Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Books & a Beat.
Today’s feature is a book I hope to start reading soon: Lies & Other Acts of Love, by Kristy Woodson Harvey, a new novel about what it really means to tell the truth . . .
(Annabelle) – Storm Chasers
My grandmother, Lovey, says that there are two types of people in the world: the kind who flee to the shelters at the first threat of a hurricane, and the kind who wait it out, hovering over their possessions as if their fragile lives offer any protection against a natural mother that can take them out of the world as quickly as she brought them into it.
I come from a long line of the hovering kind.
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Teaser: It disturbed me how much I wanted to know. But I also got those nervous butterflies in my stomach because I hoped he knew I wasn’t going to sleep with some guy I just met, no matter how taken with him I was. (p. 73).
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Synopsis: After sixty years of marriage and five daughters, Lynn “Lovey” White knows that all of us, from time to time, need to use our little white lies.
Her granddaughter, Annabelle, on the other hand, is as truthful as they come. She always does the right thing—that is, until she dumps her hedge fund manager fiancé and marries a musician she has known for three days. After all, her grandparents, who fell in love at first sight, have shared a lifetime of happiness, even through her grandfather’s declining health.
But when Annabelle’s world starts to collapse around her, she discovers that nothing about her picture-perfect family is as it seems. And Lovey has to decide whether one more lie will make or break the ones she loves . . .
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What do you think? Are you as intrigued as I am? Would you keep reading?
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Yes I like the sound of that one Laurel – all those what really goes on in a family stories always have me captivated – I do hope you enjoy your read.
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Thanks, Cleo, I love family stories, too! Enjoy your book and your week!
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I am intrigued. I also love the clever title. Yes, I’d like to read more.
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That title caught my eye, too, Margot…thanks for stopping by!
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I loved that intro, I’m not familiar with the title or author. I do hope you enjoy it.
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Oh, I hope to enjoy it, too, Diane…and thanks for hosting and for stopping by.
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Great cover and intro, and the blurb is appealing, too. Hope it’a a great read!
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Thanks, JoAnn…I am eager to find out more, too. Enjoy your week!
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Sounds like a good pick, Laurel-Rain. Little white lies always add an interesting element to a story.
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Definitely, Catherine, and while this author is new to me, I’ve been noticing this one around and hearing good things. Thanks for visiting.
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I am intrigued and I would definitely keep on reading!
Here’s my teaser.
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Thanks, Majanka…I am eager to start reading it, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I adore family dramas, and this sounds like a good one. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.
Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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I hope so, too, Sandy…I have never read the author, but I’ve heard good things. Enjoy your book, too, and thanks for stopping by.
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I am intrigued by this book and wonder what Lovey has kept secret! Love stories about families.
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Thanks, Nise, I seem to be drawn to books with family secrets. Glad you could stop by.
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Ooh secrets. I want to know what they are….and am slightly in love with Lovely.
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Yes, great name for the character. Thanks for stopping by, Emma, and I hope the secrets are not too damaging.
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I’d probably keep reading. Wondering if the little white lies help preserve the family.Hope you enjoy it! My Teaser
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Yes, I hope so, too, Laura. Thanks for visiting!
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Yes! I’d dive right in:) I’ve a real weakness for family stories… Have you encountered Rosanna Ley? She also writes family-based adventures from the viewpoint of different generations in one family. Have a great week and thank you for swinging by earlier:)
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Thanks, Sarah, and I do love the multi-generational type of story. Enjoy your book!
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A terrific title and intriguing opening. The cover looks a bit airport lit for my taste, however but I’m wondering what those lies were!
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Thanks, Miss Cellany, and I hope to really enjoy this one, as I’ve heard good things.
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I love that opening! I’m a hoverer, lol. Keep reading.
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I am trying to hover less these days, Heather, but it’s a hard habit to break. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh yes, I’d keep reading. I used to be the hovering kind. Now, a hurricane warning has me packing up and heading far inland!
Here’s My TT
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Thanks for stopping by, Laura, and I wouldn’t want to stick around for the hurricane.
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I would love to read this book. Sadly, I was offered an ARC, accepted the offer, and never heard back from the author. I’m hoping it will be available at the library soon because it seems right up my alley. Keep reading!
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Oh, I do hope you get to read it, Kathy. Thanks for stopping by.
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Kathy, if you didn’t hear back, that was an oversight! I’d love to send you an ARC! Kristy Harvey
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I’m afraid I don’t really get the two kinds of people reference. Flee or hover??? I’m intrigued that the author identifies with those who hover. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my teaser!
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Yes, that is a quandary, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Linda, and enjoy your reading.
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I am very intrigued! I would keep reading!
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Thanks, Charlie, I think it is intriguing, too. Enjoy your reading.
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Great teasers. I feel like I would be a hover-er, but I don’t I’d know until it happens! Hope you’re enjoying it! Thanks for sharing (:
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Thanks, Cyn, I am enjoying it…thanks for stopping by!
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I think that this one sounds really enjoyable! I wonder if she ends up with this guy? I hope that you are enjoying it. 🙂
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So far so good, Candid Cover….thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks so much for sharing Lies and Other Acts of Love! I hope you enjoy and look forward to hearing your thoughts! xo Kristy
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I am loving it, Kristy…will finish it today, I’m sure. Thanks for stopping by!
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