Good Morning!🙋🌞
Last week I was approved for fourteen wonderful books …….I received four this week. I still have eleven requests pending!
I received two from Netgalley and two from Edelweiss…
Okay here we go………
EDELWEISS:
The first rule of book club:
You don’t talk about book club.
Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott’s marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his wife Thea has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation, it’s the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he’s let his pride and fear get the better of him.
Welcome to the Bromance Book Club.
Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville’s top alpha men. With the help of their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess, the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it’ll take a lot more than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!
Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You
Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically.
The leader, and soon Alice’s greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who’s never asked a man’s permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky.
What happens to them–and to the men they love–becomes a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. Though they face all kinds of dangers, they’re committed to their job–bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives.
Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope. At times funny, at others heartbreaking, this is a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.
Netgalley:
Just in time for Christmas, escape with a perfect love song, a perfect love story, and a perfect dose of holiday magic.
“Patti Callahan Henry is quickly becoming one of my favorites.” —Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author
Can one song change the course of a life?
Brothers Jimmy and Jack Sullivan live a nomadic life doing what they love: touring with their band, The Unknown Souls. But Jack’s recent engagement to Kara has everyone looking forward to a Christmas destination wedding in Ireland.
Unlike his brother, Jimmy never expected to fall in love. But he feels a sense of peace and happiness whenever he’s around Kara’s best friend, Charlotte—which has him wondering what he’s missing. Over Thanksgiving, Jimmy and Charlotte write a song while sitting together on the back porch. When the band sings it at a Christmas concert the next night, Jimmy insists it’s the perfect love song—but a manager for another famous duo is adamant that it’s the perfect Christmas song. Before Jimmy knows what’s happening, he’s on tour with the hottest country band around and suddenly everyone knows his name.
But fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Jimmy finds himself far away from those he loves—especially Charlotte. Only a Christmas miracle—or two—will be able to lead Jimmy back to Ireland, to his brother, and to love.
A gripping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock.
One father was murdered, and another convicted of his death. All because their children fell in love.
Nate Beckett has spent his life fighting wildfires instead of the lies and rumors that drove him from his Colorado home town. His mother begs him to come to Carlisle now that his father has been released from prison, but it isn’t until he’s sidelined by an injury that he’s forced to return and face his past. But that means facing Brenna too.
Fourteen years ago, Nate was in love with the preacher’s daughter. When Pastor Strickland discovered Brenna had defied him to sneak out with Nate, the fight between Strickland and Nate’s drunken dad was loud—and very public. Strickland was found murdered later that night, and everyone accused Roy Beckett. When the church burned down, people assumed it was Nate getting even for his father’s conviction. He let the rumors fly and left Carlisle without looking back.
Now, Brenna is stunned to learn that the man convicted of murdering her father has been pardoned. The events of that night set her life on a bad course, and she’s dealing with a brutal custody battle with her ex and his new wife where he’s using lies and his family’s money to sway the judge. She’s barely hanging on, and she’s turned to alcohol to cope. Shame and fear consume her.
As they deal with the present—including new information about that fateful night and a wildfire that’s threatening their town—their past keeps igniting. Nate is the steady force Brenna has so desperately needed. But she’ll have to learn to trust him again first.
Have an awesome Saturday and thanks for stopping by!💜
Susan, I like Terri Blackstock. Haven’t heard of the others. As always, looking forward to your reviews.
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I’ve never read her before Michelle!📚💜🌞
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Oh, I hope you like her. Enjoy
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Nice Haul Susan 🙂
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Thank you Nicki!💜📚
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I am really interested in The Bromance Bookclub.
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Me too!😂💜
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I thought about that Jojo Moyes book so I’m really interested in your thoughts about it. Enjoy💜
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I hope to get to it soon Jo!📚🌞💜
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Might only be four, but four really good sounding ones. I have the two from Edelweiss, but not the Netgalley ones. Off I go running to Netgalley. 🏃♀️📚😍
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Hahaha isn’t it funny how we both made the same comment about running to Netgalley?😂📚🌞💜
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We are such a bad/good influence on each other. 😛
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Nice haul! I came home from FRS (Fiction Readers Summit) with an ARC of Smoke Screen. Can’t wait! 🙂
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I’m excited to read my first Blackstock story!🌞💜
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Oh wow! Her books are great I’m sure you’ll find yourself reading more of her in the future 😊
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Oooh, I didn’t know Jojo Moyes has an upcoming book. 😱 Great haul, Susan!
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Thanks so much Marie!📚☕💜
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I love Jojo Moyes. I can’t wait to hear what you think of that book.
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I love her too Sara!☕📚💜
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Lovely haul my friend. I got 6 this week thanks to your list of approvals last week 😂🤣😂🤣 ❤😍📚🤗♥️🤗
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Hahaha enjoy your crown my Queen!👑😂💙
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Wow! That’s a lot of approvals! I really liked The Bromance Book Club. I hope you do, too!
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I can’t wait to read it Deanna!📚☕💜
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A Patti Callahan Henry Christmas book? I had no idea! I’m so excited about those two EW titles also. Enjoy your new reads, Sus!
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