Several months ago, an old romance writer friend wrote me to tell me she’d written a book with cookie-eating goats, inspired by Clover. I thought right away that this was a book you all would be interested in hearing about and I asked her if she would be willing to give away some autographed copies here. Lucky for us, she said yes, so today I’m excited to tell you that I have three autographed copies of Welcome Home, Cowboy by Karen Templeton to give away to you!
Or, to let Clover give away, actually. It’s her honor. I asked my dearest goat how it felt to have inspired a book.
Clover: “I’ve had stars in the sky named after me. My face has launched ships. So now I’ve inspired a book. Another day, another inspiration. What do you expect?”
I think she was actually pretty excited, but she just didn’t want to say so. You know how she is.
The goats in Karen Templeton’s Welcome Home, Cowboy are angora goats, and she also has her very own Giant Puppy in the story, this one named Bumble.
Back cover copy:
At a crossroads in his career, country singer Cash Cochran only means to make things right between him and an old buddy when he returns to his stomping grounds in New Mexico. Except Lee is dead, leaving behind a debt-ridden, pregnant widow determined to hang onto the small farm carved out of what’s left of Cash’s family ranch. But while Emma Manning does need help, for damn sure the strong, spiritually-grounded redhead doesn’t need pity…and what she has threatens to undermine everything Cash has believed about himself since he was a boy. The last thing Emma needs is somebody else to worry over. However, when an obviously penitent Cash offers his labor to help with the farm’s spring planting/mending/tending, not only is she not in a position to refuse, but how can she not at least try to mend the deep-seated hurt she sees in those famous silver eyes? Only, once the planting’s done and her baby’s born, will Cash return to the only thing that “saved” him from his father’s cruelty so many years before…or will Emma be able to convince him where home truly is?
You can read an excerpt of the book here.
And you can buy the book now here at eHarlequin. (The book will hit store stands the last week of JUNE.)
And be sure to visit Karen at her website here.
I’m going to leave this contest open for two days to give more people a chance to enter. For a chance to win one of the three autographed copies of Welcome Home, Cowboy: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want to win. Three winners will be drawn by random comment numbers to each receive a book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 16). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time Thursday (June 17). Return to this post to see if you won.
Okay, who wants the cookie-eating goats book? They’re burning a hole in Clover’s pocket! She’s gotta give ’em away!
UPDATE 06/17/10: The winners, drawn by random.org, are #63, Kim Griggs, # 8, Leah, and #58, Carol. Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)aol.com with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.
Nancy in Iowa says:
Dear Clover: I definitely would love a copy of your cookie romance book! Especially autographed! Of course, I expect you to put your hoof mark in the book, too.
Thanks,
Nancy in Iowa
On June 15, 2010 at 1:41 am
SuzieQ says:
Would love to win a copy. Anything inspired by Clover has to be great. :dancingmonster:
On June 15, 2010 at 1:45 am
Jessica says:
Way to go Clover!
I would love to win a book.
On June 15, 2010 at 1:58 am
Charlotte says:
Oooo, I want a cookie-eating goat book!! Please, Clover!!
On June 15, 2010 at 1:58 am
Lisa says:
I wanna win.
On June 15, 2010 at 2:00 am
Michelle says:
I just finished a sheep detective story that I won in a contest, so sure, sign me up!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:17 am
Richelle says:
Yes, would love to win a copy!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:25 am
Leah says:
Oh that’s great news,for Clover.Hope to win a copy of this bk.
On June 15, 2010 at 2:43 am
Alison says:
I would like to enter. It sounds like a fun read.
🙂
On June 15, 2010 at 2:58 am
Rachel says:
Clover is quite the muse! Who wouldn’t want to be inspired by such cookie-eating loveliness? It would be great fun to win her book!
On June 15, 2010 at 3:42 am
Mary Murohy says:
I would love to win.
On June 15, 2010 at 3:42 am
rara says:
I loooove goats!!! And a Clover inspired book would be a goat lovers dream! Sign me up!
On June 15, 2010 at 4:51 am
blueberrylu says:
Clover would be a grand leading lady for a book—I wanna win
On June 15, 2010 at 4:59 am
leavesofthefall says:
Sign me up — and I second that hoof print!
