This year five authors have joined me to provide a fantastic medieval-themed Hug a Medievalist Day prize package for you! We will be giving away 8 autographed print books, an ebook, and some medieval-themed bonus prizes. We want you to have a chance to "meet the prizes" before our giveaway kicks off, so I'll be sharing information about one prize with you each day.
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Prize 1
An autographed copy of Courting Cassandry, a medieval romance by Joyce DiPastena.
Is it too late for second chances when the girl you loved in your youth comes back into your life?
Gerolt de Warenne spent his life watching Cassandry de Reymes grow into a lovely young woman. He dreamed of building a life together, but Cassandry chose to marry another. Twenty-four years later, with both of them now widowed, he hopes he might have more success in courting her. After all, they were once the best of friends. Perhaps this time, friendship can grow into something more?
But Cassandry rejects his proposal. Her first marriage turned out to be a bitter disappointment. She cannot bear the thought of spoiling her friendship with Gerolt by gambling again on anything as risky as love. Instead, she pushes for a betrothal between their teenage children, to which Gerolt reluctantly agrees.
The day after their children are betrothed, Cassandry finds a small gift outside her chamber door, the first of many that begin to appear each morning. Who could be leaving them? One of Gerolt’s knights who hopes to win the hand of the wealthy widow? Gerolt’s best friend, with whom Cassandry has a secret, tumultuous past? Or could it be Gerolt himself?
Cassandry will have to rediscover the trusting girl she was before her marriage if she is to find the courage to embrace a second chance at love.
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Check back tomorrow to meet Prize #2! (Click on 2024 Prizes in the right hand column under Labels if you miss a prize or two!)
The 2024 Hug a Medievalist Day giveaway opens on March 11 and runs through March 30. The winner will be selected by random selection on March 31, 2024, Hug a Medievalist Day!
(This 2024 Hug a Medievalist Day Giveaway is open to USA entries only.)
