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10 Year Anniverary & New Releases Winners: Carrie Fancett Pagels' Butterfly Cottage - Melanie B, Dogwood Plantation - Patty H R, Janet Grunst's winner is Connie S., Denise Weimer's Winner is Kay M., Naomi Musch's winner is Chappy Debbie, Angela Couch - Kathleen Maher, Pegg Thomas Beverly D. M. & Gracie Y., Christy Distler - Kailey B., Shannon McNear - Marilyn R.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Christmas Tea Party & New Release


It's time to celebrate Christmas with a Tea Party to to celebrate a December new releases by Colonial Quills team member, Shannon McNear. Welcome Friends!

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December 1 marks the release of Shannon McNear's first Civil War novel, The Rebel Bride, #10 of the Daughters of the Mayflower.

From the back cover:

In the clash between Union and Confederacy, Tennessee farm girl Pearl MacFarlane is compelled to help care for Yankee wounded, but determines to remain unmoved by their cause—until she faces the silent struggle of Union soldier Joshua Wheeler, a recent amputee.

This story is set September-November 1863, against the backdrop of the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga in southern Tennessee. As a side note--Pearl is granddaughter to Kate and Thomas from The Cumberland Bride, and Josh is grandson to Sally and Sam from The Highwayman (from The Most Eligible Bachelor Collection.) It was fun to work in hints of the connection!

About Shannon:

Transplanted to North Dakota after more than two decades in the Deep South, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. As the author of four novellas and three full-length novels, with her first novella, Defending Truth in A Pioneer Christmas Collection, a 2014 RITA® finalist, her greatest joy is in being a military wife, mom of eight, mother-in-law of three, and grammie of three. She’s also a contributor to Colonial Quills and a member of ACFW and RWA. When not sewing, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, basking in the beauty of the northern prairies.

GIVEAWAY! One signed copy of The Rebel Bride! Please comment if you're interested in winning this title to be entered. ❤

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MERRY CHRISTMAS to our Colonial Quills followers! I'm giving away free codes for my new audiobook of colonial novella Mercy in a Red Cloak!


And for my debut book in Christian Fiction on audiobook, too, Return to Shirley Plantation!


All you have to do to enter for these free codes (and I have a lot of them!) is to put "Audio" in your comment and indicate Mercy (for Mercy in a Red Cloak) Return for (Return to Shirley Plantation) or put Mercy Return for both!


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Pegg Thomas is giving away one paperback copy of A Bouquet of Brides that includes her Colonial-era story, In Sheep's Clothing, winner of the 2019 Romance Writers of America, Faith, Hope, & Love Chapter's Readers Choice Award. To be entered for this book, simply comment below and include the word SHEEP somewhere in your comment. Drawing after the close of the Facebook party.
AND THE WINNER IS: KATHY DANHEIM!




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Naomi Musch will be giving away a copy of  Mist O'er the Voyageur, a 2018 Selah and Book of the Year Finalist, and NE MN Book of the Year Nominee. If you haven't yet read this romantic adventure, let Naomi know in a comment  below to be entered in the drawing. 




 
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Janet Grunst will be giving away a copy of The Highlanders, to a continental US blog commenter. This is a Smitten Historical Romance Collection just released in November of four stories that take place in different eras. Never underestimate the heart of a Highlander.  



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Jennifer Hudson Taylor will be giving away the first two novels of her colonial trilogy to one winner. Book 1 is For Love or Loyalty, set in 1760 and begins in Scotland and follows a highland family to Charleston, SC. Book 2 is For Love or Country, set in 1781 during the American Revolution in NC and carries the story of the MacGregor family to the second generation. To a second winner, Jennifer will be giving away a copy of the Backcountry Brides, eight novella collections set during the colonial period by many of the authors here on Colonial Quills.


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Angela K. Couch will be giving a way a winner's choice of her Hearts at War series as a e-book. For more information on these stories check out www.angelakcouch.com. Also, for the Christmas season, enjoy a short story set during the American Civil War. I Heard the Bells will be free for the week on Amazon!
 Virginia, December 1864
Three years ago, Gabriel Morgan left his home in Virginia to fight for the Union army, despite his family and his fiancée’s loyalties to the South. Now, with battle fresh in his mind, and the war still raging, he chances a quick trip home with one prayer…to make peace this Christmas.


