And the 37 Winners Are. . . (Open to see if you’ve won!)
Dear Reader,
Wow, more than 5,400 readers entered the 12 Days of Giveaways, with prizes inspired by my new book, One Big Happy Family! 12 days, but 37 winners because some days had more than one winner. If your name isn’t on this list, don’t give up hope—I will be announcing two big new contests soon to give away 20 of the cougar plushies* and 100 of the One Big Happy Family enameled steel ornaments! Be sure to open every newsletter so you don’t miss your chance to win.
*If you’re a Meijer shopper in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois or Kentucky, scroll down for a special giveaway just for you!
ABOUT ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY
Please don’t come home for Christmas. . .
Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son Nick is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride Blair while her daughter Dana will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating.
But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex. She can’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she’s been hiding him for months.
As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair’s estranged mom to Heath’s precocious children, Julie’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love.
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12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS WINNERS
Day 1: 10 One Big Happy Family ornaments
- Annemarie K, Red Wing MN
- Janine L, Maple Ridge BC
- Kathleen B, Cobleskill NY
- Kathy R, Smithfield RI
- Linda F, Milton GA
- Marian S, Ofallon IL
- Marilyn P, Athabasca AB
- Marjie S, Peoria AZ
- Pamela D, Philadelphia NY
- Terri H, Vadnais Heights MN
Day 2: Cookie Cutters, rubber spatula, and recipe cards
- Amanda L, Benton KY
Day 3: A dozen Cheryl's cookies (US) or a $25 bookstore gift card (international)
- Linda P, McAlester OK
Day 4: 4 One Big Happy Family notepads, plus a Christmas red pen
- Amy P, Franklin TN
- Lorene G, Kansas City MO
- Diane I, Floral Park NY
- Rita V, Trail BC
Day 5: Fuzzy socks and cozy blanket
- Cheryl G, Southaven MS
Day 6: One Big Happy Family mug
- Melissa S, Flemingsburg KY
Day 7: Holiday tea bag sampler gift set
- Faythe B, Highland Park IL
Day 8: 5 Cougar plushies wearing a One Big Happy Family Tshirt
- Ida W, Weatherford TX
- Jeanette V, Oxford CT
- Jennifer B, Suwanee GA
- Sherry F, Loyal WI
- Tammy C, Harrisonburg VA
Day 9: Soap and lotion gift set
- Alison C, Fairfield OH
Day 10: 10 One Big Happy Family tote bags
- Carol B, Edmonton AB
- Charity S, Ocean Park WA
- Dawna L, Windsor ON
- Ellen S, Sturgus MI
- Janice J, Cripple Creek CO
- Julie D, Farmingdale NY
- Julie H, South Gate CA
- Laura J, Argos IN
- Patricia H, Fort Wayne IN
- Shannon C, Port Orange FL
Day 11: Set of reusable Christmas gift bags
- Missy C, Essex IL
Day 12: GRAND PRIZE WINNER — Diane M, Monticello KY
Congratulations, Diane! You’ve won one of Each of the other prizes, plus a spot on the Review Crew for Beach Vibes!
EXTRA SPECIAL GIVEAWAY FOR MEIJER SHOPPERS
One Big Happy Family is the Meijer Book Club Selection of the Month for October in all Meijer stores! Sadly, we don’t have Meijer stores here in Seattle, so I won’t get to see it in person—but that’s good news for all of you readers who have a Meijer store in your town because I’m doing a very special giveaway just for you. Everyone who follows the directions will receive two different One Big Happy Family bookmarks, one from me and one from my publisher. Plus, the first 20 participants will receive an exclusive sticker sheet with stickers inspired by the book, and 5 random participants will win this adorable cougar plushie.
To participate, send a picture of yourself holding a copy of One Big Happy Family inside or in front of your local Meijer store to jenel@susanmallery.com. Include your address so Jenel can send a gift your way. I may even feature your picture on my social media, website, or in an upcoming newsletter! No purchase necessary, although I would love for you to support Meijer with a purchase.
Shoutout to Amy, Chris, Karyssa, and Lisa for these ebullient photos!
