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.
It is time for our happy dance! Let’s grab our books and share those excerpts. Mine today is an ARC from Amazon Vine: The Wednesday Group, by Sylvia True.
Intro: (Lizzy)
The wind howls, then quiets to a gray whisper. Lizzy pauses in front of the bedroom door holding a bottle of wine and two goblets. Her casual nightshirt shows off her long legs. If this marriage is going to survive, they need to reconnect.
She opens the door and stands at the foot of the bed. Though fifty-two, Greg could still pass for thirty-five. He has a full head of dirty blond hair, a boyish grin, and healthy skin, no age spots, no circles under his brown eyes.
“Thought you might want some wine,” she says.
“What kind?” He sits up a little.
“Chardonnay.”
“I guess.”
Although she senses his hesitation, she manages to smile and begins to pour.
“That’s enough.” He holds out his hand.
There’s still plenty of time. He’s always been a slow starter, although she’d thought that would change after he confessed.
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Teaser: She curls under the eiderdown. The room smells like stale wine. The beginnings of a migraine nag at her temple. (p.4).
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Amazon Description: Gail. Hannah. Bridget. Lizzy. Flavia. Each of them has a shameful secret, and each is about to find out that she is not alone… Gail, a prominent Boston judge, keeps receiving letters from her husband’s latest girlfriend, while her husband, a theology professor, claims he’s nine-months sober from sex with grad students. Hannah, a homemaker, catches her husband having sex with a male prostitute in a public restroom. Bridget, a psychiatric nurse at a state hospital, is sure she has a loving, doting spouse, until she learns that he is addicted to chat rooms and match-making websites. Lizzy, a high school teacher, is married to a porn addict, who is withdrawn and uninterested in sex with her. Flavia was working at the Boston Public library when someone brought her an article that stated her husband had been arrested for groping a teenage girl on the subway. He must face court, and Flavia must decide if she wants to stay with him. Finally, Kathryn, the young psychologist running the group, has as much at stake as all of the others.
As the women share never-before-uttered secrets and bond over painful truths, they work on coming to terms with their husbands’ addictions and developing healthy boundaries for themselves. Meanwhile, their outside lives become more and more intertwined, until, finally, a series of events forces each woman to face her own denial, betrayal and uncertain future head-on.
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What are your thoughts? Does this one grab you?
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It does grab me! So much so that I have it to read, too!
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Patty.
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I tend to be reluctant to read books that deal head on with infidelity as this one does, and yet when I do read them, I tend to like them quite a bit. I like the intro to this one and would likely keep reading.
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That is a dilemma, Wendy…and I can relate to it. Thanks for stopping by.
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The group dynamic and the related problems definitely interest me. Another one for the wishlist.
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Thanks, Suzie, it piqued my interest, too.
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As always you’ve picked a book that sounds great! I do like the intro and the teaser, quite a lot of angst there – I wonder what he confessed to? Here is my TT for this week https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/teaser-tuesday-january-27/
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I know…I am thinking he probably didn’t completely confess, but then, I guess I’ll find out! Thanks for stopping by, Cleopatra.
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I don’t know about this one. I normally love relationship books but this one just didn’t grab me. I do hope it’s good for you.
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No worries…thanks for stopping by, Margot.
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I’m not sure — sounds like a lot of relationship drama.
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I am sure it will be, Beth…thanks for stopping by.
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That one has my interest. I’ll look for it.
Today I’m featuring A Sister To Honor.
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Thanks, Kim, glad you could stop by.
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I’m not sure about this one. I’ll wait for your review to help me decide 😉
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Good idea, JoAnn…thanks for stopping by.
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The intro pulls me in to the story…I’d keep reading.
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/01/first-chapter-first-paragraph-91.html
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Glad to hear it, Catherine; thanks for stopping by.
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Oh, I want to read this one. I hope it is as good as it sounds. On the list it goes!!
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Thanks, Judy, hope we both love it.
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It appears as though Lizzy character has a serious obsession with wine, in light of the blurb however, I can see why she would resort to a comfort such as this
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Ha-ha….yes, that could be the case, Claudia. Thanks for stopping by.
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Looks like there’s a very clear theme to this one.
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I agree, Alice Audrey…and thanks for stopping by!
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It definitely grabs me. I want to read this one.
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Thanks, Yvonne…glad you liked it.
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I’m not sure about this one, but I did go back and reread the tease and blurb. You never know where the hidden gem is and I sure hate to miss out. 🙂
sherry @ fundinmental My TT ~ The Lie by Ashley Fontainne
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Ah, yes, the hidden gems…sometimes they are not in the opening lines. Thanks for visiting, Sherry.
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I’ve had days like that!
mine: https://storytreasury.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/teaser-tuesday-american-elsewhere/
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Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Sonia.
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I’d read it – but hopefully it wouldn’t give me any bad ideas about my hubby!!
Thanks for coming by mine today from Walking on Trampolines
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Ha-ha…Yes, that could be a problem. Thanks for stopping by, Kaitlin.
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The intro is intriguing and I am wondering what is causing the problem. I would keep reading.
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Thanks, Nise, I am wondering as well. Glad you could stop by.
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Not sure about this one Laurel, bu I would try a bit more. Hope that you enjoy it.
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That seems like the thing to do, Diane; thanks for hosting…and for stopping by.
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I would definitely read this one. (my poor groaning TBR pile) It’s kind of like life isn’t it? We never know what someone else is going through. Yes, it would be an interesting read.
My TT for the week (even though you’ve stopped by already, thanks ) 🙂 http://www.keeperbookshelf.com/teaser-tuesday-2
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Speaking of the “groaning TBR” pile, I just hauled a stack of books out to the library collection box this morning..it is a never-ending purge around here. But I do love getting new books! And I only haul out the books I’ve already read….unless I know I won’t be reading them. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Marsha.
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Sounds emotionally intense. Mine: A Passage to India
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Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Heather….enjoy your book!
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the blurb grabs me. I’d be interested in reading a bit more!
trish – my teaser
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Thanks, Trish, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Good god – what a crowd! I’d keep reading…too juicy not to!
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Thanks, Sarah, glad you liked it.
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Sounds like a good one.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…glad you stopped by.
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Sounds riveting. My Teaser is The Supernatural Enhancements by EdgarCantero
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Thanks, Laura…enjoy your pick,.
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I love your teaser, Laurel-Rain, it’s not all that often I find books with more mature characters, who have been in a relationship for a long time. Even if it sounds like they have quite a lot of trouble, I think I’d like to read this one 🙂
Happy reading.
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Thanks, Lexxie, I agree….it is great to find maturity and depth in characters, even when they are flawed.
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Although the blurb drew me in and made me curious about what could unfold, I don’t think I would continue reading it.
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Thanks for stopping by, Jessica…enjoy your read.
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Wow! Lots going on in this book. I’d have to keep reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Monica…glad you enjoyed it.
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I really want to read this one!
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Thanks for stopping by, Sheila; it sounds good, doesn’t it?
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I’m so glad you featured this book. I’ve been seeing it around and will probably go for it. Thanks for visiting my post:)
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Doesn’t it sound good, Laura? Thanks for stopping by.
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I think I’d pass on this one, but I hope it’s a good one for you. Thanks for stopping by. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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Thanks, Kelley…glad you could stop by!
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