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Happy Birthday to me! Presents for you!

2/6/2015

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On February 13th, I will hit the mid-century mark, and instead of hogging all the cake and presents for myself, I'm celebrating by giving away five (5) books from the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery Series. 


To enter, just comment below with your choice of one book:

Bloom and Doom
For Whom the Bluebell Tolls

OR if you've read both of those, I'll put you on a list to be one of the first people to receive:

Floral Depravity which releases in October. (Just be aware that you'll have to wait a while to get your book!)

Make sure you leave your email address (nobody else will see it), so I can contact you if you win!

Be a friend and share the love. Please share this contest with your mystery-loving friends. And if you haven't already, let me invite you to friend me on Facebook, follow my Beverly Allen author page, and follow me on Twitter.

106 Comments
Tina Yakel
2/6/2015 12:44:40 am

Happy Birthday! February is a great month for birthdays. Me and both of my son's celebrate this month!
I would love a copy of For Whom the Bluebell Tolls.
Have a Great Day!!

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Dawn Frazier
2/6/2015 12:45:53 am

Thanks for the chance. I would need Floral Depravity.

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Terri Crossley
2/6/2015 12:53:03 am

Happy birthday!I hope you enjoy your day and thank you for sharing with us all! I am currently enjoying your book Bloom and Doom ! I would love a copy of Floral Depravity! Thanks for the chance!

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jerilynn rodriguez
2/6/2015 12:58:35 am

HAPPY ALMOST BIRTHDAY!!!!! i would love to win a copy of for whom the bluebell tolls

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Savannah Hendricks
2/6/2015 12:59:25 am

Happy Birthday...thanks for a chance to win....Bloom and Doom!

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Margo Sue Bittner
2/6/2015 01:03:19 am

A Toast to a Happy Birthday! I'd love Bloom and Doom.

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Kiki
2/6/2015 01:03:57 am

Happy Birthday Day!!!

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Jocelyn
2/6/2015 01:17:17 am

Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win! I love your books and have both. I was at Barnes and Noble the day "For Whom the Bluebell Tolls" was supposed to be out. When it wasn't on the shelf I bugged every sales associate until I found one that would go in the back and dig through the boxes for me-I wasn't leaving without it!!! :) If I win I'd love to have Floral Depravity in the Fall.

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Barb/Beverly
2/6/2015 01:27:15 am

Thanks for your persistence, Jocelyn! Mine didn't have them out on release day, either, and since I had met up at the store with people who had wanted copies, they had to dig them out for me, too. Thanks!

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Daniele K
2/6/2015 01:45:41 am

Happy birthday! Thank you for the giveaway. My choicewould be For Whom the Bluebell Tolls.

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Jeanette Hammond
2/6/2015 01:48:06 am

i've not read any of your books but I'm sure they're fabulous. Happy Birthday - a little early and have lots of fun. You deserve it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Karen Alsip
2/6/2015 01:57:45 am

How kind of you. Have a happy birthday. I would love a copy of Floral Depravity.

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Jenne Turner
2/6/2015 02:15:29 am

Happy Birthday - may your new year be filled with happiness and joy!

I would love a copy of Bloom and Doom.

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Stephanie Richards
2/6/2015 02:35:14 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I would love a copy of For Whom the Bluebell Tolls.

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Katrina Powers
2/6/2015 03:00:09 am

Happy Birthday!!! I also have a February birthday!!!
I can't wait to read For Whom the Bluebell Tolls. Hope you have a great birthday!

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Becky Roth
2/6/2015 03:01:40 am

I would love to win a copy of any of your books. How lovely to do this giveaway!!

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Linda Langford
2/6/2015 03:09:13 am

Happy Birthday, Barb!! My 50's have been wonderful for me! I wish you happiness and health! Linda........I would need to wait for Floral Depravity. 😊

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Angie Young link
2/6/2015 03:16:29 am

Happy Birthday! Thanks for the great giveaway.
For Whom The Bluebell Tolls.