On June 15, 2010 at 5:10 am
Tracey In Paradise,Pa. says:
:happyflower: Take me away for the summer Clover my own life is quite overwhelming and could use a vacation with with a goat who likes cookies and a cowboy!! lol
Hugs Granny Trace :happyflower:
On June 15, 2010 at 5:34 am
Kelly Walker says:
I’d love to win a book. And don’t forget that Clover has been immortalized in oil paint. The Farm Animal paintings that I did are at my shop and everyone comments on how much they love them!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:04 am
Michelle Willingham says:
Karen writes some wonderful books. Yay for Clover’s literary debut!!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:05 am
Dawn says:
Me! Me! I want one. Oh, pick me! :snoopy:
On June 15, 2010 at 6:07 am
Charlene says:
What fun to win a signed copy of this book! Looks like a great summer read, too :> Love those cowboys…*sigh*
On June 15, 2010 at 6:13 am
Cathy says:
Sign me up please, love romances.
On June 15, 2010 at 6:13 am
Stefinity says:
I would love a book Clover!!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:15 am
Snapper says:
How fun! I’d like to win one. :wave:
On June 15, 2010 at 6:20 am
Shelley says:
Yay! I would love to win one!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:23 am
Amber says:
I sooooo want this book!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:25 am
jean says:
Oh Clover I was so hoping that there would be a picture of you on the cover of this book. Maybe next time?
On June 15, 2010 at 6:28 am
CindyP says:
Clover you’re an inspiration to many! But who wouldn’t love to be starred in a cowboy romance?!?! Love me some cowboy romance — sign me up!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:46 am
Becky says:
Sounds like great summer reading! I’d love to win!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:55 am
Sally says:
How cool. Does it make you miss that world? I would love a copy. Thanks
On June 15, 2010 at 6:55 am
Celia Allen says:
:snoopy: I’ll take one Clover as reading is a passion of mine…..any cookies come with this book?
Mrs. Turkey 😆
On June 15, 2010 at 7:01 am
Johanna says:
Clover, pick me! Pick me! (The cookies are in the mail!)
On June 15, 2010 at 7:02 am
Judy says:
Oh Clover! You are the sweetest and what a thoughtful goat you are. If I win your book then I will treasure it always!! Maybe I’ll send you some cookies?
On June 15, 2010 at 7:02 am
Amy P. says:
Clover, I would be honored to win a book inspired by you! Pick me please!!!!!0 :shimmy:
On June 15, 2010 at 7:07 am
Lori Skoog says:
Count me in Clover!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:12 am
Peggy says:
I love the stories about Clover and the eating of cookies. I would love to win a bock inspired by Clover.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:31 am
Diane says:
Wonderful!!!! Clover is an inpiration to many. 🙂
I would love to win a copy of this books.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:35 am
CT says:
Oooh, pick me!!!! Romance AND Clover? My favorites!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:35 am
AnnMarie says:
Clover, I would love to win a book about goats. Or a romance novel that happens to have them in it. AnnMarie
On June 15, 2010 at 7:36 am
Deanna Jones says:
Clover, I have a little goat named Peaches who I am sure you would be friends with if you could meet her! I would love to win your book – then I could read it to Peaches.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:38 am
Glenie says:
I would love to read a good love story.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:43 am
Connie of Ohio says:
I would like to enter the drawing for the book.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:45 am
Tabitha says:
ooh, i would love to be entered for a chance to win!
i don’t know any other goats in books 🙂
On June 15, 2010 at 7:47 am
bubbashome says:
I’d love the book, please!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:50 am
Kathy Weisz says:
:sheepjump: I would love to win this book, please enter me thank you
On June 15, 2010 at 7:54 am
Nita in South Carolina says:
Pick me! Pick me! Clover says to pick me!!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:56 am
Susan Knotts says:
That’s awesome to have a book written in honor of your barnyard residents. What a cool thing!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:58 am
Annie says:
If I can’t have a book, could I have some Clover cookies?
On June 15, 2010 at 8:00 am
Kim says:
I love your books & it would be awesome to win! :happyflower:
On June 15, 2010 at 8:01 am
Kathleen H in Indiana says:
What a great give away! Count me in Clover!!!!!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:04 am
marymac says:
I would love to win one of these books!!!!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:08 am
wvhomecanner says:
Me too, me too LOL!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:13 am
SkippyMom says:
I would love to win a Clover inspired book. Thank you.