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Please be sure to also come by our Facebook Party tonight, Tuesday December 17th from 6-9 PM Eastern Time! In the meanwhile, sit down for a spell and let us serve you a lovely Christmas tea!

187 comments:

  1. Good morning, gentle readers! It's chilly and still dark here on the northern plains, but I am here, stoking the fire on the hearth, setting water for tea and coffee, arranging Christmas cookies and slices of a lovely fruited spice cake on platters, setting out sugar and creamer. What might be your pleasure today?

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    1. Congrats on your new release, Shannon! I'll have a little bit of everything! And I'm making some colonial shrimp sandwiches for high tea right now!

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    2. Oh, that sounds delightful! I'm bringing in a batch of tiny scones for late afternoon. :-)

      And, thank you so much!!

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    3. Congratulations Shannon on your release! A cup of tea and a Christmas cookie sounds perfect.
      Blessings,Tina

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  2. Good morning! We are having a snow day. Perfect day for reading! Congratulations on your new book release. All of these books look fabulous. :)

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    1. Snow, oh yes! Definitely a day to read and be cozy. :-) Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by!

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    2. Been a lot of those snowy days already this December! Welcome, Susanne. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Good morning ladies! I would love a copy of The Rebel Bride.
    Shannon, I am curious how the transition from the Deep South to North Dakota has gone?! Living in SC, i can’t imagine moving to ND!

    Naomi, I would love a copy of Mist O’er the Voyageur. I love historical fiction.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Thank you so much, Patty! Where are you in SC, if I might ask? We lived in the Charleston area (it was my husband's first and only duty station in the AF) but we were from Missouri and Illinois and remembered what real winters were like. It was an adjustment for our poor Southern children, for sure! Learning (and re-learning, for me) how to drive in snow, understanding the seriousness of deep cold, coping with long winters--those were the main things. We love it, though! Such gorgeous summers!! I do not miss the heat/humidity nor the bugs. :-D (I do, however, miss my oldest boys and their families, who still live there!)

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    2. I've so enjoyed The Mayflower Brides series that I've suggested a couple of ideas for new brides. One of them was The Nantucket Bride!

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    3. That sounds intriguing, Joy! What timeframe would that be?

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    4. I'll enter you in the drawing, Patty. Sounds like you're in a green Christmas locale. My son is in NC, but I'm up here in the frozen north of WI.

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  4. A lot of great stories described here. I haven’t read any of them yet and they all sound fascinating. I’d love the opportunity to own any of them. The Colonial era is quite intriguing-I’m just dipping my toes into this era for my personal reading.
    ttmom42 at gmail dot com
    P.S. sheep are adorable

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by! Might I bring you a cup of tea or coffee?

      And any of these stories would be wonderful! ❤

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    2. So glad you could stop by, Terressa. I agree, there are some fascinating books being featured today.

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    3. I see your sheep comment! And, yes, they are adorable. Most of the time. ;)

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    4. It's a wonderful era. So rich and abounding in stories. Thanks for joining us.

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  5. Good morning! These stories look lovely! We have a nor'easter blowing in later today. I'm enjoying a cup of coffee at my keyboard, writing to my heart's content! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

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    1. Coffee is definitely the thing for a morning like this! We're so glad to have you! (And enjoy the writing--I'm doing the same in between visitors.)

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  6. Good morning everyone! I'm sitting by the window watching the rain pour down here in North Carolina. I'm considering another cup of coffee and wishing I had some gingerbread cookies! Thanks for stopping by and please share our Tea Party with other friends who might like to join us.

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    1. **hands Jennifer a fresh, steaming cup of coffee, with a pair of gingerbread cookies balanced on the edge of the blue delft saucer** Virtual treats are always available! Stay warm and dry today. :-)

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  7. I haven't read any of these - my to-read list just got longer!

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    1. Haha, yes! I am in such wonderful company here. Blessings, and thank you for stopping in!

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    2. I'm glad you stopped by. We love over-flowing people's TBR list! Haha!

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  8. I would love to read The Rebel Bride and all the others. Just found your blog and so excited.

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  9. As usual, so many lovely books! I would love to win any of the books (and I like Sheep ;) )

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    1. Glad you could join us, Becky! And yes, so many good stories to choose from!

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    2. I see your sheep comment! Thanks for entering.

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  10. A Christmas tea party February 17th? Interesting choice of dates, as that is the day after my b-day!

