"Sweet Life" Giveaway!-Now Closed-Winner Announced Soon!

7:30 AM Posted by Centsible Mommy


I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of Mia King's Sweet Life and I loved it!

In celebration of today's release of her newest novel, Sweet Life, author Mia King is giving one of my readers a chance to win a copy!

Sweet Life:
"When her husband, Paul, gets a new job, Marissa Price leaves the island of Manhattan for the island of Hawaii. Paradise seems like the perfect place to find herself, save her marriage, and reconnect with her 8 year old daughter. But once there, Marissa discovers her new life is less about beaches and beautiful sunsets and more about cows and lava flows. Their "new home" is a fixer-upper at best. But what most needs fixing-her marriage-is the first to crumble when her husband announces he wants some time apart to find himself.

As New York beckons her back and Marissa suspects Paul is having an affair, she begins to seriously question the wisdom of having made the move to Hawaii. Yet the women she takes in as tenants to make ends meet and her daughter's blossoming love of the island begin to hint at a new definition of ohana, or family. Pulled in opposite directions, Marissa is faced with the most important decision in her life-a choice that will define who she is, what she wants, and where her happiness lies."

Mia King also includes many Hawaiian recipes at the end of the book like Guava Grilled Steaks and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake. And what could be sweeter than curling up with a good book and some delicious chocolate cake?


Watch the Video Trailer!



You can visit Mia King's website here. To purchase Sweet Life, click here and to purchase Mia's debut novel, Good Things, click here

How do you win?

Simply leave a comment below or email me about why you would like to read Sweet Life.

~ Want extra entries? ~Please leave an separate comment for each additional entry
1.) Refer a friend and if they enter and leave your name too, you’ll get an extra entry
2.) Blog it! Post about this giveaway, submit the link, and get an additional entry
3.) Put my banner on your blog or website, tell me you have added it, and get an additional entry!
4.) Sign up to receive my blog contents by email (Sign up on the upper left sidebar!)



One winner will be randomly drawn with a random number generator. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 9th at 11:59 PM. Winner will be announced Wednesday, September 10th. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. 1 entry per person. Winner will have 72 hours to claim prize. In the event I do not hear back,within 72 hours, I will unfortunately have to draw another winner.

Good Luck Everyone !

85 guests said:

  1. Unknown said...

    I love to read.

  2. dwarzel said...

    I'll read almost anything, but this has an unusual setting and that makes it that much more interesting for me.

  3. Maja said...

    angelina115@hotmail.com

    I love books and would love to read this one. I like the cover.

  4. CrystalGB said...

    Sounds like a great book. I love the setting.

  5. Miss Spoken said...

    Looks like a great book to take to the park while the kids play.
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  6. Anonymous said...

    As usual, Targetmom referred me. I could really use a good book now!

  7. Nanna said...

    I just finished a book and am needing a new one to start reading. I hope you pick me!!

  8. Unknown said...

    Maine has some LONG winters and I go through a lot of reading material! I'd really like to read Sweet Life because your comments made it intriguing. Thanks for the chance!

  9. kygirl said...

    Wow that little excert has me hooked I want to read the book now!

  10. windycindy said...

    Hi, I enjoy reading books about women and their friendships. The people that move into her rental house would certainly be interesting. The relationship between her husband and her is strained and I have a feeling she is going to assert her independence. Please enter my name in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  11. Danielle said...

    Based on what you wrote, I share some commanlities with the main characters and would love to read how the author handled these issues.

    ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com

  12. Unknown said...

    Love to read, haven't read a good book in e few months. Please enter me.

  13. Barbara said...

    Hi!
    Please enter me in your give-away. The book sounds so good and I could use a great read.
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Babsi

    babsij@sbcglobal.net

  14. Dumaurier said...

    I'd love to snuggle up with a good read and escape!

  15. Anonymous said...

    I'd like to read it since it's set in Hawaii. I've never been and it's probably the closest I'll get! www.kccpets.com click contact

  16. Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

    I just love to read and this looks like a book that will take you away.

  17. mverno said...

    i love to escape in books i'm an avid reader

  18. Anonymous said...

    I would like to read the sweet life because it takes place in hawaii, I love hawaii, i would like to go there one day or live there, for now I will read about it.

    krystal82107@hotmail.com

  19. sweetsue said...

    I would like to read this because the cover is beautiful!

  20. susan1215 said...

    Sounds like an interesting book

  21. Lena said...

    My (Army) husband might be transferred to Hawaii soon and I'd love to read something to get me in the groove of the island

  22. chromiumman said...

    i want the hawaiian recipes

  23. StuffSmart said...

    I'm always looking for a good book. This one sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.

  24. Carol EL said...

    Sounds interesting and I love to read.

  25. HilLesha O'Nan said...

    I'd love to read this book, because it sounds very interested. I never read a book by Mia King, but she might be an author I will like.

  26. idahomom said...

    The kids are back in school and mom has time to read again.

  27. randio said...

    I love to read & read all kinds of books. This one sounds great, I'd love to read it, Thanks!

  28. Anonymous said...

    something to read while the kids play

  29. queenb said...

    I have been so busy that I have had no time to pick up a book, more or less read one! But this book sounds like one worth taking a break for and getting back into the habit of doing. I would love to win this.

  30. tatertot374 said...

    Thank you for having this. This sounds like an excellent read. I have always wanted to travel and this sounds like an excellent way to do it. Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  31. nancy said...

    I loved Good Things and can't wait to read her second novel..

  32. Anonymous said...

    I am looking for a new book to read, I will keep my fingers crossed!
    Christy

  33. Mya Brooks said...

    As someone who knows about being cheated on, this book really appeals to me. Thanx 4 the chance!

    iluv2pray@gmail.com

  34. kristilb19 said...

