a sweet fan you are! I’m anxious for you to meet the quilting cirlce in the next series.
Blessings!
Mona
I just completed reading book 3, after book 4 because 3 was checked out of the library. I still couldn’t put book 3 down even through I knew the outcome. I find the moral lessons in all the books encouraging. I like your writing style and look forward to reading more of your work. I count on the endorsements when I consider reading a book.
Good morning, Lolly!
Great to see you here. How fun to hear that you enjoyed the Sinclair Sisters. I had trouble putting Vivian’s story down too. 🙂 I’m excited for you to meet my new character friends in The Quilted Heart novellas. February!
Blessing and Happy Reading!
Mona
i would love to own another of your books. Thanks for doing this and God bless. Yes, I like to read endorsements.
Hi Phyllis!
Good to see you here. My pleasure…I’m glad you’re enjoying the stories.
Blessings,
Mona
What a great treat it would be to snuggle down with your book, to call my very own!
Hi Nat!
Thanks for joining me here.
Happy Reading!
Mona
This would be a wonderful Christmas treat – to win this lovely gift! God bless you for being so generous to us!
Hi Renee!
Good to see you here. Thank you for the blessing.
God’s blessings to you, too!
Mona
You are a new author to me. I would love to win but even if I don’t I am definitely going to be checking my library for these books 🙂 I do read the endorsements sometimes, I’ll admit it, mostly the ones by authors I recognize. Have a great day!
montanamade(@)gmail(.com)
Hi Jasmine!
Nice to meet you here. I so appreciate your interest in my historical fiction.
Happy Reading!
Mona
Congratulations, Jasmine! You have one a copy of one of the four Sinclair Sisters books. Which title would you like?
Thank you!!! I would like Two Brides Too Many please 🙂
email is
(at)gmail(dot)com
mailing is
Jasmine Augustine
218 Peaceful Lane
Libby, MT 59923
Again thanks!!!
Hi Jasmine!
Two Brides Too Many will be on its way to you tomorow.
Happy Reading!
Mona
Thanks Mona! I am quite excited 🙂
I would love to win a novel from the Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek series. I would be so excited if I won. Yes, I enjoy reading book endorsements. Thank you for another opportunity to win.
Katie J. ([email protected])
Hi Katie!
Good to see you here. I so appreciate your interest in my Sinclair Sisters.
Blessings,
Mona
Endorsements influence me to buy a book if I know the author that’s endorsing and if I really like their writing or not. But if there aren’t any endorsements, it doesn’t usually affect my decision of buying the book or not.
I’ve read Too Rich for a Bride and really liked it!!
marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com
Hi Marissa!
Good to see you here. I’m glad you’re enjoying the Sinclair Sisters. I’m anxious for you to read the other three books in the series.
Blessings,
Mona
I reviewed Twice A Bride and loved it. I would love to win and read Too Brides To Many and of course the others two books in the series.
Hi!
Thanks for the review of Twice a Bride. I’m excited for you to read the other three in the series.
Happy Reading!
Mona
Congratulations! You’ve won one of the Sinclair Sisters books. Which copy would you like? I’ll need your email address and mailing address. Happy Reading! Mona
I do read endorsements, but sometimes not until after I read the book. If I read them first, I think it does influence me if I like that author’s work. shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Veronica!
Good to see you here. Hope you have a blessed Sunday!
Mona
Hi! I would love to read more of your books! I love to post reviews of the books I’ve read. I think they help readers decide to buy a book. I’ll read endorsements to see what others have to say, but if I already know the author or like the story-line, I’ll still get the book regardless of what the endorsements say.
tscmshupe (at) pemtel (dot) net
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HI Sally!
Good to see you here this morning. I so appreciate book reviewers. Thank you!
Happy Reading!
Mona
I read the endorsements. They are teasers for the book I am about to read. They start me thinking about what may happen and where the story may go. Who better to recommend a book than an author? They know what it takes to make an enjoyable book. They understand the process and appreciate all the work that is put into a good story. They introduce the reader to the wonderful world they are about to enter.
Hi Tanya,
Good to see you here. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Mona
I read who wrote the endorsements to see if the book is really in a genre I like.
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Hi AMy!
Thanks for joining me here. I appreciate your interest in my Sinclair Sisters books.
Happy Reading!
Mona
Would so love to win. Have read & loved the first two and can’t wait to get the others!
Hi Johnda!
Thanks for joining me here. I’m excited for you to read Vivian’s story in THE BRIDE WORE BLUE and Willow’s story in TWICE A BRIDE.
Blessings and Happy Reading!
Mona
I would love a book to read! I do read what others write about an authors new book but I also read the back for myself and make sure it is also a wholemome promoting publisher….then I know I will get a good, clean read that I can pass on to who ever I please, and am not afraid of my teen daughter picking up!
Hi Nat,
I appreciate your interest in my four Sincliar Sisters novels. And I love your reading critiera, and the fact that my publisher and my books pass the muster. 🙂
Blessings and Happy Reading!
Mona
Yes, I definitely read endorsements, especially if I recognize a favorite author’s name!
I’d love a chance to win your books – can’t find them at our library! 🙁
Cheers,
Sue
Hi Susan!
Good to see you here. I appreciate your interest in my Sinclair Sisters novels. Hmm. Have you asked the librarian for them. Sometimes it takes “demand” to bring recognition and cause them to place an order. 🙂
Blessings and Happy Reading!
Mona
Congratulations, Susan! You’ve won a copy of a Sinclair Sisters novel. Please end me your email address and mailing address, and I’ll get your book to you. Blessings, Mona
Ok, so I am over anxious… Have the winners been contacted/announced?
Hi Jasmine! So sorry for the delay. Deadline day. I turned in a novel to my editor at about 5:30 today. So now I’m playing catch up. Getting ready to make the announcement now.
Ooohh, I hope that is a story we get to read ‘soon’!
Prairie Song, August 2013!
Congratulations to Susan M, Linda M, Jasmine A, and Godblessamerica2! They’ve each won a Sinclair Sisters novel. Thanks to all who participated in the giveaway. So fun to see you here. Blessings!
I will need to email you with my mailing address?