Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today’s feature is a new download: Even If It Kills Her, by Kate White, who returns to her New York Times bestselling Bailey Weggins’ Mystery series, with this favorite true-crime journalist turned sleuth’s most chilling case to date.
Intro: I don’t have a ton of regrets to show for my thirty-six years on the planet, but the ones that I do have seem to possess a determined and sneaky resilience. Every once in a while, say, when I’m working on a crime story that’s particularly soul-sucking, and I’ve been on the road far longer than planned—holed up in Beyonce-style luxury at Best Western or DoubleTree Suites—one of them will resurface, like a lake snake coming up for air, raising its snout above the waterline and forcing me to stare it in the face.
I regret not knowing my father well, though there was nothing I could have done about that one. He died of a brain aneurysm while on a fishing trip with a friend when I was twelve.
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Teaser: He abruptly walked away and ducked into what I guessed was the powder room. Three minutes later he emerged looking grim. My stomach sank. (58%).
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Synopsis: Bailey Weggins’ great new friend in college, Jillian Lowe, had everything going for her. Pretty, popular, and whip-smart, she lit up any room that she walked into. All of that dramatically changed during her sophomore year, when a neighbor became unhinged and murdered her family. Jillian immediately left school, and ever since, Bailey has felt guilty for not staying in closer contact and being a greater support to her friend.
Now, sixteen years later, Bailey is shocked to see Jillian at her book event, and even more stunned when her still-gorgeous friend approaches her with a case. The man accused of murdering her family is on the brink of being cleared of the crime through new DNA evidence. With the real killer walking free, Jillian is desperate for Bailey’s help to identify him and allow her the closure she yearns for.
As the two women return to Jillian’s childhood town to investigate, it doesn’t take long for their sleuthing to cause shock waves. Someone starts watching their every move. As they uncover deeply-guarded secrets, so shocking that they make Jillian rethink her entire relationship to her family, Bailey and Jillian find themselves in great peril. They must decide just how much they’re willing to risk to finally discover the truth about the Lowe family’s murder.
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Do you like the snippets? Would you keep reading?
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I am not familiar with this author and her series, but now I am seriously interested. I’m so glad you brought this to my attention.
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Thanks for stopping by, Margot…I have been a fan of this author for years. I always feel compelled to get each new book.
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I’ve not heard of this author before but the opener piqued my interest immensely – great choice, I hope you are enjoying it
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Thanks, Cleo, I love the pace and the characters in her books…and always find myself bookmarking each new one on Amazon.
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This sounds good. I like the intro a lot, a nice easy style.
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Thanks, Emma, I enjoyed it, too. Glad you could stop by!
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Yep, I’d keep reading.
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Thanks, Alice Audrey…enjoy yours today!
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Good teaser! I’d read on to see what was going to happen next, especially coupled with that synopsis.
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Thanks, Laura, I am eager to find out more, too. Thanks for visiting.
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Love these teasers and the title. Sounds like an intriguing read. Here’s my teaser.
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Thanks, Majanka, I am eager to start reading this one!
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I’ve heard excellent things about this book! And between those teasers and that blurb I’m definitely intrigued about what Jillian and Bailey discover in their sleuthing. Hope you like it!
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Thanks, Loretta, I am very excited about this one. Enjoy yours!
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Sounds like an excellent mystery. I’ve read some earlier books in the series but am woefully behind. This week my book is A Peace Divided by Tanya Huff. Happy reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and the good thing about Kate White’s books: you can pick them up at any point.
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Oh yes – I really like the sound of this one, Laurel. Glad you’re enjoying it. Have a great week and happy reading:)
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Thanks, Sarah, I hope you are enjoying your pick, and I’m looking forward to this one.
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The writing sure draws you right in. I’d keep reading! I love the genre too.
My TT from Thief’s Mark
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Thanks for visiting, Laura…I’m eager to read this one!
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sounds really good!
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Thanks, Emma, glad you could stop by.
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I love this author, but have not read this series.
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I’ve only read one other book in this series: So Pretty It Hurts. Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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I’m not familiar with this author but I am intrigued. Yes, I would absolutely keep reading.
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Thanks, Tina, I like her mysteries, although I’ve only read one book in this particular series. She has other mysteries, too.
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I like this author and the sound of this one as well. Hope u r enjoying it.
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Thanks for visiting (and hosting), Diane, and I always enjoy this author’s books.
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She’s new to me, but sounds right up my alley! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks, Sassy, and I always enjoy her books.
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I will definitely look her up!
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