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「戌年」連載小説 第8章

キャミー・タング著「戌年」連載小説 プロのドッグトレーナーであるマリ・ムトウは、厄年を迎えている。 犬小屋と訓練所の改築をしながら、いつも不服そうにしている家族と同居することになった。母と姉に言わせれば、犬の毛とよだれかけにまみれる仕事は、家族にとって恥ずべきものだという。彼女は元カレを説得し、数ヶ月間犬を預かってもらうことにした。しかし、彼の兄は、数週間前に彼女が誤って車に追突した、怒り狂ったセキュリティ専門家であることが判明する。 アシュウィン・ケイトウは十分な問題を抱えている。叔母が玄関先に現れ、同居を希望している。彼は彼女にすべてを借りているので、断ることができません。母親が家を出て行った後、ネルおばさんはアシュウィンと弟を引き取り、愛のあるキリスト教の家庭で育てた。しかも、弟のダスティもアパートを追い出され、居場所を求めている。しかし、彼は犬を飼っている。そして、その犬の飼い主は誰だと思いますか? しかし、旧友でオアフ島のノースショアでデイスパを経営する私立探偵のエディサ・ゲレロから依頼を受ける。マリの施設で奇妙な破壊行為があり、3年前に失踪したエディサの妹の財布を発見する。エディサはマリが危険な目に遭っているのではと心配する。警備の専門家であるアシュウィンがすでにマリを知っていることを知ったエディサは、忙しい若い女性を密かに監視することを彼に依頼する。 アシュウィンは、活発でのんびりとしたドッグトレーナーに不本意ながら惹かれていく。彼女は、幸せそうな母親を思い出させる。その母親の裏切りによって、彼は人と距離を置くようになったのだ。マリは、アシュウィンの冷たい外見を見抜き、彼が家族に忠実な男であることを認める。彼は、彼女のキャリア選択を批判するだけの母親や姉とは違う。 マリのバラバラな家庭とアシュウィンのバラバラな家庭の中で、過去を隠そうとする人たちから、彼らの周りに危険が迫ってくるようになる。彼らは、影で動く秘密に光を当てることができるのか? 過去に発表されたパートへのリンクはこちら。 *** 第8章 - 恐ろしくも真っ白な不動産書類 『みんな仲良くできないのかな?』 マリは無用に力を込めて箱に本を投げ入れた。最近、なぜ彼女は人生の中で全員と言い争いをしているのだろう?もしかすると、これは本当に悪いアイデア

Narrow Escape contest for January!

I’m so excited because my January Love Inspired Suspense, Narrow Escape, is now available! Here’s the back cover blurb:

KIDNAPPED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

Arissa Tiong and her three-year-old niece are snatched off the street by members of a notorious drug gang. Having lost her police officer brother to a drug bust gone bad, Arissa knows the danger she's in. But she has no idea why they want her. Desperate to protect the little girl, Arissa escapes and runs straight to Nathan Fischer. She knows the handsome, weary former narcotics cop hasn't told her everything about the night that ended her brother's life and Nathan's career. But he's all that stands between her and dangerous thugs who are after something she doesn't even know she has.

This is the 4th book in my Sonoma series, but each book is stand-alone. The hero is Nathan Fischer, who had a minor role in the 3rd book, Stalker in the Shadows.

To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 copies of Narrow Escape!

Here’s how you enter:

1) You get one entry into the contest when you sign up for my email newsletter at http://www.camytang.com/. Please know that when you sign up, you will get an email asking you to click a link to confirm your subscription. If you don’t get that email or if you don’t click the link, you won’t be subscribed to my newsletter. If you already belong to my email newsletter, let me know!

2) You get a second entry into the contest if you Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CamyTangAuthor. If you already Like my Facebook page, let me know!

3) You get a third entry into the contest if you join my Goodreads group: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/49078. If you already belong to my Goodreads group, let me know!

4) You get a fourth entry into the contest if you follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/camytang . If you already follow me on Twitter, let me know!

5) You get extra entries into the contest if you get someone else to join my email newsletter. Just email camy {at] camytang dot com with the person’s email address (new newsletter sign-ups only).

