Sweet Life by Mia King
September 2, 2008 by Kailani
Filed under books, reviews & giveaways
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation!
The winner is Nancy (email notification sent)
Congratulations!
Today is a big day for local girl, Mia King, because her second novel, Sweet Life, is being published today!
From the book: “When her husband, Paul, gets a new job, Marissa Price leaves the island of Manhattan for the island of Hawaii. Paradise seems like the perfect place to find herself, save her marriage, and reconnect with her eight-year-old daughter. But once there, Marissa discovers her new life is less about beaches and beautiful sunsets and more about cows and lava flows. Their new home is a fixer-upper at best. But what most needs fixing - her marriage - is the first to crumble when her husband announces he wants some time apart to find himself.
As New York beckons her back and Marissa suspects Paul of having an affair, she begins to seriously question the wisdom of having made the move to Hawaii. Yet the women she takes in as tenants to make ends meet and her daughter’s blossoming love of the island begin to hint at a new definition of ohana, or family. Pulled in opposite directions, Marissa is faced with the most important decision of her life - a choice that will define who she is, what she wants, and where her happiness lies”
In a recent interview, Mia said, “My main characters are successful women in their forties who’ve achieved, in their minds, the ulitmate success. They’re content with where their lives are and unaware that life has more in store for them. But before they get to experience that deeper, richer life, they have to undergo a trial-by-fire. Their transformation is driven by events outside of their own control, and yet they get to participate and decide every step of the way what it is that they truly want.”
I was lucky to receive an advanced copy and haven’t been able to put it down since I’ve started reading it a few days ago. What I’ve really enjoyed so far is the way the Hawaiian culture and language is incorporated into this book. It’s not overwhelming to the point where non-locals won’t be able to understand the story line. It’s also a great way to get to know the Big Island of Hawaii and the special way the people there live their lives - away from all the hustle and bustle of Honolulu.
Definitely a must-read for all you book lovers out there! Purchase your copy today at Amazon.com for $11.20.
Win it!
Mia King has generously donated a signed copy of her book, Sweet Life, to one lucky winner! To enter:
- Stop by the Mia King website before midnight, Sept 10th and take a look at all the delicious recipes she has listed there.
- Then come back and mention in comments which one you think you’d like to try. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified on Sept 11th.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket. Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.
- Subscribe to my NEW feed.
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Mia King’s site.
- Leave a comment for Mia on her blog.
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This giveaway is open to US addresses. Don’t forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win. Good luck!
While you’re there, enter to win one of 25 “Life is Sweet” chocolate, cookie and signed books gift baskets valued at over $80 each!
I think the Mango Crisp recipe sounds delicious! I like apple crisp a lot, but I would’ve never thought to use mango instead.
warm chocolate lava cake? yum!!!
mmm yum! the warm chocolate lava cake sounds really really delicious i think i’ll make it next week : )
What fun website! I may have to buy the book even if I don’t win it - or at least add it to my birthday/Christmas wish list! I think I am going to have to try a lot of those recipes. I’ve been looking for a “pot sticker” recipe, and the Hawaiian-style crispy dumplings look pretty tasty, especially the Ginger Chili sauce!
I would want to try the dark chocolate truffles… they sound so yummy! The book looks good, and I can’t wait to read it!
The Ricotta Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit sounds decadent! I am a HUGE fan of cheesecake especially ricotta. I will have to make this one soon!
Hope to win a new book!
She has a yummy lava cake
The Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings with Ginger Chili Sauce sounds delicious!
I think I would try the Wok Charred Ahi with Asian Cole Slaw. We are always looks for new and different ways to cook fish and this sounds delicious.
Thanks for the great giveaway - the book looks amazing
The chocolate lava cake for sure.
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Kava Java’s Kona Mocha Mac Nut Biscotti would be my fav. to try,thanks
The Hearts of Palm, Avocado and Jicama Salad sounds like a great side dish for a party.
The chocolate lava cake.
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with Warm Summer Tomato-Olive-Caper Salad sounds out-of-this-world!
*drool*
I want to try the Hawaiian Style Crispy Dumplings!!
Yymmy lava cake looks great.
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Dark chocolate truffles
I would love to try the Ricotta Cheescake with Mixed Seasonal Fruit. This recipe sounds pretty easy and not to mention delicious! Thanks so much for a great giveaway!
I would love to try Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings With Ginger Chili Sauce.
I am a subscriber
I left a message on Mia’s site.
Hawaiian Style Crispy Dumplings,just was thinking about dumplings…
Dark Chocolate Truffles sound so yummy.
I am SO going to use her recipe for Malia’s pregnancy ginger tea next time around! Sounds delicious & if it takes away nausea for even 5minutes it’ll be worth it!
Also a great lunch would be the fig and mozzerella warm sandwich. Yummy!
And I subscribed!!
love to try the dark chocolate truffels
Nothing compares with warm chocolate lava cake, so am going with that one!
