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EVEN MORE FUN!

February 8, 2011

Know what's even more fun than the short story (now up on the Nook as well as the Kindle)? Another EIGHT chances to win the galley copy (limited edition, different awesome cover) of HOW TO KNIT A HEART BACK HOME, which won't hit stores until March 1st.

Only eight left! You could have one! (I'm so excited I'm abusing exclamation points. Sorry about that!)

To be eligible to win: Be a member of my mailing list, and leave a comment on this post. So chances are good, since I'll be pulling the eight winners from the commenters here.

SQUEEE! I really like today. And later, I'm going to go drink European Sipping Chocolate, so it's going to get ever better.

(I'll draw the winners on Friday.) (Woot!)

Posted by Rachael 266 Comments

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  1. Carrie says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:28 am

    yayayayayayayay! this is so exciting! I am also abusing exclamation points because I am so excited!

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  2. Julie says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Really looking forward to this book. Can’t wait to read the short story.

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  3. KJ says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:30 am

    What an awesome day!

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  4. Barbara says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I have the short story on my kindle and am excited for another chance to win the book.
    thanks

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  5. Dana says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I just downloaded the short story to my Kindle! SO excited! 🙂

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  6. Heatherly says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:39 am

    hurray hurray!
    i cant wait to put you on my nookcolor. see you at sts west?

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  7. Mary Yount says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I just found your site last week and have added it to my favorites. I look forward to reading everything posted so far.

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  8. Anna says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:41 am

    me me please please please!!!

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  9. Tara says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  10. Nadine says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Yippee, short story on my Kindle and I cannot wait for the book! 🙂

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  11. Rose says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Oh, hurray! I downloaded the short story to my computer, since I’m not a cool e-reader kid!

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  12. Elise says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Yay! Can’t wait to read both.

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  13. Kris says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:49 am

    pick me, pick me! I don’t want to wait to March 1 and I’m so sadly book-less right now, until I can find time to make it to the library or bookstore.

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  14. GoodEnoughWoman says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I just got your story for my Kindle! Now I want to win your book. 🙂

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  15. Kate says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Oooo so exciting! I can’t wait to read this one. Pick me! ha

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  16. Grace says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Cool! I already downloaded your freebie from Amazon…and I’m chomping at the bit for your second book!

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  17. lenora says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:56 am

    ooo , pick me, pick me. I need a good book to take on vacation 🙂

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  18. moiraeknittoo says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:57 am

    W00t!

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  19. Pardis Babzani says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Words can’t explain how excited I am for this book!!! I think I’m going to re-read the first one and try to finish right as the second one comes out! wahoooo

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  20. Susan says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I’m on my way to download the short story to my computer (someday I’ll have a Kindle or a Nook, I just know it) and it would be ever so fun to get to read the second book before other folks.

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  21. Vicki says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love it when I can feel your happiness and excitement right over the internet… it doesn’t lose a thing all the way from California to Wisconsin!!
    ; )

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  22. Carry says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Wow, a free short story AND a chance to win the new book??? *I* really like today!!!

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  23. Orli says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Once again a super-exciting post!! I would love to win it.
    I just realized I’ll be back in California when the new book hits stores…I think I need to buy a copy for my non-Kindled knitting buddies so I’ll plan an excursion to the bookstore to photograph it in the wild!

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  24. Martha says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    I would love to win the new book! Can’t wait to read it.

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  25. Flan says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Hooray!

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  26. Stephanie M says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I’m such a fan of yours. I’d love to win the new book.

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  27. carolyn says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    pick me pick me pick me pick me
    p.s. seriously

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  28. erinamelia says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Wait, what’s the definition of exclamation point abuse?
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    (yep, this is all pretty exciting. Yay Rachael!!!!!)

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  29. Dawn says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Soooo looking forward to this book! Awesome!!!!

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  30. Jen says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Another romance novel that doesn’t suck! Yay!

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  31. Charlotte says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Great news! You’re really writing up a storm.

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  32. Duncks says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    How fun is this? and yes, Honeymooning is already on my ipad’s Kindle app. 🙂

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  33. Arina says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    love your writing, and so excited for you!

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  34. Holly Jones says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    I can’t wait to read “How to Knit a Heart Back Home”! Thinking about re-reading “How to Knit A Love Song” just to keep me busy until 3/1! Of course “Honeymooning” is already on my Kindle for when I get home for work tonight!

