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GIVEAWAY & BLOG TOUR: Barely a Lady by Eileen Dreyer (Book Review 2010-111)

July 1, 2010 By Mary

Product Description

Olivia Grace has secrets that could destroy her. One of the greatest of these is the Earl of Gracechurch, who married and divorced her five years earlier. Abandoned and disgraced, Grace has survived those years at the edge of respectability. Then she stumbles over Jack on the battlefield of Waterloo, and he becomes an even more dangerous secret. For not only is he unconscious, he is clad in an enemy uniform.

But worse, when Jack finally wakes in Olivia’s care, he can’t remember how he came to be on a battlefield in Belgium. In fact, he can remember nothing of the last five years. He thinks he and Olivia are still blissfully together. To keep him from being hanged for a traitor, Olivia must pretend she and Jack are still married.

To unearth the real traitors, Olivia and Jack must unravel the truth hidden within his faulty memory. To save themselves and the friends who have given them sanctuary, they must stand against their enemies, even as they both keep their secrets.

In the end, can they risk everything to help Jack recover his lost memories, even though the truth may destroy them both?

About the Author

USA Today best-selling author Eileen Dreyer has won five RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, which secures her fourth place in the Romance Writers of America prestigious Hall of Fame.

Eileen is an addicted traveler, having sung in some of the best Irish pubs in the world, and admits she sees research as a handy way to salve her insatiable curiosity. She’s also trained in forensic nursing and death investigation, although she doesn’t see herself actively working in the field, unless this writing thing doesn’t pan out.

Eileen also writes as Kathleen Korbel and has over three million books in print worldwide.

Born and raised in Missouri, she lives in St. Louis County with husband Rick and her two children. She has animals but refuses to subject them to the glare of the limelight.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Forever (June 29, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446542083
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446542081

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

LOVED IT

This is a fast paced historical romance and I loved every minute of reading it.  This has all the best elements of this genre.  I still am wondering how Olivia could still be in love with Jack after his family forces a divorce and ruins her reputation.  But I guess love is blind.  Olivia is a strong female lead and one I am surprised at at times.  You can see the sparks between her and Jack.  Although Jack is struck by amnesia, he must truly love Olivia.  I am amazed at the detail in both the characters and the description of the location as there seems to be a ton of research behind the story.   I look forward to the next book in this series.

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?

Please use a NEW AND SEPARATE comment for each entry.

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addtress (no PO Boxes)
Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 7.16.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen
This giveaway is sponsored by Hatchette Book Group and up to 5 copies will be available depending on entries.

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Comments

  1. Bethie says

    July 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Look like a book I would enjoy! Thanks for the giveaway.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  2. Bethie says

    July 1, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I follow on GFC

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  3. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Love that cover!

    ~Lindy
    aromagik@gmail.com

  4. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I’m a GFC follower and I also follow your blog with DemonFeed.

    ~Lindy
    aromagik@gmail.com

  5. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    AND I just posted this on my brand new blog:

    http://romance-aficionado.blogspot.com/

    Now I just need to scare up some visitors! 😉

    ~Lindy

  6. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I’m your friend on Goodreads. (Linda Crooks)

    🙂

  7. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    I like the Swamped FB page. 🙂

    ~Lindy

  8. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    I posted a link to this giveaway on my FB profile:

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1275592256

  9. Scorpio M. says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    I’d love to read this one, reunion romances are my favorite! Thank you.

    jenma76 at hotmail dot com

  10. Scorpio M. says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    jenma76 at hotmail dot com

  11. Scorpio M. says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I follow your blog via Blogger.

    jenma76 at hotmail dot come

  12. eileen dreyer says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Wow, thank you. I’m so glad you like it. How can I not like such a review from another dog lover?(golden retrievers, black labs and 1 very special great dane here). If anybody wants the book autographed, just get in touch with me through my website.

  13. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    I just sent her a Facebook friend request.

    ~Lindy

  14. Stuff Rhys Likes says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    I’m following Eileen on Twitter. (Can you tell how much I’d love to win this book? lol)

    ~Lindy

  15. Shannon says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Thank you for entering me. =)
    tiredwkids at live dot com

  16. Shannon says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    I follow through Google Reader.
    tiredwkids at live dot com

  17. Shannon says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Hmm… Eileen Dreyer likes to travel too. =)
    tiredwkids at live dot com

  18. Eileen Dreyer says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Shannon, Eileen LOVES to travel. I’ve even started blogging on Wednesdays about it. It’s my third addiction after reading and writing(in a creative way ;-})

  19. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Amnesia is always a great story device! Thanks for the chance to win.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:01 am

    I’m a follower.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  21. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Google Friend Connect follower #1.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  22. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Google Friend Connect follower #2.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  23. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:03 am

    This is the first novel in Eileen’s Drake’s Rakes series. She’s also a retired trauma nurse, which I found interesting.

