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COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | The Bell and the Blade

We’re excited to be giving away two copies of The Bell and the Blade by Paullina Simons to our GrownUps members!

To be in the draw, simply make sure you’re a GrownUps member, signed up to our newsletter, and fill in your details at the bottom of the page.

About The Bell and the Blade

In the heart of war, love is the deadliest weapon. A thriller and epic love story from the bestselling author of Tully, The Bronze Horseman and Light at Lavelle.

It’s 1944. The world is at war. Forces of evil hold Europe by the throat. After a mysterious massacre at sea, a ragtag alliance forms in the heart of occupied Belgium. A handful of Allied soldiers band together with a fearless group of female freedom fighters led by Charlotte Fontaine to carry out a mission no one else can.
The target: unreachable.
The clock: ticking.
The consequences: apocalyptic.

Charlotte: Resolute, hardened by loss – she’ll stop at nothing to save the one she loves.
Fletcher: Sharp as a blade, he never wanted to lead, but now he’s the only one who can finish it.
Louise: Radiant. Innocent. She dreams of peace, but the war won’t let her go.
Rafael: Rebellious, reckless, romantic-and brought to his knees by love.

With time running out, they’re hunted by a brilliant and relentless German officer hellbent on their destruction. In a world on fire, it’s the unbreakable bonds between the unlikely heroes that make all the difference. From the master storyteller of The Bronze Horseman comes a thrilling, darkly funny, and heartbreaking epic of love, brotherhood, and sacrifice-when every heartbeat could be your last.

Author Information

Paullina Simons is the author of sixteen internationally bestselling novels, one non-fiction memoir, a cookbook, and two children’s books. Born and raised in the former Soviet Union, Paullina immigrated with her family to the United States in the mid-seventies. She received her Bachelor’s degree in political science from Kansas University. She has lived in Rome, London, Dallas, and now lives in New York with her husband and four children.

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Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and subscribed to our newsletter to be eligible to enter.

    2. The competition closes on 28th January 2026. Winners will be notified via email by 29th January 2026.

    3. It is your responsibility to provide a correct New Zealand postal address for prize delivery. GrownUps is not responsible for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.

    4. Winners will be drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.

    5. GrownUps employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

    6. By entering, you agree to GrownUps using your name on social media as a winner of the competition.

    7. One entry per household.

    8. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other items.

    9. You must reside in New Zealand, as the prize can only be delivered within New Zealand.

    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter. Please ensure your membership details are up to date in your dashboard.