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  35. pauline says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    commenting so i can get a copy even though i advance ordered from amazon so i don’t have to share with my teen. who doesn’t share well.

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  36. Alexis Layton says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Oooh maybe I’ll get lucky. BTW this is blatant kissing up to you, but you look fantastic in the knitters calendar! Muah!

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  37. Jennifer says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    !!!!!! Oh Rachael, you’re the cutest!!!!!!

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  38. Megan says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Pick me pick me! I’m looking forward to eventually reviewing this for my podcast

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  39. Evelyn G says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Well, that would be perfect timing for me – just in time to go into the suitcase for my long awaited and much needed vacation in Honolulu.

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  40. Kathi says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Too cool! Even if I don’t win, I can’t wait for your book to come out!

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  41. Donna says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Yeah! I’ve been waiting and waiting…would love to have a copy. A signed copy from your hands!!

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  42. Connie says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I really deserve to win, as I never met you at the NY sheep and wool! No logic there, just want to win!

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  43. Linda Whitney says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Greetings from chilly, frosty England, thanks for emailing the short story it was a great read your very kind. Here’s hoping I’m in for a chance to win your new book to bring a bit of sunshine to cold Brittain xx

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  44. Joy says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    i really want to win! you and cade are old friends and after all, one of your characters is named after him 🙂

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  45. Sally at Rivendale Farms says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I am still offering How to Knit a Heart Back Home a very wonderful home with cushy post-reading living conditions tucked between skeins of cashmere and alpaca. I also promise to never dog ear its pages. Promise.

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  46. Amanda says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    I enjoyed the first book, and am looking forward to the next, whether I win it now, or read it later!

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  47. Carol says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    European Sipping Chocolate!!! Can you send some of that?

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  48. Marisa says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Hooray for more fun!!! Can’t wait til I can go home and read Honeymooning!

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  49. JenW says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Yay! Bought the first one, but a free book would be great! Thanks for the opportunity

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  50. Karen Frisa says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Very exciting!! And I’m happy to hear that Honeymooning can be read on a computer, since I don’t have a Kindle.

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  51. Natalie says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    So excited about your new book!!

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  52. Teri S. says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    That’s very exciting! And I agree that the day will get better with European Sipping Chocolate. Sadly, I have none.

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  53. Andria says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    I downloaded your short story on my Kindle. Thanks for having this giveaway!

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  54. Kelsie says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Oh I can’t wait to read!! Pick me please!! 🙂 I cant get enough!

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  55. Ida says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I would love to win the new book!

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  56. Jeanne B. says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Rachael, you’ve launched a Squeeapalooza today. I’d love to read the new book and see what else happens in Cypress Hollow. I’ve downloaded Kindle for Mac; once I figure out how to get Amazon to connect with me, I’m reading the short story. 🙂

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  57. Beverly says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    I’m going to buy it anyway, but let me read it NOW, please!!

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  58. Chris P. says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Just got a Nook for my b-day, looking forward to the short story. Would love to read the book also

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  59. Ginger says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    How exciting!!!

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  60. Tina says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    DUDE, sweet!

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  61. Chris says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I so enjoyed the first book that I’ve been looking forward to this one!

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  62. Jeanne B. says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Me again. Sorry for posting twice, but now I haz a sad. I know why Kindle and Amazon won’t play well together.
    Kindle for Mac expects me to have an Intel processor and Leopard OSX, which I do not. I’m still running Tiger OSX on either a PowerPC Mac G5 desktop (when it wants to run) or my G4 laptop. I can’t read the short story until after I’ve claimed the lottery winnings I’m planning to win tonight and can afford to upgrade.
    SAD. At least I can still read the physical books!

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  63. Marilyn says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    I’d love a chance to win! Thank you!

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  64. KnittingInMind says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    now to Google European Sipping Chocolate….

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  65. dorre says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    yay!!! so excited for the new book 🙂 i really really loved the first one

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  66. Cathy says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Yay!! So excited for your book! Xoxo Cathy

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  67. Lisa says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Sqeeeee is absolutely right! Can’t wait to read it.

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  68. melanie says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Something new to read! Yay! Please pick me…

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  69. Heather Kinne says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    ME! I want this so bad! Off to double check that I’m in your mailing list.
    Yeay for contests!

