Happy 3rd-anniversary suburbanthoughts!!
Back in May the idea of a big book giveaway began to form in my mind. It was about that time I noticed the number of blog followers inching closer to the 1,000 milestone, then in July, we reached over a thousand followers! That’s one of the best blog “birthday” presents ever.
I owe a HUGE thank you to each and every one of you: the readers of this little blog. I still can’t fathom people actually read what I write, but you do and I’m so thankful! I remember when I started this blog. I sat on the couch, looked across the living room, and asked my husband: “what will I write about?”
God answered that question. I love to read, so books are never in short supply at our house. In fact, I have several books to give away today! A few authors even graciously offered signed copies!
Let’s talk books. Here are the categories:
“Laugh Till You Cry” Category:
The complete 4 book set of Janice Thompson’s Weddings by Design series SIGNED by the author. I ADORE this series. It has my favorite character that Janice has written, Hannah McDermott, a successful photographer living in Galveston, TX. You will meet Hannah in book one of this hilarious series.
“Heroes that make you swoon” Category:
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f you love historicals, then this set is for you. Each book will transport you, entertain, and in most cases make you laugh. They all have a love story, so even if Mr. Darcy is taken don’t lose heart.
The Butterfly & the Violin SIGNED (Kristy Cambron), Rocky Mountain Dreams SIGNED (Danica Favorite),

A Stranger’s Secret (Laurie Alice Eakes), Captured by Love (Jody Hedlund), and Rainy Day Dreams (Lori Copeland & Virgina Smith).
“Romances that make you SIGH” Category:
I love a good love story and if it includes a hero in the form of a prince, well add it to my cart. Not all heroes are princes and in these three books you will meet three very different men who are all worthy of the title.


Meant to be Mine (Becky Wade), Princess Ever After (Rachel Hauck), and A Baby for Sarah (Carol Voss).
“Adventure is good for the soul” Category:
Three very different books, but all with strong characters and storylines you won’t forget. There are certain authors that guarantee a sleepless night and all three of these writers fit that category. Get ready for adventure, love, and more.