On June 15, 2010 at 8:14 am
Joan says:
A book inspired by Clover? Who wouldn’t want that?!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:31 am
Melinda says:
throw my name in the hat please
On June 15, 2010 at 8:31 am
Cheryl says:
I would LOVE a copy of the book with cookie eating goats inspired by Clover 🙂
On June 15, 2010 at 8:43 am
Susan says:
I would love to win the book inspired by Clover! I use to read Harlequin’s all the time.
On June 15, 2010 at 8:47 am
Nancy S. says:
Sounds like a good read! Count me in.
On June 15, 2010 at 8:51 am
Rossann says:
I want to win!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:51 am
Carol says:
Hey Clover: I’d like to win one of those books. Sounds like a good read.
On June 15, 2010 at 8:54 am
Jeannie says:
Please enter me to win! Thanks!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:55 am
Farmer says:
Please enter my name in the contest!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:55 am
heidiannie says:
If you inspire the characters (or pets) in other writer’s books do you get a mention in the acknowledgments?LOL! That is quite an honor for Clover even if she is all nonchalant about it!
I’d love to win a book, thanks for the opportunity!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:57 am
Gerry says:
Oh Clover, please pick me! I will send you cookies if your do!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:06 am
Kim Griggs says:
Love Clover and would love to read Karen’s book!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:08 am
Cheryl says:
ME, ME, ME! I want one! There is nothing wrong with a cookie every now and then. Whether consumed by goats or humans. I would love to read of Clover’s inspired adventures in New Mexico.(LOL)
On June 15, 2010 at 9:10 am
Jane says:
I would love to win a book!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:15 am
sandy smith says:
:wave: i would love to have the book. I used to have 100 goats, they were such fun.
On June 15, 2010 at 9:17 am
JenW!~ says:
Oh How lucky for Clover to inspire a book. I would love to win a copy.
On June 15, 2010 at 9:30 am
monica says:
😆
Oh I could really use some romance in my life! Please add my name to the drawing. :clover:
BTW: When is the movie hitting the theaters?
On June 15, 2010 at 9:34 am
Dianne says:
You are one of a kind, Clover!! Have to have your book!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:38 am
Tobey says:
Oh, I would love to have a book including a cookie eating goat.
Thanks for the chance to win!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:40 am
hollygee says:
WooHoo! Free romance! I’m stoked — to use an ancient expression.
On June 15, 2010 at 9:40 am
Linda T. says:
Include me as well, please!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:46 am
claudia w says:
I would love to win a copy!
Thank you!
On June 15, 2010 at 9:56 am
vachickenfarmer says:
I have a magazine article inspired by one of my chicken, and I really need a book inspired by Clover (with her hoofprint in it of course!) Oh please, pick me Clover and Suzanne!!! :wave:
On June 15, 2010 at 10:08 am
Pam Glidden says:
I would love to receive a copy of Karen’s book. I’ve been reading her books for years.
On June 15, 2010 at 10:09 am
CasieD says:
I’d love to win!! Looks like a great steamy novel to read out on the patio this summer!!
On June 15, 2010 at 10:10 am
Amy Manwell says:
I would love to win one of these books. I love to read!!!! I need a great summer romance.
On June 15, 2010 at 10:18 am
Bethany James says:
I would love to win! Thanks for arranging such a nice give away, Clover. 🙂
On June 15, 2010 at 10:20 am
Gabrielle says:
I’d love to have a book, Clover–sign me up.
On June 15, 2010 at 10:29 am
Patty says:
I ‘d love to win a copy! :snoopy:
On June 15, 2010 at 10:37 am
Brittin says:
Please enter me to win! I love romance books!
On June 15, 2010 at 10:39 am
DebrafromMD says:
How can I not want a a book inspired by Clover. Sign me up!
On June 15, 2010 at 10:43 am
Nancy says:
Romance novels are my favorite bedtime stories…thank you Clover! I would love to win a copy!
On June 15, 2010 at 10:46 am
Mary says:
Clover, you know I’m your biggest fan and I would love to win one of the books. Perhaps you could autograph it alongside the author’s name. P.S. I love Clover.
