Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a book I downloaded in June: The Perfect Couple, by Elin Hilderbrand, a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love…if they don’t kill us first.
Book Beginning: (Saturday, July 7, 2018, 5:53 a.m.)
The Chief: A phone call before six on a Saturday morning is never a good thing, although it’s not unheard of on a holiday weekend. Too many times to count, Chief Ed Kapenash of the Nantucket Police Department has seen the Fourth of July go sideways. The most common accident is a person blowing off a finger while lighting fireworks. Sometimes things are more serious.
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Friday 56: (Nantucket)
At the hospital, the Greek is greeted by a trio of nurses—Margaret, Suzanne, and Patty. Nick has been on dates with both Suzanne and Patty—nothing serious, just fun. He smiles at all three and says, “Where am I going and what do I need to know?” (56%).
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Synopsis: It’s Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer—the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom’s wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate.
But it’s going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony-and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom’s famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield-and no couple is perfect.
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What grabs you? The synopsis, the promise of a beautiful setting, or an unexpected murder?
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The synopsis sounds good. I hope you are enjoying the story. I really should give this author a try. This week I have Guilt by Degrees by Marcia Clark from my TBR mountain. Happy reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and I hope to love this one. I also like Marcia Clark’s books, and have recently downloaded the one about the OJ Trial (see sidebar).
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I’m quite intrigued, it sounds like a lot going on but in a good way. I added you to the Linky. Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I do love a good beach read that takes an unexpected turn into murder.
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I’m going to look for this book. I haven’t read a murder mystery for a few months and need a diversion. My Friday Quotes
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Thanks for stopping by, Anne, I like the idea of a murder mystery on Nantucket.
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I just finished two mysteries set in Nantucket by Francine Mathews (Merry Folger series). I really like the setting. It would be interesting to see how this one compares.
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Thanks, Roberta, I do love this setting, and I’m eager to see how the murder unfolds.
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This sounds like a great mystery! Enjoy! Hope you have an awesome weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I am looking forward to this one!
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Sounds good and I love the cover!
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Me, too, Vicki…can’t wait to dive in.
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An intriguing story. Seems to be enough suspects!
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Thanks, Lisbeth, I am very excited about this one.
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I love this author. This one is definitely on my list to read.
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I have had this one on the back burner, but now I’m ready to start reading it. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your weekend.
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Probably not one I’d pick up, but I do hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Nicki, I am eager to start reading.
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Oh this one is calling me! I’ve been wanting to read this author for awhile and this one especially appeals to me.
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Thanks, Katherine, I love when a book calls to me, too. Enjoy!
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Everything about this grabbed me, including the title and cover. Sounds like a perfect summer read.
My Friday 56 from The Dog Thief
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I think it’s going to be an enjoyable weekend, reading this book. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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It does sound good – I’ve read one or two of her beachy reads, no murders, and I think a murder may make things a little more interesting. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Bev, I’m looking forward to a murder mystery in this setting.
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I’ve seen this author all over the place – I’m going to have to pick her up some time. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Lauren; I hope you enjoy this one.
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