Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Depending upon where you live, school has started or is about to in the next few weeks. For some of us that means busier schedules, more work, or both. For others, it means less squabbling (‘cuz let’s be honest, kids get bored over summer break) and more time to take care of whatever.
Whether you’re in the first category or the second or somewhere in between, we have to take time out to READ. RIGHT? A little escape now and again into someone else’s world provides the needed break to get back into the fray of life.
Our BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH is all about you, our reader. This year we have 65 books to giveaway, plus other great prizes. AND you have lots of chances to win. Check it out below.
Oh, and before I forget, please read the rules:
No purchase is necessary to enter any giveaway on the Inspy Romance website. The ending date will be clearly posted. We are not responsible for late entries, whether due to Internet or power failures, or any other reason(s) whether they are deemed to be your fault or our fault. We are also not responsible for incomplete, inaccurate, or misdirected entries.
You may not enter unless you are 18 years of age or over. Void where prohibited by law. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the entrant in accord with these rules and any pertaining to local/federal/international laws.
Authors who write for Inspy Romance are not eligible to enter any giveaway on this site, nor are any persons living in their households.
Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. We assume no responsibility or liability for any damages, losses, or injury resulting from the acceptance or use of any prize.
Winners will be chosen randomly. They will be contacted by either Inspy Romance administrators (in the case of Inspy Romance contests) or by the blog author (in the case of solo post giveaways). Winners’ names will also be posted in the Sunday Edition.
So here we go with this year’s prize bundles…
GRAND PRIZE
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Sprouts of Love by Valerie Comer
- Muffins & Moonbeams by Elizabeth Maddrey
- Imperfectly Proverbs 31 by Autumn Macarthur
- Calming the Storm by Melanie D. Snitker
- The Soldier and the Single Mom by Lee Tobin McClain
- Entangled by Julie Arduini
- Texas Daddy by Jolene Navaro
- E-books
- Brewed with Love by Kimberly Rose Johnson
- A Hero for Heather by Marion Ueckermann
- The Single Dad’s Redemption by Roxanne Rustand
- An InspyRomance throw (50×60)
- A Lap Log (gray)
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #1
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Memories of Mist by Valerie Comer
- Finding Peace by Melanie D. Snitker
- Sandwich, with a Side of Romance by Krista Phillips
- Courtship for Clover by Marion Ueckermann
- E-books:
- Teapots & Tiaras by Autumn Macarthur
- Homestands by Sally Bradley
- Mr. Christmas and Miss Scrooge by Ginger Solomon
- Texas Daddy by Jolene Navarro
- An InspyRomance cup
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #2
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Other Than a Halo by Valerie Comer
- Raining Fools by Jackie Castle
- A Side of Faith, Hope, & Love by Krista Phillips
- An Informal Christmas by Heather Gray
- E-books:
- A Husband for Holly by Marion Ueckermann
- Blown Together by Janet W. Ferguson
- Learning from Experience by Ginger Solomon
- A Handful of Hope by Elizabeth Maddrey
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #3
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- A Handful of Hope by Elizabeth Maddrey
- Second Chance Romance by Jill Weatherholt
- Grace to Save by Carol Moncado
- An Informal Date by Heather Gray
- E-books:
- Memories of Mist by Valerie Comer
- The Cowboy’s Baby Blessing by Deb Kastner
- Raining Fools by Jackie Castle
- Second Choice by Ginger Solomon
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #4
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Season of Joy by Alexa Verde
- The Soldier’s Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain
- Entrusted by Julie Arduini
- Second Chance Reunion by Merrillee Whren
- E-books:
- Other Than a Halo by Valerie Comer
- Flight 259 by Staci Stallings
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #5
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Blown Together by Janet W. Ferguson