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Sue Foster
2/6/2015 03:22:09 am

Bloom and Doom. I haven't read this series yet.

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Lorraine Kraft
2/6/2015 03:25:51 am

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one! If I won, I'd like Bloom and Doom

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Theresa O Malley link
2/6/2015 03:26:11 am

Happy Birthday. 🎂🎂. I would love to have Bloom and Doom signed by you. Thank you for the giveaway and hope to have a great day.

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Linda Murray
2/6/2015 03:27:29 am

Bloom and Doom. I've only had the chance to read one out of the series and I really enjoyed that one!

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Sharon Fisher
2/6/2015 03:33:28 am

A wonderful milestone for you! The best is yet to come as the saying goes! I am hoping for a copy of Floral Depravity.

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Theresa O Malley link
2/6/2015 03:40:47 am

Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great day and I would love a copy of Bloom and Doom.

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Betty W
2/6/2015 03:52:55 am

Happy Birthday! I, too, have a February birthday but I have already surpassed the mid-century mark! I love retirement~more time to READ! Thank you for your generous giveaway! I would choose Bloom and Doom.

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Michelle Fidler
2/6/2015 04:09:33 am

I would like the second one, For Whom the Bluebell Tolls. I have the first one.

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Rosemary Krejsa
2/6/2015 04:19:48 am

Happy Birthday. For Whom The Bluebells Tolls

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Shannon Molloy
2/6/2015 04:29:39 am

Happy Early Birthday, Beverly and thanks for the contest!!! You are so generous to your readers!!! I already have your first two books so I'd love to get on the list for Floral Depravity which comes out in October. Thanks!!!!!

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Sheila K.
2/6/2015 04:40:16 am

Happy upcoming birthday (mine is the 14th), and thanks for the generous giveaway! I would love to have a copy of For Whom the Bluebell Tolls!

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Janeen W
2/6/2015 04:42:02 am

February is a great month for birthdays- my son and my 2 BFFs are this month too! I loved Bloom & Doom and while I have yet to read For Whom the Bluebell Tolls, I know I will soon, so I think my preference would be to have a treat closer to my birthday (November), so I choose Floral Depravity if I am blessed to win!

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Barbara Hawk
2/6/2015 04:49:35 am

Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year! Would love Bloom And Doom!

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Margaret Utsey
2/6/2015 05:03:35 am

happy happy birthday wishes! I would love to win the forthcoming as I already have the first two and love them!

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Christi King
2/6/2015 05:07:05 am

Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day on Feb. 13. I've read the first two books in the series so I would love to have Floral Depravity. It will seem like a birthday present to me since my birthday is in November. The Bridal Bouquet Shop is one of my favorite series. Thanks for the chance to win a book. [email protected]

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Shawn Stevens
2/6/2015 05:09:05 am

Happy Birthday! May this year be your happiest yet

Bloom and Doom

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Robin in NC
2/6/2015 05:12:44 am

Happy Birthday Barbara! 50's not bad at all !! Thanks for sharing your birthday with us! Bloom and Doom would be an awesome present!

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Susan Frank link
2/6/2015 05:22:36 am

Is it fair that we get the gift of your writing and the chance of a prize package and you just get Happy Birthday wishes. Who cares it's to good to not want it. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY WISHES

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Rita Smith
2/6/2015 05:31:00 am

Happy Birthday! Bloom and Doom.

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Becky Stutzman
2/6/2015 05:31:52 am

Have a great Friday the 13th birthday- you're still older than I am! I could use a little Floral Depravity, after the last page turner! ;)

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Gayla Wood
2/6/2015 06:30:53 am

Happy early birthday to you , Beverly ! May it be a great one . I love your books ! If I am chosen, may I have Floral Depravity ? Thank you !

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Nancy M.
2/6/2015 06:34:27 am

Happy Birthday! What a nice gesture! I would like "Bloom and Doom"

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Peggy Fouts
2/6/2015 06:45:36 am

I have not read either. But I love reading mysteries.