  24. Julia says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:28 am

    im a GFC follower

    bambbles at gmail dot com

  25. Julia says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:29 am

    daily

    bambbles at gmail dot com

  26. Eileen Dreyer says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:50 am

    HoldenJ I am indeed a retired trauma nurse. It’s one of the reasons I wrote an amnesia plot, because I wanted to show what amnesia really was–you can’t cure it with another smack to the head with a frying pan. Jack’s amnesia is concussion-induced.

  27. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Sounds good!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  28. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:04 am

    GFC follower 1
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  29. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:04 am

    GFC follower 2
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  30. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:04 am

    goodreads friend-Rae Pavey
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  31. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Like Swamped FB fan page-Rae Pavey
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  32. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Eileen FB friend-Rae Pavey
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  33. throuthehaze says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:06 am

    follow Eileen on twitter @throuthehaze
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

  34. Mary (BookHounds) says

    July 2, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    GAH! I know I am truly an addict now. I had no internet for most of the day yesterday. I did try to pop into the library, but I could only get connected for a little while since school is out. Darn chatty teenagers.

    Eileen, I apologize that I was here for the tour.

  35. holdenj says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Daily entry 7/2.
    Thanks for the comment Eileen! I’m sure she saw a few real cases of amnesia as a trauma nurse.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. Bethie says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Daily Entry 7/2

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  37. Julia says

    July 3, 2010 at 3:59 am

    bambbles at gmail dot com

    daily

  38. Eileen Dreyer says

    July 3, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    HOldenJ–yes, I did see a few cases of amnesia in the ER. Real amnesia is really interesting(if you’re not the one who has it)

  39. holdenj says

    July 3, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Daily entry 7/3.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. Julia says

    July 4, 2010 at 4:06 am

    bambbles at gmail dot com

    daily

  41. Bethie says

    July 4, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Daily Entry

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  42. Debs Desk says

    July 3, 2010 at 11:18 pm

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

  43. Debs Desk says

    July 3, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    I am a follower.
    Thanks
    Debbie
    debdesk9(at)verizon.net

  44. aromagik says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    aromagik@gmail.com

    back for another shot 🙂

    ~Lindy

  45. holdenj says

    July 4, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Daily entry 7/4. Happy Fourth!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  46. Sue A. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:22 am

    This book is on my wishlist!

    +1 Leave a comment with an email address

    alternate email from blogger
    magenta 2 red [at] gmail [dot] com

  47. Sue A. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:23 am

    I’m a GFC follower

    alternate email from blogger
    magenta 2 red [at] gmail [dot] com

  48. Sue A. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I’m your friend on Goodreads.

    +1 Be my friend on GoodReads

    alternate email from blogger
    magenta 2 red [at] gmail [dot] com

  49. holdenj says

    July 5, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Daily entry 7/5. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  50. tetewa says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Sounds good, I’d like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com

  51. tetewa says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I’m a follower! tWarner419@aol.co

  52. scottsgal says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    love the beautiful cover!
    msboatgal at aol.com

  53. scottsgal says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    GFC follower 1
    msboatgal at aol.com

  54. scottsgal says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    GFC follower 2
    msboatgal at aol.com

  55. scottsgal says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    swamped facebook fan
    msboatgal at aol.com

  56. scottsgal says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    goodreads friend
    msboatgal at aol.com

  57. cheryl c says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    The book blurb and your review have me intrigued! Thanks for the giveway.
    castings at mindspring dot com

  58. cheryl c says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    GFC follower #1
    castings at mindspring dot com

  59. cheryl c says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    GFC follower #2
    castings at mindspring dot com

  60. cheryl c says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    Made GoodReads friend request

    castings at mindspring dot com

  61. cheryl c says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    I visited Eileen’s website, and I enjoyed looking at her travel page. She has traveled to some wonderful places!
    castings at mindspring dot com

  62. Scorpio M. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    Daily comment. Really want to read this one!

    jenma76 at hotmail dot com

  63. Bethie says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Daily Entry 7/5

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  64. Breanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I’d love to win this

  65. Breanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I follow via GFC 1

  66. Breanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I follow via GFC 2

  67. Breanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I follow Eileen Dreyer on Twitter @RazzMyBerry

  68. Breanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:17 am

    I added you as a friend on Goodreads – Breanne Tennant

  69. holdenj says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Daily entry 7/6. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  70. aromagik says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Looks like a fantastic book. :>]

    ~Lindy
    aromagik@gmail.com

  71. aromagik says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Daily entry 🙂

    ~Lindy
    aromagik@gmail.com

  72. Bethie says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Daily Entry 7/6

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  73. Cathy D. says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:18 am