- The Soldier’s Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain
- Engaged by Julie Arduini
- Nursing the Soldier’s Heart by Merrillee Whren
- E-books:
- The Bridesmaid’s Hero by Narelle Atkins
- A Match for Magnolia by Marion Ueckermann
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #6
(US only)
- Paperback books:
- Homestands by Sally Bradley
- Uptown Flirt by Lindi Peterson
- Time to Laugh by Marion Ueckermann
- Falling for the Millionaire by Merrillee Whren
- E-books:
- Mirror, Mirror by Staci Stallings
- Falling for the Rancher by Roxanne Rustand
- An InspyRomance Tote
- An InspyRomance notepad and pen
- An InspyRomance bookmark
BUNDLE #7
(open to all commenters)
- E-books:
- Sprouts of Love by Valerie Comer
- Season of Joy by Alexa Verde
- Finding Peace by Melanie D. Snitker
- Muffins & Moonbeams by Elizabeth Maddrey
- A Romance for Rose by Marion Ueckermann
INTERNATIONAL BUNDLE
(international readers only)
- Paperback books:
- The Soldier’s Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain
- Muffins and Moonbeams by Elizabeth Maddrey
- An Informal Introduction by Heather Gray
- Sprouts of Love by Valerie Comer
- E-books:
- His Father’s Son by Autumn Macarthur
- A Love Song for Kayla by Kimberly Rose Johnson
- Calming the Storm by Melanie D. Snitker
- Love’s Choice by Ginger Solomon
Shew! All that typing makes me tired. LOL Not really! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE being able to share these wonderful books/giveaways with you. Please forgive any mistakes.
Now… to have a chance at winning, you have to COMMENT on the blog posts by our awesome authors (starting tomorrow, this post does NOT count). For every comment, your name gets thrown in the virtual pot.
INTERNATIONAL commenters, please note your country of residence to qualify for that bundle. If you don’t tell us, we don’t know to list you as eligible.
Many blessings to all of you,
Ginger Solomon is a Christian, a wife, a mother to seven, and a writer—in that order (mostly). She writes or reads inspirational romance of any genre. Even when she’s busy homeschooling, doing laundry, or fixing dinner, reading or writing are not far from her mind. She is president of her local writing group, and blogs regularly for InspyRomance.com and at gingersolomon.com.
Thank you for all of you hard work, Ginger. We appreciate it!
Hi Ginger. I imagine your summer has gone by quickly! We have had a couple of unseasonably warm days for Winter, the weather is teasing us that Spring is coming:) I am blessed to work at a faith based school, and today was our annual Combined Schools Worship Day- basically, our school gets together with other faith based schools to have a massive chapel/worship day. It is awesome to hear the students share their stories, sing together and hear inspirational messages.
Thanks for all your typing- not just on this post…but your books to!!
Blessings:)
PS, I’m from Australia:)
Hi Ginger! In Michigan school starts after Labor Day, so my grandkids still have three weeks of summer break left. As a retired teacher, I miss the rush of the first day of school; but I experience the first day of school my grandkids and my daughter-in-law is an elementary school principal.
Thank you Ginger for typing up the 2017 Back to School Bash and all the delightful bundles. Thanks to all the inspiring authors, who are so willing to share in this Giveaway. As a reader and retiree, I appreciate and admire the generous spirit of authors. Best wishes to all. Happy typing!
Thank you for the bundle descriptions. They sound wonderful. My daughter has returned to teaching and my grand children to school. I have the blessing of watching her youngest girl who’s 18 months.
It is hard work, but I love doing it for our authors and our readers. ;)
Things have been a bit unseasonable around here too — in the low to mid 80’s (27 to 30C) when we’re generally in the low 90’s. We’ve also had tons of rain, which is HIGHLY unusual for August.
Worship Day sounds wonderful. I bet it was a joy to experience.
And thanks for mentioning your location. It really does help us keep up.
In Virginia, where I grew up, school doesn’t start until after Labor Day as well. Obviously Alabama is different. But then we also get out of school in early May instead of June… so there is that. ;)
It is my absolute pleasure to get the giveaway ready, even after all of the typing. I LOVE being a part of this blog.
