Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading.
Today’s featured book is In Name Only, by Carol Kilgore.
Intro: Summer Newcombe’s nose twitched. Smoke. Nasty smoke, not the tantalizing kind from some south-of-the-border concoction in the Pink Tortilla’s kitchen. The acrid tang that made her eyes water meant fire. She took stock of the customers as she balanced the chips and salsa tray, and none appeared to notice. She sniffed again. Definitely smoke. Something was burning, and she had no intention of getting her fanny scorched in a run-down Texas beach dive.
As she slapped two menus in front of a young couple, a woman’s scream tore through the happy Friday night sounds. Summer turned. A narrow lick of flame teased the creaky floorboards at the rear corner. A second flame erupted.
Well, this one got my attention! What about you?
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Teaser: Her knees almost buckled again from the force of the smile he turned on her. Holy God in Heaven. How would she have the strength to resist this man? (4%)
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Amazon Description: No home. No family. No place to hide. For Summer Newcombe, that’s only the beginning.
The night Summer escapes from a burning Padre Island eatery and discovers the arsonist is stalking her, is the same night she meets Fire Captain Gabriel Duran. As much as she’s attracted to Gabe, five years in the Federal Witness Security Program because of her father’s testimony against a mob boss have taught her the importance of being alone and invisible.
No matter how much she yearns for a real home, Summer relinquished that option the night she killed the man who murdered her father. But Gabe breaks down her guard and places both of them in danger. Summer has vowed never to kill again, but she’s frantic she’ll cost Gabe his life unless she stops running and fights for the future she wants with the man she loves.
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So now I’m off to check out your excerpts. I hope you’ll stop by and share your thoughts on mine.
That definitely sounds good. If I smelled fire though, I would go check it out rather than walk away! Thanks for sharing! Hop on over if you have the time:
My Teaser
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Yes, I wouldn’t be standing around sniffing…lol.
I’m excited about the book, though. Thanks for visiting, Juli, and enjoy your read.
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Does sound like a tense novel. Lots of action!
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I think so, too; the Witness Protection Program aspect of it intrigues me as well. Sounds like some backstory there. Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and have a great week.
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Nice teaser. Lehane’s other books were better, Laurel-Rain Snow, but this one isn’t bad.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Elizabeth
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Oh…okay, I may start with one of the others. I did see a movie based on one of them…Mystic River?
Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth, and enjoy your week.
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Great teaser, really like the language. Here’s mine – http://robynleanne.blogspot.co.uk/
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Thanks, Robyn…and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your reading!
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Definitely attention grabbong!
Thanks for stopping by my Teaser Tuesdays post!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf
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I think so, too, Melissa…thanks for visiting today, and enjoy your reading.
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OOh nice tease! Haven’t heard of this one but hope you enjoy the rest!
Thanks for visiting my teaser!
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I am looking forward to it, Jessica; thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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That must be one heck of a smile.
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Yes, I would guess that it is, Alice Audrey….thanks for visiting; enjoy your read!
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Don’t resist just go with it! Great teasers. Thanks for stopping by today! Oh yeah you make me want chips and salsa now lol.
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Yes, I had that same reaction, Cathy. Thanks for visiting!
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Great teaser! This book sounds really good.
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I think so, too, Ellen. Glad you could stop by!
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yep, that intro definitely intrigued me. Sounds like a very thrilling read, thanks for sharing, Book Savvy Babe
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Glad you could stop by, Heather….and enjoy your read, too!
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Ok, this sounds like something I would like. Nice teaser!
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Glad you liked the teaser, Autumn…enjoy your reading.
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The intro and the summary grabbed my attention. Look forward to your thoughts.
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Thanks, Nise….glad you could stop by, and I hope you enjoy your reading.
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I KNOW I’d love this one! It has everything: murder, romance, and a setting I’m familiar with from childhood vacations. I’ll add it to my Kindle for sure.
My Teaser is from GOODBYE EMILY.
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Thanks, Sandra…I always enjoy your picks, too. Glad you could stop by.
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That intro definitely got my attention – not just because I want to know what happens with the fire, but I like Summer’s attitude. Wow – all in one little intro!
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Yes, I like an intro that shows us a feisty character. Thanks for visiting, Margot.
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Interesting teaser. I’ve never heard of this book before. Sounds like. Good read 🙂
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It was new to me until our group blog interviewed the author. Thanks for stopping by, Livin’ Life.
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Nothing like a knee-buckling smile to make me want to read a book 😉 Great teaser! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my Teaser. Happy Reading 😀
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Yes, I like those knee-buckling smiles, too. Thanks for stopping by, Belle.
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This looks like a good one. Here’s Mine
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Thanks, Paulita…glad you liked it; enjoy your reading!
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Ohh, this one does sound good. Adding it to the list! Thanks for visiting.
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Our lists are huge by the time we finish one of these events…lol. Glad you liked this one, Heather. Enjoy your week.
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Sound like one I would like. Thanks for visiting.
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Thanks, Jo….glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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Sounds like a great read! And it mentions one of my favorite places on earth — Padre Island. Thanks for the visit today, and happy reading!
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Oh, I’ve never been to Padre Island, but it does sound good. Thanks for visiting, Joy, and enjoy your read.
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Yes, that one got my attention; curious for more.
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I’m glad you liked it, Diane…thanks for visiting and for hosting this event. Enjoy your read!
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Love the teaser! Seriously piqued my interest 🙂 I look for the review in GR and it sound great, but it seem not so popular.
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Sometimes those are my favorites, mylunar. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your reading.
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Great teaser. This one sounds good 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Thanks, Jenny, glad you liked it, and that you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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Great teaser! Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks, Beth….glad you could visit; enjoy your week1
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Great teaser and an intriguing cover.
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Thanks, Yvonne…glad you could stop by! Enjoy your week.
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