Tuesday, December 20, 2011

My Birthday CONTEST

It's common knowledge that I have one of the worst birthdays ever! LOL. As an adult, I get it. As a kid, it was no fun being born the day after Christmas. Everyone is so tired, wiped out and busy after the holiday and getting ready for New Years that the last thing they're thinking about is a birthday.

SO, this year, I'm celebrating by giving books to YOU for my birthday!! That's right. My birthday, but YOU can win.

I'm going to give TWO winners, each a copy of one of my favorite reads of the year. You can either win....




When her older sister commits suicide and her divorcing parents decide to divide the ashes, Harper Scott takes her sister's urn to the one place June always wanted to go: California. On the road with her best friend, plus an intriguing guy with a mysterious connection to June, Harper discovers truths about her sister, herself and life.

OR....




What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn't just surrounded by hot guys, though - she leads them as the captain and quarterback on her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys, and that's just fine. As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse university. But now there's a new guy in town who threatens her starring position on the team... and has her suddenly wishing to be seen as more than just a teammate.

Both these books were made of awesome!! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and be a YAtopia follower to enter. I will give an extra point of you follow my personal blog HERE, but it's not mandatory. Just let me know in the comment if you follow me too. Contest is open through my birthday on December 26th.

Ready... set... comment :)

Oh, and please add your email address to your comment :)
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37 comments:

  1. Kelley LynnDecember 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I played on my middle school's flag football team. I am very interested to read Catching Jordan. I'm curious how she doesn't get killed by the Defensive Line or the Linebackers...

    The other one sounds great too! And... I follow your blog :)


    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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  2. A.J.December 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Happy birthday!!
    Thank you for the great contest! :)
    I follow both blogs (GFC: A.J.)

    naruto_and_hinata(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  3. Michelle SantiagoDecember 20, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    happy birthday :)

    i recently read catching jordan and it was awesome. i'm dying to read saving june.

    chelleyreads AT gmail DOT com

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  4. Wendy HigginsDecember 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Aw, you're such a sweet birthday girl! :)
    And it's true everyone - Kelley raved about these books!

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  5. MaiawaDecember 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    happy birthday! i've read saving june (great book with great music) and would love to read catching jordan. my emails maiaov@hotmail.com

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  6. Lindsey R. LoucksDecember 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Merry Christmas and happy birthday!

    loucks(dot)lindsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. No OneDecember 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I played flag football one semester in college. I was on the line...and I realized what it feels like before a battle. The only problem was I didn't really know how football worked...

    I started following your blog! You chose the right color--purple. And Happy Birthday!

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  8. jpetroroyDecember 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Birthday! I've heard such fun things about Catching Jordan! jpetroroy at gmail dot com (I follow as Jen)

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  9. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    What a great giveaway! My dad's birthday is Christmas, his brother's is the day after, & he says the same as you. I would love to read BOTH of the books. I've heard only rave reviews for both.
    I follow YAtopia (Andrea Thompson)
    AND your blog (Andrea Thompson)
    Thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
    andreat78@yahoo.com

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  10. Kris @Imaginary ReadsDecember 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Here's an early happy birthday wish. I read SAVING JUNE and love it. Looking forward to CATCHING JORDAN now! :)

    Follow both YAtopia and your blog (GFC: Kris Summers)

    Thanks for the generous giveaway,

    Kris
    elfdrop at gmail dot com

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  11. R.A.DesiletsDecember 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I already follow this blog, and I just added your personal one :) (GFC: RADesilets)

    This is an awesome giveaway - happy birthday!

    rdesilets(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. Michelle FlickDecember 20, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Great giveaway.
    Happy pre-birthday!!!

    mf060784 at gmail.com
    I followed your personal blog too!

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  13. MarisaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Happy almost birthday!
    You know how much I loved SAVING JUNE... and I am DYING to read CATCHING JORDAN!

    mleedancer12@aol.com

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  14. OrchidDecember 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    A very happy (early) birthday to you, Kelley!!! Hope you have a great b-day!

    I haven't read either book, but I've heard really good things about both of them. Thanks for the super giveaway.

    GFC follower of both blogs (Orchid).

    hauntingorchid(at)aol(dot)com

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  15. Shell FlowerDecember 20, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Both of these books sound great. I am so sorry about your birthday, but at least you are older now. Mine is the end of May, but I won't rub it in.

    Please enter me in the giveaway. I already follow both blogs :)

    Congrats on YAtopia's nomination for top fiction site, BTW.