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    1. February, or December? Either way, happy birthday!! ❤😊

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  11. WOW! Amazing Authors with Fantastic Reads! ALL wonderful giveaways! I am looking forward to the party!

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  12. Good afternoon Shannon and you ladies so glad to join you today in the Tea Party! I would just love to read the rebel bride! I have just so enjoyed the bride series and all the author's books that I have read so far! I have a friend who lives in North Dakota actually I believe it's is Alexander up there he and his wife and his son live up there he's a wonderful Christian brother. All the new releases looks so good this winter and for early this coming year it's just amazing the amount of books that are out and I just an adoring the covers! I can't wait for the coming new year!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
    Blessings
    Linda Marie Finn
    Faithful Acres books at gmail.com

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    1. Hi Linda! The Rebel Bride is Shannon's brand new release! Merry Christmas. Would you like some sugar cookies and some Christmas tea?

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    2. Good to have you, Linda! I looked that up and yes, there is an Alexander, way over on the other side of the state! Beautiful area, but then, I love all of ND. (It took me a while to get used to the distances out here in the West. Very different from the East coast!)

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    3. Thank you for the cookies and tea Carrie and thank you for a lovely win!
      I think I would love wide open spaces unless it comes with wind and bitter cold
      and tons of snow. Living in Central NY we get snow and cold for sure but the wind
      is usually not more then 40 to 60 mph if that, its rather calm most days.
      Blessings
      Linda Marie

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    4. Thank you Debra E Marvin for the win of your book Cameo Courtships! I am so super thrilled that you live only 1/2 hour from me here in New York! What a surprize! When the weather is nicer we should get together sometime for real tea!!! I am still unpacking but I will venture to Sauders sometime in the future, I just love that store! I am still unpacking and decorating for the Holidays!
      Blessings
      Linda Marie Finn

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  13. Congratulations ladies on all these wonderful books! I have had the privilege to read a number of them and would highly recommend taking the opportunity to enter the giveaways. I don’t believe I have read any by you, Jennifer and certainly would love to be entered. The collections mentioned all sound simply wonderful and I would love to have the chance to read them as well - looking forward to reading about Peggy’s sheep....lol.
    Thanks so much for all the giveaways. I would love to have a cup of Christmas Tea and just relax for a few minutes before the hustle and bustle of life once again finds me.

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    1. Hi Betti! How's the weather in Florida? I've got all manner of wonderful tea here including four different kinds of Christmas tea! Let me pour you a cup right now!

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    2. So good to see you, Betti! I hope you enjoyed your tea! ❤

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    3. Betti, I would be honored if you get a chance to read any of my books. A have a few others over on my site if you're interesting in browsing through them www.jenniferhudsontaylor.net. Thank you for stopping by and joining us!

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    4. I see your sheep comment! You're entered. :)

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    5. Thanks for stopping by and offering encouragement, Betti. Merry Christmas!

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  14. A warm hello from snow/ice covered areas of Illinois. So many gifted authors with their beautiful stories here today. I have a couple of these books already in my personal library and they were great reads.
    Thank you for the giveaways and looking forward to the party tonight.

    I'm wondering if any of the featured authors decorate for Christmas in a Colonial style?
    marilynridgway78[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Hi Marilyn! Its supposed to get to almost 70 here in VA. but drizzly. I am guessing Janet Grunst would be most likely to decorate in colonial style as she lives in Williamsburg. To be honest -- I decorate in ornaments we have collected every year in the 32 years of marriage plus the ones the kids have received from us and others and those they made or loved ones (most special are those from my beloved mother). A few colonial ones in there -- maybe 10%! Blessings!

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    2. What a wonderful idea, to decorate in colonial style! I do tend to minimal decorations--the celebration itself as well--so I suppose that is more in keeping with the colonial ways of observing the holidays. 😊

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    3. I have not considered that, but it's a great idea! I do have a Victorian Christmas village I try to put up every year.

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    4. I have not done that, though I do have some voyageur paintings, a trap, and a coon skin hat hanging on my wall. That probably doesn't count. Lol!

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  15. Merry Christmas! What lovely Christmas books. I love reading them, especially at the Christmas time! Rhonda Nash-Hall rhonda_nash_hall@comcast.net

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    1. Merry Christmas! Have you ever had shrimp for Christmas Tea? I live in Tidewater coastal Virginia and I'll be bringing some around shortly!

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    2. Merry Christmas, and we're so glad to have you!

