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.

78 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would love to listen to Backseat Saints :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Robbie Burns said...

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Linda said...

It's difficult to read about abuse, but this books does sound interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Marjorie/cenya2 said...

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

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Cackleberry Homestead said...

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

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Unknown said...

I'd love a chance into this giveaway thanks.

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Denny, Alaska said...

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holdenj said...

I think I would enjoy Backseat Saints, thanks for the chance to win!
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Meredith said...

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Martha Lawson said...

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Debs Desk said...

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Melinda said...

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

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ChristyJan said...

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Susan Helene Gottfried said...

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.

linett said...

would love to listen to this one, thanks

M. said...

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!
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Anonymous said...

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GALENA said...

avid reader buwould love to hear this book

Nicole C. said...

I love her books.

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Sue said...

I'd love it! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Alicia said...

Would love to "read" this.

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mmentor said...

please and thank you

Sarah said...

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Anonymous said...

This would be good for the commute.

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Terri C. said...

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Beth said...

This looks great! Please enter me!

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sweetsue said...

I love stories about Texas and Texans-please enter me!
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Denise S. said...

This would be very interesting, thanks!

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Ruthie said...

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Jenna said...

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Sarah said...

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tawndam said...

sounds like a great read

Linda said...

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.
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Unknown said...

I would love to win this. Thanks!

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Unknown said...

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

Luanne said...

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

Vidisha said...

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jillcy said...

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

Jlefkovenj said...

I would love to listen to Backseat Saints.

Linda Henderson said...

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Mary B. said...

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Unknown said...

I would love to own a copy of Backseat Saints.

John S. said...

I've heard a lot about this book; would love to actually hear it. Thanks for the chance.
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jackie said...

Sounds like a really good story.

jackie said...

Sounds like a really good story.

Simply Stacie said...

Please count me in.

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Anonymous said...

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

turboterp said...

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

yellowlabs said...

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

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ky2here said...

Sounds like a great listen on a roadtrip.

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Jenn S. said...

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

wgbc1446 said...

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

BookMarc Blogpants said...

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

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Anonymous said...

I would like to listen to this!

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cdmarteny said...

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

Emmy Coffee said...

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

lknott said...

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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Deborah Wellenstein said...

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

Unknown said...

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SalanderServant said...

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

Anonymous said...

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Kathy P said...

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Julia said...

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Allana890 said...

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/\Heather/\ said...

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

Charlene Kuser said...

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

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Sarah said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

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cman said...

Please enter me :)

AEKZ2 said...

This sounds good. I'd love to win.

Betty C said...

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