GIVEAWAY: The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig

Hey all!  I've got a great new giveaway for you!  Having received an extra copy of The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig I thought I would spread the love, so I've got one hardcover copy up for grabs!

This was my first Pink Carnation book and it was sooo good, I can't wait to get to the others now!

I also have some great news....Lauren Willig will be on Passages to the Past for a Live Chat Night!!!!  Yippeee!!!!  I don't have the date yet, but it will be after the release of The Orchid Affair on January 20th so stay tuned!!!

SYNOPSIS:  In The Orchid Affair, Willig introduces her strongest heroine yet. Laura Grey, a veteran governess, joins the Selwick Spy School expecting to find elaborate disguises and thrilling exploits in service to the spy known as the Pink Carnation. She hardly expects her first assignment to be serving as governess for the children of Andre Jaouen, right-hand man to Bonaparte's minister of police. Jaouen and his arch rival, Gaston Delaroche, are investigating a suspected Royalist plot to unseat Bonaparte, and Laura's mission is to report any suspicious findings.

At first the job is as lively as Latin textbooks and knitting, but Laura begins to notice strange behavior from Jaouen-secret meetings and odd comings and goings. As Laura edges herself closer to her employer, she makes a shocking discovery and is surprised to learn that she has far more in common with Jaouen than she originally thought...

As their plots begin to unravel, Laura and Jaouen are forced on the run with the children, and with the help of the Pink Carnation they escape to the countryside, traveling as husband and wife. But Delaroche will stop at nothing to take down his nemesis. With his men hot on their trail, can Laura and Jaouen seal the fate of Europe before it's too late?

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:
 
- To enter, please leave a comment below and include your email address.
- Giveaway is open to US/Canada entries ONLY.
- For +1 additional entry each, please help spread the word by blogging, posting on sidebar, tweeting or posting on Facebook.  You can use the SHARE buttons below and please include the info in the comment section below.
- Giveaway ends on January 20th.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!


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66 comments:

  1. Pamela KeenerJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    This book sounds very interesting.
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam
    pk4290(at)comcast(dot)net

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  2. Margay Leah JusticeJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love Lauren's books! Please enter me.

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Margay/status/24516998633357314

    Facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/MargayLeahJustice


    Margay1122ATaolDOTcom

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  3. LindaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Just last week I got the Pink Carnation. I know I'm going to want the rest of the books in the series. This would be a great win. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. AmyJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Just finished The Mischief of the Mistletoe and LOVED it! Please enter me in this giveaway. I am now collecting all of the Pink Carnation books! I'm obsessed! Thanks so much!

    tiger_fan 1997 AT yahoo DOT com

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  5. TaffyJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Interesting book! THANKS for the giveaway!


    taffy(dot)lovell@gmail.com

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  6. PoCoKatJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Please enter me...sounds like a great book!

    littleone AT shaw DOT ca

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  7. Janine SmithJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love the Pink Carnation series and would love this book! Thanks for opportunity!

    janine@landailyn.com

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  8. brokenteepeeJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I have The Pink Carnation but have not had a chance to read it yet. I would love to add to my erm, bouquet.

    I have this on my sidebars at:
    www.brokenteepee.com
    www.pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com

    I shared on:
    facebook
    twitter
    google buzz

    I follow!

    thank you
    kaiminani at gmail dot com

    and yay for another chat night!

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  9. Jessica MJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I love love love the Pink Carnation series! I have every single book so far and I can't wait for Orchid Affair. Thanks for the giveaway, and I'm looking forward to the live chat.

    jmartinez0415 [at] gmail [dot] com

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/crazylilcuban/status/24563332706996224

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  10. rubynrebaJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this. Sounds interesting.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  11. CourtneyJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh, include me in! Can't wait to read Lauren's latest!

    courtney (dot) elizabeth (dot) foster (at) gmail (dot) com

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  12. RobertaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Please count me in Amy ;) Thanks, Roberta
    rlphilbr13@aol.com

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  13. tabbylewisJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    tabbylewis (AT) hotmail.com

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  14. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Count me in. I'd love a chance to win the novel. Thanks!

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  15. HollyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    We're doing a group read of the 1st book at PBS in Feb. I'm hoping to read the whole series this year. Would love to win :)

    HPelkey1982 AT Yahoo dot com

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  16. Colleen TurnerJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    This series of books look so good! I can't wait to get started reading them. Thanks for the giveaway.
    candc320@gmail.com

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  17. autumfraileyJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Looks like an awesome book. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/autumfrailey

    Autum Frailey
    My Home Away From Home (facebook)
    afrailey at hotmail dot com

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  18. Bitsy Bling BooksJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I love this series! I can't wait to read this book.

    Charlie
    http://bitsybling.blogspot.com

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bitsyblingbooks/status/24715094847913984

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  19. debbieJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I would love to read it, it sounds really good.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  20. Tore923January 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  21. Jenny GirlJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Although I am super behind on this series, I loved the Pink Carnation. Great idea for a series.
    thanks for the contest and I will definitely be back for the chat!
    jennygirl73[at]gmail[dot]com

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  22. TerryJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Would love to win a copy of eagerly awaited book in the series. I have read and loved all of the others. Please enter me.

    tmrtini at gmail dot com

    Will keep an eye out for the live author chat!

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  23. justpeachy36January 11, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway.

    justpeachy36@yahoo.com

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  24. Carol N WongJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is exciting. I have developed a great affection for spy novels. I really like the story line. Of course, I love the cover and the title because I love, love orchids!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  25. Carol N WongJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I like you on Facebook.