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    3. Thank you for joining us, Rhonda!

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  16. Thank you, ladies, for all the book giveaways. I would love to be entered for all of them, please!

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    1. Merry Christmas! Be sure to email me if you'd like those audiobook codes!

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    2. Thank YOU, Debrajane! We appreciate you stopping by!

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    3. Thank you, Debrajane. Consider yourself entered. :)

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  17. Hello ladies! I’m so excited to join this party! I love all things Colonial.
    I would like to be entered for all of the giveaways, except the Rebel Bride since I have that one.
    Thank you!
    kaileybehrendt (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Welcome, welcome, Kailey! Hope you enjoy your visit with us today. How has the Christmas Season been treating you?

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    2. It’s been alright. I work in the grocery business, so it’s been busy. I’m ready to spend the holiday with my family. How’s it been for you so far?

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    3. Hello, Kailey dear! So good to see you!! ❤❤❤

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    4. Lots of good reading here, Kailey. Thanks for joining us.

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  18. What an amazing bunch of authors and books! The only ones I've read are Cameo Courtships and Backcountry Brides. I'd love to be entered to win The Rebel Bride and The Highlanders, especially, but the others sound wonderful, too, so it would be fun to win one of those.

    I haven't listened to audiobooks before, but I'd love to try one, Carrie! I emailed you.

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  19. Good afternoon, ladies! A bracing cup of hot tea is just the thing for a snowy day here in New England. A wonderful book is another great companion on such a day. With all these new books that I now want to read, I am at a loss to where to carve out the time. Maybe a little extra dust won’t hurt if I delay housecleaning. Congratulations to all the authors. Thank you for your time and generosity with these events.

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    1. We're so glad you could take time out of your day to join us! ❤

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    2. Thank you, Shannon. I want to read your book, “The Rebel Bride” as well as “Cameo Courtships” which includes Debra E. Marvin's novella. BTW, Merry Christmas!

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    3. Thank you for stopping by, Roxanne. We're glad to have you!

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  20. Hello from western NY where we had the perfect 'pretty snow' this morning leaving a white blanket on the ground and gray skies. Hallmark worthy but no fun to drive on. I'm at my paying job and unable to comment more but I've appreciated seeing all the friendly faces. Thank you for your support! Like you, I'm eager to read The Rebel Bride!

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    1. Good afternoon, Debra! Thank YOU for all your kind support as well. ❤

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  21. I just got home from baking cookies with my mom and SIL, so you can have your choice of Chocolate Crinkles, Applesauce Raisin or Outrageous Chocolate Chip (these are my contribution and include oatmeal and peanut butter).

    Congratulations on all the releases, new and old! I would appreciate being entered in all the giveaways, Rebel Bride, Return, Sheep and Highlander.

    I listened to the audiobook of Mercy in the Red Cloak and LOVED hearing Shad's and Mercy's story. (PALS)

    cagould15(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Oh yum, the Outrageous Chocolate Chip sound amazing! And thank you so much for joining us! Mercy is such a sweet story, isn't it?

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  22. Wow, those are a lot of Awesome reads and such beautiful covers! Thank you for this Great giveaway! Congratulations on all the New Releases. Thank you so much for the chance at the very generous giveaways. God Bless you all.

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    1. Thank you so much, and we appreciate your taking the time to come by! Blessings!

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    2. Don't they all sound great? Thanks, Alicia.

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  23. Looking forward to attending the party tonight and supporting all of the awesome authors!

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  24. Congratulations Shannon! I am interested in winning a signed copy of your book. moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  25. Debra, I haven't read your book and would love 💘 to.
    moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  26. Thanks,Carrie! audio Mercy Return
    moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Hi Michelle! I'll get that code to you tonight! Would you like to have some shrimp sandwiches? Here in coastal Virginia they are a delight! Also pouring some Christmas ta to go with it.

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    2. I would love to have some shrimp sandwiches and Christmas tea. Thank you for asking . Do they also have chocolate chip scones in Virginia? Thank you for a great party

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  27. Pegg Thomas, I love 💘 SHEEP
    moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Naomi, I haven't read your book
    moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I'll put you in the drawing. I'm a retired homeschool mom too.