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  70. RebKnitz says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    My birfday is next week so I wanna win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  71. Lindsay says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Ahhh I saw your book at Border’s the other day and took a phone photo…was gonna tweet it to you but just didn’t get a chance. Anywhoooo I love your blog and your twitterfeed so I’m pumped to maybe win a book 🙂

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  72. Barbara S. says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Yay for a giveaway….I really enjoyed your first book (have it on my iPad)…going to download the short story as soon as possible.

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  73. Cathy Goldman says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    OMG! I LOVE FREE KINDLE STUFF….CAN’T WAIT TO READ YOURS….GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW BOOK!

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  74. Lynn in Tucson says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    More details about European Sipping Chocolate, please!

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  75. aimalyn says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    What exactly is European Sipping Chocolate?

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  76. Tara says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Just joined the mailing list and cant wait for the new book! Going to download the free story now.

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  77. Marilyn says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Thanks for offering 8 more galley prints. I would love to receive a book!

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  78. lexyjane says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’m looking forward to reading the short story!

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  79. QallieQ/Helga says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Yipee-a new read-been in a bit if a draught as of late!!
    It will be the first book I download to my new iPad-which is yet to be named-though I am leaning towards Amelia

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  80. Suzee Meno says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Give a dispatcher some love 🙂

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  81. Pamela says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Squeee! If I don’t win the draught, I will totally buy the book, full price!

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  82. Rachael Buttler says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Ill buy it anyway- but I would love to have it now!

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  83. Kristin Miller says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Yay!!! I got so excited when I read there were more copies! And it seems I, too, am abusing the exclamations!! Wahoo!

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  84. Lucretia says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    European Sipping Chocolate? Sounds delightfully decadent!

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  85. Ellen says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    8 more chances, hurray! I’m really looking forward to your new book and I hope I win!

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  86. Anjelica says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Please please please!!!! Pretty please?!?! With sugar and cake and icing and donuts and ice cream?!?! I really hope I win!

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  87. Tasha C says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I can’t wait to read your new book! Congrats!

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  88. DoesLizKnit says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Wow a short story and a chance to win the book. Count me in!

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  89. Chloe says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Isn’t this the best feeling? I’ll bet Little Mama is so happy for you,as am I! Woot!

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  90. Fae Riegert says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Really enjoyed your first book. Looking forward to the release of your second. Must look for short story mentioned in your post.

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  91. Suzanne says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Just downloaded Honeymooning to my Kindle on Ipod Touch. Can’t wait to read it.

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  92. --Deb says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Ooh, me, me!
    (Heck, you KNOW I’d love to review it for you at KnittingScholar.com, right?)

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  93. thuy says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    ooh i can’t wait! downloaded the short story as well. 🙂

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  94. Carla says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    yippee – what fun- if not I have a nook!

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  95. Stashhaus says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    European Sipping Chocolate?!?!?!? Details, please.
    And a book to read while sipping? Even better!

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  96. Carol says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Would love to win a book, however, I plan to support my favorite author and buy not only a hard copy edition when it is released, but plan on buying it for kindle as well! How is that for sucking up!

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  97. Mermaid Kitten says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I’d like to win the book so I can have it signed at the event in West Portal!!!!

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  98. Christen says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    European sipping chocolate? Where do I get it? It sounds like it would be perfect to sip while I read my fabulous pre-ordered Cypress Hollow romance on my Kindle! Seriously. Where do I get it? What kind do you recommend?

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  99. Juno says

    February 8, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    oooh, pick me, pick me! I had my first successful knitting while reading the kindle today – your download. New skills! xx

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  100. Amie F says

    February 8, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Can’t wait to read your new book!

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  101. Theresa Burich says

    February 8, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I was so disappointed when I looked at B&N and found out that your book wasn’t available until March. I want it NOW!!! And I really want to try the European sipping chocolate. Wherever do you get it??

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  102. Erin K says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Ooh! Can’t wait to read it!

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  103. CC says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Woo! Pick me, pick me!

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  104. susan says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Pick me! I can’t wait to ready it!

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  105. Karen Scheer says

    February 8, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I would LOVE to win your new book. I SO enjoyed the first one and have downloaded the short story. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  106. (formerly) no-blog-rachel says

    February 8, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Comment, comment, comment. 🙂 I’m so looking forward to your next book! XO

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  107. Darci says

    February 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    So excited to see the new book. Downloaded the short to my iPhone…looking forward to a lovely read tonight

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  108. Angie says

    February 8, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Actually getting to read a book before publication would be a fantastic early birthday present! (Just saying…) European sipping chocolate also sounds like something amazing – where can this be found? Thanks!

