Friday

Giveaway: Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz


All Ana Ruiz wanted was to have a traditional quinceañera for her daughter, Carmen. She thought it would be a nice way to mark this special time in her daughter's life. But Carmen still blamed Ana for her father Esteban's departure, as did everyone else. A good man is hard to find, especially at your age they told her. Why make a big deal about one little indiscretion? Carmen still saw her father as a superhero, and despite everything, Ana didn't want to ruin that for her. In the end, it's Esteban himself who ruins Carmen's image of him, when she catches him with his new pregnant girlfriend. And Ana discovers that if she's going to teach Carmen anything about what it means to be a woman, it will take more than simply a fancy party to do it....

** On a personal note - I was a Quinceañera - 16 years ago (wow, time sure flys). I can definitely relate to what having your Quinces celebrated entitles. Although I was mature for my age then and decided that I would much rather have a car or go on some fantastic trip through Europe - my mother found a way of convincing me to have the big party with all the hoopla and family and just argh... craziness. Too bad I don't have any pictures scanned if not I would totally embarass myself and post them here. I haven't read this book yet but it sounds like something I can definitely relate to and enjoy.

I have 5 copies to giveaway!

As always, leave a comment for one entry. Second entry if you follow, third if you follow on Twitter, extra entries for twitting about contest or sidebar posts, etc. I will also be giving extra entries to those who come by and comment on weekly book review posts. So the more comments the more entries.

Rules: Books will be delivered directly from Publisher so giveaway is only available to residents of the US and Canada. No P.O. Boxes please. Winners will be drawn this Monday, August 31.

52 comments:

holdenj said...

I'm very interested in reading this story of this mother and daughter! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

I am a follower of your blog.
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D Swizzle said...

Include me!

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Anonymous said...

enter me please!
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Anonymous said...

I'm interested!!!

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+1 following you on twitter (sensitivemuse)

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Jackie said...

This sounds like a good story! I'd love to enter. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jackie said...

I am a follower

Melissa said...

I would love a chance to win this book.

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Beth F said...

Please don't enter me in the drawing, but wanted to say that I bet you're glad now you got talked into a party.

Debs Desk said...

Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
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Debs Desk said...

I am a follower.
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Debs Desk said...

I follow on Twitter.
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Jenny N. said...

I would love to read this book.

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Jenny N. said...

I'm already a follower of yours.

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Pam said...

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Esme said...

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Esme said...

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Esme said...

I follow

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Gaby317 said...

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Anonymous said...

Please count me in....sounds good.

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I'm a follower...

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M.A.D. said...

Mary
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Nely, this one REALLY looks good, My daughter and I would both enjoy this :) Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Tales of Whimsy said...

I opted for a family party instead of a quinceañera.
But don't feel bad that was 18 years ago for me.
;)

This sounds like a great book.
Thanks for the contest.
I would love to win.

I'm suitejuju@gmail.com

SerieslyReady said...

If I can enter, I'd love to win. It's been on my BIWR list for a few weeks now.

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sharon54220 said...

I would love to be entered for this book.

Thanks

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sharon54220 said...

I am also a subscriber.

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I ♥ Book Gossip said...

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I follow.

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I ♥ Book Gossip said...

Placed on sidebar.


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Victoria said...

OOOH! Sounds like a great book!

Thank you1
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Victoria said...

I'm a follower!

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Unknown said...

I would love to read this book, my daughter wanted to travel and I wanted the party in the end I gave in and we traveled...

Cackleberry Homestead said...

Please enter me - I have seen this on several blogs now and it sounds good.

I follow.

I follow on twitter.

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tinatre said...

I would love to give this book a read. thanks.

Karen H said...

+1 I would like to read this book. Count me in please

+2 I am a current follower

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Unknown said...

I've been trying to win this one for a while now. Maybe this is my lucky entry! aitmama (at) gmail (dot) com

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Count me in the contest for this one!

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penney said...

I'm a follower please add me thank you
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Froggy said...

Include me please...I am a follower

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Froggy said...

I follow you on twitter


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Froggy said...

I have your link on my sidebar


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Froggy said...

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Persephone said...

Cool giveaway!

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