In continued celebration of the release of my book, NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS, I’m giving away a delicious box of assorted flavored pralines! If you’ve never had a praline…ooooh, what you are missing. 
Butter, sugar, pecans and assorted other yummies like chocolate or peanut butter. I love them! (If anyone has a nut allergy…I can send you pecan-less pralines. I’m sure they’re yummy, too.) I’ll also offer a signed copy of New Orleans Nights as well as a surprise second book!
I also love supporting a New Orleans business that is trying to continue to make a go of things–Loretta’s Pralines. Their French Quarter location is still closed, but they are working out of their warehouse, which is still in NOLA. If you don’t win, you might want to do some shopping!
So leave your comments and win a prize!
The winner will be chosen by a (oh, what is that disclaimer…) you know, someone in my family who has no vested interest in who wins or not. To be posted on Sunday! Good luck!
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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Oh yummy! Now that’s a tempting treat :)
Julie, I cannot wait to get your book – I don’t believe I read them when they were originally released
I haven’t been to the bs for almost 2 weeks (except to work my p/t job) so I’m chomping at the bit. Can you share any memories you have from when you wrote the stories?
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What a GREATTTTT prize. I wanted NO Nights so am keeping my fingers crossed tightly.
Have a great weekend all. It is pouring here right now. (y)
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Both the pralines and the book sound yummy. I’m so glad to see that you are bringing attention to NO. Books set in that city have always been favorites of mine. Hope we get to read lots more of them in the future.
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Yummy! Nothing better than doing N.O with Julie! Of course her pralines are the next best thing. Don’t worry, I don’t count for posting Just wanted to say I’m in Washington DC and have been so that’s why I’ve been quiet! See you soon.
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What a gareat treat! Love the books too.
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Just love those pralines. Am interested in the book.
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Sounds absolutely wonderful. What a combo. The fab pralines and that great book.
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Love this end of the week treat. The book looks intriguing.
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Yummy…what could be better, pralines from NO and a book from there. Hoping I win because I really really want this book and of course the sweet treat will be wonderful as well.
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I’ve never had a praline – gosh I feel so deprived. Please enter me in this contest because I could use a sweet treat (Julie’s book is enough inspiration to enter this contest). Have a great weekend everyone! :)
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Hey Julie–
Cool prize. NO Pralines are the best.
Actually I did pick up a copy of your NO nights book just this week. Love to reread beloved Temptations and NO is one of my favorite settings.
Enter ne in the contest anyway
Thanks for supporting a wonderful city and having such a great prize. Good luck everyone and have a great weekend.
Anyone going to watch the Preakness? Go Barbaro!!!!
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Sounds like a yummy treat to me, both the pralines and the book. :)
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Pick me, pick me,please! I am excited to read a new book (okay, I am still out of books at the moment and I might have, sigh, buy a book :) ) The prailines sound super yummers, too!!! Have a great weekend, everyone! (d)
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The pralines sound delicious. I would love to read the book too. Have a wonderful weekend.
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I’d like to be entered in the giveaway for pralines and your book. Thanks for the chance to win.
:d
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Pralines!!!! They are *so* yummy! I wanna win! I wanna win!
Oh, yeah, that’s right — I can’t win. Bummer.
Good luck to everyone who enters!!! You’ll be getting an awesome book and delicious pralines!
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Those pralines look yummy. I love pralines! My husband has family in Louisiana so we visit often. He was raised in Slidell, LA. I think it is great that you are supporting a business in New Orleans by purchasing their products. Hubby and I try to do the same. Every purchase, no matter how small, helps the local economy. The book sounds great too. Thanks for a cool contest. I just love seeing what you ladies come up with.
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A chance for a book and treats too, I don’t think I’ve been that good…but please don’t hold that against me if I win. (wink, wink)
Have a great weekend!
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Sounds yummy. I’ve never had them. The book sounds yummy. Sounds like a good prize.
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What a great prize! :)
Julie, Kudos to you for your continuing support for New Orleans area. (l)
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I love pralines!! My problem is knowing when to stop eating them ( I usually don’t stop til they are all gone)
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Yummy prize! Although, I don’t know if I have ever had them. I’d love to enter!
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A great prize. I have never had pralines, but they sound so good. And the book sounds great. Julie, your ongoing support is awesome.
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Julie,
The book will do wondersfor my soul….. the pralines probably not so much wonder for my hips!! We haven’t seen you on the Sucias board in a few days! We miss ya!
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I’d love to win a copy of New Orleans Nights. The Pecan pralines would just be the best thing to top it off with. I live in pecan tree central. As I look out my window I see 2 BIG Orchards of Pecan trees at leat 100 trees in each orchard.
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Ooo.. pralines! Yum! And NO. Sounds like a wonderful combination! :)
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:d What wonderful prizes. Count me In.
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What a perfect combo for the weekend to curl up with a GREAT book and a treat.
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Ooh, that prize seems so good!
Count me In.
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Y’alls food portions of the prizes aren’t exactly part of my diet, but the books are just too delicious to pass up. Please count me in!
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This sounds like a great prize Julie. I’ve never had pralines but I’d like to try some. :)
Have a great weekend everyone.
Donna M :)
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I took the time to go visit Loretta’s Pralines website–go visit! Just be prepared to drool over the lucious sounding goodies! Rum pralines sounds very yummy! :)
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Have never had a praline, but would love to try one.
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that looks just great, love them
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*drooling* Chocolate and peanut butter are the best words in the English language! :) Definitely yummy looking! :)
Lois
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(y) I just love Pralines. And books are always a welcome prize.
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Paralines and books are wonderful prizes. It can’t get better than that! Today is my daughter’s birthday. I would love sharing them with her!
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You guys have been offering such great prizes. Fingers and toes are crossed!
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Pralines and books . . . what could be better? Great prizes!
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ooh, that’s a nice (g) ! Pair that up with a blanket and a nice cold (d) and I’d be in heaven.
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I’ve always loved stories set in New Orleans. Cajun men who cajole naughty words in my ear are a great turn on!
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I agree with Patti F, something about those cajun men with their speech/accents.
What could be better than winning chocolate and books? Nothing in my book – PUN intended.
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You can go wrong with such a nice treat and some books.
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(*) Count me in for a chance to win some books. And I always like to have a sweet treat!