Year-End 2016 Debut Favorite Reads + Giveaway

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Welcome to my very late Year-End 2016 Favorites!!
My year end favorite reads are books I've read in 2016 for the first time (and not necessarily all reviewed here - eek!).  They are also not all published in 2016, but majority am. 

 To start it off, here's what's going to happen. Every day in through February 28th (minus Sunday) at 6:00 PM EST, 
  1. I will tell you my favorite reads in the category of the day through their covers (you know how I love covers) and 
  2. you click on them to see my review of the book (in a new window). 
  3. Then you come back and fill out the Rafflecopter for a chance to win a prize! 





Debut: First ever published book by the author

    

    


Tada! What do you think? Have you read any of these?  In all honesty, it was VERY hard to just narrow it down to these six! At one point, I had more than double this.  I've chosen these six because of several factors. To start, the emotions it evokes in me, the storyline as a debut, standalone (even if it's part of a series), and the message. All of those have to make an impact on me and had me going fan-girling for a new author!  With that, I must also mention the following book as an honorable mention:


I felt Storm Siren isn't as strong as it is as a series. Though I LOVED it, I put it in a different favorite category instead.

Today, there will be a giveaway for TWO winners. I REALLY think you need to read ALL of these books.  Here are the prizes:

Debut Prize #1: One winner will be selected at the end of the giveaway and receive a hardcover copy of Unblemished by Sara Ella courtesy of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction AND (1) copy of Love, Lace and Minor Alterations by V.Joy Palmer (winner's choice of print or ebook) courtesy of the author.

Debut Prize #2: One winner will be selected at the end of the giveaway and receive an ebook (digital) copy of Love, Lace and Minor Alterations by V.Joy Palmer courtesy of the author.


Many thanks to  author V. Joy Palmer & publisher, Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction for providing the prizes for this giveaway!




Don't forget these other Top Faves of 2016 and Giveaways!
(Not in order)

    
     
    
    



CONVERSATION

82 comments:

  1. Janet W. FergusonFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:12:00 PM EST

    Oh wow!! I'm so humbled to be next to these wonderful authors! Thank you so much! God is good. Leaving Oxford was the book of my heart, and I prayed God would use it to encourage others.
    Blessings and hugs!

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  2. NikkiFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:32:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any. I like different types of books, so I'm open to read pretty much anything. I love new to me authors. Never know what you might like!

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  3. Bookworm MamaFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:35:00 PM EST

    I love V. Joy Palmer and Janet Ferguson's books! I haven't read Sarah's first though her second is amazing!!! And Unblemished is definitely on my TBR!!!

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:00:00 PM EST

      Loved them..all of them...obviously! Hehhehe. Sarah's was amazing!

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  4. V. Joy PalmerFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:38:00 PM EST

    Thank you!! Lots and lots of hugs!! <3 #FOAFA

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:01:00 PM EST

      Love it. You know I do! Lol. And thank YOU for the prize for the winner!

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    2. V. Joy PalmerFebruary 17, 2017 at 10:20:00 AM EST

      :) You're welcome, friend! <3

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  5. KMFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:44:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any of these, but I think I should!

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  6. Shantelle MaryFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:56:00 PM EST

    I've read both Unblemished and A Time to Die ... and both were fantastic! The Out of Time series is amazing, and I can't wait to read more of Sara Ella's lovely fairy tale/fantasy stories! ^_^

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:02:00 PM EST

      RIGHT?!! Goodness...still thinking about them! *sigh!

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  7. MeezCarrieFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:58:00 PM EST

    Yay! This time there's only two I haven't read :D

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:28:00 PM EST

      Oooo..which two? I know one is A Time to Die? Which is the other?

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  8. Andrea StephensFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:43:00 PM EST

    Sadly, I haven't read any of these yet. I do have Leaving Oxford on my kindle, it's just waiting in line of TBR. I don't know which one I would like best.

