Sunday, November 25, 2012

Wild About You Countdown: Two Days!

Congrats to Martha of Mississippi who won the t-shirt and copy of Ian's book! Please come back next month, that would be Dec. 25th, Christmas!! I'll have to do a nice giveaway then! Many thanks for the comments and all your support! Big bear hug!

Our friendly, lovable were-bear, Howard Barr, will be released into the wild in two days!  I hope you can catch him!  Or if you have an e-reader, I hope you wake up with a grizzly bear in your bed!  To celebrate the release of Wild About You, we're giving away a T-shirt with the Wild About You cover art on front. Howard is modeling it for you. It's not often a bear will give you the shirt off his back!

The launch party is Tuesday night at Katy Budget Books. Howard wants to come with me, since he loves getting his photo taken with the ladies. If you contact KBB, you can order a signed book (and I will sign it however you like). You can also order signed backlist books or one of the cool Wild About You key chains, which I will initial and Howard will sign with his paw print.You can find out more, including KBB contact info, at http://katybooks.com/event/kerrelyn-sparks-launch-party-2. Also on Launch Day, please visit my Facebook page where you can see the Red Carpet Premiere of Wild About You. You never know which characters will walk the red carpet!  And there's even more fun for Launch Day!  Over at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews, you'll see Howard's early attempts to write a fan letter to his heroine, Elsa.

If you're in the Seattle area, please come and see me when I drop by two Barnes & Noble stores to sign stock on Thursday, November 29th. They're expecting us, so no worries there!  I'll be at the B&N at Crossroads Shopping Center in Bellevue, WA at 5 pm and the downtown Bellevue B&N at 6 p.m.

I'll also be signing with Nora Roberts and other authors at the Turn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, Maryland on December 8th at noon. For more info, go to http://www.ttpbooks.com/

In addition to the Wild About You t-shirt, I'm giving away a signed copy of All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire. Isn't that a nice Christmas present?  And it's also the book where we first find out that Howard is a were-bear. I hope you enjoy hot, hunky, and handsome Howard!  Just leave a comment to be eligible to win the t-shirt and signed book. International entries are welcomed.

77 comments:

CaroleDee said...

I had the opportunity to read a ARC of Wild About You and wanted to let you know I LOVED it! As a woman that is a bit on a tall side myself I adored Elsa! In a world where 'pixie- like' heroines are the ideal it was refreshing to read about someone I can relate to. Thanks so much for 13 wonderful reads. I look forward to whatever comes next!

winkipinki1134 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Ash Wolf said...

Too bad Howard's Bears aren't doing so good this year. They need him back on the team!
Can't wait for Tuesday, (which is unusual to write unless you're a big reader).
Good luck with all your signings!

slappylilly said...

I love Howard. I am so glad he finally has his own book.
pamblakekenlilly@yahoo.com

Tricia Smith said...

I am so happy Howard has his own book! :)


chocolatiertricia@gmail.com

Linda said...

Love this, i wish i was on the same continent so i could come to a signing *sulks* and meet your were-bear. I´ll just keep my fingers crossed for a t-shirt instead, =) Happy Release!
//Linda

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Anonymous said...

I wait to read the lastest in the series. Were-Bear! This is going be interesting in a good way. Yum!
Lisa Walsh
pepsi03874@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Love them all.i fall in love with all of them too. And. I'm really glad that Howard has his own book.

Charla85 said...

Love love love this series! I had a chance to meet you when you came to Lexington, KY and if I could afford to travel I would go to out of state signings. Look forward to reading Howard's book, I've got a feeling he's going to be my new favorite but don't tell the others, you know how they can get! ;) :)
Oh and I know I'm sounding like a broken record but would love for you to come back to Kentucky!

melting_pot_20@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

i love howard and once i read the expert to Wild about you i was hooked
thanks for the contest

Adaiah said...

Can't wait to read Howard's and Elsa's story. Thank god Howard's hair hss grown back. LOL!

Diana said...

Can't wait to read Howards story! He's just a big cuddly teddy bear and it's his turn to fall in love!

Michelle said...

Cannot wait to read Howard's book!
Kinda' bummed I'm going to miss the launch party at KBB. One of these days, I'll get there when you're signing!
Congrats on the new release & thanks for sharing your stories with us.

