Inspy Romance

Inspy Romance—Fall in Love With a Good Book

Sunday Edition

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Happy Sunday and Happy Valentine’s Day! We often launch our Inspy Romance Birthday Bash on Valentine’s Day, but this year we launched our giveaway month a couple of days early. It’s Valentine’s morning in Australia and my husband is cooking bacon and eggs for breakfast. A lovely way to start the day before we head out to church.

I enjoyed recording the Birthday Bash podcast/YouTube episode with Elizabeth and Valerie. It was great to see the Grand Prize and paperback books – plus imagine how nice the paperbacks smell. A big part of the reading experience for me is the sensory experience, and I do love reading paperbacks. I love the convenience of my Kindle, but I will never give up reading print books.

Being an Aussie, the International Prize bundles are always an exciting part of the Birthday Bash. Readers who live outside the US often miss out on being eligible for print book giveaways. Our generous Inspy Romance authors are offering two prize bundles for non-USA readers. We order the international prize books from The Book Depository – which delivers to most countries. Don’t forget to click the link on the sidebar to register if you’re an international entrant.

Our Grand Prize includes a Kindle Fire – which I haven’t seen in-person because it’s not available in Australia. It’s a wonderful prize bundle that offers many hours of comfortable reading with eight paperbacks, a cute silver spoon bookmark, and other goodies.

Winners this Week

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.

Toni Shiloh’s winner is Megan!
Janet W. Ferguson’s winner is Mary!

Congratulations!

Don’t forget… every comment you make qualifies you to win one of the monthly Amazon card giveaways!

Specials this Week

Julie Arduini’s Match Made in Heaven and Restoring Christmas are free on Kindle today.
Liwen Y. Ho’s A Single Spark is free from February 18–22.
Valerie Comer’s Secretly Yours is free through February 17.

Reader Gathering

Did you know Inspy Romance hosts a Christian Romance Reader Gathering group on Facebook? We will be talking about the Birthday Bash this week. Join us… but don’t forget to answer the questions for admittance!

StoryChats @ InspyRomance

Story Chats is back this week with an all new episode launching Friday! Elizabeth, Valerie, and Narelle will be chatting with Angela Ruth Strong about the grand gesture. You won’t want to miss it!

Listen to our new weekly show on your favorite podcasting app, through the player on our podcast tab, or watch us on YouTube! Wherever you listen or watch, please be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

 

Last Week on Inspy Romance

On Monday, Staci Stallings talked about Coincidence
On Tuesday, Valerie Comer shared her author letter to Dear Dakota…
On Wednesday, Hallee Bridgeman discussed The Month of Valentine’s
On Thursday, Andrea Boyd talked about book series with Family Connections + Giveaway
On Friday, We kicked off our 7th Annual Birthday Bash!
On Saturday, Marion Ueckermann shared an insight into The Big Six-O + Giveaway

Next Week on Inspy Romance

Monday: Angela Ruth Strong
Tuesday: Julie Arduini (The Blended Family)
Wednesday: Linda Peterson (First Lines)
Thursday: Mandi Blake (Fun Dates)
Friday: Liwen Y. Ho (Birth Order & Relationships + #Freebook)
Saturday: Jan Thompson

New Releases

February 2021

Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy (Cavanagh Cowboys Romance 2) by Valerie Comer
Protected by the Cowboy (Blackwater Ranch book 4) by Mandi Blake
Longing for Lily (Bloom Sisters 5) by Tara Grace Ericson
Peacock Hill Romance series (1-3) by Elizabeth Maddrey

March 2021

Hope at Last (Hope Ranch 6) by Elizabeth Maddrey
A Texas Bond (Hill Country Cowboys 3) by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Marrying Emma (Brides of Clearwater 6) by Melanie D. Snitker

A complete list of Inspy Romance books by our authors is always available on our BOOKS tab. Find our audiobooks, our permanently free e-books, and our thank-you gifts for newsletter subscribers there as well!

Narelle Atkins (196 Posts)

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.


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Comments

  1. I’ve only just discovered your podcast and blog! I’ve been reading Christian romance books for years and was delighted to see the faces of the authors of the books I have read. I was madly writing down all the other authors I hadn’t heard about. Thanks and I look forward to reading the blog.

    • Hi Leanne, It’s lovely to meet you, and we’re glad you’ve discovered our podcast and blog. Here at the blog, if you go to the ‘Books’ Page, you’ll find information on all of our books. Each podcast episode includes a list of books that we mention in the episode description, and all the Birthday Bash bundles can be found at the ‘Giveaway’ Page or by checking out Friday’s blog post. Happy reading. 😊

  2. Happy Valentine’s Day! I prefer reading print books which is why I have so many bookcases!

    • Hi Linda, I could easily fill more bookcases rather than overloading the current ones in our home. But, if I buy more bookcases, I’ll likely also buy more books to fill the new bookcases – which won’t fix the problem… Instead, I accept that I’m a lost cause, lol. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day. 😊

  3. I am probably one of the few who prefers reading on the kindle or computer. I have lots of books but I find I can change the font on the kindle or computer where I cant on a book and I can also hold a kindle easier than a book.
    Happy valentines day.