6) In the comments section of this blog post, let me know if you joined/already belong to my email newsletter, Facebook page and Goodreads group, and if you follow me on Twitter. Also please list the email address you used to sign up for my newsletter (please use this format--you [at] yourmail.com--or something like that to prevent spammers from trolling for your email address) OR if you're not comfortable posting your email, just email me at camy {at] camytang dot com with your entry.

I always email the winners and give them a week to reply, but if I don’t receive an answer, I will pull another person to win the book. It is the winner’s responsibility to check to see if you won and to email me if you haven’t yet heard from me. I am not responsible for a lost opportunity if you are on vacation or leave an email address you don’t check frequently.

On January 21st, 2013, I’ll pick 10 winners! The winners can expect their free books in 4-6 weeks.

Sorry, I’m limiting this to the US and Canada only because it’s too expensive for me to ship books internationally.

And just to mix things up, I’ll be posting random contests on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads throughout the month to give away copies of my books, so be sure to check out my Facebook page, Twitter feed, and Goodreads group! (Those random contests will be open to the US and Canada.)

Comments

Suzie H said…
I get your emails and follow you on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads!

supermom82(at)gmail(dot)com
Sarah said…
I follow you on everything I can! (just not down the street in real life) ;) I'm on FB, Twitter and Goodreads with you.

sarpenner[at]yahoo[dot]ca
Anonymous said…
I follow u on Twitter, facebook, Goodread, and newsletter. valariemccoy at att.net.
Bookishqueen said…
I follow on Twitter, facebook, goodreads, and email as Rebekah Gyger

ourgod1-hisdaughter (at) live (dot) com
Karen Parrish said…
Hey Camy! I joined your email list, and Goodreads group. Apparently, I already followed you on Twitter. :) And I know I do on Facebook! My email is karenparrish@triad.rr.com. Have a lovely day!
Karen said…
Camy, thank for this contest opp! I am already: email subscriber at kphillipso@aol.com,
FB follower as Karen H. Phillips, & Twitter follower as khpgeorgia. Just signed up with your group at GoodReads. So please enter me. Thanks again,
Karen
veralisa said…
Hi Camy, I subscribe to updates on your blog, Goodreads & Facebook. :-) veralisa08@hotmail.com. All bright blessings! Vera
lilac grandma said…
Hi Camy. I get your emails, and follow you on twitter, Facebook and goodreads.
Msproule1225@gmail.com
Camy Tang said…
Sarah, I know you're on my newsletter list but I can't find you. Is that the correct email address?
Camy Tang said…
Hi Rebekah! Is that the correct email? I'm afraid I can't find you on my newsletter list.
amancay said…
Twitter follower, fb fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter me AT amancay DOT com. :)
amancay said…
Twitter follower, fb fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter me AT amancay DOT com. :)
amancay said…
Twitter follower, fb fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter me AT amancay DOT com. :)
amancay said…
Twitter follower, fb fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter me AT amancay DOT com. :)
Tia said…
already facebook fan, newsletter signed up. thanks for opportunity
Camy Tang said…
Tia, what's your email address? If you'd rather not post it here, feel free to email me at camy {at] camytang.com
rjpd said…
Twitter follower, facebook fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter and mine redheavenbound@hotmail.com
Julie said…
Hi Camy! I get your email, follow on facebook belong to your goodreads group and follow on Twitter. Would love to add this book to Formula for Danger that I won :) My email is:
gravesok(at)gmail(dot)com
Anonymous said…
Hi Camy! I just signed up for your newsletter, liked your facebook page, joined your goodreads group and signed up to follow you on Twitter! Thanks for entering me in the contest--would love to win a copy of A Narrow Escape. My email is cbroadfield[at]cfl[dot]rr[dot]com.
Anonymous said…
This book sounds good. I belong to your email group. mimiladybug[at]verizon.net
Anonymous said…
I like your facebook page. Michelle
mimiladybug[at]verizon.net
Anonymous said…
I belong to your goodreads group. Michelle
mimiladybug[at]verizon.net
Camy Tang said…
Is that the email address you used to sign up for my newsletter? I'm afraid I can't find it on the list. Did you use another email address instead?
lahlah said…
Thanks for the chance to win! I already get your newsletter, liked your fb page & joined your Goodreads group. My email is lahlah1964(at)aol.com.