Shey Houston said...

Can't wait for the launch party I'll be there with paws on!!! Go Howard!!! sheykay92@gmail.com

Barbara E. said...

I'm looking forward to reading Howard's story, I know I'm gonna love that sexy were-bear.

Barbed1951 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

can't wait for Howard's book!!! YUM YUM!!!!!
wmeyer@atlanticbb.net

margaret p said...

Love the series and can't wait to read Hoards story
scarlett13854@yahoo.com

Ameliad said...

Can't wait for Howard's story!

elizabeth said...

There is not a book in this series that I have not liked. Can not wait to read Howard's book. And love the t-shirt and bear.

Thanks for the giveaway,

Elizabeth Gray
elizabethgr@sbcglobal.net

Malaina said...

I'm so excited for Howard's book! Can't wait to see how he falls for the heroine. And I love how Howard is modeling the t-shirt, very creative. This giveaway is an awesome one.

Malaina Bolin
malainabolin@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Can't wait for Howard's book! :D

Unknown said...

I will trade Howard his shirt for 3 bear claws. ;)

Katy said...

I can't wait to read Howard's story !!! :D

NoraA said...

I love cuddly bears... I even collect them. LOL Stuffies that is. I also would love to win All I Want for Christmas. I'd add it to the other books of yours that I own.

NoraAdrienne(at)gmail(dot)com

Stephanie said...

{{BIG BEAR HUGS!}}

It's about time Howard got himself some love! I can't to see how he and Elsa meet face to face for the first time.

DragonStar1974 (AT) aol.com

SandyG265 said...

Thanks for the great giveaway

Maria said...

Congratulations on the upcoming release - Can't wait to read Howard's story - wish I could go to the book signing at Nora's store

maria63303 at gmail dot com

Carol L. said...

I can't wait to read about Howard.
Thanks for the opportunity. Congrats on Wild About You.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

Unknown said...

I hope to be at the crossroads book signing!

StipeRulz said...

I've gotten a little behind on my reading lately and now I'm desperate to catch up lol! I can't wait for this book!

Johanna R Jochum said...

Awesome contest! Love Howard and love this series! Thanks for sharing!

evjochum AT aol DOT com

Anonymous said...

Love this series too!

kazza16 said...
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kazza16 said...

I love Kerrelyn Sparks! Her series is funny and witty with all round lovable characters. Can't wait for Howard's story. Thank you for letting us international readers have the opportunity to enter too!

ellie2239 said...

I can't wait!!! and you should do a signing in Ontario, Canada lol!!

chantelssecret@hotmail.com

June M. said...

I can't wait to learn more about Howard! I have loved every book in the series and am sure that I will love Howard's story too! So glad that there is only 2 days left!
June
manning_J2004 at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Wonderful giveaway, thanks for this opportunity!! :-)

gayle2b74@gmail.com

Jessica said...

I'm "Wild" about this giveaway! :)

Unknown said...

Super excited about this book. This is such a great series!!

Kim said...

I've pre-ordered this through iBooks and can't wait. Now I need my company to give me time to read it. Maybe I'll pull an all nighter on Tuesday. :)

sgttibbs said...

I fell in love with your Love at Stake series when I saw Ian's book at the store. I can't ever get enough. Can't wait for Howard's. Counting down. You rock Kerrleyn.

Anonymous said...

Love ur series!! Can't wait for Howard's book and his bear claws!! Best of luck to u! :) thank u by Arous L

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited!!! I have this book pre-ordered for months!!! I would love to actually meet you! Only two days left! Whoop whoop!

sophia said...

I ssoooo can't wait for this book. I love all Love @ stake books.
kansasgirl67846@yahoo.com

author nikki noffsinger said...

This has to be one of the best contests ever-Howard and Ian! Ian is one of my absolute favorites of the series and who doesn't love Howard...the man knows how to handle a bear claw or dozen. Kerrilyn, I hope you get around to getting to Indiana. I also wish you and Howie much success on your trips!

Anonymous said...

Best Contests ever. I love your books got them all and I read over and over all the time there my kind of books my favs are the shap shefters cant wait to read about Howard. Lorrie

Rmechelmans said...

i have been wanting to read about howard for a while and i cant wait till the book comes out *bounces*
bring it on! :)

rmechelmans@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love the books! Read them all! congrats!