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  9. SavingsInSecondsFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:57:00 PM EST

    I won Intermission from Serena Chase's blog a few weeks ago but haven't read it yet! Really looking forward to that one. I definitely want to read Unblemished, too.
    Dianna

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:00:00 PM EST

      O Dianna. Read it! Have tissues ready..actually..I'm not sure. Some said they didn't tear at all, but I was balling!

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  10. KateFebruary 16, 2017 at 8:18:00 PM EST

    What a fantastic giveaway!! Thank you for hosting.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 16, 2017 at 8:24:00 PM EST

    i havent Im a mundane

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2017 at 8:49:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any of them - yet.

    Arletta

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  13. diannekcFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:04:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any of these books yet. I enjoy discovering new authors and would like to read any of the books. If they made the best of your 2016 debut list, they must be great reads.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:25:00 PM EST

      Awww. Thanks Dianne for your faith in my favorites and reviews! Thank you thank you!

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  14. Nancy MFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:12:00 PM EST

    I have a few on my shortlist to read! (Hangs head that I haven't read them yet!)

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  15. WinnieFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:31:00 PM EST

    The only one I've read is Leaving Oxford. I've heard good things about the others. They all sound wonderful.

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  16. JJFebruary 17, 2017 at 2:33:00 AM EST

    I haven't had the opportunity to read any of these books yet. I think I would be most interested in Love, Lace, & Minor Alterations. I've been seeking out books with some humor in them lately, it sounds like it would fit the bill. Also, my niece just opened her own fashion design shop, designing custom wedding gowns--so I think that draws me to it as well. Leaving Oxford also sounds like a compelling read.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 10:09:00 AM EST

      Hi JJ. Nice choices there! Speaking of laughter, I have a category for "Best for Laughs!" ....coming soon!

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  17. kim hansenFebruary 17, 2017 at 10:58:00 AM EST

    Haven't read a one but would love to read them all.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:56:00 PM EST

      Kim, you must add them all to your TBR list! They are simply FABULOUS!

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  18. Danielle H.February 17, 2017 at 12:01:00 PM EST

    I haven't read these, but Unblemished would be first on the list to read.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:56:00 PM EST

      Good choice. I think you'll be happy with any of them!

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  19. Gail H.February 17, 2017 at 12:39:00 PM EST

    I have three of these books but haven't read them yet. In my TBR pile.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:57:00 PM EST

      What are you waiting for Gail??! LOL. I know the dilemmas we booklovers have.. *sigh!

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  20. PattyFebruary 17, 2017 at 1:10:00 PM EST

    The Isaac Project and Leaving Oxford are languishing on my Kindle waiting to be read🙃

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:57:00 PM EST

      Patty, don't let it languish away. Must get started! *wink wink

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  21. StacyFebruary 17, 2017 at 5:38:00 PM EST

    I have not read any of them but A Time to Die's cover has me interested to read.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:58:00 PM EST

      O, isn't it gorgeous? I think I love book two's cover the most from the same series

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2017 at 5:53:00 PM EST

    I just read Leaving Oxford this week. I finished the entire series in the last four days and loved it!

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  23. ElainaFebruary 17, 2017 at 6:41:00 PM EST

    I have read Intermission and I loved it!!! <3

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  24. Mary PrestonFebruary 17, 2017 at 6:58:00 PM EST

    All new to me. I love to read across all genres.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 9:02:00 PM EST

      Totally get it. I actually read a lot of genres, but as you can see Christian Fiction is what I read majority of the time. That being said, there are a lot of great writing in other genres as well! You'll see more of that in my other favorites!

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  25. Caryl KaneFebruary 18, 2017 at 4:15:00 PM EST

    I've not read any of these books. I am up next to read Storm Siren through my library.

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  26. Richard BrandtFebruary 18, 2017 at 9:36:00 PM EST

    Haven't read these but Leaving Oxford appeals to me.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 11:16:00 PM EST

      Then lots of luck, Richard!! Leaving Oxford surprised me in a very good way! Thanks for stopping by!