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  16. Kate LarkindaleDecember 20, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Happy birthday! It sucks being born right after Xmas. My sister's best friend was too, but she aways had a party in June.

    They're both books I've been wanting to read. And you know I'm a follower of both blogs...

    katelarkindale(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. No OneDecember 20, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I forgot my email. Don't kick me out because I didn't follow directions!

    rainlaaman@gmail.com

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  18. Jolene PerryDecember 20, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I'm SO in :D

    And you DO have the lamest birthday. Sorry. You should celebrate your "half" years instead. You know, in June, lol.

    I REALLY want to read Saving June. Catching Jordan was FABULOUS!!

    Uh . . . You MIGHT already have my email. I'm pretty sure ;-D

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  19. Cassie MaeDecember 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!! I've got a son in December and I feel so bad for him. So from March to April, if my hubby even looks at me, he better think again!

    And I'm so in!

    luv2readharrypotter@yahoo.com (don't judge me :))

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  20. Adrianne RussellDecember 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    My mother's birthday is December 26 so I know how you feel. We always try extra hard to make her feel special. I would get so annoyed on her behalf when she received birthday presents wrapped in Christmas paper!

    russell.adrianne@gmail.com

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  21. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Happy birthday! I hope you have an awesome one!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    jessicasue (at) gmail (dot) com

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  22. VivienDecember 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope it treats you well :)
    GFC: Vivien
    +1 GFC on your blog too :)

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  23. LisaILJDecember 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I really want to read both of these books. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

    GFC: LisaILJ
    follow your blog as LisaILJ too.

    leyser73 at yahoo dot com

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  24. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Yay :-)

    I´d love to read Catching Jordan!

    Happy early birthday, my hubby´s bday is on the 27th and my sis the 28th...I have heard it was indeed difficult as a child.

    commutinggirl at gmail dot com

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  25. hiba008December 21, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    GFC : hiba008

    hiba008@gmail.com

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  26. GabyDecember 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Happy Birthday :D

    I follow both blog as Gaby

    gaby891 AT YAHOO DOT COM

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  27. Gwen ColeDecember 21, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I've heard great things about both those books!! :D

    gwen.m.cole@gmail.com

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  28. LexieDecember 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you so much for the giveaway, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :D I've heard such awesome things about these books. Just bought Saving June yesterday. Really really want to read Catching Jordan. *-*

    nerdfighterwriter@gmail.com

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  29. Jenny N.December 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! Both look like great books.

    I'm a follower of this blog :)

    jen4777[at]hotmail.com

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  30. Nicole :)December 21, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Happy Birthday to You
    Happy Birthday to You
    Happy Birthday Dear Kelly
    Happy Birthday to You.

    From good friends and true,
    From old friends and new,
    May good luck go with you,
    And happiness too.

    I follow as well :)

    nikkisvis@gmail.com

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  31. Jessica T.December 22, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Happy early birthday! Hope it's a good one. :)

    Both of these books are on my wishlist, so thanks for the chance to win! I'm following both this blog and your personal one. :D

    literaturelovely[at]gmail[dot]com

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  32. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    First I want to say Happy Birthday to you. Being born the day after Christmas does kinda sound bad but it could also be fun lol. I am dying to read both Saving June and Catching Jordan. A girl as the captain and quarterback of her football team heck yea. Going on a road trip and taking along a mystery guy, love it. Thank you for a chance to win and I hope you have a great birthday.

    I follow both your personal blog and this blog: Caitlin Audet

    sthrnsweetie115@aol.com

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  33. Kelley VitolloDecember 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!

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  34. Marisol GaddiDecember 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I hope you have a very happy birthday this year! *hands out virtual cake* :D

    I follow both Yatopia and your blog :)

    God bless!

    marisolgaddi (at) gmail (dot) com

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  35. Chen Yan ChangDecember 23, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! I so understand your situation. My birthday is on December 28th, and it's unfair when I get a single present that's supposed to be BOTH bday and Christmas.

    Anyways, thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win either book b/c they both sound awesome!

    I'm a GFC follower (cyc) on both here and your other blog!

    jadedlittlegirlx AT gmail DOT com

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  36. Hoot aka JessyDecember 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Happy Birthday. What a generous giveaway. Thank you. I follow both your blogs via GFC as Jessy

    hootowl1978 at gmail dot com

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  37. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Wow! What an amazing treat on your birthday, Kelley! Anyway, I want to hear what you showcased recently. Are you throwing a contest traditionally?

    Lucius @Skild.com

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