    I'd love to read this, I'm on bedrest and it looks fab!
    kristilb19@yahoo.com

  35. Anonymous said...

    I'm in need of some new books! Sounds like his would be great!

    homemakerhero at gmail dot com

  36. vboackle said...

    i like the setting so it sounds great.

  37. Julie Donahue said...

    Sounds like a great book!

  38. Julie Donahue said...

    I have your button on my sidebar.

  39. Tammy said...

    I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but for now, I have to visit vicariously through books, and LOST lol! Thanks for the chance.

  40. chad and chrissy said...

    I could always use a new good book.

  41. Smooshy said...

    I'm always looking for new authors to fall in love with!

  42. Shelley K. said...

    I too love to read, love sweets, and love Hawaii:) This one looks PERFECT for me.

    Good look to all and THANKS for running this great contest.

  43. Sharon said...

    Now that the kids are back in school...have some time to read...and this sounds wonderful!!!!

  44. Sharon said...

    Hi again...am a subscriber...thanks again

  45. Sharon said...

    and...have you on my sidebar at
    http://middle-aged-mama.blogspot.com/
    thanks again!!!!!

  46. Anonymous said...

    I just LOVE to read.

    Email: schoolmarm03@yahoo.com

  47. Unknown said...

    It looks like a terrific book!

  48. Anita Yancey said...

    Because this book sounds so interesting, and because I just love to read.
    ayancey@dishmail.net

  49. LINDALSHOT said...

    I love reading just about anything and the fact that it's set in a tropical location adds a little spice.

  50. Heather said...

    Sounds like a fun read for late summer.

  51. Marianna said...

    Sounds ilke a light, fun read!

  52. Jinxy and Me said...

    This sounds like the kind of book I like to read and I like that it is set in Hawaii!

  53. Anonymous said...

    Sounds like a great book. I love the setting. Thank you.

  54. redron said...

    sounds like a great read

  55. Anonymous said...

    I would love to read this book because I believe that there is a point in most womans lives when they might question some decisions they have made and sometimes all you need is a good book to make things right, thank you. Icetwofire[at]aol[dot]com

  56. Erica G said...

    I would like to read this book to see how the main character deals with all of the issues going on in her life. Does she make lemonade out of lemons?

    egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com

  57. Anonymous said...

    I've never read a book by Mia King but she sounds like an interesting author. This would be a great way to try her book. Thanks!

    mariettaseller(at)yahoo(dot)com

  58. Anonymous said...

    She's going through some self-discovery and I always think that process is super interesting in books. I would love to read it.
    doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
    Elizabeth

  59. Anonymous said...

    The book sounds so good and I could use a great read.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

  60. Becky said...

    This book sounds like a great read..

  61. Anonymous said...

    Well, I've been to Hawaii twice and have thoroughly enjoyed it.

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  62. Anonymous said...

    I'd like to see how she handles her tremendous challenges and how it all turns out :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    ols[dot]moonmaiden[at]gmail[dot]com

  63. seesawstar said...

    Please enter me in this giveaway because this seems like a very interesting read...! I just got through with my favorite series of books, so I'm on the prowl for new reading material!

  64. seesawstar said...

    I've posted about your giveaway on my blog, My Precious Pennies. Here is the permalink: http://mypreciouspennies.blogspot.com/2008/09/giveaways-galore.html

    Thanks!

  65. seesawstar said...

    Your adorable button is also up on my website - it is in the left sidebar under "Blogs that I love"

  66. Anonymous said...

    I have heard so, so many good things about this book...I would really love to read it.

  67. Francine Anchondo said...

    I would love to read this because I need some more reading material and I love all different type of books. Thanks for the contest.

    fmd518@inbox.com

  68. Anonymous said...

    I would love to read this as it grips women's issue in one way or another. I love books about rediscovering oneself in times of difficulties.
    autumnbride7@yahoo.com

  69. Anonymous said...

    I want to read this book mostly because it sounds like a book I would very much enjoy.

    klainejm@yahoo.com

  70. Roseann K. said...

    This books sounds like a wonderful story to relax to! Thanks for the contest!

  71. Teresa690 said...

    I love reading books about starting a new life. Many times you come across ideas of how to heal, that could be useful in your own life. Thanks!

  72. Lorie said...

    I also subscribed to your blog!

  73. Unknown said...

    Sounds like a good read. I love to read human interest stories. garrettsambo@aol.com

  74. justicecw said...

    I would love to read a novel with Hawaii as the background. I was there once and it was beautiful. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

  75. Jackie B. said...

    I would love to win a copy of this book. It sounds like an enjoyable read set in an exotic location. It would take me away!

  76. carissaad said...

    Sounds like a great book. Of course, chocolate makes everything better. :)

    Thanks!

    carissaad at aol dot com

  77. Kobi said...

    The friendship between the women interests me. It looks like a very exciting read.

  78. Tamara B. said...

    I have heard so much about this book and would love to read it, thank-you.

  79. LBSGONE said...

    I would like to read it because I am seriously having trouble remembering that it's a sweet life right now and need to be reminding that people are overcoming hardships all the time and I need to quit wallowing.
    cherylfrancisco@hotmail.com

  80. klp1965 said...

    i love reading new books :)

  81. Charlene Kuser said...

    This book sounds wonderful.I
    would love to read about Marissa's
    complicated life with its ups
    and downs.The recipes sounds
    good too.Please enter me and thanks
    for the contest

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

  82. Anonymous said...

    This book sounds wonderful. Besides, I love Hawiian food.
    Kathy
    kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com

  83. Jill said...

    Did you say CHOCOLATE? Doesn't get any better than a good book and chocolate!

  84. masonsgranny59 said...

    Sounds like an interesting book

  85. lilyk said...

    I would like to read Sweet Life because it sounds very interesting.