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.
Today’s chosen feature is a review book I’ll be reading for a November 14 Blog Tour Stop at Rainy Days and Mondays.
Woman on Top, by Deborah Schwartz, is a sexy, romantic self-empowerment novel.
Intro: October: Leonard told me that it was his mother’s fault, a result of the fact that she smoked throughout her pregnancy with him, that he would grow to a mere five feet five inches. Since I never saw a picture of her, I never knew if it was also her fault, although hardly preventable, that no woman on the streets of New York would ever turn her head if he walked by.He had married a beautiful woman, his high school sweetheart, and considered their union as one of “Beauty and the Beast.” He had all the trappings of the little man, the Napoleon, who was to succeed grandly and existed to control those around him.
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Teaser: January: Len called the night he returned from his holiday vacation. Snuggled under a thick duvet and reading the New York Times Magazine, the ring of the phone startled me. (p. 33).
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Blurb: Falling prey to Len, a very wealthy Wall Street banker hell-bent on acquiring her as his next deal, Kate struggles after the death of her husband to keep control amidst the detours of a tempestuous New York romance. Woman on Top is the captivating tale of the seduction of enormous money, heady excitement, and luxurious glamour. As witness to a world of power and greed that life in New York offers to a vulnerable woman, can Kate ultimately rescue herself from the lure that is Len’s world? While following her quest for a reaffirmation of life and love, including a surprising adventure, Kate’s story touches on the unexpected pleasures, and decisions we face throughout our lives. Readers who have dreamed of, or have survived a “Len” in their lives, will recognize themselves in Kate as she searches to find what matters most in her new life.
***What do you think? Would you keep reading?
POTPOURRI 
It sounds good…if I had time I might read it.
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This one will be my last blog tour for the year…and hopefully forever? LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Patty, and I like the sound of it better than the one I just read for the end of this month.
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Interesting teaser. Not sure if I would read it, but it sounds interesting. Here is my TT http://cynthiastacey.com/2013/10/15/teaser-tuesday-oct-15/
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Thanks for stopping by, Cynthia….enjoy your pick!
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Interesting title. Loved the teaser.
Click here to go to my TT
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Yes, that title caught my eye, too, Jo. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve been meaning to read this one. Wait, isn’t it also a movie?
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Oh, yes, there is a movie with Penelope Cruz…but they are different stories. Thanks for stopping by, Alice Audrey.
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I’m not sure if I’d keep reading, but I certainly will be looking for the reviews to help me decide!
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Good for you, Kim…sometimes it is hard to tell from an excerpt or two. Thanks for stopping by.
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The intro sounds really interesting. Here’s my first Teaser Tuesday
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Welcome to Teaser Tuesdays, Keri, and thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds like another good one. Every time I read a Teaser from you, I add another book to my Kindle! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.
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Ha-ha…the same thing happens to me at your blog. Today I happened to already have discovered yours…so glad you’re enjoying it. Thanks for visiting…and sharing, Sandra.
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that was quite a beginning, I’d keep reading. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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Glad you liked it, Kelley…and thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week!
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I’m with you about too many blog tours–I have 3 in November– but maybe you will enjoy this book. Theme seems to be that looks aren’t as much of an aphrodisiac as power is. Maybe I’m wrong, just a guess.
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That sounds right, doesn’t it, Rita? And I do hope I will love this one…going out with a “Squeee!” Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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Hmmm…. Sounds all right. I’d have to do some further research to decide. There are just so many books out there to choose from 🙂
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That is the problem, isn’t it? It is also the delight…I do love having lots of books to choose from, but my book addiction just gets out of hand…lol. Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer.
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I would definitely keep reading. The intro and teaser have intrigued me and I want to know how things turn out for Kate.
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Yes! Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and enjoy your week.
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I liked the intro so I would read more – Not familiar with this novel though — enjoy and thanks for joining us.
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I don’t know much about it, either, Diane…hope I enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by, and for hosting.
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My last blog tour is tomorrow. Unless I cave and pick up one more. I would keep reading.
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Oh, I hope I don’t cave! Fingers crossed. Or I should sit on my hands to keep from responding to the requests…lol. Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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This book sounds really good!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Alexis @ Lexi Swoons
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Thanks, Alexis…glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week.
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I haven’t heard about this one but it sounds good.
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Thanks, Yvonne…I liked the sound of it, too…hope to enjoy it.
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I haven’t heard of this one either. I’m not sure if I’d pick it up, although it does have romance.
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I think the title grabbed me…and the premise. We’ll see how it works out. Thanks for visiting, Shelley.
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I don’t know about this one. The relationship has disaster written all over it. I’m more of a happy ending reader. Actually, I hope I’m wrong.
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Hmm…I can go either way on the endings….thanks for stopping by, Margot.
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Great title, I’ll say that. I’m not sure the description of Len makes me want to read more, though.
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He doesn’t sound very appealing, does he? Thanks for stopping by, Col.
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Nice teaser! I hope you’re enjoying the book!
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Thanks, Andrea…glad you could stop by!
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I think I’ve seen this one before. Thanks for the teaser!
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Thanks for visiting, Autumn…enjoy your week!
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That’s a fun cover and title! I hope it’s a great read.
Thanks for stopping by!
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I think so, too, Vonnie…thanks for stopping by.
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