It’s almost here! Valentine’s Day.
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is the day when the world stop to celebrate romantic love. Florists have their busiest trading day for the year, boxes of chocolates fly off the shelves in the stores, and marriage proposals are planned and executed.
At Inspy Romance we launch our annual Birthday Bash Giveaway on Valentine’s Day. To celebrate our fourth birthday (can you believe we’re already four years old?) we have a bunch of fabulous prize packages including books and other goodies.
Being an Aussie, I’m especially excited about our International Bundle that includes 6 print books! Our international reading friends have learned not to get too excited about a print book giveaway until they check the fine print. Many paperback giveaways are limited to US readers, primarily due to the cost of international postage.
Thank you to the Inspy Romance authors who have provided books for the International Bundle. Please share the giveaway with your international friends who read contemporary Christian romance so they won’t miss out on entering our Birthday Bash.
Make sure you stop by the blog on Wednesday when we’ll be officially launching our big Birthday Bash.
If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the author in charge of the giveaway. If not, please email us at
prizes at inspyromance dot com
Janet W. Ferguson’s winner is Carole Brown!
Valerie Comer’s winner is Tracy Fritts!
Our January gift card winners are thequeenofquitealot and Pat Moore!
Don’t forget… every comment you make qualifies you to win one of the monthly Amazon card giveaways!
Specials this Week
Secrets Of Sunbeams by Valerie Comer is on sale for $0.99 through February 14! Click here.
Operation Valentine by Elizabeth Maddey is on sale for $0.99 through February 14! Click here.
Calming the Storm by Melanie Snitker is FREE through February 15! Click here.
Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Jolene Navarro took us on a walking tour of Texas!
On Tuesday, Valerie Comer shared her unexpected detour during the writing of her new release!… and giveaway (closed)
On Wednesday, Melanie D. Snitker talked about how Faith is a choice!
On Thursday, Jackie Castle introduced her new story!
On Friday, Lindi Peterson gave us an insight into her stories-in-progress… and giveaway!
On Saturday, Narelle Atkins shared her favorite Valentine’s romance reads!
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Brenda S. Anderson: Isn’t It Romantic?
Tuesday: Liwen Y. Ho: When Opposites Attract (& Drive Each Other Crazy) + Giveaway
Wednesday: IT’S TIME!!! The Annual Inspy Romance Birthday Bash is HERE
Thursday: Roxanne Rustand
Friday: Carol Moncado
Saturday: Annalisa Daughety
New Releases
January 2018
Finding Grace (Love’s Compass 6) by Melanie D Sniker
Marrying Mandy (Brides of Clearwater 1) by Melanie D. Snitker
A Heart Restored (Peacock Hill Romance 1) by Elizabeth Maddrey
The Inadvertent Princess (Crowns & Courtships 3) by Carol Moncado
A Recipe for Romance (Homegrown Love 2) (Arcadia Valley Romance 13) by Annalisa Daughety
Some Say Love (The Hope Series 3) by Staci Stallings
One Choice (Belikarian Weddings 1) by Ginger Solomon (re-release)
February 2018
Wishes on Wildflowers (Urban Farm Fresh Romance 4) by Valerie Comer
The Heart Collector (Madison Creek Town 3) by Jackie Castle
His Father’s Son (Sweetapple Falls) by Autumn Macarthur (previously released in the Cherish boxed set)
A complete list of Inspy Romance books by our authors is always available on our BOOKS tab. Find our audiobooks and our permanently free e-books, as well as new releases, on our NEWS tab.
A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle Atkins was born and raised on the beautiful northern beaches in Sydney, Australia. She has settled in Canberra with her husband and children. A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle's contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Australia and international locations.
Hi Narelle, this Aussie thinks the International Bundle is pretty cool too:) We attended a wedding yesterday, then I spent today shopping and catching up on home work before the work week resumes.
I have to confess to not really being a Valentine’s Day participant, so will celebrate the inspyromance 4th birthday-how exciting! I enjoy having a place to go to celebrate great books, thanks for your contribution to making this blog happen.