I read Sushi for One awhile back when I was horribly sick with some mutant flu bug that floored me for about 2 weeks. I've never felt so sick. Your book took my mind off how aweful I felt. When I think about that period of time, your book is the one bright spot I remember & it still brings a smile. Thank you for that. :)
Camy Tang said…
Aw thanks so much! That made my day today.
Anne Gooch said…
I follow you on Goodreads group, belong to your facebook page, follow you on twitter, get your emails @ annie732009@yahoo.com

Thank you for the chance to win one of your books :)
Sharon Richmond said…
I follow you on Goodreads, like you on facebook and recieve your E-mails. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book!!
Sharon Richmond
Blanch,NC.
sharonruth126@gmail.com
Jasmine A. said…
Hi Camy!
Thanks for these monthly giveaways, they are a lot of fun for us, the readers :)
I already Follow you on Twitter, Liked you on Facebook, Joined the GoodReads group, and signed up for your Emails.
Jasmine A.
montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to win,Enter me!!
Thanks for the giveaway and God Bless!!
Sarah Richmond
sarahrichmond.12@gmail.com
Blanch,N.C.
I follow you on Twitter and GoodReads and I get your emails.
Anonymous said…
I get your emails-newsletter, follow you on Goodreads and Facebook. Thanks for having the giveaway.

Rose
harnessrose(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wumi said…
Hi Camy, I already follow you on twitter. Haved liked you on facebook.

Sadly I'm from the UK, so won't be one of the recipients.
Lourdes said…
Hi I already follow on twitter. Liked you on facebook also.

Lourdes11743[at]gmail[dot]com
Susan F. said…
I follow you on Facebook and Twitter. I get your email newsletter and Goodreads too. :)
Sasafras said…
Check, check, check, and check! Following you on Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter and signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for this opportunity, Camy!

Mae milknhoney92[at]yahoo[dot]com
Camy Tang said…
Hi Sarah, what email address do you use to get my email newsletter? I'm afraid I can't find this one on my newsletter list.
Camy Tang said…
HI Wumi,
Sorry, it's just gotten too expensive for me to mail my giveaway books overseas. However, if you're willing to accept a Kindle version if you win, I'll be happy to enter you in the contest. Just let me know.
Camy Tang said…
Susan, what email address do you use for my newsletter? I thought I knew but I can't find you on the list.
Camy Tang said…
Hi Mae,
I'm getting a "confirmation pending" for your email, so be sure you confirm your subscription to my email newletter! You should get a "Please Confirm Subscription" email with a link to click. If you don't, let me know, okay?
Camy
Deborah Throgmartin said…
I get your e-mails, follow you on Facebook, Twitter & Goodreads. I like reading your books!
Camy Tang said…
Thanks, Deborah! You'll need to either post the email address you used to sign up for my newsletter or you can email me at camy {at} camytang.com if you'd rather not post it publicly.
Wumi said…
Thanks Camy, a kindle version would be perfect if I win!
Holly Magnuson said…
Hey Camy! You know I'm one of your biggest stalkers!! :)
Your newsletter, facebook, twitter.
HollyMag(at)gmail(dot)com
Judy said…
I joined your email newsletter, Facebook page and Goodreads group. (I don't do Twitter)

judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)com
Camy Tang said…
Sarah, I'm afraid I still can't find your email address on my newsletter list. You may need to sign up for my email newsletter again on my website in order to enter the contest. Sorry about that!
shelly said…
Yay for a new book release! Congratulations!
I'm an email subscriber donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com
I follow you on twitter @atticgirl76
I'm a facebook stalker er, fan
Joined your GoodReads group
And I think you're awesome.
awilliam94 said…
I'm already subscribed to your email newsletter, have already liked and followed you on facebook and twitter, and have joined your goodreads group :D
awilliam94[at]yahoo[dot]ca
I love all your works :)
Ashley
Bookishqueen said…
I am pretty sure it is. But just in case, I will do it again.
lilac grandma said…
Please! Please! I follow you on twitter, facebook G
oodreads and get your newsletter. Also I am going to Florida for the winter so will give you my US address. Please! Hubby limits what I can take so I NEED something good to read! Love Mel msproule1225@gmail.com
Robbye said…
Hi Camy,
I already followed you on Twitter and Goodreads, I now get your newsletter and follow you on FB, to.
robbyefaye(at)gmail(dot)com
Robbye said…
Sorry that should say-too-LOL.
Linda said…
I follow you on Facebook and leave your bookmarks in places! LOL!

simplyliz2001 (at) yahoo.com
Kim W said…
Hi Camy!
I get your emails, follow you on Facebook and Twitter and Goodreads. :)

kimberlyiswong(at)gmail.com
@kimwong2010
Anonymous said…
I follow you on facebook and get your emails. I also follow you on goodreads
love your books
bsklon@hotmail.com
Ladette said…
I signed up for your email (I can't remember which of my email addresses tho-- either ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com or ladette[at]live[dot]com.

I like your FB page. :)

I'm part of your Goodreads group.

I follow you on Twitter (@ladettek)

Thanks Camy!!
DaisyTea said…
Super glad to have been reminded to sign up for your newsletter! When I changed email addresses, I didn't do the switch-over correctly & lost some information. Thank you!

I "Like" your Facebook page already.

And I am already part of your Goodreads group.

Looking forward to reading your newest mystery! Really love those! <3
rjpd said…
Twitter follower, facebook fan, goodreads groupie, and newsletter and mine redheavenbound@hotmail.com

Camy Tang said…
Rita, I'm getting a "confirmation pending" for your email subscription to my newsletter, so be sure you confirm your subscription to my email newletter! You should get a "Please Confirm Subscription" email with a link to click. If you don't, let me know, okay?
Camy
Shopgirl said…
I already signed up for your newsletter, fb, goodreads, and twitter. Thanks for the giveaway! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com
Nelldina Laxton said…
I already recieve your newsletter and facebook.I love this series and been waiting for this book. I'm excited about it.
Unknown said…
I just followed you on Good Reads and Twitter. I write a book review column for The Examiner, /www.examiner.com/book-review-8-in-panama-city/paula-hrbacek and have reviewed many Love Inspired books. I also publish press releases and author interviews. You can contact me through my web site at http://paulahrbacek.weebly.com/
Camy Tang said…
Hi Nelldina, What email address do you use for my newsletter? If you don't want to leave it here, email me at camy [at} camytang dot com
CL Yang said…
I think I receive your newsletter, follow you on Good Reads and Twitter. I have also liked your facebook page. The e-mail I used is either cath_y6 [at] yahoo dot ca or ccl.yang [at] gmail dot com. I can no longer remember which!
Hi Cami!
I am a twitter, goodreads, and FB page follower:)

mimary_vee@yahoo.com
Joyce Ackley said…
Camy, I followed you on Twitter, Liked you on FB, and subscribed to your newsletter. Hope I win!

Thanks

joycehackley@msn.com
Anonymous said…
the book looks so good i would love to win a copy,I get your emails and follow you on Facebook and Goodreads!
Shirley Blanchard
jcisforme@aol.com
loriannelee said…
I follow you on FB and Twitter!
I follow you everywhere: Facebook, Twitter,e-mail. Would love to win any form!
Anonymous said…
Hi Camy, I follow you on FB and receive your emails!
Michelle at valdes.ws Thanks!! Michelle Valdes
Camy Tang said…
Kathy, what's the email address you use for my newsletter? If you don't want to post it here, you can email it to me at camy {at} camytangdotcom
Maria Michaels said…
Hi Camy, I had already liked your Facebook page, but I just followed you on Twitter, joined your Goodreads group and signed up for your newsletter (maria_buscher at yahoo).
Good luck, and I hope I win a copy.
Unknown said…
Hi Camy,
I just subscribed to your email newsletter.
(robynmelissa575 at gmail dot com)
I've liked your facebook page for a little while now.
I signed up for good reads...and got stuck entering the books I've read and am really excited that they can recommend books.
I don't do twitter...so this one doesn't count.
I suggested you to some of my peeps...so this one doesn't count...yet either
Unknown said…
I recommended your books and page on facebook and had one of my friends like your facebook page! Does that qualify me for another entry? :)
Anonymous said…
Camy, I would love to be one of your 10 lucky winners. I have subscribed to your newsletter, liked you on Facebook, and joined your goodreads group, for 3 entries.
MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com
Unknown said…
Facebook, Twitter, good reads, newsletter (pure4thelordATgmailDOTcom)
And sweet! My birthday is the day you announce winners! :)
squiresj said…
I already get your newsletter, fan on facebook. on goodreads
So please enter me.
jrs362 at hotmail dot com
Melody said…
Email subscribe.