On June 15, 2010 at 10:49 am
Aggiemom says:
Me 2, please Clover, me 2!!
On June 15, 2010 at 11:02 am
Suzanne says:
I would love a copy of your book Clover. Will you please tell Suzanne that I love her blog?
On June 15, 2010 at 11:17 am
Miss Becky says:
Clover has the most beautiful ears I’ve ever seen. I love those ears, and that nose, and those eyes :heart:
On June 15, 2010 at 11:24 am
CrystalGB says:
Karen is a great writer. I want to win this book. It sounds wonderful.
On June 15, 2010 at 11:26 am
Marianne says:
I sure would like a copy of the book, especially if Clover would autograph it! Thanks for the giveaway Suzanne!
On June 15, 2010 at 11:33 am
Rose Thompson says:
Clover – It would truly be an honor to win your contest. Pick me, pick me!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:06 pm
vachickenfarmer says:
I’d LOVE to take one off of Clover’s hands……uhh, paws………uhh, hooves! :dancingmonster:
On June 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Jill says:
would love a copy!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:28 pm
tsmith says:
Oh, how I love a good romance novel.
On June 15, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Mandy says:
I would like to be entered in the drawing. Thanks.
On June 15, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Jen Gunderson says:
Sounds like a good summer read, thanks Clover and Suzanne!!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:38 pm
carrie says:
I would love a copy of Clover’s book!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Gena says:
I would LOVE to have one of Clover’s…I mean Karen’s books!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Deanie says:
Ohhhh, pick me–but if not, I am buying one come July! Thanks for
sharing info on your friend’s book as I’m always on the look out for a good read!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Betsy says:
Sign me up!
On June 15, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Nichole says:
I would love a cowboy book and i don’t have goats but i love cookies too…
On June 15, 2010 at 1:03 pm
DonnaTN says:
Sounds like a great book. I’d love to be included in the drawing!
On June 15, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Host says:
Oh beautiful Clover, please pick me! ME!!! :fairy: Sounds like you are the star of this book not some cowboy, not indeed…
On June 15, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Maura @ Lilac Lane Cottage says:
CLOVER…YOOOOHOOOO….please pick me!!!! Chic :hungry2:
On June 15, 2010 at 1:27 pm
margaret rusnak says:
Me, Me, Me! I want to win a copy! Put my name in the drawing, please!
On June 15, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Katie says:
Clover is the cleverest of goats. Please enter me in the giveaway.
On June 15, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Marianne Arkins says:
Holy smokes… I love Karen Templeton’s books!!! And to have a goat AND a giant puppy in it? :snoopy:
So, yeah, I want to win.
On June 15, 2010 at 2:10 pm
LisaAJB says:
Nothing would add more to my summer reading list than a book staring Clover. Thanks Suzanne!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Debbie in Memphis says:
I would LOVE to win a copy!! Please, please random number pick me!!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:34 pm
bonita says:
Oh Clover, I would dearly love a copy of your book. The last book I read that featured goats was The Three Billy Goats Gruff!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:36 pm
rain says:
:snoopy: Clover dear little goat–I would so love to win one of your give away books !! :fairy: Fondly, Rain–with cookies and flowers!! :duck:
On June 15, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Joy Taylor says:
would love to have a book with clover and giant puppy in it! sounds like fun.
On June 15, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Sharon Gosney says:
I would like to win the book about the cookie eating goat….and naturaly with Clover autograph to.
On June 15, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Janet Smart says:
I would love to win the book. I think I love cookies as much as Clover does!
On June 15, 2010 at 2:56 pm
DarleneS says:
It would be an honor to have this wonderful book to read inspired by Clover. Maybe there will a movie also.
Darlene
On June 15, 2010 at 3:07 pm
mommy2jj says:
Oh please Clover pick me! I will send cookies shortly.
On June 15, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Amy says:
Count me in…would love to win!
On June 15, 2010 at 3:09 pm
catslady says:
I’m surprised Clover didn’t want to eat them but then again she gets your homemade cookies lol. I’m always looking for new authors so enter me please.
On June 15, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Liz says:
:wave: Hello Suzanne~ It would be an honor to win a book about CLOVER! After all I’ve watched her grow up to a Sweet Cookie Lovin’ Mama Goat!
……..and maybe I’ll even bake CLOVER some …Sugar Cookies!