West for the Black Hills (Peter Leavell), Mardan’s Mark (Kathrese McKee), and Dead Ringer (V.B. Tenery).
I’m so excited about this giveaway because it marks the anniversary of this blog and a way for me to say
THANK YOU!
Without you, writing this blog would not be as much fun.
Now just click on this link: a Rafflecopter giveaway
You can enter to win every category or just your favorite. It’s your choice.
One winner per category so the winner of the Laugh Till you Cry category will win all four books, etc.
Giveaway ends Monday, August 17th.
Four winners have been randomly selected through rafflecopter! Listed below are the winners and the category they won.
Angie Arndt: Heroes That Make You Swoon
Aerykah: Laugh Till You Cry
Kim Hansen-Amunsen: Romances That Make You Sigh
Jeissman: Adventure is Good for the Soul
Congratulations to all of our winners! I will send out an email to each winner with information on how to claim their prize.
Thank you to everyone who participated in my anniversary contest. It has been a great year and I have you to thank for it!
God Bless!
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My Favorite Categories Are: “Heroes That Make You Swoon” And “Adventure Is Good For The Soul”. Peter Leavell Is One Of My Fav. Authors…But My Husband And I Were College Friends With Him And His Wife…Back In The Day! 😉
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The Heroes or the Adventure sets ….or really I would be thankful for any set! I love to explore new books!
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I cannot decide which one sounds better “Heroes that make you swoon” OR “Romances that make you SIGH.” Both sets of books look like a lot of fun.
Happy anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway!!
sydneyjames68[at]gmail[dot]com
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Happy with any book.
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Happy 3rd anniversary.
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Congratulations on 3 years, Stacey! My favorite category is “Heroes That Make You Swoon”.
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Terrific give-away! Happy anniversary! ❤
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Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, Stacey. What a nice give-away. I love to “Laugh Till You Cry,” but I also like “Heroes That Make You Swoon.” Shucks! I love to read so I would be happy with any of them.
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Heroes that make you Swoon. or Romance that makes you Sigh. Any woudl be good. 🙂
thanks
Becky
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Happy 3rd anniversary! Great choice for giveaways. I saw several books from my wish list! Also congrats on reaching 1000!
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I can’t pick a category! 🙂
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I would love to win the “Heroes That Make You Swoon” or the “Romances To Make You Sigh”. Happy anniversary and thank you for the chance to win!
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Love to read!! It’s my passion in my life!!
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I would choose “Heros that make you swoon”!
Happy 3rd year anniversary and 1000 followers!! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Happy anniversary!! Janet Thompson’s “Laugh Til You Cry” books look great 🙂
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Heroes that make you swoon!
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Wow!! Happy third anniversary!! 1000 followers is a HUGE accomplishment! I’d love either the “Heroes that make you swoon,” “Romances that make you SIGH,” or the “Laugh Till You Cry” category. Thanks for the chance to win and for celebrating with us!
~Nicki
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Great prizes! I’d love either the “Heroes that make you swoon,” “Romances that make you SIGH,” or the “Laugh Till You Cry” category. Thanks for the chance!
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Wow! Awesome giveaway!
I would love to win “Heroes that make you swoon” 🙂
Happy anniversary ^_^
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I love to laugh, so the Weddings by Design series looks great to me!
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Happy Anniversary! Thank you for such a fantastic giveaway! My favorite categories are Laugh Till you Cry and Heroes that Make you Swoon!
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Is this giveaway open to Canadian residents?
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Hi Li, I apologize for not making this clear before I started the giveaway. This is only open to US residents. Thank you for asking. Happy Reading! Stacey
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Congrats on your anniversary! Heroes that make you swoon would be my first choice. Love a good historical.
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I think The Adventure Books would be the ones I’d pick. I have some of the others 🙂
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Thanks for a chance to win,love your books
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Heroes that make you swoon category! I love historicals! Thank for the opportunity!
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Happy 3rd anniversary! I would love to read all of these books. Such a fantastic giveaway.
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Happy anniversary!! And congratulations on meeting the thousand followers milestone! I’d love to win any of the books you’re giving away. They all look great!
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I would love to win the Heroes That Make You Swoon category, because nearly all of those authors are new to me and I just love historical fiction. 🙂 Thanks for doing the giveaway and happy blogiversary!
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Happy Anniversary and thank you for the lovely giveaway!! I would honestly be thrilled to receive any of the categories as shown above, since I’d most likely read all of them anyways…So, please enter me for each category. 😀 emeraldelena[at]hotmail[dot]com
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I’d like to win the historical books.
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I’ve never entered a give-away like this! What a lot of nice books! And some I haven’t even read. 😉 Thanks for the opportunity.
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Happy anniversary! Thanks for having this great giveaway. I already have two of the books in the Romances that make you Sigh category (they are terrific), so I’d be happy to win either the Laugh Till You Cry books or Heroes That Make You Swoon.
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I would love to read the series with The Butterfly and the Violin! 🙂 Thanks for such a giveaway! Hope to be reading your books soon!
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Please drop my name in for the Laugh Until You Cry group. Thanks so much for the giveaway! 🙂
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Would love to win Heroes that make you swoon,or the Lose heart category,but any will do.
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Heroes that make you swoon category !
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Congrats!! My fave category is the “Heroes That Make You Swoon” – but I would be thrilled to win any of the categories. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!
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Hereos That make you swoon,
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I came across your blog from a friend on facebook. I’m definitely an adventure girl. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
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I would love to win any of these. They all sound like good reading.
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Heroes category! Jody Hedlund is one of my favorites!!!
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Happy Anniversary. I would love to win Heroes That Make You Swoon . Thanks
Jhdwayne@peoplepc.com
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Happy anniversary. I would probably like the laugh or heroes selections.
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“Heroes that make you swoon” Category:
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There are some books in the giveaway that I’ve never even heard of! I’d love the Laugh until you cry series but am willing to take any of them. lol
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Thank you for the opportunity…I would really like to win the Heroes that make you swoon category!
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I’d be excited with any of them!!!
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Thanks for the opportunity to win! I would love to win any of the sets 🙂
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Happy Anniversary Stacey. So proud of you. I would love the series
“Romances that make you Sigh”
Off to share your link.. Good luck everyone.
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If I win I would love to have “Heroes that make you swoon” Thank you so much for the chance and Congrats on your anniversary!!
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Would love to win the adventure is good for the soul.
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Happy blogiversary!!! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you on facebook 🙂 Please enter me for “Heroes that make you swoon”. What a fun and creative giveaway!
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Happy Anniversary!!! 😀
What awesome giveaways! Thanks so much for offering these books! 🙂
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I commented before I realized you had asked a question on the giveaway form…
I think I’d most like to win the “Heroes that make you swoon” category. 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! Thanks so much for the giveaway and please enter me the for the “Heroes that make you swoon” Category
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I’d love to chance to win a book! Or books.
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So many great choices! I can’t decide between Laugh ’til You Cry or Heroes that Make You Swoon. Great giveaway!
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Such great reads!! I am excited for the opportunity to win any of them! Thank you so much!!
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Congrats! Thank you so much for the giveaway. Please enter me for the Laugh til you cry category.
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Happy Anniversary! I love that you love books, and that you love sharing your love,
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