Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop!

20 Dec

Welcome to my stop on the Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop hosted by Bookhounds and I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. To check out all the bloggers giving away books and bookish things, click HERE.

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I am giving away a copy of Melanie Dickerson‘s retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale, The Golden Braid. To enter just leave me a comment. The giveaway runs through December 31st. Good luck!

golden-braidThe one who needs rescuing isn’t always the one in the tower…

Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry.

Fiercely devoted to Rapunzel, her mother is suspicious of every man who so much as looks at her daughter and warns her that no man can be trusted. After a young village farmer asks for Rapunzel’s hand in marriage, Mother decides to move them once again—this time, to the large city of Hagenheim.

The journey proves treacherous, and after being rescued by a knight—Sir Gerek—Rapunzel, in turn, rescues him farther down the road. As a result, Sir Gerek agrees to repay his debt to Rapunzel by teaching her to read. Could there be more to him than his arrogance and desire to marry for riches and position?

As Rapunzel acclimates to life in a new city, she uncovers a mystery that will forever change her life. In this Rapunzel story unlike any other, a world of secrets and treachery are about to be revealed after seventeen years. How will Rapunzel finally take control of her own destiny? And who will prove faithful to a lowly peasant girl with no one to turn to?

 

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59 Responses to “Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop!”

  1. Suzanne Sellner December 20, 2015 at 9:57 pm #

    The summary of the plot of The Golden Braid is intriguing. I’d enjoy reading this variation on the story of Rapunzel.

  2. rsbrandt44 December 20, 2015 at 11:53 pm #

    Always nice to see a new twist on an old braid.

  3. MomIsReading December 21, 2015 at 1:17 am #

    I love fairy tale re-tellings! And Melanie Dickerson writes them so well!

  4. Cheri Lynn Oggy (@Ky54Mimi) December 21, 2015 at 2:09 am #

    This synopsis sounds terrific!

  5. Loraine N. December 21, 2015 at 8:26 am #

    I am really looking forward to reading Melanie’s version of Rapunzel. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. Anita Yancey December 21, 2015 at 10:31 am #

    I love the retelling of this story, it sounds fantastic. I would enjoy reading it.

  7. amartinez87 December 21, 2015 at 10:55 am #

    Thanks for the chance! Merry Christmas!

  8. Ashley Helander December 21, 2015 at 12:32 pm #

    Looks like a great rendition of a classic! Hoping to get the chance to read it!

  9. Tammy V. December 21, 2015 at 12:51 pm #

    I love fairytale retellings. Tangled is one of my favorite movies.

  10. lorih824 December 21, 2015 at 3:36 pm #

    Beautiful cover. I’m looking forward to reading this. Thanks and Merry Christmas 🙂

  11. ladymagnolia99 December 21, 2015 at 5:09 pm #

    I love the re-telling of all the fairy tales. I also love this cover. The color of the red dress is outstanding!!

    Judy Cox

  12. Emma A December 21, 2015 at 5:59 pm #

    I haven’t been able to find a good Rapunzel retelling yet, I hope this one will be the one I have been waiting for!

  13. Natasha December 21, 2015 at 8:50 pm #

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Happy Holidays!

  14. Kate F. December 21, 2015 at 10:22 pm #

    This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway!

  15. tfs93 December 21, 2015 at 11:43 pm #

    Beautiful Cover!

  16. tobelknight December 22, 2015 at 12:00 am #

    This looks like a really good book. I hope I win it! Thanks for giving me a chance!

  17. Kimberly December 22, 2015 at 7:02 am #

    This sounds like a very interesting book. I would love to read it.

  18. Amy Tolley December 22, 2015 at 9:02 am #

    Sound like a great read thanks Happy Holidays!!!

  19. Heidi Robbins December 22, 2015 at 7:06 pm #

    Her books are so fun! Merry Christmas!

  20. Jess D December 23, 2015 at 9:27 am #

    This sounds like a great read! Thanks for the chance!
    i_love_books at aol dot com

  21. Mia J December 23, 2015 at 4:52 pm #

    Looks like an interesting retelling of a favorite fairy tale. Thanks for the chance.

  22. Cindy December 23, 2015 at 6:12 pm #

    I really like the cover and synopsis. Thanks for the chance, and Happy Holidays!

  23. bn100 December 23, 2015 at 10:23 pm #

    looks different

  24. nrlymrtl December 24, 2015 at 5:04 pm #

    Excellent choice! Happy holidays.