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  109. Debbie says

    February 8, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    No need to send me a free copy, Carol and I plan to be at West Portal and will buy one there (support independent bookstores). Just wanted to say I completely support your liberal use of exclamation points. Yay!!!!!!!!!

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  110. jodi says

    February 8, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Hello. I love you. I love your booky books. I heart winning. I heart you.

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  111. Cass says

    February 8, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Oh, yay! A preview to tide us over until the new book AND it will be available on the Nook, my new favorite format for reading 🙂
    Looking forward to the new book next month.
    Take care

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  112. Dana says

    February 8, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    I’d love to win a copy! I just finished the short story and it was adorable! 🙂

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  113. Bri says

    February 8, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Congrats on the new book! So exciting!

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  114. Lorajean says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Yay! I read one book last year, yours. Thanks for writing another book. I’ll get to read another book this year! Darn kids.

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  115. Heather says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:09 am

    Yay new book!

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  116. Tracy A. says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Awesome prize! I want one even though I’ve already preordered a copy.
    Fingers crossed (:

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  117. DebbieQ says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Yeah!! My Nook and I are very happy at the moment.

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  118. philhellene says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Like all the other commenters, I can’t wait to read what happens next!

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  119. janey says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Ohh I can’t wait to read it I hope I win..

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  120. Amy V says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:09 am

    I’d love a chance to win

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  121. Liz says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:28 am

    oh man, I love getting new things!

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  122. Jenny says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:46 am

    woot! I have the new book pre-ordered for my Kindle already, and just downloaded the short… is it lunchtime yet?

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  123. susan says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Ok, here’s my comment 😉
    Looking forward to reading the book – either from a free copy (hint hint) or the one that I’ll purchase. Either way I’m getting one!

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  124. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:44 am

    OOO Count me in!! I loved the first one and can’t wait for the second.

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  125. ELC says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I can’t wait for the book!

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  126. Annie says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Can’t wait to read the new book. So happy to see that the tales from Cypress Hollow are continuing!

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  127. Emma says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:35 am

    so, do these books come with autographs? 🙂

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  128. Debby says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I’d love to see the new book — and recommend it to my friends!

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  129. Denise says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:36 am

    hooray! I can’t wait to read more of your books!! They just make the heart smile

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  130. Susan W says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:42 am

    I am looking forward to reading your second book!

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  131. DataGoddess says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:42 am

    I’m so glad it’s on the Nook, too. I went to preorder it for the Nook last week and it wasn’t available. It is now! 🙂

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  132. Susan W says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I’m glad it’s almost March 1st!

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  133. CATHY CHESNUT says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Really enjoyed the 1st book so can’t wait for the new one.

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  134. Beth Fuller says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:45 am

    just finished a Helix scarf (free pattern from Spin-Off mag) in Douceur et Soie yarn – every stitch was a pleasure – that, and Kidsilk Haze must be my new favorite yarns. What’s your favorite yarn?

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  135. Lora says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Thanks for the free download! Counting down the days till the new book is out!!

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  136. KimW says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Very exciting! I imagine the thrill of finishing a knitting project is nothing compared to the thrill of finishing and seeing your very own book in print!

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  137. Ildiko Baugus says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Need a good book to read.

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  138. Jan says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Look at all these comments! LOL! Do I even stand a chance??

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  139. Jill Piccoli says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Can’t wait to finally read (and knit my way through) How to Knit a Heart Back Home! You are simply awesome!

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  140. Jill Ferneau says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:51 am

    I just downloaded “Honeymooning” to my Kindle. Fairly sure I’ll be wanting the next one, too.

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  141. Rhonda from Baddeck says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Can’t wait for the newest one! In the meantime, I made my husband download Kindle for Mac so I could read Honeymooning. He promised to get ‘Airport’ (wireless) running so I could read it on my laptop (instead of using HIS computer!). If that happens I’ll owe you a thousand thanks — I’ve been waiting for over a month…

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  142. Rachel T says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Pick me! But I’ll but it anyway if I don’t get it.

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  143. Estella says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Oh, I’d love a galley – I heard the Knitmore Girls rave about this new book and can’t wait to read it.

