Welcome to another Hump Day event: our Waiting on Wednesday celebration hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Upcoming releases are the order of the day, and I’m waiting for a book from a new-to-me author that sounds positively engrossing. American Blonde, by Jennifer Niven, is coming on July 29, 2014.
Blurb: A fearless and spirited pilot conquers Hollywood. Now can she survive movie stardom?
In 1945, Velva Jean Hart is a bona fide war heroine. After a newsreel films her triumphant return to America, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer promises to make her a star. They give her a new life story and a brand new name. As “Kit Rogers,” she navigates the movie sets, recording sessions, parties, staged romances, and occasional backstabbing that accompany her newfound fame. She also navigates real-life romance, finding herself caught between a charismatic young writer and a sexy and enigmatic musician from her past. But when one of her best friends dies mysteriously and the most powerful studio in the world launches a cover-up, Velva Jean goes in search of the truth— risking her own life, as well as her heart, in the process.
Set during Hollywood’s Golden Age and peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters, American Blonde will mesmerize readers of The Chaperone as well as fans of the Velva Jean series.
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What are you eagerly anticipating? I hope you’ll stop by and share your comments and links!
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This sounds like maybe there is too much happening at the same time but then I absolutely love anything from Hollywood’s Golden Age so I have a feeling I will be checking this one out! Thanks for sharing this one 🙂
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Juli @ Universe in Words
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You’re right…it does sound very busy! Thanks for stopping by, Juli, and enjoy your pick.
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Love the vintage cover! The story sounds like a good one, too. I’m going to watch for it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Yes, that cover appealed to me, too, Kim. Thanks for stopping by.
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I am really excited to get the Elin Hildebrand book…that’s when my summer really starts!
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Oh, me too, Patty…..
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I want to read this one!! Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Doesn’t it look good? Thanks for stopping by, Catherine.
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Sounds interesting! And I gather it’s a series. I’m off to Goodreads to check it out.
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Oh, I didn’t realize the series part…thanks for visiting, Lark.
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The first time I saw this i thought it was about Marilyn Monroe, but it still sounds good! Here’s my pick
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Yes, she does seem to be the iconic American Blonde. But I like the sound of this one, too. Thanks for visiting, Nemo.
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Love the cover and premise. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for stopping by!
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Me, too, ljennison…thanks for visiting.
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This is new to me. I am liking the pin up cover! Thanks for stopping by my WOW:)
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Definitely an eye-catching cover. Thanks for stopping by, Rebecca.
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I don’t read too much historical fiction, but strangely enough two of my favorites include female pilots! Sounds like a good read! And thanks for stopping by my WOW earlier this week! Like the new design by the way.
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
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Thanks, Sandy…glad you liked the blog design…and I like stories about female pilots, too.
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This sounds so good! Gotta love old Hollywood, and I love the retro cover! 😀 Great pick!!
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Me, too, Rachel…I’m eager to read this one. Thanks for stopping by.
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