    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  26. Carol N WongJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I tweeted:

    My Twitter name is Carolee888

    http://www.passagestothepast.com/ Giveaway of 'The Orchid Affair"

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  27. Carol N WongJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I facebooked this giveaway:

    http://www.facebook.com/ My Facebook name is Carol Naomi Wong

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  28. Carol MJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This book sounds good! Please enter me. Thank you!
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

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  29. NormaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    I'd love to read this - thanks for the chance :)
    bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. LAMusingJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Really enjoyed the first Pink Carnation - would love to read this one too
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. LAMusingJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/25103636828782593
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. Jane CharlesJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I absolutely love the Pink Carnation Series and can't wait to read this one. This is one series that says on my bookshelf with a few other beloved authors.

    janecharles522@gmail.com

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  33. The Insouciant SophisticateJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love the Willig books; please enter me.

    bookworm1858 AT hotmail DOT com

    +1 http://twitter.com/#!/bookworm1858/status/25266350628798464

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  34. JenniferJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love her books. Please enter me. Thanks
    rjolsen95@hotmail.com

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  35. Lynn Irwin StewartJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I'd love to be entered!

    LIS859@gmail.com

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  36. AshleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I absolutely adore Lauren's books. I would love to be entered! Thanks for holding the contest.

    mikowski@bu.edu

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  37. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I love you site, has so many wonderful book. I would dearly love to win this book.

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  38. Libby's LibraryJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    This book sounds fabulous and I would LOVE to win!

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/LibbysLibrary/status/25284155487027200

    FB:
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=171307072912233&id=1553088524

    Blogged it Here:
    http://www.passagestothepast.com/2011/01/giveaway-orchid-affair-by-lauren-willig.html?spref=bl

    libneas[at]aol[dot]com

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  39. Scorpio M.January 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I just started the Pink Carnation series. I fell in love with The Mischief of the Mistletoe, would love to win the latest.

    Thank you!

    jenma76 at hotmail dot com

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  40. Hot Off the ShelvesJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I've been hearing a lot about this series lately, and it's all been good. Please enter me for a chance to win!

    +1 Blog post: http://jasmynninestuff.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-link-orchid-affair-by-lauren.html

    +1 Twitter (all my blogs go there, but I can never get it to show me the link) @jasmyn9

    jasmyn9[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Sounds like a good read and what a pretty cover.

    monagarg@yahoo.com

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  42. ChèliJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I am a new reader of the Pink Carnation series and have all the others lined up to read this year. Would love to get this to finish the set.

    cyderryATyahooDOTcom
    Chèli
    Cheli's Shelves

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  43. ChèliJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Posted it on my blog sidebar.


    cyderryATyahooDOTcom
    Chèli
    Cheli's Shelves

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I love orchids

    rosepedal60@gmail.com

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  45. JaneGSJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I've heard great things about this series and would love to start with the latest!

    jagreensmith-at-yahoo.com

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  46. ShelliJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I can't WAIT for this to come out! I love everything Willig has put out, it's definitely been a treasure discovering her work! I finished all her books within 2 weeks when I discovered them in April.

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  47. TessaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I LOVE this series and I own all of them (in hardcover, no less)! I have been waiting for this book for months. Mistletoe was nice, but I miss Eloise and Colin.

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  48. Megan HirstJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I love this series and have been waiting rather (im)patiently for The Orchid Affair!


    Mroot100@ pointloma.edu

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  49. ShelliJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    @lilessums is me! What does this mean?

    I've been posting about the Orchid Affair on Facebook and Twitter for months :D

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  50. CherylS22January 13, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the chance to win it!
    megalon22 at yahoo dot com

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  51. AnnJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Would love to win a copy of this book, looks like a great read.

    summergal05(at)gmail(dot)com

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  52. Jerilyn LibbyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Loved the Pink Carnation and excited about this book!
    jerilynm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I just got the first Pink Carnation book and can't wait to get into it!

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Jules
    onebookshy at yahoo dot com

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  54. ElaineJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I would love to win- Thanks for the giveaway!
    elund323@yahoo.com

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  55. RuthieJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    You can add me to the list of people wanting this wonderful book. First time here & your blog is lovely!

    ruthiekb72ATyahooDOTcom

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  56. Renee GJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Would absolutely love to read this.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

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  57. christinaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I've read all the Pink Carnation books thus far and would LOVE to win this next installment!

    cstovall36@yahoo.com

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  58. karenkJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    please count me in...thanks :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  59. Sandee61January 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I really want to read Lauren's newest book, I've read several and enjoyed them very much. Thank you for the entry in your giveaway!

    Blessings,
    Sandee61

    Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com

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  60. Diandra R.January 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I've read and loved every one of Lauren's books and can't wait to read this one! :)

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  61. Susan O'BryantJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Her books are simply superb!

    safoga at gmail dot com

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  62. Susan O'BryantJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Tweeted about this giveaway here:
    http://twitter.com/#!/safoga/status/27189608571731969

    safoga at gmail dot com

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  63. Michelle Stockard MillerJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I was interested in this series before and then I read The Mischief of the Mistletoe during Christmas and loved it so now I really want to read them! Thanks for the chance!

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/truebookaddict/status/27665441421787137

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/michellestockardmiller/posts/129152743816837

    truebookaddictATgmailDOTcom

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  64. rubynrebaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I really enjoy reading her books. Please enter me.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  65. MeredithJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I've never read a Pink Carnation book either, but this one sounds great! I like the secret spy angle!

    meredithfl at gmail dot com

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  66. T.M. LunsfordJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    SOOO excited about this book. I love this series!
    taylormlunsford(at)gmail

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