  25. MonaG (@Kulmona) December 25, 2015 at 11:04 am #

    This sounds really good! I enjoy fairy tales and new takes on them. My daughter and I really loved Disney’s Tangled. I’m sure she will enjoy this one.

    Thanks 🙂

  26. legacy18 December 25, 2015 at 4:21 pm #

    This sounds like a fun story.. I love the twists and turns in modern fairy tales

  27. Maranda Hymes December 25, 2015 at 4:32 pm #

    I’ve read this one, it’s cute. I hope whoever wins enjoys it!

  28. Carissa Helsdon December 26, 2015 at 8:38 am #

    I would love a new book for the New Year!

  29. linda romer (@romer_linda) December 26, 2015 at 12:17 pm #

    I would love a copy of the Golden Braid ♡ Thank you

  30. KateS December 26, 2015 at 7:20 pm #

    Thanks for this giveaway!

  31. Michele December 26, 2015 at 7:29 pm #

    Thanks for the chance!! Looks like a great read!! jmluker at vhtmail dot net

  32. Renee G December 26, 2015 at 7:45 pm #

    Would love to read this – sounds like a great new twist on Rapunzel.

  33. michelle k. December 27, 2015 at 1:15 am #

    Sounds like a great read!

  34. Jeanna Massman December 27, 2015 at 3:59 am #

    This sounds like a fun read for a cold winter’s night.

  35. Stacy December 27, 2015 at 12:47 pm #

    I love fairy tale retellings, and I have not heard of this one before.

  36. Velvet December 27, 2015 at 1:37 pm #

    I would love to read this it sounds great

  37. Christy Maurer December 27, 2015 at 1:42 pm #

    This sounds like a wonderful book!

  38. Michelle Willms December 27, 2015 at 7:49 pm #

    I love fairy tale retellings. Of course, I still love fairy tales. Thank you for offering such a wonderful prize.

  39. Amber D. December 27, 2015 at 8:03 pm #

    This sounds so good, I can’t wait to read it! (:

  40. vadensmommy1 December 27, 2015 at 8:17 pm #

    Thanks for the chance
    Barbara_stoker@comcast.net

  41. Vanessa Vazquez December 27, 2015 at 9:06 pm #

    I’d love to read this! Thanks for the chance!

  42. Alisha Sienkiel December 27, 2015 at 9:29 pm #

    Love retellings and this one sounds great! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

  43. Tanya Guthrie December 27, 2015 at 9:39 pm #

    This is the first time I’m hearing of this author and book, it looks intriguing

  44. Amanda December 27, 2015 at 10:27 pm #

    Fun book! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  45. Katie December 28, 2015 at 11:18 am #

    I love fairy tale re-tellings! Thanks for the chance. lilacqueen75 (at) gmail (dot) com

  46. krysylyn86 December 28, 2015 at 7:27 pm #

    Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

  47. Daniel M December 28, 2015 at 9:26 pm #

    sounds like a fun one

  48. Diann Pustay December 28, 2015 at 10:26 pm #

    Rapunzel is my favorite fairy tale. Can’t wait to read this new version.
    It sounds great and I like the cover.
    Thanks for the chance.

  49. Josy Herrera December 28, 2015 at 11:17 pm #

    Very insteresting. Thanks for the chance!

  50. Janie McGaugh December 28, 2015 at 11:20 pm #

    This sounds like a very interesting version of Rapunzel. jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu

  51. rebecca orr December 29, 2015 at 2:01 pm #

    This looks like a good book. Thank you for the chance.

  52. Holly Letson December 29, 2015 at 5:37 pm #

    Sounds like a good read!

  53. Beverly Gordon December 29, 2015 at 9:26 pm #

    I love retellings this is awesome ty for the chance and that cover is soo pretty

  54. BookLady December 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm #

    What an interesting book! Thanks for the great giveaway. Happy New Year!

  55. Laura G December 30, 2015 at 2:36 pm #

    Oooh, this sounds so good! I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

  56. snowlark2 December 30, 2015 at 2:49 pm #

    This sounds like a really interesting retelling of Rapunzel.

  57. SheilaS December 31, 2015 at 1:43 am #

    The cover is just gorgeous! I’d like to read this. Thanks!

  58. taswmom December 31, 2015 at 6:14 am #

    I had never heard of this book before, but it sounds wonderful, and I would love to read it! Thank you for finding such a great book to offer!

  59. kimlrkim December 31, 2015 at 11:59 pm #

    Would love this book. Happy New Year. Thank you for the giveaway.

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