Saturday, August 7, 2010

Giveaway - Backseat Saints - Joshilyn Jackson

Thanks to the generous folks at The Hachette Book Group I have three audio book copies of Joshilyn Jackson's new book Backseat Saints to giveaway.

What's it about?

"Rose Mae Lolley is a fierce and dirty girl, long-suppressed under flowery skirts and bow-trimmed ballet flats. As "Mrs. Ro Grandee" she's trapped in a marriage that's thick with love and sick with abuse. Her true self has been bound in the chains of marital bliss in rural Texas, letting "Ro" make eggs, iron shirts, and take her punches. She seems doomed to spend the rest of her life battered outside by her husband and inside by her former self, until fate throws her in the path of an airport gypsy---one who shares her past and knows her future. The tarot cards foretell that Rose's beautiful, abusive husband is going to kill her. Unless she kills him first.

Hot-blooded Rose Mae escapes from under Ro's perky compliance and emerges with a gun and a plan to beat the hand she's been dealt. Following messages that her long-missing mother has left hidden for her in graffiti and behind paintings, Rose and her dog Gretel set out from Amarillo, TX back to her hometown of Fruiton, AL, and then on to California, unearthing a host of family secrets as she goes. Running for her life, she realizes that she must face her past in order to overcome her fate---death by marriage---and become a girl who is strong enough to save herself from the one who loves her best."

Listen to an excerpt of Backseat Saints. Or read an excerpt. You can find Joshilyn on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Simply comment to be entered. Open to US and Canada, no po boxes please. Ends Saturday Sept 4th at 6 pm EST. Good luck and check the sidebar for ongoing giveaways.

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78 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    I would love to listen to Backseat Saints :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  2. Robbie BurnsAugust 7, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Sign me up please rubbieburns at gmail dot com

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  3. LindaAugust 7, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    It's difficult to read about abuse, but this books does sound interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Marjorie/cenya2August 7, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    This book sounds like an excellent read and I would love to win it.

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    I really like your one entry giveaways.

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  5. Cackleberry HomesteadAugust 7, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Please enter me - I've been wanting to read this one for awhile.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I would love to read this book!!!

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  7. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I'd love a chance into this giveaway thanks.

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  8. gcpeach17August 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I would love to win this audio book. Please, count me in.

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  9. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Please enter me.
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  10. Denny, AlaskaAugust 7, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Count me in, please! Thank you.

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  11. holdenjAugust 7, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    I think I would enjoy Backseat Saints, thanks for the chance to win!
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  12. MeredithAugust 7, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I'd like to win this one! This book sounds interesting!

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  13. Martha LawsonAugust 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I would love to win this one! It sounds terrific. Please enter me for it.

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  14. Debs DeskAugust 8, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
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    debdesk9(@)verizon.net

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  15. MelindaAugust 8, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I Love books and haven't read this one yet! Please enter me into this giveaway :)

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  16. ChristyJanAugust 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Please enter me to win a copy of BACKSEAT SAINTS.

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  17. Susan Helene GottfriedAugust 9, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    No need to enter me, babe. I've already read this one! (shocking, I know)

    I'm dropping in as usual to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.

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  18. linettAugust 9, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    would love to listen to this one, thanks

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  19. M.August 9, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Just finished 'gods in Alabama' and loved it, so I'm pumped at the thought of another book with some of the same characters!
    I was a little concerned about the violence angle, but was told it is well-handled and not horribly graphic.

    Thanks for the contest!
    mayamissani AT yahoo DOT ca

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  20. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    Would love to listen to this audiobook!
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  21. GALENAAugust 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    avid reader buwould love to hear this book

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  22. Nicole C.August 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I love her books.

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  23. SueAugust 10, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I'd love it! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. AliciaAugust 10, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Would love to "read" this.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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  25. mmentorAugust 10, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    please and thank you

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  26. SarahAugust 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Please enter me!!! Thanks!!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    This would be good for the commute.

