Cover copy? But of course!
Seattle Sharks wide receiver Kyle Carlson needs to escape and Noel, Washington, is the perfect place for him to do it and figure out his next step. He likes the seclusion and predictability of the small town…until the biggest surprise of his life turns up in the local grocery store.
Sophie Hayes has her own reasons for disappearing without a trace and moving to Noel. This mountain town makes her feel safe for the first time in a long time. But her quiet routine is threatened when Kyle walks back into her life. Growing up in the same Florida town, she always had a little thing for the sexy football player. This tie to her old life, though, could mean she has to run again, even if her heart wants to stay.
When the reason she fled shows up in Noel, Kyle and Sophie, with a little extra help from his teammates, must decide to stay and fight for the life, and love, they’ve found together.
Julie wanted to host a giveaway that included some fun cookware, and copies of the book, and her suggestion for a grand prize made me want to put my credit card in the freezer so I wouldn’t be tempted. As Julie put it, “The heroine in my novella is obsessed with cookware, so to say she’d kill to get her hands on these would be an understatement. ;-)”
The grand prize? A set of four Le Creuset mini Cocottes with a cookbook!
AREN’T THEY ADORABLE?
From the product description:
Pretty little stoneware French/Dutch ovens—perfectly sized for single servings—are made from enameled stoneware for even temperature distribution. They’re versatile, too—going from freezer and microwave to oven and dishwasher with no trouble, and the glazed interior helps release food for quick cleanup. The serving ideas are limited only by your imagination, but if you’d like some suggestions, Le Creuset includes a tempting cookbook with a range of 25 mouthwatering recipes.
Yeah, I can think of several things I’d like to make using those cocottes. The grand prize winner will receive the set of four, plus a digital galley of Guarding Sophie. Plus, two runners up will also receive a digital galley of Guarding Sophie, too. Yay!
Standard disclaimers apply: void where prohibited. I’m not being compensated for this giveaway. Open to US residents (apologies, y’all). Must be over 18 and prepared to read and cook some fine, fine things. Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, especially if you are farsighted. Do not taunt happy fun ball. If you can’t take the heat, try turning on the A/C, especially in the kitchen. If conditions persist, contact a physician. Keep out of reach of children. Do not remove tag under penalty of Law. I don’t know this Law person but I presume the penalties are not fun.
Winners will be chosen on Friday, 16 October, and winners will be announced same day.
Ready to enter? Just leave a comment below and tell us: what would you cook if you won the set of four cocottes? Recipe links welcome, of course!
Happy fantasy cooking, and good luck!
ETA: We have a winner! Congratulations to Andrea D., who won the cocottes and a digital galley of Guarding Sophie. Our two runners up receive a digital galley of Guarding Sophie as well: boanderey and Kayli.
Congrats, and thank you to everyone who entered!
I’d make soup. Any soup at all, as long as I can top it with a toasted crouton and sprinkle it with cheese, and bake it until the cheese is melted and gooey. Even if I don’t like the soup, I’d have an awesome cheese and toast experience.
Individual shepherd’s pies. 🙂
Individual shepherd’s pies, individual apple crisps, little chicken pot pies, serving warm dips at parties…
I’d make chocolate lava cake desserts for the family. Or single-serving apple pies.
I’d love to try my hand at failing to make some soufflés.
And French onion soup, of course!
I’d take a stab at making mini chicken pot pies in preparation for the chill of fall.
Indian pudding It’s a New England thing – wicked awesome.
Soup! Soup soup soupity soup! Probably French Onion to start. Mmmm
Individual Chicken pot pies, Flan, Individual pumpkin pies, Individual apple cobbler. I cannot even list all the things I would make!!! LOL. Love Le Creuset!
They are so adorable. Mac n cheese, all the way. Although they seem created for French Onion soup.
I would make some fancy cobblers, probably an apple and then a sweet cheese soufflé. Oh, the possibilities are endless. I love the idea of meat pies I these as well.
P.S. Did I mention I love this series so much?
French onion soup would be the first item cooked in these lovely little pots. Then perhaps chicken pot pies.
mini mac and cheese!
Pot pies–I would start with chicken and then experiment with vegetables and other fillings.
Chicken pot pies! 🙂
Soup, lentils, chicken stew, so many things.
I would make Chicken Adobo – http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013419-chicken-adobo?em_pos=large&emc=edit_ck_20151012&nl=cooking&nlid=72398055
Anything savory would do well served in these elegant Cocottes. I dream of someday owning some.
Love this contest, love this author .. fingers crossed.
Tiny Pot Pies…yummy!
Definitely chocolate cake.
French onion soup for sure!
I’d figure something out! I may actually cook with these. 🙂
I am thinking French Onion Soup.
Melted cheese on top. Croutons
Rustic bread on the side.
Oh, they would be perfect for little pot pies for the fall season! Yum!!!
I would make baked apples with maple syrup and a brown butter crumble topping!
I would make some yummy chili with these mini cocottes!
I would like to make mini chicken pot pies
Seafood pie!
Yum.
Hi everyone!
I’m so excited that everyone else fell in love with the cocottes, too. I hope the winner will enjoy them, and the digital copy of GUARDING SOPHIE!
Here’s another recipe to try in the cocottes. Let’s just say this stuff has the most calories ever, but it is beyond delicious. Beecher’s headquarters is in the Seattle area and I have to shut my eyes when I’m passing the pan of “World’s Best Macaroni and Cheese” when I’m in the grocery store…
http://www.beechershandmadecheese.com/CheesyInfo/Recipes/FirmCheese/BeechersWorldsBestMacCheese.aspx
Julie
Mini shepherd’s pies. They’d be so adorale!
Oh man….apple galettes, the fanciest pot pies, individual bread puddings…who can decide?
I would make flour less chocolate cakes and I would deliver two for you and Eric.
No idea but I’m sure I’d find something to cook using these little puppies 🙂
I would make :
Lasagna
French Onion Soup
Yum, mini apple crisps!
I’m so looking forward to the new novella – I burned through all of Ms. Brannagh’s Love&Football series last month and have been waiting for the new installments!
I would make individual chicken pot pies. They would be so cute!
Apple Crisp !!!!
Peach cobbler!
Lamb tagine with apricots, or some sort of fruit clafouti!
I would make french onion soup with tons of melted Gruyere…perfect for fall whenever it comes!
brie and fig mac & cheese that I’ve heard of on some food channel 🙂