Nominate October 2012's Group Read **VOTING CLOSED!**

[Diane U]

Let's start the nominations for October 2012. I used the list of categories from the Group Rules & Theme thread and using Random.org, it selected:

Anything Goes

Rules:
1. Nominations are open until the 14th of the month. I will let you know which book has "won" on the 15th.
2. Books must be Christian romance fiction.
3. Books are chosen using Random.org to make it completely fair.
3. One nomination per person.

Nominations so far:

1. Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer - Elizabeth
2. A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury - Diane
3. Home for the Holidays by Rebecca Kelly - Donna
4.

[[deleted user]]

I'll nominate Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer. I've heard wonderful things about this book!

[Diane U]

I am nominating:

A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury

[Diane U]

I will actually be picking next month's group read on Friday (9/14) because I will be away on the weekend. I am heading up to Maine for my cousin's baby shower and she has no idea that I am coming!!!

[Carole]

Surprises like that are so much fun, Diane! I'm sure your cousin will be thrilled.

I also envy you getting to visit Maine, especially at this time of year. I've always been drawn to the New England area and been blessed by visiting a few times. This Georgia girl would move to New England if my family would only go with me!

[Diane U]

I live in MA so it is only a 4-1/2 hour drive to my aunt's house in Waterville, ME. I have not seen my cousin in about 6 years. I just hope she doesn't have the baby right then and there! LOL!

[Donna]

I nominate "Home for the Holidays" by Rebecca Kelly.

[Diane U]

The winner of the group read for October is:

#1 - Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer

I'm really excited for this one! I have been wanting to read this for several months but have not gotten around to it! I will also contact Karen so that she can participate in the group discussion with us!

[Cammie]

Diane U wrote: "The winner of the group read for October is:

#1 - Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer

I'm really excited for this one! I have been wanting to read this for several months but have not gotten ar..."

This book is really good!

[Diane U]

That's what I've heard!!!

I messaged Karen and I'll keep you informed about her response!

[[deleted user]]

It would be great to have Karen join us. I'm looking forward to this one, too. I've also heard that this book is VERY good!

[Diane U]

Here is Karen's response:

Hi, Diane. I would love to interact with the readers of your group. Just let me know when would be the best time to chime in.

I've reset my setting, I think, so I will receive emails as people begin discussing.

I want people to feel comfortable sharing their opinions, even if there is something they didn't like, so if you want to start the discussion without me and have me join in later that's fine. Or if it would be easier for me to just pop in every now and then with a question or to respond to a comment, I'd be happy to do that as well. Let me know what you prefer.

Looking forward to it!
~Karen

Can't wait for October now!

[[deleted user]]

That's awesome, Diane! October does seem like a long way off now, doesn't it, lol???

[Cammie]

I heard that there may be another book about one of the brothers in this book. :]

[Diane U]

Cammie wrote: "I heard that there may be another book about one of the brothers in this book. :]"

Hmm, that's something we could ask Karen!

[Joy]

I love Karen's book....cand wait for the discussion with Karen!
Joy

[Lena]

I gave this book 5 stars, and on Saturday night, this book won the coveted Carol Award at the American Christian Fiction Writers national conference in Dallas.

[Diane U]

Wow, that's exciting news! Congrats Karen on winning the Carol Award!

[Karen]

Thanks so much! I'm so thrilled! To Win Her Heart is the title that won, and I couldn't be happier. :-)

Diane U wrote: "Wow, that's exciting news! Congrats Karen on winning the Carol Award!"

[Karen]

Lena, you are such a sweetie! Thanks for the shout out. :-)

Lena wrote: "I gave this book 5 stars, and on Saturday night, this book won the coveted Carol Award at the American Christian Fiction Writers national conference in Dallas."

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations, Karen! That is fantastic news & a well deserved award!

[Lena]

Sorry. I loved that book as well. I was just so excited that you won.

[Joy]

I am so thrilled for Karen! I love, love To Win Her Heart! Very well deserved! Keep writing masterpieces Karen!
Blessings...Joy

[Karen]

LOL. No problem, Lena. I'm still a bit scattered myself from all the excitement. :-)

Lena wrote: "Sorry. I loved that book as well. I was just so excited that you won."

[Karen]

Thanks,Ibjoy!

Ibjoy1953 wrote: "I am so thrilled for Karen! I love, love To Win Her Heart! Very well deserved! Keep writing masterpieces Karen!
Blessings...Joy"