Yummy! The chocolate lava cake sounds like it is to die for!
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I would like to try Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings with Ginger Chili Sauce
I am a subscriber
Some very intriguing recipes, but the Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes sound wonderful to me!! I really want to read this book, so wish me luck! Thank You
I would love to try Kavena’s Vegan Macadamia Nut Bars. They sound delicious!
love to try the ricotta cheesecake
Can I say I just love the picture of the orchid on her site???
The “winging” it Chicken sounds really yummy!
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I have your new button up too!
I want to try the Kava Java’s Kona Mocha Mac Nut Biscotti!
I am a subscriber!
kava java’s kona mocha mac nut biscotti
the ricotta cheesecake.
dark chocolate truffels
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Thank you for having this. The Warm Chocolate Lava Cake sounds just delicious. Thank you!
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Ricotta cheesecake…yummy!
Yum, the Chocolate Lava Cake sounds delicious!
Jane’s Mango Crisp — sounds delish!
the warm chocolate lava cake sounds great
How can you not like the warm chocolate lava cake?? YUMMY! Thank you so much for this chance to win such a great prize!
I am a subscriber!
And… I have your button on my blog
warm chocolate lava cake
I’d like to try the Tasty Asparagus
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
I blogged about the giveaway for an extra entry:
http://cherylfree.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/an-island-review-3/
Your button is in my sidebar for an extra entry
I left a comment on Mia’s blog for an extra entry:
http://www.miaking.com/?p=476#comment-571
Kava Java’s Kona Mocha Mac Nut Biscotti sounds so good!
dark chocolate truffles!
Fig and Mozzarella Warm Sandwich looks great…
THANKS
have you on my sidebar at
http://middle-aged-mama.blogspot.com/
thanks
…and am a subscriber. thanks again
It would have to be the Warm Chocolate Lava Cake. That does sound good right about now. Thank you!
I’m subscribed
The warm chocolate lava cake sounds delicious!
I’d like to try the Wok Charred Ahi with Asian Cole Slaw. Sounds delicious! The book sounds fascinating! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Dark Chocolate Truffles sounds quick and delicious!
I’d love to try making Guava Grilled Steaks with Tasty Asparagus. mmmm asparagus
The Kava Java’s Kona Mocha Mac Nut Biscotti is my favorite!
The Macarons Chocolat sound yummy!
I’d love to try the Hawaiian style crispy dumplings!
I need the warm chocolate lava cake!! Bad!!
I subscribe too!
I would like to try the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Rocky Road
I’d like to try the Linguine with Rose Petal Sauce. Sounds good.
chocolate lava cake
I would love to try the meatloaf special - I love trying out different meatloaf recipes
I also like the Lava Cake
LAVA CAKE!!!
Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings with Ginger Chili Sauce looks fabulous- and the book looks like just my style.
I have your new button on my sidebar
I subbed to your new feed via google reader
I’d like to try the Ricotta Cheesecake with Mixed Seasonal Fruit
I am printing the Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings with Ginger Chili Sauce recipe right now!
The chocolate lava cake for sure.
Yummy!
The Green Tea Tart with Lychees and Raspberries sounds really good!!
Hawaiian Style Crispy Dumplings!
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Warm Chocolate Lava Cake
Jane’s Mango Crisp sounds delish!
I’d love to try the Ricotta Cheesecake with Mixed Seasonal Fruit.
Chocolate Cherry Crackle cookies! Can’t wait to try it out! Thanks!
Sounds like a great read! I’d try the recipe for Dark Chocolate Truffles.
i’d like to try ricotta cheesecake with mixed seasonal fruit!
I would want to try the dark chocolate truffles… they sound so yummy! The book looks good, and I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you.
The Hawaiian-Style Crispy Dumplings with Ginger Chili Sauce sounds wonderful. Thank you for the giveaway!
I’m with some on the Warm Chocolate Lava Cake….
Ricotta Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit sound like a yummy thing to try.
Warm Chocolate Lave Cake….yummy! I would really like to read this book. Thanks!
I’m a subscriber.
I’d like to try making dark chocolate truffles. I have never made truffles before.
i would try the Lindsey’s Meatloaf Special
Guava Grilled Steaks with Tasty Asparagus looks really tasty.
I’d love to try the Ricotta Cheesecake with Mixed Seasonal Fruit. Yummmmm!!
I like Jane’s Mango crisp.
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I would like to try Linguine with Rose Petal Sauce.
I think the Mango Crisp recipe sounds delicious!
The chocolate lava cake sounds devine.
the chocolate lava sounds yummy !!!
I love the Hunan Style Marinated Lamb Lollipops with Niçoise Vegetable Ragout!
I subscribed to your feed.
I would love to try the chocolate lava cake.Sounds
like a really good book.Thanks for the giveaway
I left a comment for Mia on her blog.
Thank you, everybody, for your fabulous comments and a big mahalo to Kailani for hosting the contest! A special congrats to Nancy, too!
all best,
Mia