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  27. CathyFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:40:00 AM EST

    I haven't read these, but perhaps I might start with the Isaac Project. Thanks for the introduction!

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  28. coup420February 19, 2017 at 11:51:00 AM EST

    I have not read any of the books yet, sadly. But Unblemished is calling out to me, so I am going to read that one soon.

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2017 at 7:59:00 PM EST

    I have not read any of these yet, but I keep hearing about The Isaac Project so I will start there! Thanks for this exciting giveaway!
    Janice
    pjrcmoore@windstream.net

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:43:00 PM EST

      Thanks Janice and you're very welcome! I think you'll have fun with Sarah Monzon's debut!

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  30. PamFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:45:00 PM EST

    The only one of these I've read was The Isaac Project and it was fantastic! I loved how honorable the male lead was and the story line was unusual for a book set in today's time period.

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  31. Jeanna MassmanFebruary 19, 2017 at 11:02:00 PM EST

    I have not read any of them but They sound great.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:44:00 PM EST

      They are! I hope you'll get to check it out sometime! Thanks for stopping by!

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  32. KarenFebruary 21, 2017 at 12:09:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any of these, but I remember being excited to read Love, Lace, and Minor Alterations! I also have The Isaac Project on my Kindle app but haven't had a chance to read it yet! So many books and so little time!

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 21, 2017 at 12:47:00 PM EST

      Ahhahhah. Yes. So true. We just don't have enough time to get through to all our wonderful books! You'll need to read all of them on this list. They are just simply FABULOUS!

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  33. Debbie ClatterbuckFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:48:00 AM EST

    I haven't read any of these books, but would like to see what The Isaac Project is about. I love weddings and romance.

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  34. Lucy Reynolds February 22, 2017 at 8:32:00 PM EST

    I have Unblemished on my TBR pile. Thank you!

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 23, 2017 at 11:36:00 AM EST

      Woohoo!! Need to get to it. You'll be surprised by how good it is!

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  35. AmyFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:00:00 PM EST

    Haven't read any!

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 23, 2017 at 11:36:00 AM EST

      Then I wish you luck and chance to read all of them in the near future!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2017 at 11:32:00 PM EST

    I have been wanting to read "The Isaac Project"!
    Janice
    pjrcmoore@windstream.net

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  37. Edye NicoleFebruary 25, 2017 at 1:53:00 PM EST

    I'd like to read "A Time To Die." I haven't read any of these before.

    mia2009(at)comcast(dot)net

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:13:00 PM EST

      It is GOOD!! You will need to get the full series!! It's GOOD!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:33:00 AM EST

    I haven't read any of these but I'd like to read Love, Lace & Minor Alterations & the Isaac Project.

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  39. CourtneyFebruary 27, 2017 at 1:57:00 PM EST

    I haven't read any of those but my favorite debut reads of 2016 are Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris and Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco.

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    1. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:56:00 PM EST

      Behind Closed Doors' new to me. But I recently purchased Stalking Jack the Ripper! Looking forward to it, when I get the chance!!

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  40. BynerahMarch 2, 2017 at 5:39:00 PM EST

    I have read "A Time to Die" and "Storm Siren". I can't really choose between the two books. I like them both for their own uniqueness. I would really want to read "Unblemished". "Love, Lace and Minor Alterations" sounds so interesting.

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  41. CaitlinMarch 3, 2017 at 12:45:00 AM EST

    I haven't read any of these.

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  42. Sydney AndersonMarch 3, 2017 at 1:15:00 AM EST

    I have read most of Love, Lace, and Minor Alterations and LOVE it!! Have not read Unblemished yet...

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  43. Sydney AndersonMarch 3, 2017 at 1:16:00 AM EST

    Actually, I have read all of these except Intermission, I believe.

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