Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay | Favorite Austen Moments KINDLE HDX Giveaway, Pinterest Contest and Facebook Party!

I’m glad I have a hard copy of this book. Dear Mr. Knightley is such an enchanting read. From the beginning I knew Sam was going to be a great character. Her insecurities mixed with her love of the classics makes for a tremendous voice that carries this novel.

Katherine Reay has written a fantastical first novel. Her characters have such strong voices and a real sense of who they are. They come alive and spring forth from the page with exuberance and vulnerability that can be difficult to put into words. Reay excels at this. Each character matters and has something to contribute to the story. At first I wasn’t sure how I liked the letter format of the story but after reading a few of them I was anxious to see how the story would unfold. And don’t be hesitant like I was. The letters work well, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good letter.

 I too love a good romance but this book is much more than anther romance. Dear Mr. Knightley asks you to examine yourself, the things we keep hidden to protect ourselves, and bring it to light. Both the good and bad, scary and all. “The very first tear he made was so deep that I thought it had gone right into my heart. And when he began pulling the skin off, it hurt worse than anything I’ve ever felt. The only thing that made me able to bear it was just the pleasure of feeling the stuff peel off.”  

I received a copy of the book for review purposes only. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Debut author Katherine Reay is celebrating the release of her delightful novel, Dear Mr. Knightley, with a Kindle Fire HDX giveaway, a fun Favorite Austen Moments Pinterest contest, and an Austen-themed Facebook Party.

  One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX
• Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
• Handmade Austen-themed items (scarf, mug, bracelet, and necklace) 

Two ways to win! Enter today by clicking one of the icons below or participating in the Pinterest contest (see banner below)—or BOTH! 

But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 3rd. Winner will be announced at the "Dear Mr. Knightley" Austen-themed Facebook Author Chat Party on the 3rd. Join Katherine (and Austen fans) for an evening of book chat, prizes, and an exclusive look at Katherine's next book.

So grab your copy of  Dear Mr. Knightley and join Katherine on the evening of December 3rd for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST. Hope to see you on the 3rd!