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.
Just grab your book and share the opening lines; then find another excerpt that “teases” the reader.
Today’s spotlight is on What I Did For Love, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
How did this happen? Georgie York, once the costar of America’s favorite television sitcom, has been publicly abandoned by her famous husband, her film career has tanked, her father is driving her crazy, and her public image as a spunky heroine is taking a serious beating.
What should a down-on-her-luck actress do? Not go to Vegas . . . not run into her detestable former costar, dreamboat-from-hell Bramwell Shepard . . . and not get caught up in an ugly incident that leads to a calamitous elopement. Before she knows it, Georgie has a fake marriage, a fake husband, and maybe (or not) a fake sex life.
It’s a paparazzi free-for-all, and Georgie’s nonsupporting cast doesn’t help. There’s Bram’s punk-nightmare housekeeper, Georgie’s own pushy parent, a suck-up agent, an icy studio head with a private agenda, and her ex-husband’s new wife, who can’t get enough of doing good deeds and saving the world—the bitch. As for Georgie’s leading man, Bram’s giving the performance of his life, but he’s never cared about anyone except himself, and it’s not exactly clear why.
Two enemies find themselves working without a script in a town where the spotlight shines bright . . . and where the strongest emotions can wear startling disguises.
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Intro: The jackals swarmed her as she stepped out into the late April afternoon. When Georgie had ducked into the perfume shop on Beverly Boulevard, only three of them had been stalking her, but now there were fifteen—twenty—maybe more—a howling, feral pack loose in L. A., cameras unsheathed, ready to rip the last bit of flesh from her bones.
Their strobes blinded her. She told herself she could handle whatever they threw at her. Hadn’t she been doing exactly that for the past year? They began to shout their rude questions—too many questions, too fast, too loud, words running together until nothing made sense. One of them shoved something in her hands—a tabloid—and screamed in her ear. “This just hit the stands, Georgie. What do you have to say?”
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Teaser: She grabbed her suitcase and carried it out into the hallway. Once again, the sense of being trapped made her heart race, and once again she fought to steady herself. p. 83
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? I am looking forward to this one.
It sounds interesting…this kind of premise is usually fun to read!
Yes, I needed something a bit “lighter” after the intensity of One Breath Away….Thanks for visiting, Patty.
I really liked this story as I do most of SEP’s work. I like both the humor and the heart. My teasers are from The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane and Storm by Brigid Kemmerer. Happy reading!
Kathy, this one has been on my stacks for awhile, so I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for stopping by!
This sounds like a fun read! And the cover is beautiful! I may be adding this one to my list. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks, Kim…Yes, yesterday’s intense read (One Breath Away) prompted something lighter for me. Glad you could stop by.
Feeling trapped, whoa, great teaser. Sounds like a fun read.
Yes, I think we’ve all felt that at some time or other. Thanks for stopping by, Marce, and enjoy your read.
Nice teaser! This book and its author are both new to me. And yes, I think I would definitely keep on reading. Hope you enjoy the rest of it. And thanks for visiting my blog!
Thanks, Joy…glad you could stop by, and I haven’t read this author in a long time. The book is from Mt. TBR! lol
Sounds good! SEP is one of those authors I keep meaning to read but haven’t yet. Must change that! Thanks for visiting.
I haven’t read many of her books, but this is one I picked up a couple of years ago…so it’s time! Thanks for stopping by, Heather.
This sounds like a perfect beach read! The heroine kind of sounds like a Julia Roberts actress. Hope you enjoy it!
Yes, you’re right, Kim….she does. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
I like the sound of this! Not an author I’ve read before. Will have to look this one up
thanks for stopping by my TT. Happy reading!
Thanks, Sarah…glad you liked it. Enjoy your week!
Sounds like a great read. Yeah, I’d read more.
Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey…I’m enjoying it so far. Have a great week!
Love SEP! I am sure you will enjoy this read.
Thanks, Nise…yes, I’m enjoying it so far. It’s a nice change from some I’ve been reading. Glad you could stop by!
Sounds good to me, nice teaser!
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Thanks for stopping by, Tribute Books Mama…and enjoy your read.
Love the cover, and your teaser grabbed my attention. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Janet Ruth…glad you could stop by…and enjoy your read.
I read that one when it came out in hardback. I enjoyed it and hope you do too.
My copy is in hardback, too; I picked it up when Borders was still open and in the neighborhood mall. I sure miss that store! Thanks for stopping by, Jo, and enjoy your read.
HI, stopping by for the tues tease, here is mine if you want (hope the link works, if not, your wordpress has my home page it last post anyway. Tues Teaser and Intros
Thanks for visiting, Michelle…hope you enjoy your reads!
Love Susan Elizabeth Phillips especially Kiss of an Angel! Nice teaser!
I haven’t read that one yet…I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for visiting, Kate, and have a great week.
Sounds like it might be a fun read. ENJOY — Laurel, thanks for joining in this week.
I’m enjoying it, Diane, and thanks for stopping by…and for hosting the Intros!
I love this author. It’s been a long time since I read anything by her though. I hope you enjoy this.
It’s been awhile for me, too, Yvonne…and it’s a nice foray into something fun. Thanks for stopping by.
I like the teaser…she’s leaving because she feels trapped? I wonder where she’s going.
Running away from those who are chasing her could be very challenging! Thanks for stopping by, Amber…enjoy your week.
Nice teaser! This book sounds excellent. Hope you’re enjoying it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Andrea…glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
Hi! Thanks for the visit to my blog!
“Once again, the sense of being trapped made her heart race,…”
I know that feeling.
Yes, I could relate to it, too, wuthering willow. Thanks for stopping by!
Ah yes I’m sure we’ve all had that feeling at some time
Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Jess, and enjoy your week.
I like the cover! It sounds like an interesting book, from what you’ve posted here. Thanks for sharing!
Me, too, Annabel…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
Definitely sounds like an interesting read! I haven’t heard of this author before, guess I have to check out this book
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for stopping by!
Monaliz @ Mind Reading?
Thanks for stopping by, Monaliz…I haven’t read this author in awhile. It’s light and enjoyable so far, with some issues.
Very intriguing teaser and I like the sound of the book… might have to check it out.
Thanks, T. F. Glad you liked it, and thanks for stopping by.