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Joann Hunter
2/6/2015 07:25:00 am

Happy birthday! I would like to read the first book in the series.

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Brooke Bumgardner link
2/6/2015 08:00:28 am

Happy Birthday! I would love to win Bloom and Doom. I have had it on my TBR but haven't had a chance yet to pick it up.

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Janet
2/6/2015 08:07:39 am

For Whom the Bluebell Tolls. I read and enjoyed the first book, but haven't bought the second yet. It's on my to-be-read list.

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Connie Saunders
2/6/2015 08:15:06 am

Happy Birthday, I hope you have a wonderful celebration and it is wonderful that you are sharing with us. I would choose Bloom and Doom. Thank you!

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Sue Farrell
2/6/2015 08:24:43 am

Happy Birthday!! I'd love to win Bloom and Doom.
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Betty Jo English
2/6/2015 08:39:24 am

First, Happy Birthday. I would love a copy of For Whom the Bluebells Toll.

[email protected]

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Jess dimovski
2/6/2015 09:36:58 am

Happy birthday! and I will take Bloom and Doom. Thanks!

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lisa lehnhoff
2/6/2015 09:44:07 am

I have enjoyed both of your books. I would really like your newest book. Floral Depravity Have a wonderful Birthday!

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Barbara Tobey
2/6/2015 10:05:18 am

For Whom the Bluebell Tolls would be my choice of a birthday present from you. Did you get anything wonderful for yourself?

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Joanne Kocourek
2/6/2015 10:05:35 am

I haven't read your books yet, but Bloom and Doom sounds like a good book to start with. Thank you for sharing your birthday joy with us.

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JoAnne Kamman
2/6/2015 10:16:32 am

Happy Birthday and many, many more! :) I've been wanting to start this series, so I would love to get Bloom and Doom.

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Debbie Price
2/6/2015 10:55:57 am

Happy 50th! Thank you for thinking of your readers on your birthday!
I would like For Whom the Bluebell Tolls! I love the name!
Have a great birthday!
Hugs,
Debbie

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Lynn Hogan
2/6/2015 11:13:41 am

I'd love any of them! Thanks so much. Happy Birthday! Mine was this week also!

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Jeanie Dannheim
2/6/2015 12:51:41 pm

I haven't read either of your books yet, but from the recent reviews, I'd love to read For Whom the Bluebell Tolls. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 50 isn't so bad...just think of all those senior discounts that will come in a few more years...Blessings, and have a great birthday! Jeanie

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Jerri Cachero
2/6/2015 12:55:22 pm

Happy Birthday! Thanks for the chance to receive one of your books...love your series! If I receive a book, I would choose "For Whom the Bluebell Tolls.

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Kari
2/6/2015 02:02:07 pm

I am really enjoying Bluebells which I am reading now. Floral Depravity Please.
Happy Birthday. Congrats on reaching the mid-century mark

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Stephanie Jones
2/6/2015 03:00:58 pm

I've read both of them, and was delighted with them. I can't wait for the next in the series! Floral Depravity sounds like fun, and I'd love to be among the first to get to read it.. (Look for my reviews of the first two on Amazon and Goodreads)

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candace knight
2/6/2015 03:53:51 pm

Happy birthday to you!!! I would love to have a copy of Bloom and Doom. Thank you for the chance to win.

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Marilyn Watson
2/6/2015 04:32:47 pm

Happy Birthday...I'd love to read Bloom and Doom it sounds so good.
Marilyn Watson [email protected]

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Vicki soldan link
2/6/2015 05:17:13 pm

Have an awesome birthday surprise me

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Sally Schmidt
2/6/2015 06:06:12 pm

Happy Birthday! Thanks for the generous giveaway. I would love Bloom and Doom.