    • Hi Yvonne, Happy Valentines Day! I haven’t gotten into listening to audiobooks and I find it faster to read the text. I tend to get distracted (or I’m interrupted) while listening and I lose track of the story. I did try reading with my eyes closed, but then I’d fall asleep, lol. I find I can’t listen to audiobooks while I’m driving because I’m seeing the story in my mind rather than seeing the road ahead. I’m sure there is a way I could listen to audiobooks, and one day I’ll work it out! Thanks for commenting. 😊

  6. I enjoy both paperbacks and the Kindle. I keep telling myself that I could get more reading done if I’d walk on the treadmill while reading the Kindle…I just need to implement the treadmill part of that plan.

    • Hi Ellie, I did try reading while on the treadmill at the gym but it wasn’t for me, lol. Instead, I listen to podcasts that match the length of my workout. Thanks for commenting. 😊

  7. I still love holding the books, but my Kindle can hold so many more books than my house!!! Happy Valentine’s Day, though by the time you read this, it’s already passed!! I love this group of authors!!

    • Hi Trudy, yes, I wouldn’t be able to move in my house if all the ebooks in my Kindle were print books! A scary thought… Happy Valentine’s and thanks for commenting. 😊

  8. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
    I’ve discovered many great authors through digital books, but there’s nothing like holding a physical book in my hand.

  9. Happy Valentine’s Day! Being an international myself, I really appreciate the fact that y’all give away bundles of paperbacks just for us 💕. And I’ll have to go check the new episode :)

  10. Happy Valentine’s day! We don’t celebrate that date in Brazil but it’s a lovely idea. (We do have a day to celebrate romantic relationships in winter, but that’s about it.)
    I haven’t found time to read through the pandemic but made a resolution I’d restart and selected 3 paperbacks to choose from. I figured time off screen would be a good thing, so it was time to dig paperbacks.

    • Hi Priscila, In Australia we haven’t traditionally celebrated Valentine’s Day. Over time it has become more popular. Your winter romance celebration sounds fun. Paperbacks are refreshing when we’re struggling with screen fatigue. Happy reading. 😊

  11. I love reading print books. I have a lot of books in my Kindle app but I just struggle to get into reading them.

  13. Happy Valentine’s Day Inspy Romance!!

    I do a fair share of reading ebooks, but I still much prefer print! There’s just something about holding a real book in hand, and who can resist that new book smell?

    I’m excited about all the wonderful prizes and the generosity of the authors is amazing! This is so much fun every year :-)

  14. I love ebooks! They are so convenient. However having said that, it would be awesome to have a print copy of some of my favourite books! I have really enjoyed getting to know Narelle and Elizabeth through the videochat. Valerie I also watch on her Facebook Live. It’s so lovely being able to connect with you all. Bless you!

  17. I prefer to read ebooks so I can easily take them with me when I have to take care of my parents. I never thought that would be my preference!

    • Hi Lori, I still remember buying my first Kindle over a decade ago, and a wonderful world of instant books opening up. Despite the benefits of ebooks, I still love the reading experience provided by print books. Thanks for commenting. 😊

  19. I enjoy print books more too! There’s just something about holding a book in your hands and seeing the cover in person.

    • Hi Megan, I have a Kindle Paperwhite, which is great for me because I can read without the backlighting that can trigger migraines, but the book covers are black and white. I’ll often go online to check out a colour version of the cover before I start reading a book. The cover always look best on a print book, imho. Thanks for commenting. 😊

  20. Happy Valentine’s Day! I love real books, I’m old school to be sure. I do also love the convenience of ebooks now…..but it took me a looong time to become a convert. I believe they each have their place. 😊📖💻

    • Hi Deb, yes, there’s definitely a place for ebooks and print books and audiobooks. Years ago people were predicting that print books would be obsolete by now. The data and the trends show that people are buying/borrowing more books in the various formats than ever because they’re available and affordable. Thanks for commenting. 😊

  21. Hi, Happy Valentines Day! Thank you so much for the chance, I would rather read paper prints, I am not tech savvy at all, so I do not read ebooks at all, I am known to have lost an audio book somewhere , I had a code for it and lost it somewhere. Have a Great week and stay safe. God Bless you all.

    • Hi Alicia, I attempted to teach my parents how to read and access ebooks, but they decided it was too hard and they preferred the simplicity of paperbacks. Enjoy your week and thanks for commenting. 😊

  26. I will never give up my print books even though e-books are more convenient when traveling. I like physically turning the pages and using my bookmarks . The book I just finished for book club has stickers all over it because I refuse to mark up my books.

    • Hi Sonnetta, I really enjoy having a break from technology with a print book. It’s satisfying to turn the page and see my progress through the story. Stickers definitely come in handy. Thanks for commenting. 😊

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