    This book sounds really good. I haven’t read this author before , but I intend to now. Would love to start with this one!

    cathysdesigns@yahoo.com

  74. BUSY BEE says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:50 am

    Enter me please. My kind of book!

    thanks
    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

  75. BUSY BEE says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:51 am

    I am a GFC

    bsyb100 at gmail.com

  76. BUSY BEE says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:51 am

    I am a GFC follower

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

  77. BUSY BEE says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:51 am

    I am a friend on GoodReads (mindie)

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

  78. BUSY BEE says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:52 am

    I follow Eileen Dreyer on Twitter (bsyb)

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

  79. Carole Spring says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:06 am

    I love historical romance novels and Barely A Lady definitely sounds like one I would enjoy. Thanks for the chance!
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  80. Carole Spring says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:06 am

    I follow via GFC (Carole Spring)
    entry #1
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  81. Carole Spring says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:06 am

    I follow via GFC (Carole Spring)
    entry #2
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  82. Carole Spring says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:07 am

    tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/17930726558

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  83. holdenj says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Daily entry 7/7. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  84. Luvdaylilies says

    July 8, 2010 at 1:43 am

    Sounds like a great story, please count me in!
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

  85. Luvdaylilies says

    July 8, 2010 at 1:45 am

    1) I follow via GFC~Luvdaylilies
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

  86. Luvdaylilies says

    July 8, 2010 at 1:45 am

    2) I follow via GFC~Luvdaylilies
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

  87. Bethie says

    July 8, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Daily Entry 7/7

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  88. holdenj says

    July 8, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Daily entry 7/8. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  89. Carole Spring says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:28 am

    daily entry
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Thank you for the giveaway!

  90. Carole Spring says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:28 am

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18087172642

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  91. holdenj says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Daily entry 7/9. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  92. Carole Spring says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    daily entry

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  93. Carole Spring says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18148313665

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  94. holdenj says

    July 10, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Daily entry 7/10. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  95. Carole Spring says

    July 11, 2010 at 1:13 am

    great giveaway!

    Daily entry

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  96. Carole Spring says

    July 11, 2010 at 1:14 am

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18235016166

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  97. Bethie says

    July 11, 2010 at 2:25 am

    Daily Entry 7/10

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  98. holdenj says

    July 11, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    Daily entry 7/11. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  99. Bethie says

    July 11, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Daily Entry 7/11

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  100. aromagik says

    July 11, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    Daily entry. 🙂

    aromagik@gmail.com

    ~Lindy

  101. Carole Spring says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:48 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    daily entry

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  102. Carole Spring says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:48 am

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18330072229

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  103. Dawn M. says

    July 12, 2010 at 9:07 am

    Would love to read this. Count me in, please! :0)

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  104. Dawn M. says

    July 12, 2010 at 9:07 am

    I follow on GFC.

    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  105. holdenj says

    July 12, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    Daily entry 7/12. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  106. Bethie says

    July 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    Daily Entry 7/14

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  107. holdenj says

    July 13, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Daily entry 7/13. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  108. Carole Spring says

    July 14, 2010 at 2:08 am

    great giveaway!

    Daily entry

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  109. Carole Spring says

    July 14, 2010 at 2:09 am

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18484346310

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  110. holdenj says

    July 14, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Daily entry 7/14. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  111. Bethie says

    July 15, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Daily Entry 7/15

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  112. Carole Spring says

    July 15, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    great giveaway!

    Daily entry

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  113. Carole Spring says

    July 15, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/18625880930

    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  114. holdenj says

    July 16, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Daily entry 7/16. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  115. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    This looks like such a great rea it is on my wishlist :).

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  116. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Friended on goodreads (Pamela Sinclair/pams00)

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  117. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    Liked swamp on facebook (Pamela Sinclair/ http://www.facebook.com/pams00)

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  118. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    Friended Eileen on facebook (Pamela Sinclair/ http://www.facebook.com/pams00)

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  119. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    Following Eileen on Twitter (pams00)

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  120. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    tweeted (pams00):
    http://twitter.com/pams00/status/18708309307

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  121. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    posted to facebook (Pamela Sinclair/ http://www.facebook.com/pams00):
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1329505888&v=wall&story_fbid=137574039596788

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  122. pams00 says

    July 16, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Eileen’s site has a neat favorties section with links to all kinds of stuff!

    Pam S
    pams00@aol.com

  123. Bethie says

    July 17, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Daily Entry 7/17

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  124. Bethie says

    July 18, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Dialy Entry 7/18

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  125. Mary (BookHounds) says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    The winners are:

    (the first part of their email addresses)

    JHolden955

    cathysdesigns

    aromagik

    lizzi0915 (who’s number came up the first 3 times)

    jenma76

    An email has been sent to the winners. They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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