I have to ask, how is your writing going?
Blessings:)
Hi Narelle and our international authors and readers! Looking forward to the I spy Romance Birthday Bash. Reading the blog each morning delights this retiree. As a German immigrant, my mom embraced Valentine’s Day. As kids, my brother and I always received a card and a gift – usually a new pair of summer pajamas. Back in my day – girls wore “baby doll” jammies. As an Oma to 4 grandkids, I carry on the tradition and give my kids and grandkids cards and a gift. Precious memories.
Still snowing in SW Michigan. I am so over winter with its cold, snow, bad road conditions, slush, and gloomy overcast weather so near Lake Michigan. In the last few days we received over 15 inches of snow (38cm). Would love to visit Australia. Best wishes. Happy writing. Happy Valentine’s Day. Sending chocolate Hugs and Kisses your way!
Happy Valentine’s and Birthday week! So exciting that you’ve been going for 4 years. Times flies, doesn’t it?!
Wow, looks like exciting days ahead for Inspy! I’ll be here!
Renate, I wish Michigan would send California some of your snow! It’s been in the 80’s this past week!
My mom was big on Valentine’s Day too, and now my aunt (who lives next door to me) is big on it too, so I’ve learned I’d better have some candy and a card for her :-)
Congratulations on your fourth year, ladies! So much to celebrate. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hi Renate, sounds like you would enjoy some Aussie sunshine. I enjoy learning about how things are in your ‘mitten’ state- sounds like that title is very appropriate about now. Blessings to you :)
Hi Wemble, The International Bundle is great for our international reader friends. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed a fun and relaxing weekend. :) Our Birthday Bash is timed with Valentine’s Day as a double celebration, but we’re happy if you prefer to focus on the birthday part. :) My writing is going slowly at present, mainly due to my son’s transition to the new school not being an easy or stress-free process. Stress kills my creativity, but I’ll get back on track this week. Prayers appreciated. I’m getting closer to finishing my novella in the Tuscany series. During 2018 I’ll re-release the Heartsong backlist. Thanks for asking. Blessings :)
Congratulations on 4 years!! How is that possible! It’s always fun to stop by and read each morning! Thank you!!
Hi Renate, What a lovely tradition to continue with your own children and grandchildren. It’s fascinating how the meaning and celebration of Valentine’s Day varies in different countries and cultures. Wow, that’s a lot of snow! It would be unusual for you to come across that much snow anywhere in Australia, even in winter. I hope you’ll have a chance to visit, and I should share something Aussie in one of my Sunday posts this month! Appreciate the good wishes and hugs and chocolate. Happy Valentine’s Day. :)
Hi Missy, Thank you and Happy Valentine’s. Those four years have been a lot of fun, and have definitely flown by fast! :)
Hi Jackie, Yes, there are lots of exciting things happening at Inspy Romance over the coming weeks! We’re glad you’re joining us for our birthday celebrations. :)
Hi Margaret, As an Aussie we’re used to having major bushfires during summer from tine to time. I was stunned and saddened to see the sheer size of the fires you faced in California during winter. Your temperatures are equivalent to my summer temperatures this week in Australia. Enjoy your Valentine’s celebrations, and I hope you’ll get some relief from the hot weather soon. :)
Hi Jill, Thank you and yes, we have much to celebrate. Ginger will launch our giveaway and birthday celebrations on Wednesday. Happy Valentine’s Day :)
Hi Becky, Thank you, and I’m also wondering where those 4 years have gone! We appreciate you stopping by and starting your morning with us. :)
Wemble, yes, if only we could send some of our Aussie sunshine to Renate! :)
Happy SONday everyone! I can not believe it’s almost Valentine’s day already, the year is already flying by way too fast.
Congrats to the winners this week! Looking forward to a fun-filled week ahead…I’m ready to PARTY!! :-)
Hi Trixi, this year is flying by way too fast! How can it almost be mid-February? I’m glad to hear you’re ready to party with us! :)