Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today I want to share an e-ARC from NetGalley, a book by a beloved author that I will be starting soon: It Happens All the Time (e-book), by Amy Hatvany, is a provocative and compelling novel about two friends whose lives are changed by a drunken kiss.
Intro: (Tyler)
I don’t see the gun until it’s pointed right at me.
“Drive,” she says, shifting her upper body toward me. We are in the cab of my truck, me behind the wheel, Amber in the passenger seat. Her arm trembles, from uncertainty or the weight of the weapon, it’s impossible to tell.
I look at her, blinking fast. “Amber, wait—”
“Shut up.” Her voice is stone. Unyielding. She cocks the hammer with her thumb and I jerk to the left, toward the driver’s side window. My shoulders hunch up around my ears and then—I can’t help it—I say her name again.
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Teaser: (Amber)
My already racing pulse sped up more. How would I tell Daniel anything? How would I tell him that I’d flirted with Tyler for weeks, how I’d dressed slutty for him last night, then danced with him like a stripper, kissed him, and let him lead me upstairs. (53%).
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Synopsis: I want to rewind the clock, take back the night when the world shattered. I want to erase everything that went wrong.
Amber Bryant and Tyler Hicks have been best friends since they were teenagers—trusting and depending on each other through some of the darkest periods of their young lives. And while Amber has always felt that their relationship is strictly platonic, Tyler has long harbored the secret desire that they might one day become more than friends.
Returning home for the summer after her college graduation, Amber begins spending more time with Tyler than she has in years. Despite the fact that Amber is engaged to her college sweetheart, a flirtation begins to grow between them. One night, fueled by alcohol and concerns about whether she’s getting married too young, Amber kisses Tyler.
What happens next will change them forever.
In alternating points of view, It Happens All the Time examines the complexity of sexual dynamics between men and women and offers an incisive exploration of gender roles, expectations, and the ever-timely issue of consent.
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Do the excerpts grab you? Would you keep reading?
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That opening caught my attention. I’d keep reading.
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Thanks, Catherine, I am eager to start reading this one! Today, maybe. Enjoy your pick.
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Yes! Even though this isn’t a book I’d probably have picked up for a closer look in a bookshop, the opening chapter and teaser mean I want to know more – happy reading Laurel.
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Thanks, Cleo, and while it isn’t my usual fare, I do love to mix this kind of book with my regular choices. Enjoy your pick!
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This is my kind of story. I love a good mystery/crime procedural.
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Thanks for stopping by, Margot, I always enjoy this author, so I’m eager to dive into this one. Enjoy your choice today.
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The teasers and synopsis look intriguing. Though this is not my kind of book, the excerpts make me want to know more. Thanks for Sharing, Laurel … & Happy reading!
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Thanks for stopping by, Swait…enjoy your pick!
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Oh I like a good thriller / crime book. I’d likely keep going.
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Thanks for visiting, Candace, I am eager to explore the issues in this one…and will enjoy the ride. Have a great week!
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I been watching for this one to come out. Hope it’s as good as it sounds!
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Thanks, Kay, and I have never been disappointed by this author’s books, so I think it’s going to be a treat. Enjoy your pick today.
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I like the sound of this one…haven’t we all had a drunken kiss at some point (in our much younger days most likely).
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Oh, yes, Emma…I think that fact will help us all relate to this story and the characters. Thanks for stopping by!
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That intro made me sit up straight. LOL Didn’t see it coming.
sherry @ fundinmental My TT
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Oh, I know! I wasn’t sure what would happen next, but I’m glad that the first chapter starts bringing us up to speed.
Thanks for stopping by, Sherry, and enjoy your reading.
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With all that you’ve shared, I kind of don’t know what to make of this one, but I would continue reading based on the intro.
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Thanks, Jade, I love this author, so I’m eager to start turning those pages.
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Whoa, what could she need the gun for. I’ve been seeing this recently. Hope you enjoy it.
My TT from House Of Seven Days
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The gun grabbed me, too, Laura….eager to find out more. Thanks for visiting.
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I have this, too, and really want to get to it! I need a more focused reading plan!
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Thanks, Patty, it’s hard to read them all at once, isn’t it? Enjoy!
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Oh yes, I like the intro, I’d like to read this as well.
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Thanks, Diane, I am excited about this one! Enjoy it…and thanks for hosting.
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As a fan of this author, I will pick up this book. I like to listen to her books on audio.
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Thanks, Nise, I love this author, too. I have never listened to a book on audio…I am not in a situation very often where listening would work for me. Plus, it is faster to read a book.
I might like to listen to a memoir narrated by the author.
Enjoy!
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That grabs your attention right from the start! I hope you’re enjoying it. Here’s the link to my FCFP & TT: http://wp.me/p4DMf0-1v4
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It does, Ms. M. I hope to start this one soon! Enjoy your reading.
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Thanks!
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That is quite an opening! Thanks for sharing this as I’m not familiar with this author. I’d have to keep reading!
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Thanks, Monica, I have loved this author since the first book of hers I read, Best Kept Secret. I hope you enjoy your reading.
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I read Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany years ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t care for it. The premise of this book sounds intriguing. I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on It Happens All the Time.
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Thanks for visiting, Becky, and I also read Heart Like Mine, and enjoyed it, but my favorite (so far) from this author was Best Kept Secret.
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I’ll add Best Kept Secret to my TBR and give Amy Hatvany another try. Thanks. 🙂
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This does sound like fun. I can’t wait for your review. Here’s Mine
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Thanks for stopping by, Paulita…off to check on yours!
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I love how the book jumps right into the middle of the action. I’d definitely keep reading! The Teaser makes me wonder how seducing Tyler impacts the relationship of the character and her fiance. Sounds like a good plot.
My Tuesday post features A Thread of Truth.
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I am eager to find out more, too, Sandra…and thanks for stopping by. I like the sound of your book, too.
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Oh my goodness – a dual narrative that packs a punch on such a tangled relationship… It sounds an engrossing read, Laurel. Thank you for swinging by my site earlier:).
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Thanks for returning the visit, Sarah…I spent most of the day finishing The Good Daughter which kept me engaged, but it was also a bit of a slog. I couldn’t give up on it, though.
I am hoping that It Happens All the Time will be a delight.
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Oh, I know that feeling – you ARE enjoying it… but there is a part of you that will be glad when it’s all over!
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What’s going on here?! I need to know. I guess I’m going to have to grab this one too, cuz my TBR list needs to be longer than it already is. lol Thanks for that. 😉
My Teaser Tuesday is: Conversion by Katherine Howe
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I am eager to find out more, too, Gabby…thanks for stopping by.
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I like the sound of this one. Great choice!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I am eager to get started on this one. I’m trying to decide if it’s next…or if I should cram another book in before beginning this one. Enjoy yours!
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I’d keep reading. Good teaser!
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Thanks, Laura, glad you could stop by!
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Oh, that sounds like she has a hard decision to make! Great teaser! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Louisa, the story has grabbed me and is not letting go!
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