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  144. Annie says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Yay! New book! Yay!

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  145. Gina B. says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Pick me! (If I can’t knit right now, I might as well read about it, right?)

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  146. MicheleinMaine says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I can’t wait to read your latest. I enjoyed your first book so much.

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  147. Sherry Scott says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I really enjoyed your first book so I’ve been looking forward to reading the second one. Keep up the good work!

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  148. Beth says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I am really looking forward to the new book!

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  149. me.yahoo.com/a/wHNLlLsq3YbcxqMN5wJFll6Bsm6VfbF4 says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:09 am

    I can’t wait for the new book. Enjoyed the first so much. You have a real knack for story telling and it is so nice to read a book that involves sheep that is correct!!! Happy knitting and up with sheep!! Sharry B.

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  150. Celia says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Kindle app on my iPhone. I’ll see if I can get the short story there. And the book? Can’t believe it’s coming out so soon. Maybe I can get The Girlie to come with me to the Launch.

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  151. Chaitali Patel says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:12 am

    OMG I cannot wait to read it. I loved the first book and cannot wait till second comes out. So this is prefect timing to read this short story till the second book comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  152. Marcy says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I’m going to go download Honeymooning RIGHT NOW!! Can’t wait for the book.

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  153. Diane says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Chocolate and books – two of my favorite things! I hope I’m lucky enough to have my number picked.

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  154. Mary says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I would love to win a copy. Love your books!
    Mary

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  155. Linda says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Loved the first book—going to get the short story for my Kindle right now!

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  156. maryb says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:22 am

    It would be great to win a galley copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home.

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  157. Cheryl Zahn says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Can’t wait, can’t wait!! Hope you are already busy working on another one that will be soon to follow!

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  158. Nonna says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:27 am

    I love the short story and am soooo excited about the new book, YAHOO!
    – I actually love the heart shaped knitting ball on the cover!!

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  159. Julie says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Loved your first book and just downloaded the free short story. Can’t wait for this one to come out (it’s already in my Amazon cart, but would love to win this one and take that one out of my cart).

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  160. Melissa says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Congratulations on the story! That is so exciting.

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  161. brenda says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:46 am

    I’m so excited for you !!! Can’t wait to read the new book !!!

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  162. Celestine says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:52 am

    How Generous of your. Thank you

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  163. Linda Johnson says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Just downloaded the short story on to my Nook! Can’t wait to read it and your new novel…galley copy or not!

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  164. anne says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Thanks for this lovely chance. your a sweetie.

    Reply
  165. Susanne says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:57 am

    This made my day. I downloaded the short story to my Kindle right away and look forward to reading it at lunchtime. Can’t wait for the next book to come out.

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  166. Heather N says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Good news indeed! So keep abusing exclamation points! Especially with the sipping chocolate, that sounds amazing!
    *fingers crossed* I cannot wait till the next book comes out. I just downloaded the kindle short story! I cannot wait to read it!!! 😀

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  167. Marelen says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I would love to read your new book.

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  168. Rose/yarnivore says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Me me me! Oh wait, that’s impolite. 🙂 well, the new story is safe on my Android phone, and i’d love to have a galley copy with you sweaters on the cover! Buying it either way, though — it’s terrific to have a non-sucky, *yarny* romance!

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  169. Marcy says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:15 am

    OK–already read Honeymooning and the excerpt from new book. Great, great, great! Don’t know if I’ll be able to survive another few weeks! You are the greatest!

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  170. AmpuTeeHee says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:28 am

    thanks for the kindle download! so excited for the new book! exclamation points are cool!!!
    * crosses fingers for the drawing*

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  171. ruth says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Congratulations. Would enjoy this new book. Best wishes.

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  172. kay says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:39 am

    hi
    thank you for the free short story, i’m anxiously awaiting more of your books !!!
    i LOVE my NookColor!
    best give i ever gave myself, whehee

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  173. Marie says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Just got the short story for my Kindle… can’t wait for March!

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  174. Tammy says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Can’t wait for the book!!!!

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  175. Jenny Ashley says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    ooh, sipping chocolate. i’ll have to drink some when i read your next book! can’t wait. xo

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  176. Amy says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Happy dancing – got the story on my Nook and now another chance to win… Happy dancing for sure!!