CLOVER has such a sweet smile!
On June 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm
MMT says:
Would like to be in the drawing for the book. Thanks Clover!
On June 15, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Bay says:
A book inspired by Clover – I’d love one.
On June 15, 2010 at 4:52 pm
patrice says:
Clover, I would love to win. You are so good to give these book away. My goats would eat them!
On June 15, 2010 at 4:54 pm
lavenderblue says:
Cowboys and goats? I didn’t think that was legal out on the range. Any book that was Clover inspired has to be a winner.
On June 15, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Margaret says:
Cookie eating goats? Sounds like a great book. I’d love to win it!
On June 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Kelly says:
I would love to read the book you have inspired, Clover.
On June 15, 2010 at 5:07 pm
susan a. says:
Pick me, pick me. I would love to have one of these books to read. I am a sucker for some romance.
On June 15, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Darlene says:
Count me in! Clover is such a sweetheart, bet she would love to do pick the winnter.
On June 15, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Paula Bogdan says:
I’d love to own a cookie eating goat book!
On June 15, 2010 at 5:56 pm
chickypez says:
I’d love to win a copy!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Estella says:
I would love to win this book!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Brenna says:
I’d love a copy!
On June 15, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Cheryl S. says:
How can I pass up a chance at a read like that? Count me in, please.
On June 15, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Ashley says:
Oh oh! Pick me! Pick Me! I wanna win! :wave:
On June 15, 2010 at 7:31 pm
sondra says:
You had me at New Mexico! thanks!
On June 15, 2010 at 7:58 pm
mary beth says:
Got the book, love the book, thought of Clover when the kids gave the goats cookies!
On June 15, 2010 at 8:07 pm
The Retired One says:
How wonderful that Clover gave her inspiration to write an entire book! I would love to win a copy!~
On June 15, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Fran P. says:
Clover, I would love to read the book you inspired! I promise to donate the book to the library where I work after I’ve read it, so that many more can read it.
On June 15, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Deborah in Michigan says:
Thank you Clover, for a chance to win this book! :hug:
On June 15, 2010 at 8:59 pm
mommafox says:
Thank you Karen, Suzanne, and Clover. Please include me in the drawing for a book.
On June 15, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Megan says:
I WANT TO WIN THE BOOK! I LOVE CLOVER! I IMAGINE SHE’S ANGELIC COMPARED TO MY SMALL HERD OF CRAZIES!
On June 15, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Vicki says:
Since I can’t have a goat, I should at least be able to read about one, shouldn’t I?
On June 15, 2010 at 11:42 pm
West Coast Bonz says:
Pick me! Pick me!
:dancingmonster:
On June 16, 2010 at 1:09 am
Karen B says:
I’d love to have a cookie-eating goat, giant puppy book! Thank you Clover – and Karen and Suzanne – for being so generous! :yes:
On June 16, 2010 at 1:22 am
Julia says:
Please include me in the drawing
On June 16, 2010 at 1:38 am
kathy says:
😀 Please count me in. Love the contests.
On June 16, 2010 at 4:07 am
Cheryl Shaver says:
Oh I want one SO bad!! A goat, a dog, and a cowboy…who could ask for more?
On June 16, 2010 at 9:35 am
Agnes from Antigo says:
I’d be happy to win one of the books . . . I need a good book to read right now.
On June 16, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Kelly Markham says:
I want to win a book!
On June 16, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Banana says:
Clover, pick me! Pick me!
On June 16, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Mary from Baton Rouge says:
I would love to win the book. It sounds like a great read! How can it not be if it was inspired by Clover!!
Count me in.
On June 16, 2010 at 6:45 pm
MousE says:
Oh, I’d like to win!
On June 16, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Alberta Price says:
I would love to have a copy of this book. I also try to read your blog every day and have passed the url on to a friend of mine who reads it every day with her husband. I saw her today and she said that she had tried one of your wild rice recipes and she and her husband really enjoyed it. Iam glad.
On June 16, 2010 at 11:00 pm
tabbimama says:
AAaaagh. I think it’s past time. But…..I wanted to win.
On June 17, 2010 at 12:01 am
Window On The Prairie says:
Such a humble goat Clover is.
Suzanne
On June 17, 2010 at 5:54 pm