Monday, November 3, 2008

GIVEAWAY: The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters by Lorraine Lopez

I will be posting my review for The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters very soon but in honor of the BOOK GIVEAWAY CARNIVAL (November 3-November 9) I've decided to have my giveaway for the book right away! To enter, simply leave a comment with a way for me to contact you if you win. The giveaway starts now and ends November 10th at 11:59 Eastern time. Canada or U.S. mailing addresses only.


Having lost their mother in early childhood, the Gabaldón sisters consider Fermina, their elderly Pueblo housekeeper, their surrogate Grandmother. The mysterious Fermina love the girls as if they are her own, and promises to endow each with a "special gift" to be received upon her death. Mindful of the old woman's mystical ways, the sisters believe Fermina's gifts, bestowed based on their natural talents, magically enhance their lives. The oldest sister, Bette Davis Gabaldón, always teased for telling tales, believes her gift is the power to persuade anyone, no matter how outlandish her story. Loretta Young, who often prefers pets to people, assumes her gift is the ability to heal animals. Tough-talking tomboy, Rita Hayworth believes her gift is the ability to curse her enemies. And finally, Sophia Loren, the baby of the family, is sure her ability to make people laugh is her legacy. As the four girls grow into women they discover that Fermina's gifts come with complicated strings, and what once seemed simple can confuse over time. Together they learn the truth about their mysterious caretaker, her legacy, and the family secret that was nearly lost forever in the New Mexican desert.Having lost their mother in early childhood, the Gabaldón sisters consider Fermina, their elderly Pueblo housekeeper, their surrogate Grandmother. The mysterious Fermina love the girls as if they are her own, and promises to endow each with a "special gift" to be received upon her death.

Mindful of the old woman's mystical ways, the sisters believe Fermina's gifts, bestowed based on their natural talents, magically enhance their lives. The oldest sister, Bette Davis Gabaldón, always teased for telling tales, believes her gift is the power to persuade anyone, no matter how outlandish her story. Loretta Young, who often prefers pets to people, assumes her gift is the ability to heal animals. Tough-talking tomboy, Rita Hayworth believes her gift is the ability to curse her enemies. And finally, Sophia Loren, the baby of the family, is sure her ability to make people laugh is her legacy.

As the four girls grow into women they discover that Fermina's gifts come with complicated strings, and what once seemed simple can confuse over time. Together they learn the truth about their mysterious caretaker, her legacy, and the family secret that was nearly lost forever in the New Mexican desert.

Good Luck and be sure to check out all the amazing giveaways being held this week for the BOOK GIVEAWAY CARNIVAL at Bookroomreviews's Weblog!

78 comments:

wisteria said...

I've been wanting to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
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Kaye said...

This one has been on my radar screen for a while Thanks for the great contest

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Mia J. said...

This has been on my to read list so I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win a copy!

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Tracy DeLuca said...

I have been wanting to read this one. Thanks for the chance to win it!!

Unknown said...

Id love to be entered for this book and I look forward to reading your review to hear what you thought of it!

Amy said...

I've been wanting to read this book for awhile. my email address is mypalamy AT gmail DOT com

Sherrylinn said...

Looking forward to your review on this one, thanks for the chance to win.

The Book Chick said...

I'd love to be entered to win a copy! Thank-you!
Jonita
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Anna said...

I've heard a lot of good things about this book, and I'm interested in reading it. Thanks for the great giveaway!

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

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Wendi said...

Oh - I can't tell you how much I want to read this one - the story sounds really cute, sort of like Charmed on tv??

Thanks for the great giveaway!

:) Wendi wbarker (at) hotmail.com

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lissa said...

just check it out at amazon.com and it sounds like a book I would like to read, so count me in!

Janna said...

What a beautiful cover! Please enter me!

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Jennifer said...

Wonderful choice. :) Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.

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Anonymous said...

Would love to win - thanks for the giveaway!
Kristi

stacey @ bookthirty said...

This book is getting some good press - it sounds good! I'd love to win a copy. :) Thanks a bunch.
stacey @ book:thirty

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Wendy aka Misswendiki said...

I'd love the chance to win a copy!

AmandaK said...

I would love to read this! Of course, i'd have to share it with my own sister when i'm done so she doesn't lose my spot!

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Mom of 5 Boys said...

I want to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sunny said...

I've heard about this book and was wanting to read it.