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  29. Janet, I would love 💘to read Highlander
    moma3homeschool(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Congratulations,Shannon! Really enjoyed Rebel Bride (read it for Barbour and reviewed) Looking forward to your next one! jeaniedannheim (at) ymail (dot) com

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  31. Audio Mercy would love to hear both if you have enough codes but if not, Mercy would be great. Thank you Carrie! jeaniedannheim (at) ymail (dot) com

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  32. Us South Carolinians are always fashionably late. So sorry but the weather is rainy and atrocious out there. Some hot tea would be nice!

    Congrats on all the new releases everyone! I was asked just a few days ago if Shannon McNear is a good author and I ashamedly had to admit I've never read any of her books! I would love to and am also interested in Angela Couch's books. We sorta know each other. lol Naomi Musch's book is amazing and a must read! So much talent here in one room!

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Thank you, Diana! You're always such an encourager. Merry Christmas!

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    2. LOL, is that it, Diana? I feel like I'm perpetually late! Thank you so much for stopping by!! (I hope you do enjoy my stories whenever you get around to reading them! 😁)

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    3. Merry Christmas, Naomi and Shannon!

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  33. Congratulations Shannon. Your book is really good. I read/reviewed it for Barbour Publishing. Thanks to Barbour, I have read and own every book in the series except the first one. I missed out on that one.

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  34. Hello from Northern Michigan!
    Congratulations to all of you wonderful Authors!
    Each of the books sound like wonderful reads!
    Thank you for a chance in receiving a book!
    It is currently 26 degrees and snowing!
    I am having some Christmas Tea!
    I would love the codes to the audio books!
    God Bless You All!

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    1. Where in Northern Michigan? I'm just south of Alpena on the sunrise side.

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    2. Snow everywhere today! We have plenty on the ground here but none in the air. :-) Thank you for stopping in to visit!

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  35. Sipping tea and reading all the wonderful comments. I have read most of these books except Jennifer's first 2 books, Naomi's or Janet's. Would love to read them too ��
    Merry Christmas everyone! dkstevensne at outlook .com

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    1. Thanks for joining us tonight, Deanna. So many fun books to explore.

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    2. Thank you for stopping in, Deanna!!

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  36. Congrats to Shannon on her new release! I’ll be popping into the party in short time frames so as not to be put in Facebook jail.
    perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
    Perrianne Askew

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    1. It's always wonderful to see you, Perrianne! ❤

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    2. Those FB jailers are not nice! They were up to shenanigans last night.

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  37. Merry Christmas!! Sure is a lot of great books on here. I loved the Rebel Bride and Return to Shirley Plantation and Mercy in a Red Cloak.

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  38. I’m reading Shannon’s book right now...congrats on the new release! I really like the idea of your coastal shrimp, Carrie. And Merry Christmas to everyone.

    Trdivincenzo (at) gmail (dot) com

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  39. Hi Debra!
    I would love to be put in the drawing for Cameo Courtships.
    Thank you for the chance!

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  40. I would love to be able to read Cameo Courtships! It looks great and sounds like my cup of tea!

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  41. Merry Christmas to everyone! Praying you will all have a joyous and Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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  42. Congratulations on your new release Shannon! I enjoyed The Rebel Bride and will post a review soon.
    I have enjoyed many of the books listed and would like to read the others.

    Merry Christmas!
    Blessings, Tina

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  43. Janet: I would love to read the The Highlanders: A Smitten Historical Romance Collection! They all sound wonderful!
    Thank you for the chance!

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    1. Thank you for coming, Wendy. They are all very different stories.

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  44. Congratulations ladies on your books and your celebration tea. Thank you for having me. I’m late as I was at a funeral. Thank you for including me in the giveaways. I love that sheep played a part in the Christmas Story. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 to all and I pray your evening is blessed.

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    1. Oh, I am sorry about the funeral, but we're glad you made it! Blessings, and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

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    2. Peace to you, Lucy. Thanks for stopping in.

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  45. Good evening, ladies! Wow! So many books listed and they all look wonderful. Congratulations to all of the authors. Blessings to all of you. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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    1. Oh, I almost forgot. My email address is:

      bookwarp(at)gmail(dot)com

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    2. Thanks for entering and the ever-encouraging words!

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    3. Thank you, Angi! We appreciate your stopping by!

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  46. Congratulations Ladies I will take a cup of coffee and a chocolate chip cookie I Love Sheep they are such Beautiful Animals Merry Christmas To All! SARAHTAYLOR601973(at)YAHOO(dot)COM

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    2. Very good choice, the chocolate chip cookies are excellent with coffee! ❤ Thank you for stopping in!!

