Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Books & a Beat.
Today’s feature is the newest book from Elin Hilderbrand: Here’s To Us.
Intro: (Prologue: One Perfect Day)
Deacon Thorpe is thirteen years old and still more a boy than a man when his father, Jack, tells Deacon they’re taking a day trip out of the city, just the two of them.
Deacon is intrigued by the idea of a day trip out of the city. They rarely have money for anything other than minute-to-minute survival. Jack works as a line chef at Sardi’s in Times Square, and he gets only three days off per month.
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Teaser: (Laurel) She wandered upstairs, taking it all in: the nightstands topped with crocheted doilies, a vase holding a bouquet of dusty plastic daisies, the bookshelves crammed with paperback novels—Peter Benchley, Robert Ludlum, Judith Krantz. The same faded watercolors hung on the walls alongside the amateurish oils done by Mrs. Innsley, the previous owner. (p. 66).
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Synopsis: Three romantic rivals. One crowded house. Plenty of room for jealousy.
Laurel Thorpe, Belinda Rowe, and Scarlett Oliver share only two things; a love for the man they all married, Deacon Thorpe–a celebrity chef with an insatiable appetite for life–and a passionate dislike of one another. All three are remarkable, spirited women, but they couldn’t be more different. Laurel: Deacon’s high school sweetheart and an effortlessly beautiful social worker; Belinda: a high-maintenance Hollywood diva; and Scarlett: a sexy southern belle floating by on her family money and her fabulous looks. They’ve established a delicate understanding over the years–they avoid each other at all costs.
But their fragile detente threatens to come crashing down after Deacon’s tragic death on his favorite place on earth: a ramshackle Nantucket summer cottage. Deacon’s final wish was for his makeshift family to assemble on his beloved Nantucket to say good-bye. Begrudgingly, Laurel, Belinda, and Scarlett gather on the island as once again, as in each of their marriages, they’re left to pick up Deacon’s mess. Now they’re trapped in the crowded cottage where they all made their own memories–a house that they now share in more ways than one–along with the children they raised with Deacon, and his best friend. Laurel, Belinda, and Scarlett each had an unbreakable bond with Deacon–and they all have secrets to hide.
Before the weekend is over, there are enough accusations, lies, tears, and drama to turn even the best of friends–let alone three women who married the same man–into adversaries. As his unlikely family says good-bye to the man who brought them together–for better or worse–will they be able to put aside their differences long enough to raise a glass in Deacon’s honor?
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What do you think? Are you curious? Do you want to read more?
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Sounds interesting, and looks like a nice summer read from the cover. I imagine sparks will fly when the three women get together…
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Oh, yes, definitely! I like the sound of it. Thanks for stopping by, Greg.
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I literally came across a copy of this today when I was reorganizing my book shelves, then put it at the top of the stacks for summer reading.
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How delightful! Have fun reading this one, Catherine, and thanks for stopping by.
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Whew, I like the feel of this one.
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Me, too, Margot, and I realized when I was searching for today’s feature that sometimes I find hidden treasures on Pippa.
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I’m definitely curious Laurel, although I’ve read fine things about this author I haven’t read any yet. That opener is deceptive as it tells us quite a lot in very few words.
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Yes, I agree, Cleo, and I haven’t had this one on Pippa all that long, but now I want to move it up on the list. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, that’s a heck of a plot! Reminds me of the movie Why Do Fools Fall in Love, where three women all claim to be the widow of a charming doo wop singer who died young of substance abuse.
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Ah, another great plot, Mia. Thanks for stopping by, and I’m eager to begin reading this one.
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It’s not summer if you don’t read a Hilderbrand!
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So true, Candace….there are a few favorite authors that bring summer to me, too, from Hilderbrand to Nancy Thayer and Mary Alice Monroe. Enjoy the summer, and thanks for stopping by.
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i do like the intro and description — I would try it.
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Thanks, Diane, glad you could stop by, and thanks for hosting. Enjoy the week!
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This sound like it will be an amazingly complicated but fun read! The idea of bringing together your three ex-wives after your death is both insane and brilliant for a book, I think! I haven’t read anything by Hilderbrand yet so I’ll have to get on it! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Juli, and I think that man must be having a laugh from wherever he is…LOL. Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Sounds like the tension will be thick! Thanks for stopping by my blog. http://wp.me/p4DMf0-1gF
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I think so, too, Ms. M. Glad you could stop by.
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I love Elin Hilderbrand books. They are perfect summertime reading, and this one looks really good with that “plenty of room for jealousy”.
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Thanks, Kathy, I was definitely drawn to it. Enjoy your pick.
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I’m curious about this one. I hope you enjoy it. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I love adding books to my list after seeing those featured on Tuesdays.
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It sounds pretty dramatic.
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Alice Audrey.
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I will read anything Elin Hilderbrand writes. I have enjoyed several of her books over the years.
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I always enjoy Elin Hildebrand’s books and this one sounds perfect! Definitely one that I will be adding to my TBR. Thanks for the teaser! 🙂
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Thanks, Candid Cover…(BTW, do you have a name you use?).
I am definitely looking forward to this one.
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This looks like a perfect beach read. And not just for the cover’
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I agree, Heather….hope to enjoy it. Thanks for visiting.
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A good summer read.
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I agree, Mary Ann….thanks for stopping by.
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Haven’t heard of this but it sounds like an interesting read.
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Thanks, Ali, glad you could stop by!
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I like the descriptions in the teaser! It definitely sounds like a great read; perfect for the summer.
Happy reading! Here’s my teaser of The Summer That Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel.
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I think so, too, Yvo…thanks for visiting!
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I sure would like to read more. Going to add it to my summer reading list and hope I can get to it:)
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Thanks, Laura, I love a Hilderbrand book in the summer.
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Sounds like one of her good ones!
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Yes, I think it will be, Patty….thanks for visiting!
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This sounds like a wonderfully indulgent summer read! (I had a day trip to Nantucket years ago and LOVED IT!)
Miss Cellany
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I’ve been to Cape Cod, but never to Nantucket…I long for the day! Until then, I visit these places via books and movies. Thanks for stopping by, Miss Cellany.
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