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  177. Joy Schulenburg says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    You sure do know how to keep your readers in a state of high anticipation – just like you do in the plots of your books!

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  178. Holly W says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I’m so excited you’re coming out with a new book so soon! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and always enjoy it!

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  179. Emy says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    WINNAR! Or at least, I hope so. 🙂

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  180. Ailien Ripple says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    I love love love your books! I’ve already pre-ordered the new book and downloaded Honeymooning today! I’m so excited!

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  181. Pat L says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Hi Rachael, I am hoping that I will be lucky and win a special copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home. I can’t wait to read the short story so hope that I will be able to access it. Your books are just Too Good! Congratulations again!

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  182. Liz C. says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Loved the first book, just downloaded Honeymooning, and I hope I win the next one!!!

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  183. Melissa Salzman says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Hooray! I loved your first book and am eagerly awaiting the second!! (I, too, am abusing the exclamation points 🙂 ) I hope you are well and that this second novel is a HUGE success!

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  184. Lisa says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    I’m so excited about your new short story and upcoming book!

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  185. KnittingGene says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    @Juno – Congrats! I’m still not great at it – trying it today with blog reading.
    Looking forward to the new book.

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  186. Debra Thomas says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Downloaded the freebie…will read it later tonight..after everyone is in bed and it is nice and quite…*sigh*
    I am looking forward to your new release!
    Thank you for the free book.

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  187. Melanie says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    I loved, loved, loved your first book and have already pre-ordered the next one. 🙂

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  188. Kate says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    LOVED your first book! Couldn’t put it down, even to knit! Can’t wait for the second, and just downloaded your short story!

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  189. Kimberly says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    The story is on my PC and ready to be read 🙂

    Reply
  190. TeresaNC says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I loved your first book and just can’t wait for the second. It would be more precious to win it!! That would be so very exciting!!

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  191. Otter says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful short story, which I picked up for my Kindle and promptly read. Having also read the excerpt from the new book I can’t wait for it to come out, so please enter me in the contest.

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  192. Joy Brooks says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Pick me!! Pick me!! I’m so glad that you are offering these books on Kindle…thanks again for writing such wonderful stories…

    Reply
  193. Sue says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Squee is right! So excited to download the excerpt to my (new!!!) Nook – thank you!

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  194. Emily says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I’d love one! Excited for the new book.

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  195. Melanie says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    I can’t wait for the new book to come out. I hope I win a galley if not I will pick it up when it comes out.

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  196. Melissa says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I want to win! Pick me, pick me! Looking forward to the new book! I just downloaded the short story to my Nook. Thanks!

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  197. Carol says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    A galley print. Ohhh, that sounds nice.

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  198. Robin Diebold says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    European sipping chocolate Yummy.
    I would love to win thanks for the chance.

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  199. Kristine Matthews says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    I LOVED the first book and would be thrilled not to have to wait another month to read the second!

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  200. Tish says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Pick me! Pick me! (I think exclamation point abuse must be contagious!) I’ve already got your book on hold at the library (I’m #8 and it’s still in the ON ORDER category) but I’m sure I’ll just buy it like I did the first one so I won’t have to wait.

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  201. Tabitha says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    While I cannot open the link to add myself to the mailing list (darn work computer and their firewalls) I can leave a comment! I just downloaded the Honeymoon free book from Amazon (yes it works) and I am soo happy that you let your sense of humor show! I won’t give it away, but I love where they ended up. (as you can tell I have not really made it past the first chapter) Keep being yourself!

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  202. Maureen says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    Would love to win your book!

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  203. Barbara Hahn says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    loved the first book, can’t wait for the next. Hope you come to the East coast for a book signing, would love to meet you.
    B

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  204. Sharon H says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I just downloaded Honeymooning to my Nook Color! Can’t wait to read it, thank you so much!! I would love to win the book, too!

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  205. Gail Thompson says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    At last..I’ve been searching for the release date of next chapter of life in the Hollow.. Can’t wait to see what’s happening..

    Reply
  206. Kelly Berends says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Woo, its on the Nook!!

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  207. mary says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    So glad I have my nook. Now waiting for the newest book.
    Hope I win.

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  208. Barb says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    I loved your first book; can’t wait to read your second and many more after that!