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Annette Guerra link
2/6/2015 08:01:20 pm

Happy Birthday and thanks for the giveaway. That's so kind of you. I am new to the series, so I would appreciate the first book in paperback (unfortunately no Kindle)

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Patricia
2/6/2015 09:39:35 pm

Happy birthday! I would love to be entered for "For Whom the Bluebell Tolls".

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Jeanetta
2/6/2015 10:21:19 pm

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day. Thank you for the contest. I would love a copy of For Whom the Bluebell Tolls, please. Thank you.
myrifraf(at)gmail(dot)com

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Loretta Sullivan
2/6/2015 10:45:50 pm

Happy Birthday!!!! I've heard it said "Life begins at 50" and since I hit that mark 20 years ago I believe it! There's so much to do and experience later in life. I'd like a copy of Bloom and Doom if I'm a lucky "birthday" winner.

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Kelly Pfister
2/7/2015 01:19:52 am

Happy Birthday and thanks for having this contest! I'd love to be entered for "For Whom the Bluebell tolls".

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Jacki Ritchie
2/7/2015 04:01:47 am

Happy birthday!! I would love Bloom and Doom.

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John Mazur
2/7/2015 07:30:47 am

the author, Barbara Early, is new to me as I am to her world, it would be wonderful to finally get stated, and I'm ready, willing and able.

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Robin Coxon
2/7/2015 08:30:02 am

Happy birthday to you and thank you for being so generous and offering a chance to us to win a book. Hope you have a prosperous year ahead filled with many blessing and lots of surprises.

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Mary Jane Hopper
2/7/2015 10:46:10 am

Happy Birthday, hope you have many more!

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Malka Essock
2/7/2015 02:30:20 pm

Happy 1/2 Century! (it's fun!)
wonderful, caring idea!
i'd love to read for whom the bluebell tolls

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Teresa Kander link
2/8/2015 12:56:34 am

Happy birthday to a new friend! I'd love a copy of Bloom and Doom.

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Kathy Dunn
2/8/2015 01:04:54 am

Happy Birthday! Thank you for the chance to win one of your books!

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Robin Driscoll
2/8/2015 01:06:20 am

Happy Birthday! I haven't read either book. Bloom and Doom sounds good.

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Teri Fish
2/8/2015 01:23:13 am

Happy Birthday! Both books are on my TBR list.

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margaret hefferman link
2/8/2015 01:23:55 am

Happy Birthday. I would love a copy of For Whom The Bluebell Tolls. Have a great day.

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Kathy P
2/8/2015 01:30:55 am

Would love either but Bloom and Doom.

Happy Birthday!

Thanks for the opportunity!

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Liz Caldwell
2/8/2015 01:42:49 am

Happy Birthday!
I would love a copy of Bloom and Doom.

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Barbara Bell
2/8/2015 01:46:35 am

I have read Bloom and Doom and am reading For Whom The Bluebell Tolls now. I would like Floral Depravity.

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Taryn Lee
2/8/2015 01:50:05 am

Happy 50th, I hope you have a fantastic day, may you be blessed with 50 more. Bloom and Doom.

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Lisa Sabatini
2/8/2015 02:04:13 am

Happy birthday! I'd love to read Bloom and Doom!

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Deanna Stevens
2/8/2015 02:06:13 am

I would love to read Bloom & Doom ;)
Happy Birthday! Mine was last week :)

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Sharon Baker
2/8/2015 03:58:12 am

Happy birthday and hope you have many more.

Would love to read. Bloom and Doom

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Connie
2/8/2015 04:19:12 am

For Whom the Blueberry Tolls

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Nancy B
2/8/2015 04:27:21 am

A HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Since I have both books that are out I would like Floral Depravity even though I will have to wait a few months.

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Anne Mikusinski
2/8/2015 05:07:27 am

I would love to win a copy of Bloom and Doom! Thank you for the chance!

