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 I’m featuring an ARC called You Can Trust Me, by Sophie McKenzie.
Beginning: (Chapter One – Four weeks earlier…)
The text arrives as I’m getting out of the car. I’m so anxious about the evening ahead that I barely register the beep. The setting sun is casting soft swirls of pink and orange across the Exeter skyline, thinning and sharpening the tops of the cathedral towers. The air is warm but I’m shivering, my heart beating hard and loud against my ribs. Will throws me a worried glance. I pull my phone from my bag, wondering vaguely if the text is from the babysitter. But it’s Julia’s name that flashes up. For a second my anxiety eases a little. Whatever my closest friend has written is sure to be an offering of support, expressed in Julia’s customary style: big and bold and full of feeling. But when I open it, the text is short and terse.
PLS CALL, I NEED TO TALK TO YOU.
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Teaser: Life slips back into its old groove: I ferry the kids around, shop for groceries, and pay bills. And yet, even as everything remains the same, it is all different. (p. 37)
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Blurb: On a quiet, gray, Saturday morning, Livy arrives at her best friend Julia’s flat for a lunch date only to find her dead. Though all the evidence supports it, Livy cannot accept the official ruling of suicide; the Julia she remembers was loud, inappropriate, joyful, outrageous and loving, not depressed. The suspicious circumstances cause Livy to dig further, and she is suddenly forced to confront a horrifying possibility: that Julia was murdered, by the same man who killed Livy’s sister, Kara, eighteen years ago.
Desperate to understand the tragedies of her past and hold her unraveling life together, Livy throws herself into the search for Kara and Julia’s killer, who she now believes is someone close to her family. But if that is true, can she still trust anyone? Damien, the man Julia was secretly dating? Leo, her husband’s boss and a close family friend? His son Paul, her husband’s best mate since college? Or even Will, her own dear husband, who has betrayed her perhaps one time too many?
And when Livy finally faces her sister’s killer, and he traps her with one horrible, impossible choice, she must finally decide: is she strong enough to trust herself?
Get lost in the dark, gripping pages of You Can Trust Me.
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? I know I can’t wait to find out more.
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I would keep reading but I’ve already had the pleasure of this psychological thriller – I do hope you enjoy the rest of your read 🙂
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Oh, so do I, Cleopatra, and thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your read….
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That first paragraph was a great set up for any number of scenarios. It’s begging the reader to keep going.
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I agree, Margot, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Everything about this books seems enticing. I’ll definitely be checking it out.
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Sounds like a plan, Suzie, and thanks for stopping by…enjoy your pick.
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I like the opening, the teaser, and the premise. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Beth, it seems like a winner to me….enjoy your reading.
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I don’t know. I don’t feel in a hurry to pick this one up. I read the Teaser too. That didn’t do it for me either. Maybe I’m still shaky from reading the opening lines of The Weight of Blood. That one really touched me. (:
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Some books just don’t grab us, Hattie….thanks for stopping by!
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I love that quote over in the right margin. Thanks.
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Oh, glad you liked it…so do I!
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Great intro, and it makes me curious about the urgency of the message,
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Definitely, Diane…thanks for stopping by…and for hosting. Enjoy your book!
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I’m not sure this one is for me, but hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for stopping by, Sarah, and happy reading!
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I really like the sound of this one–I’ve been devouring similar novels. Must see how quickly I can get this one.
My post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/02/first-chapter-first-paragraph-94.html
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I think I’m on a roll lately, with thrillers and mysteries of all kinds. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and enjoy!
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Oh no! I hate texts like that. Now what? Guess I’d better read this one.
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Doesn’t it make you want to rush right over? I wonder what she’ll do. Thanks for stopping by, Judy.
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That draws me in for sure!
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Me, too, Nise, and thanks for stopping by. Happy week!
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The intro is great, but the title of the book also intrigues me as well. I’d keep reading! I love a good psychological thriller.
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My favorite kind of read, lately, Monica…thanks for stopping by, and happy reading!
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The title alone set my antennae quivering.
My TT this week: Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich at http://wp.me/pZnGI-js
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Oh, I love when that happens, Dagny, and I’m glad this one had that effect on you. Enjoy yours, and thanks for visiting my blog.
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I know. Just hearing the words “trust me” tends to make me do the exact opposite, lol.
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Definitely!
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The blurb sounds suspenseful but the teaser is more philosophical. Looks like an interesting read.
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Yes, that is so true, Alice Audrey…thanks for stopping by, and happy reading!
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I absolutely love the description of the sky in the intro! It’s such a nice and calm description that you can’t help but feel like something terrible is about to happen and that text definitely strikes me as terrible! I think I’d want to read a bit more so I can get a better sense of Livy’s voice! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 I hope you have a great week!
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Oh, yes, it definitely calls for more reading. I love the description, too. Thanks for stopping by, Juli, and enjoy your reading.
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I like the beginning and the teaser, I think I would enjoy this one. Thanks for stopping by. Kelley at the road goes ever ever on
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You are welcome, Kelley, and thanks for returning the visit. I love the sound of this one, too (obviously), and I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
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I love a good mystery/suspense novel. Great teaser! Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the excerpts, Jess…happy reading!
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I feel like anyone that SAYS “you can trust me” can’t be trusted. LOL. thanks for sharing (and for stopping by earlier!)
trish – my teaser
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Definitely! The red flags go up when I hear “trust me.” Thanks for stopping by, Trish.
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I’ve been reading more mysteries lately, and this looks like a good one. Sounds like there are many levels to the story.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and taking the time to leave a comment.
Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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So glad you could return the visit, Sandra, and I hope you enjoy your reading. Happy week!
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I scrolled down hoping you had more. I definitely want to know what happens! Here’s Mine
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Thanks, Paulita, I do like to tease the readers with the possibilities. Glad you could stop by.
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That sounds ominous! I would keep reading. This sounds like it will be good.
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I think so, too, Wendy…glad you liked it, and thanks for stopping by.
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You have me curious and I do love a good thriller. I would be siting by the fire reading it for sure
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Sounds like the perfect reading spot, Kimba…..and thanks for stopping by.
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I love everything about this feature Laurel: the title, the cover art, the beginning, the teaser and blurb all blend so flawlessly to set the mood for what I believe is a deeply affecting story line. I would definitely read something like this, the premise sounds promising 🙂
My Teaser
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Glad you enjoyed all of those aspects, as I did, too. Thanks for stopping by, Claudia.
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Sounds intriguing and right up my alley.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…and happy reading!
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It sounds really good…another must read!
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Patty….,
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This one sounds amazing. I will have to add it to my wishlist. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I think so, too! Happy reading to you, too….
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O do love mysteries and have my eye on this one!
My TT – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/02/17/teaser-tuesdays-102-the-loch-by-steve-alten/
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Thanks for stopping by….enjoy, Laura!
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When I saw the title of the book on my blog (thanks for visiting) it made me think of a love story. Then I saw the cover and thought there could be more. It ends up sounding like a great book, one I would want to read. Thanks for sharing. LOL
sherry @ fundinmental
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I am really enjoying it, Sherry….thanks for stopping by!
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