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  209. Chanpreet S says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Wow! A free story and an excerpt! You’ve just made my day! 🙂

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  210. Susan says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    Me me me!!! Just read your fabulous book last week and was so excited to get your email about the short story (downloaded on my Kindle and to be started tonight- thank you!!!). I would be thrilled to receive a galley copy!! Woot!

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  211. Petra says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    ME! Pick me Rachael! I really enjoyed your first one. Going to get the short story on my nook now!

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  212. Beccaie says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Ooh, a galley with the original cover? That would be SO COOL!

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  213. Angela says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Can’t wait to read the new book, Rachael! Thanks for the contest, too. 🙂

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  214. Donele Monte says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Need to go get my Nook and get you downloaded 🙂

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  215. carrie says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    So looking forward to the new book! I want to save it for my March vacation read, but I know I won’t be able to resist it that long!

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  216. Janice says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I really hope I win, but good luck to all my fellow commenters 🙂

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  217. Jackie L says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Leaving comment then downloading story! Thanks so much!

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  218. Joan in Reno says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    I downloaded and read it last night. Funny and sweet, but I don’t think she could have persuaded a stubborn he-man to give in about her money so fast. But Tom is clearly exceptional.

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  219. Joan in Reno says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    And you are really smoking out the lurkers!

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  220. Suzy says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Oh I would love to win a copy please!!
    I loved “Eliza’s Gift” and have pre-ordered “Lucy’s Kiss”.
    I would love a copy of “How to knit a Heart Back Home”.I know it is the same as “Lucy’s Kiss” but
    I don’t know why the publishers thought Australians needed a different picture on the cover of our version. I would SO love a knitty cover 😉

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  221. Jolie says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:34 am

    The short story was great… but I wouldn’t expect anything less from you! So happy for you Rach 🙂

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  222. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Can’t wait for the new book! Thanx for the short story for my Nook! I’m abusing exclamation points, too! Somebody STOP me! LOL

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  223. Carrie says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Honeymooning was adorable! Can’t wait for the one!

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  224. Iris in Hel(sinki) says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:41 am

    Greetings from even chillier & frostier Finland! Why haven’t I ever heard of European Sipping Chocolate, even though I live in Europe??? Loved How to Knit a Love Song, can’t wait for How to Knit a Heart Back Home!!!!

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  225. Logan says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:12 am

    hope i win!

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  226. Helen says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:32 am

    I got your kindle download today. Now to decide if I want the book or the Kindle download!

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  227. Karen says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:02 am

    I downloaded “Honeymooning” onto my Kindle and am saving it for my weekend reading. Can’t wait to read it! And I’d love to read your newest book too!

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  228. Nancy Coutu says

    February 10, 2011 at 8:06 am

    I adore the way you weave a plot around my favorite things: romance, knitting, and animals. I’m recently retired, and I’d love to read your new book as soon as possible. Thank you!!)

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  229. Kirsten says

    February 10, 2011 at 8:15 am

    So so exciting! Woo!!

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  230. Rhonda from Baddeck says

    February 10, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Me again – I read Honeymooning last night. What a fun story! And I read the first chapter of Novel #2 — whew, way to go, Rachael! Left me gripping the edge of my seat… only 3 more weeks to wait!

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  231. Linda says

    February 10, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I hope I can download the story to my I Pad ….

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  232. Maddy Green says

    February 10, 2011 at 10:34 am

    i DOWNLOADED THE FREE SHORT STORY THIS MORNING – PROOF iM ALREADY ON YOUR EMAIL LIST 🙂 – sorry for the accidental caps, but one handed typing means I have to lookit the keys rather than the screen while typing, as I used to do pre-stroke.
    What’s Digit the secksai up to these days? Um, besides waiting on tenterhooks for March?
    <3
    Maddy

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  233. Barb says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Would love to ready your book!

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  234. Leslie says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Loved the short story and am VERY much looking forward to reading your new book!

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  235. Judy H. says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Hah! So many comments on this post that I don’t think my chances are much better this way — excited anyway! And excited for you, too!

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  236. Gaynelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Hi, hi, ho — Tally ho, Rachael! I’m still trying to work out getting to your book launch…we have some “relative commitments” that are still being sorted out as to who-what-when. Here’s to your well-deserved success & prosperity…& to exclamation points!!!!! I do not think e p abuse is possible in informal communication!!!!!
    As always, love, love, love!!!!!
    Gaynelle

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  237. Gaynelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    P.S. ~ Your blog, & blog comments, exude so much love, admiration, respect, good feelings…what a privilege to visit this way! I am reminded of the tea, Constant Comment (which, alas, did not taste nearly so good as the name sounded)! Gaynelle

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  238. Wyldchai says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    ooooooh, I loved the first one and can’t wait for the second! Come on, random number generator!