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Amary Chapman
2/8/2015 05:32:30 am

On my tbr pile..just got last month

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Lisa Cejka
2/8/2015 05:52:45 am

I would love to win a copy of Bloom and Doom. I hope you have a fantastic birthday. I just turned 45 so 50 is right around the corner. <3

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Audrey Starr
2/8/2015 12:11:31 pm

Have a Happy, Happy Birthday!! I wonder - what kind of flowers would be in the bouquet Audrey would give you? :) I just finished Bloom & Doom, & absolutely loved it!! Already bought your 2nd book :) So that means I would like Floral Depravity. First time I have ever bought a book with a main character with my name in it!!!! Have to say - my name is not at all common, & when I was growing up, there were all these things being sold with people's names on them, but there certainly was nothing out there that said "Audrey". So it was pretty fun for me, to find your book :) Great concept for a book, & so much fun to read!!

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Barb/Beverly link
2/8/2015 07:47:04 pm

Hi, Audrey! My grandmother's sister was named Audrey, so it's a family name for us.

If Audrey Bloom were to give me a bouquet, I'd suspect they'd be artificial. Possibly chocolate. (In real life I have allergies that marvel Chief Bixby's!)

I'm so glad you're enjoying the books!

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Patricia T
2/8/2015 10:53:57 pm

Happy birthday! "For Whom the Bluebell Tolls", please.

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Rebecca Prazak
2/9/2015 12:23:49 am

Happy Birthday! Would love to win For Whom the Bluebells Tolls

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Toni King link
2/9/2015 12:38:34 pm

Floral deprivaty please as I have enjoy the other two. Thank you.

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Elaine Klingbeil
2/11/2015 10:29:19 am

Happy Birthday! I would like to win "Bloom and Doom". Have a wonderful birthday!

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Cyn209
2/11/2015 09:06:01 pm

Happy Birthday!!!!!! have a most fantastical day & may your upcoming year go beyond everything you hope for!!!!

I would like For Whom the Bluebell Tolls, please!!!

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Joanne Tompkins
2/11/2015 09:26:20 pm

Happy birthday, Barb! Welcome to the next decade! I would love a copy of For Whom the Blue bell Tolls.

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amary Chapman
2/12/2015 06:02:44 am

Floral Depravity please

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Laura
2/12/2015 09:28:14 am

Happy Birthday. I would like Doom and Bloom, please.

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Cherry Trimble
2/12/2015 11:17:22 am

I enjoyed Bloom and Doom so would be very excited to receive For Whom The Bluebell Tolls (love that title!).

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Jeanie Jackson
2/12/2015 12:02:09 pm

Thanks for the chance. For Whom the Blue Bell Tolls. I am from Texas!

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Betty Paysour
2/12/2015 09:02:01 pm

Happy, Happy Birthday! Bloom and Doom.

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Raquel M.
2/12/2015 09:05:46 pm

I have already read For Whom the Bluebells Toll and loved it. So I would love to win Bloom and Doom to see how it all began. raquel36m(at)gmail(dot)com

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Miranda Owen
2/12/2015 09:23:04 pm

Happy Birthday! Lousy weather for it though. I am interested in For Whom the Bluebell Tolls

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christine elsaieh
2/12/2015 09:41:36 pm

Happy birthday... Floral depravity. I read first two and loved them. Have a great Birtthday

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Lisa Sabatini
2/12/2015 09:42:50 pm

Happy birthday! May this wonderful year bring you plenty of blooms and only fun dooms! And, I'd love to read Bloom and Doom.

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    Barbara Early

    earned an engineering degree, but after four years of doing nothing but math, developed a sudden allergy to the subject and decided to choose another occupation.

    Before she settled on murdering fictional people, she was a secretary, a school teacher, a pastor’s wife, and an amateur puppeteer. After several years living elsewhere, she and her husband moved back to her native Western New York State, where she enjoys cooking, crafts, classic movies and campy seventies television, board games, and posting pictures of her four cats on Facebook.

    ​She writes the Vintage Toyshop series and the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries (as Beverly Allen).

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