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Giveaways

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.

Giveaways start and end on the dates and times posted. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries. 

Entrant must be 18 years or older at the time of entry. Participation is subject to an entrant's local laws. Participation is restricted to residents of the United States.

Participants must submit the required information for each giveaway. Entrants will be informed if they are a winner within fourteen days after the giveaway end date. Limit one entry per person.

The approximate retail value depends upon the item listed in the giveaway.

Sandra Ardoin is not responsible for: incomplete, lost, late, damaged, scrambled or misdirected entries. The failure of winner to provide a mailing address within two weeks of the end of the giveaway or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical or electronic, may result in forfeiture of an entrant’s participation in the giveaway or entrant's inability to receive the giveaway item.

Sandra Ardoin and members of her immediate family are not allowed to enter the giveaway.

Void where prohibited by law. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

Prize(s) will be assigned to those who have been identified as winners and cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash, or substituted. Winners will receive their prizes via mail, or in the case of an online prize, such as an e-book, by means of the Internet, after the giveaway has completed and winners have been verified. 

Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Sandra Ardoin assumes no responsibility or liability for any damages, losses, or injury resulting from the acceptance or use of any prize. All prizes are mailed out within 6-8 weeks of announcement of winner. Sandra Ardoin will not replace any lost or stolen prize items.

Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the entrant in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.

Sandra Ardoin, Salisbury, NC 28146

Personal Images

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Reviews

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some books come to me free from the author or publisher with the hope that I'll mention them on this blog. There is no requirement for me to write a positive review and the opinions I express are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

I don't like the star system in rating books, but when I have to use it, here is how I do so:

5 Stars - The book is a Wow! for me. I'm lost in the story and the writing. The plot and/or characters stay with me for days. I highly recommend it.

4 Stars - I really enjoyed reading it. I'd have no problems recommending it to others.

If I can't give it at least four stars, I don't review it. HOWEVER, please remember that everyone has different reading tastes, and it doesn't mean the book doesn't have merit.

You are welcome to contact me about doing a review, but please be aware that my schedule is generally full. If I turn you down, it will be because I don't have the time or because it's not a book/genre that fits my interests.