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  47. Thank you, ladies, for this lovely tea you are giving all of us readers.
    Shannon, I would be very interested in a copy of The Rebel Bride
    Pegg Thomas, I was almost a black SHEEP because I was late getting to the Facebook party tonight. My granddaughter has been sick and staying with me while her mother worked.
    Naomi, I haven't had a chance to read Mist O'er the Voyageur and it sounds wonderful!
    The Highlanders also sounds great Janet Grunst.
    Jennifer, you are very generous to share the first two novels of your colonial trilogy.
    Thank you Angela, I would love to win one of the books in your Hearts at War series.
    Merry Christmas to all of you!
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I'll get you into the drawing, Connie. Thanks for joining us!

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    2. I see your sheep comment! Very clever. :) You're in the drawing.

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    3. Glad you could come by, Connie. I hope your granddaughter recovers soon.

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    4. Thank you, Connie! It was good to have you stop in!!

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  48. I'm listing those interested in Cameo Courtships paperback and will do a random number generated winner later tonight and announce tonight or in the morning. THANKS SO MUCH!

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  49. Good evening ladies! Congratulations on your releases. It's always so much fun celebrating with you at the Christmas tea! Your books are a blessing.

    Have a Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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    1. Thank you for joining us, Caryl.

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    2. Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to you as well! (Our family actually celebrates both--it so enriches the season for us!) Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  50. Congratulations Shannon!These stories look wonderful-- Can't wait to add to my collection! Blessings to all this holiday season.

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    1. Thank you so much, Pat! It's always good to see you! ❤

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  51. I won't be counting SHEEP when I am reading Pegg's novella, "In Sheep's Clothing” which is included in “A Bouquet of Brides.” Now back to the party!

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  52. p.s. to clarify: I have a great CQ authors' book collection in my living room over my fireplace.

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  53. Congratulations, Shannon, on the release of The Rebel Bride!! I've read several books in this series and enjoyed them. And they all have beautiful covers!!! Wishing all y'all a Happy Christmas! :-)

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    1. I meant to say SHEEP too. Love the cover on A Bouquet of Brides. Well, all the books have great covers. :)

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    3. Thank you so much, Anne! Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  54. Peg says that we must mention sheep on the blog. So I think baby SHEEP are incredibly cute!
    perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
    Perrianne Askew

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    1. I see your sheep comment! It's short and sweet. You're in the drawing.

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  56. I know My Sheep and My Sheep know Me. The book sounds like a very good read and the cover is Beautiful! Thank you for the chance.

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    1. I see your sheep comment! That is part of my favorite group of verses in the Bible. You're in the drawing.

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  57. Thanks for all of the giveaways! I would love to win The Rebel Bride. I would also love both audios, Mercy Return for. Congratulations on In Sheep's Clothing. I'd like to read Mist O'er the Voyageur. The rest of the books sound wonderful, too! Congratulations to everyone!

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  58. Sheep reminds me of the Great Shepherd!
    All of these books would be a wonderful addition to my bookcase where I have several books during this Era. Thank you all for the party.

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  59. My winner for The Highlanders is
    Connie Porter Saunders.

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  60. MY WINNER FOR CAMEO COURTSHIPS PAPERBACK is LINDA MARIE FINN. Thanks so very much for everyone's comments and supports

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  61. MY WINNER OF A COPY OF MIST O'ER THE VOYAGEUR is TERRESSA T. Terressa, I'll email you for your mailing address. Congratulations! Thank you everyone who entered!

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  62. Sorry to have come late to the party, but was delighted to see all the titles. What a prolific group of ladies. You've given your reading audience hours and hours of pleasure. Congratulations to all of you

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  63. I would love to read "The Rebel Bride"
    Marion

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  64. I own several if these wonderful books.
    What I would most like to win are Naomi Musch’s book and the two book series by Jennifer Hudson Taylor.

    The Rebel Bride and the Backcountry Brides Collection were outstanding!

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  65. Ladies, I posted my winners in red at the top of the page, but I noticed it isn't showing up on mobile so I will repost them here:

    1) Deanna Stevens won a copy of For Love or Loyalty & For Love or Country
    2)Alicia Haney won Backcountry Brides

    Email me at jt4novesl(at)yahoo.com with "Colonial Quills Winner" in subject line.

    ** Note: I also have winners from the FB party, so if you attended there please look there as well.

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