urbanviolet(at)yahoo(dot)com
Camy Tang said…
Actually, yes because Sharon messaged me about you! :) Thanks!
Miranda said…
Hi Camy!
I'm checked in all four. Kindle version if I win, please. :)
Miranda said…
Sorry! Email-mirandarimi@yahoo.com
heelfan said…
I signup for your newsletter. I'm already friends with you on facebook and twitter. I signed up for goodreads too. Thanks for contest. Hope I win. Love your books.
Blessings,
Sherry Dennis heelfan91@att.net
H L Wegley said…
Camy, I already follow you on twitter and like you on fb. I signed up for your newsletter today and joined your goodreads group. Thanks for holding the contest. Your new book sounds like a great read.
Harry (H L) Wegley
harryw51@comcast.net
Jennifer said…
I'm signed up for your newsletter, I sent my mom's email for your newsletter, I like you on Facebook and Goodreads, I follow you on Twitter! I hope you are doing well Camy!
jennydtipton(at)gmail(dot)com
NeedANap2 said…
I'm signed up for your newsletter and I like your Facebook page. Thanks for the chance to win your book.

needanap2 at gmail [.] com
FB Need Anap
I followed entry list criteria #1 and #2. I used my address sspeters(at)telus(dot)com. My FB is Shelley Kim Horovatin Peters.

It's been a long time since I dreamed about a book's characters, but your Protection for Hire series just pushed me to it! Couldn't put either book down and finally had to track you down online and beg you to write more. :) Thank you for a wonderfully entertaining book that made me think about what it means to be a new creation in Christ while still defaulting to old patterns of thought. Seriously... get writing! ;)

Shelley
Unknown said…
Camy, I just signed up for your newsletter, joined you Goodreads page, and liked you face book page. I would love to win your book. I love to get to know and read new authors (that is new to me). Thanks and God Bless.
Anonymous said…
Hi Camy i get your emails and im on goodread and i shared on facebook, i would love to win the book, your a new author to me and i want to start reading your books thank you for the chance
Shirley Blanchard
jcisforme@aol.com
Camy Tang said…
Aw thanks so much, Shelley! I'm so glad you enjoyed my Protection for Hire series so far!
Camy,

I get your emails, follow you on goodread and also on fb. Would love to read this one. :) tbaxter630@yahoo.com
Maurice Gray said…
I get your e-mails at christianauthor
2yahoo.com and follow you on FB, Twitter and Goodreads
Lora said…
I'm signed up to your newsletter.
crochetsisters [at] earthlink [dot] net
Lora said…
I like your FB page
crochetsisters [at] earthlink [dot] net
Lora said…
I joined your Goodreads group
crochetsisters [at] earthlink [dot] net
Lora said…
I follow you on Twitter.
crochetsisters [at] earthlink [dot] net
Anonymous said…
ilove to read mysterys and would be happy to win a copy of this book i shared on face book. and i get your emails and im a part of Goodreads
Shirley Blanchard
arial00 said…
I would love to win this book since my hubby is half filipino and would get a kick of having me reading a book where the heroine is Filipino. I liked you in Facebook. I am signed up to get your emails and I have joined your group in Goodreads. I just have not had the chance to read any of your books. Hope I get to read this one!!

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