Welcome to Hump Day Sparks, my place to feature this Waiting on Wednesday event, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Today I’m spotlighting a book to be released on June 12, 2012: Between You and Me, by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.
From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries comes a new novel that takes readers behind the scenes of stratospheric celebrity—what it means to be worshipped by millions and still feel loved by none.
Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus have proven again and again that they are masters at exploring the nuances of family relationships—as they intersect with the current trends in the culture at large.
In Between You and Me, twenty-seven-year-old Logan Wade has built a life for herself in New York City, far from her unhappy childhood in Oklahoma. But when she gets the call that her famous cousin needs a new assistant, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. Logan hasn’t seen Kelsey since they were separated as kids; in the meantime, Kelsey Wade has become one of Fortune Magazine’s most powerful celebrities and carrion for the paparazzi. But the joy at their reunion is overshadowed by the toxic dynamic between Kelsey and her controlling parents. As Kelsey grasps desperately at a “real” life, Logan risks everything to try and give her cousin the one thing she has never known—happiness. As Kelsey unravels in the most horribly public way Logan finds that she will ultimately have to choose between saving her cousin and saving herself.
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What are you excited about today? What are you drooling over? Come on by and tempt me….
SNOW SPARKS 
Ooh…this sounds really good. Great choice, Laurel-Rain. The kids in the header look so adorable. Are they your grandchildren?
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Thanks, June…and yes, the kids are some of my grandkids…the two on the left are the same as the two on the right…several years later. The one in the middle is now nine.
Glad you could stop by.
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Sounds like big summer hit potential. Great pick
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I think so, too, Diane….I’m excited about it. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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I’ve seen this one around. Sounds like a gripping story. Thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks for visiting, Autumn Reviews…enjoy your pick!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. Love the pictures of grandkids. The book would not be my cup of tea but it does look interesting. I love the cover.
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Thanks, Jo…I can’t believe how much the grandkids have changed over the years, but I can still see the babies and toddlers in their older versions.
Glad you could visit today, and enjoy your pick!
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Sounds good! I like the cover 😛
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Me, too, Gaby….the cover first drew me in. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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I’m not a fan of the “To be worshipped by millions and still feel loved by none” part, though I know that there will probably be few people who can’t relate to it. It still sounds like a very cool book, but probably not for me.
Patricia // My WOW
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I can understand that, Patricia…it might go either way for me, too, but I thought I’d take a chance on it. Thanks for stopping by.
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This one sounds good to me. Putting it on my list for summer.
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It sounds like a good summer read for me, too, Kay. Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your pick.
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I yet have to read The Nanny Diaries, I have the translation in my language at home, but didn’t have a chance to read it (yet). This book looks great though, the cover and the storyline. (:
Aleksandra @ Divine Secrets of a Little Bookworm
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Thanks for stopping by, Aleksandra…I hope you do get to read The Nanny Diaries. I’m hoping to enjoy this one, too.
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This sounds really intriguing – I’ve been reading more books that don’t have love stories as the central theme (blasphemy!). The whole celebrity scene has to be rich with material, this could be pretty dramatic. Very nice choice, thanks for introducing it to me!
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Yes, I agree that stepping outside our usual genre can be rewarding. Thanks for stopping by, Barbara, and enjoy your pick.
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oh wow, I hadn’t heard of this one until just now, but it sounds freaking awesome! I love the cover. thanks! 🙂
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I agree, Ashelynn….thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Thanks for bringing this to my attention. It sounds great.
My WOW
Safari Poet
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Glad you could visit today, Petra, and I hope you enjoy your WOW pick.
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sounds cool but maybe not for me
its not calling my name lol
hope u like it
WOW
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No worries….Thanks for stopping by, Roger, and have a good week.
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I haven’t seen this one yet either, sounds really good! and I like the cover! Great pick this week, thanks for sharing 🙂
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So do I, Margie…thanks for stopping by….enjoy your pick.
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Wow! I loved The Nanny Diaries. I’m adding this one to my TBR. Thanks for sharing!
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Me, too, Andrea….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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Great pick! I’m really intrigued by the premise.
Thanks for stopping by!
🙂 Aeicha @ Word Spelunking
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Glad you could visit, Aeicha…and enjoy your week!
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Oh wow this sounds awesome and it’s the first time I see it too! Great pick!!
Giselle
Xpresso Reads
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Yes, I was happy to stumble upon it, Giselle…and thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your pick!
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