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  28. Terri C.August 13, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    This book sounds great! Thank you for the chance to have it.

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  29. BethAugust 14, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    This looks great! Please enter me!

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  30. sweetsueAugust 15, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I love stories about Texas and Texans-please enter me!
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  31. Denise S.August 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    This would be very interesting, thanks!

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  32. mindyAugust 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    sounds great thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

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  33. RuthieAugust 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM

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  34. JennaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:53 PM

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  35. SarahAugust 19, 2010 at 2:32 PM

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  36. tawndamAugust 20, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    sounds like a great read

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  37. LindaAugust 20, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I'm a bit conflicted when considering a novel about abusers and abused, but I need a good audio book, and would like to try Backseat Saints. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I would love to win this. Thanks!

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  39. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Thx for the chance to win.

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  40. AnonymousAugust 21, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I'd love to listen to this on my walks. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  41. LuanneAugust 21, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Wow; does that sound like an interesting read. I would like to hear how this two-sided story comes through! I am Luanne also!

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  42. VidishaAugust 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway

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  43. jillcyAugust 24, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I would like to win this audio book. It has been on my TBR list since I heard about it a few weeks ago.

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  44. JlefkovenjAugust 29, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    I would love to listen to Backseat Saints.

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  45. Linda HendersonAugust 29, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I would love to hear this one. Thank you for the great giveaway.

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  46. Mary B.August 30, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    Will be fantastic read. Thanks for giveaway offer.
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  47. UnknownAugust 31, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I would love to own a copy of Backseat Saints.

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  48. John S.September 1, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    I've heard a lot about this book; would love to actually hear it. Thanks for the chance.
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  49. jackieSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Sounds like a really good story.

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  50. jackieSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Sounds like a really good story.

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  51. Simply StacieSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Please count me in.

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I listen to audiobooks on my LONG commute and this one sounds wonderful! Thank you.

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  53. turboterpSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I listen to audiobooks on my LONG commute and this one sounds wonderful! Thank you.

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  54. yellowlabsSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Looks like a great read! I would love the chance read this.

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  55. Aleksandra NearingSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks for the chance!
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  56. ky2hereSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Sounds like a great listen on a roadtrip.

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  57. Jenn S.September 2, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    This sounds like a good one. Love listening to audio books while in the car .

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  58. wgbc1446September 2, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Sounds good. I listen to audio books when I drive. Cures the monotony! wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  59. BookMarc BlogpantsSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I was never a saint when I was in the backseat!

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I would like to listen to this!

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  61. cdmartenySeptember 3, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    love books on tape in car 6 hours a week this book sound fun

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  62. Emmy CoffeeSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    I think this author is great, I loved her other best sellter

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  63. lknottSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Audio books are such a joy. This book, Backseat Saints, sounds like a great book to listen to. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!


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  64. Deborah WellensteinSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    I wouold very much like to win this; it sounds like a really interesting story. Thank you!

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    It sounds great. I would love to listen to it. Thanks. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  66. SalanderServantSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Have wanted to read this all summer, thanks for the chance at it!

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I WOULD LOVE TO WIN

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  68. susan1215September 4, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds like a good book

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  69. Kathy PSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you for the Great giveaway please count me in :)
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  70. JuliaSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Looks like a great book!

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  71. Allana890September 4, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Sounds like a great giveaway, ive never heard an audiobook and would love to

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  72. /\Heather/\September 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Frightening summary, to say the least. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  73. Charlene KuserSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I would love to hear more about
    Rose Mae Lolley.Please enter me

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  74. SarahSeptember 4, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    This sounds entertaining - thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  75. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    The synopsis sounds interesting. WOuld like to listen to the whole thing!

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  76. cmanSeptember 4, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Please enter me :)

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  77. AEKZ2September 4, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    This sounds good. I'd love to win.

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  78. Betty CSeptember 4, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    This sounds very interesting. Quite different from what I usually read (or listen to).

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