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Michelle Olsen Sasak said...

This book sounds really good. I'd love a chance to win!

P.S. Check out the six books I am giving away at my blog.

Amanda said...

I've heard great things about this book and would love to win a copy. Enter me please! awalworth19(at)gmail(dot)com.

katayoun said...

been seeing reviews of "The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters" and sounds interesting, would love to be entered.

Unknown said...

This is a book I've had some interest in reading. I poked around your blog posts and read a few of your reviews. I like the way you write.

photoquest said...

I've got this book on my wish list and would love to win this book, thanks for the contest!
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Cynthia said...

Thanks for adding my name to the hat! Have a great day!

Debbie said...

I have been wanting to get my hands on this book for a while. Thanks for the chance.

Tiffany said...

Thanks for the great giveaway, please enter me!

Samplings Of My World said...

I have been dying to read this one. Can you please add me to the contest. The book sounds really good.

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Unknown said...

I'd love a chance to win! Thanks!
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.Books by TJ Baff said...

This book sounds so good...I would really love to win this.
Tamara
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avisannschild said...

Please count me in! I've been hearing great things about this book!

LibraryGirl said...

This sounds like a good read. I'd love to win a copy.

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Anonymous said...

Please enter me;
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Thanks

Colleen said...

This sounds like a wonderful read- please enter me!

Colleen
Foreign Circus Library

Ti said...

Thanks for posting this. I would love a chance to win this book.

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Jaydit said...

this book sounds like a hoot-and-a-half. i would love to win a copy

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Shelvicious said...

This sounds like a grreat book!

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sweetsue said...

This sounds great! I love magical stories like this.

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Belladonna1975 said...

Thanks for entering me in this giveaway!

Yvonne said...

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Anonymous said...

I'd like to read this book.
-Terra
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janetfaye said...

Thank you!

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Unknown said...

Sounds like a great book; thanks for the chance!

Carol M said...

I've been wanting to read this! Thank you for the giveaway!
Carol M
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Anonymous said...

I'd love to win this book — sounds like a good read.

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fbartlett said...

Sounds like a really fun book.
I would love to win it!

Becky said...

I would love to win this.

Neverwithoutabook said...

I'd love a chance to read this book! Please enter me.

Meredith said...

This sounds like such a great book! I would love to win and read it. And maybe even pass it on to family and friends to read as well!

~Meredith F.
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windycindy said...

It would be interesting to see how the sisters are affected by the gifts given to them by their care taker. It seems everything has its' good and bad points. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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Unknown said...

I've always had a soft spot for the magical realism genre, particularly where it pertains to sisters. I'd love for the chance to add this book to my library.

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Anonymous said...

This sounds like a fantastic book!! Thanks for the chance!
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Carolyn Sharkas said...

thanks for the opportunity to win. Looks like a wonderful read.

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Mel said...

Sounds like a great book to read by the fire this winter!!
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Wrighty said...

I've really been looking forward to this book. Thanks for another great contest!

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Sue A. said...

I love to be entered for this one, thanks!

Marie said...

I've been thinking about this one!

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Molly C. said...

Would love to win this. Sounds like a great book!

toohotforturtle said...

The characters in this book sound very unique. Would love to read it.

Katie Stacey said...

This book sounds great!

Paradox said...

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Anonymous said...

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Booklogged said...

Oh, yes, I would love to win this book.

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Tempest52 said...

This book has just the right hint of paranormal in it to really pique my interest. Would LOVE to read it!

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Natasha said...

I would love the chance to read this book! Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
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Jodi said...

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Anonymous said...

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Deb Anderson said...

I'm entering! Thanks for the giveaway!

Dixie said...

This sounds so good. Please include my entry.

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caseykelp said...

sounds like an interesting read. Thank you.

Anonymous said...


Pick Me! Pick Me! I would love to win a book.

My husbands favorite author is Stephen King. I have two favorites: James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark.

I am currently reading WHAT YOUR 1ST GRADER NEEDS TO KNOW by E.D. HIRSCH



It's very kind of you to offer such a great giveaway, its rare that I see giveaways for people like us (avid readers).


Count me in too please.


Thanks
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Unknown said...

Please enter me and thanks

Jinxy and Me said...

Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!

Aimee said...

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Anonymous said...

Seems like a interesting book, would love to win it!

Stacy
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