An 18 month old must keep you hopping. A great way to stay young. ;) And you’re welcome.
Whew! That’s a lot! So generous and I’m sure you’re fingers are tired now. We are still experiencing triple digit heat here in central Washington. No school until next month. We always start after the fair. Being homeschoolers we have much freedom. Blessings-
I can still remember the first year I didn’t have to go back to school! What fun it was to stay home and be lazy when everyone else was trudging off to school :-)
My only problem with the big giveaway is that I already have most of those books!
It would be fun to win one of the bundles!!! Thanks for the give-away opportunities!
Your giveaways are always awesome and this one is clearly another great one–you’re all so generous.
I’m also grateful for the “open to all commenters” and “international readers only” options now that I’ve permanently moved back home — I miss upstate NY a lot more than I thought I would but mostly because I moved from a small town to a big city I guess. (It’s great to be close to home now that I have a 6-month old son.)
Do I have to write my country under every comment, or does it suffice to say in this post that I’m from Brazil?
Wow, what FUN is ahead on Inspy! Thanks for all you do, Ginger!
I am in hot, humid GA and all schools have started!
Hi, here in Arkansas school starts next week. This summer has flown by! We have been blessed with temperatures not as high as normal. It has been in the 80’s lately. Really enjoying that.
Wemble, it was exciting to hear about you getting together with other Faith Based schools! My Nieces and Nephew all went to Christian schools and I am so proud to be their Aunt and how terrifically they all turned out.
Yes, Queen, homeschooling does allow a lot of freedom. :)
Awww, Margaret, I’m sorry you have most of those books. That is a wonderful problem to have, though. :) LOTS of wonderful books.
You’re welcome, Brenda. Remember, the comments start getting counted TOMORROW.
What great prize bundles! Thanks for offering this giveaway.
Thanks so much for all the work you put into setting this up, Ginger! It’s appreciated!
Not under every comment, Priscila. Maybe the first one after the start of the giveaway (tomorrow).
You’re welcome, Jackie. It’s hot and humid here in Alabama, too. :D
I’ve enjoyed the lower temperatures as well, though I could do without the humidity.
And you’re right, the summer has FLOWN by.
Elizabeth, it’s wonderful that you encouraged Wemble. That’s what we love to see between our readers. And you sound like a great aunt.
You’re welcome. We love doing it.
You’re welcome, Autumn.
I second Jill. Thank you so much for organizing all this, Ginger! Much appreciated!
Whoa , what an awesome set of prizes being offered! You guys are so generous :-)
I live on the Oregon coast and our public schools start the day after Labor Day in September. It still feels funny to me, but my son will be starting his second year of Community College September 25th. His schedule, of course, is different from public schools.
I can pass up the back-to-school sales in stores and feel like I’m missing something :-)
Wow that’s a lot of stuff! thank you for doing this! :
Thank you for putting together this incredible giveaway!!
Wow! What a great bunch of bundles! Thank you for the chance to win all theses.
Sorry this reply is so late, Trixi. I went out of town (with no internet or cell service) for 5 days after my post released. I usually avoid the back-to-school sales. Here in AL we have no-tax weekends. I bought something that weekend, then realized I didn’t need it, so took it back. I needed something else, so went to the b2s aisle and found the thing I returned for less. :( The store had jacked up their prices for the “sale.”
Now I order over the internet or buy things when I need them.
You’re welcome.
Sorry for the late reply. I was out of town for several days without cell service or internet.
You’re welcome.
You’re welcome. Make sure to comment on the posts, as this post will not count toward the giveaways.
lots of books
This back to school giveaway is spectacular. I would love to be considered to win some of these or even just one book. I love reading. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. God Bless. Donna
You wonderful people , sharing your gift of writing with us , you have no idea how we all appreciate it !!