Martha Lawson said...

I would love to read this one and wear the tshirt! Thanks for the awesome giveaway..

mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

bn100 said...

Congrats on the book!

bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

sue ellen turnbull said...

I am so excited about this book. Can't wait. The t-shirt looks awesome on Howard.

eebie9713@hotmail.com

Jacqui said...

Thanks for the chance to win :)

ticklebear2 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I have my book on Nook pre-order and can't wait until Tuesday!! I love when you come to Dallas and do signings!
Holly from Lewisville, TX

Unknown said...

have always liked all your books and have all of them i cant wait to read Howard Barr's story he definately deserves love
yaujta_princess@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm really looking forward to Howard's book! I have loved all the rest of the series so I know I'll love this one, too. I can't wait to get my hands on him, I mean it, of course!

Karen H near Tampa
kesh1@att.net

Beth said...

Can't wait to read Howard's story!!
Sure wish I could make it to the Seattle signing(less than a 3 hour drive) but my daughter is moving this week and I am the only one in the family with a vehicle large enough to help, so no long day for myself this week. :(

donnas said...

I love this series. Cant wait for Howards story.

Stefanie said...

I love this series, so it would be great to win ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A VAMPIRE. I'm looking forward to reading it.

mariska said...

Christmas will never be the same if i win this :D

uniquas at ymail dot com

alainala said...

ohh thanks for the chance to win! that would be awesome! I wish i lived close enough to go to the turn the page bookstore!

Norma said...

Can't wait for your book so have it pre-ordered for my NOOK. Hopefully it will be there at 12:01 AM tomorrow! Thanks for your marvelous world!

Unknown said...

I cannot wait! I totally forgot this was coming out this week-yay!

redjuliet said...

Can't wait to read Howard's story. The sneak peek was good but heartbreaking. Thanks for the giveaway!

Bigmaude said...

I have the whole series in audio and have listened to each book at least twice. I can barely wait for Howard's story to come out tomorrow. Thanks for a lot of entertaining hours.

Anita Crosby

Alina P said...

I was one of the lucky ARC readers and the second I saw that I got approved I pounced on the book. It was great! Loved Howard, the villain was kind of an idiot but the aunts and the secondary characters totally made up for it! Thank you for writing.


alinutza4u2004[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk

Krista said...

I am soooooo ready to read this book!! <3 I absolutely LOVE this series and I've been waiting what seems like FOREVER to read Howard's story! Thanks for the giveaway as well, always enjoy those :D

Tambra said...

Hi Kerrelyn,

The Love at Stake series is wonderful. I have a special shelf where all the books are.
I'm looking forward to the other books you're plotting.

Here's to more books in the series!

Hugs,
Tambra Nicole Kendall

Tambra said...

Because I haven't had enough coffee and my brain isn't fully engaged. Here's my email in case you need it:
tambrakendall@att.net

Thanks!
Tambra

Pat Cochran said...


Howard is looking quite stylish! We
could lose him to the modeling world!
Congratulations on the release of Wild
About You!

Pat Cochran
p-cochran@juno.com

Cindy said...

Great Giveaway...
I love this series...
Looking forward to getting my read on...Come on Tuesday...
Cindy
ctrim@wi.rr.com

ladiemarci said...

Howard is always looking out for everyone else, it's about time he got someone of his own. Go get 'em Howard. Wouldn't mind a vampire or shifter of my own either. Have any extras around?

Denise Z said...

Just the title alone makes me smile. Thank you for sharing with us. I wish you all the best on the upcoming signing and launch :)
dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to hear that international entries are welcome!! I can't wait to read Howard's book. I already loved the excerpt, so I have no doubt that the entire book will be great too!

Greetings from the Netherlands,
mivrolijk@hotmail.com

Carrie @ Paper Bindings said...

Aww, Howard Bear is super cute with his shirt. I am really looking forward to this book.

Interestingly enough, the first book of the series I read was All I want for Christmas is a Vampire. I borrowed it from the library and became hooked on the series.

onceuponadreambooks(at)hotmail.com

Joanne said...

I love this series and can't wait to read Howard's story. Love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.

e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

Jessica said...

An entire book about Howard!! Woohoo!!!

Unknown said...

Can't wait to start reading all about Howard!!!