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  239. Emily says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Just downloaded the story on my kindle! Looking forward to reading it!

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  240. Sue says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    LOVED Honeymooning …. had a good chuckle! Am looking forward to your new book.

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  241. Sandy L says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Can’t wait to read your new book. Just downloaded your free short story Honeymooning to my PC. Looking forward to reading it.

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  242. ccr in MA says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I love your excitement! This IS very cool.

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  243. Susan Fox says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I have never been so excited in my life waiting for a book’s release! In fact, I have right next to me, “How to Knit a Love Story,” which I have been reading for the second time. I had hoped that I will finish just in time for the new book!
    ¡¡sןǝǝɥʍʇɹɐɔ op pןnoɔ ı ‘ןɐʌıɹɹɐ s,ʞooq ʍǝu ǝɥʇ ɹoɟ pǝןןıɹɥʇ puɐ ʎddɐɥ os ɯɐ ı
    yay!!!

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  244. Anna says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    So excited about the next book.

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  245. Emily HK says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Thanks so much for the free release of Honeymooning (& to canada nonetheless!) It was lots of fun 🙂 I can’t wait to read Book 2!

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  246. Lynne says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I am so excited for you, many many congrats!!!!

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  247. pam carter says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Loved your first book! Love your blog! Can’t wait to love your second book!

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  248. Shing says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Just finished How to Knit a Love Story and can’t wait to read your next book.

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  249. Jen says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    I’d love to read your new book. I hope I win!

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  250. Rosemary Hughes says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I am so happy I am ready to feel young and in love, like HOW TO KNIT A LOVE SONG made me feel.
    Keep on writing books.

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  251. Carie says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Yippee for more fun -I’m off to work out how to download Honeymooning in the meantime!

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  252. ianandtraceylee@hotmail.com says

    February 11, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I hav bn waiting for this moment. I have just had a horse break my leg yesterday.So laid up for 6weeks. Being a Aussie when Can I get the short story. I look forward to it Racheal. Thank you
    Tracey-Lee

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  253. ianandtraceylee@hotmail.com says

    February 11, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Sorry Racheal, I’m so looking forward to the book I can’t spell. I meant in my last commemnt “have been”.
    Cheers Tracey-Lee again. :-}

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  254. Dani B says

    February 11, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Galley copies = exciting.
    European style drinking chocolate = chocogasm. Hope you enjoyed!!

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  255. sally r says

    February 11, 2011 at 2:36 am

    I can’t wait for March 1st

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  256. trhfox says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Joined the mailing list! How exciting to have found your blog!

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  257. Rabbitch says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Pick me! Pick me! Or don’t 🙂 I’ll love you anyhow.

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  258. Patti says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:45 am

    pick me, pick me. thanks

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  259. grace says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:51 am

    I’ll play!

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  260. Lyndsey silva says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I can’t wait to snuggle up with this book!

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  261. Barbara R says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:58 am

    My fingers are so crossed I can hardly type! Pick me!! 😀

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  262. Maria says

    February 11, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Part of me wants the galley so I don’t have to wait (seriously, the teasers just drive me crazy that I can’t have the book – can you tell patience is not my strong suit?), and part of me wants to buy the book so I can contribute to your sales and savor the delicious anticipation for a bit longer.

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  263. Lynn says

    February 11, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Yay, new book!

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  264. Linda Forbes says

    February 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Suppose it is too late to enter the drawing ?? but I do to tell you how
    much I’m looking forward to your new
    book: very much. And that I got off track from your Love Song Sweater but want to get back to it soon — did the sleeves first!
    Going to read Honeymooning tonight.

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  265. janna says

    February 17, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Wow@ I would love to win your new book for my boyfriend’s mom. I picked the first book up for her and she read it three times, then proceeded to make the sweater vest you had in the back of the book. She kept thanking me for such a fantastic story. BTW, she is an avid reader, 83 years young and loves to knit. I will send a pic soon. Thanks…

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  266. sandy haber says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    wasn’t able to download book yet… would love to win!!

    Reply

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