It’s giveaway time! Jaguars and Other Game comes out two weeks from today, and to celebrate the launch, my publisher is giving away five signed copies to US residents on Goodreads. The giveaway runs until debut day, November 22, so don’t miss your chance to win a free copy. You can cross-off a book lover from your Christmas shopping or keep it for yourself and escape the winter chills with an armchair trip to Rio de Janeiro.

On Goodreads, you can also check out the fabulous, early reviews for Jaguars! Only a couple are from people who’ll see me at Thanksgiving dinner.

“Five swashbuckling stars for this action-packed (and I don’t use that lightly) adventure! As a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Princess Bride, and using historical fiction as a jumping-off point to learn about people and places, Jaguars and Other Game was right up my alley–and just a TON of fun! ” -Sarah

“What a fun read! Action-packed, lots of twists and turns, and badass females! This read like one of those action-packed movies, think Pirates of the Caribbean but in Rio and with female leads – I loved it!” -Catherine

“This book kept me wanting more. I did not want to put the book down. It has action, passion, and drama. The author describes each scene so well that you can feel like you are in each of those scenes.” -Jeanette

“Bad ass female characters that actually come across like real women, not just sex-symbol super-hero style caricatures. Laugh-out loud funny (the bakery scene! My favorite!)…But also really thoughtful (but not pretentious) commentary on social constructs. Plus a healthy dose of villains you love to hate getting their comeuppance.” -Melissa

“Brynn Barineau was able to combine grit, awesome adventure fight scenes, suspense at every turn and genuine heart all into one story inspired by the beautiful background of Brazil in the 1800s.” -Allie

“Despite being about characters in the early 19th century, the dialogue feels fresh and the tone is upbeat and fun! This book is packed with action and energy with a mystery at its heart, and it always left me wanting to read one more chapter before bed.” -Kelli Marie

…and so much more. I’m blown away by the support and enthusiasm for Jaguars and Other Game! For so long these characters existed only in my head, and it is absolutely wild that other people are professing their love for these figments of my imagination.

Thank you to everyone who has reviewed Jaguars! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the action. Enter the Goodreads Giveaway and win your free copy!