Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which we share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Today’s feature is one of my new books: The Homewreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews.
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Book Beginnings:
(Prologue: A Dark and Stormy Night)
The wind howled and shrieked and the waves slapped angrily against the seawall, huge, looming masses of clouds all but blotting out the pale yellow crescent moon. Rain was blowing in now too, razor-sharp shards slashing at her bare legs.
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Friday 56:
“What?” Hattie shouted into the phone. “That’s crazy! A beachfront house on Tybee for under thirty thousand?”
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Synopsis:
Hattie Kavanaugh went to work restoring homes for Kavanaugh & Son Restorations at eighteen, married the boss’s son at twenty, and became a widow at twenty-five. Now, she’s passionate about her work, but that’s the only passion in her life. “Never love something that can’t love you back,” is advice her father-in-law gives her, but Hattie doesn’t follow it and falls head-over-heels for a money pit of a house. She’s determined to make it work, but disaster after disaster occurs, and Hattie’s dream might cost Kavanaugh & Son their livelihood. Hattie needs money, and fast.
When a slick Hollywood producer shows up in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: star in a beach house renovation reality show called The Homewreckers, cast against a male lead who may be a love interest, or may be the ultimate antagonist. Soon, there’s more at stake than bad pipes and dry rot: during the demolition, evidence comes to light that points to the mysterious disappearance of a young wife and mother years before.
With a burned out detective investigating the case, an arsonist on the loose, two men playing with her emotions, and layers upon layers of vintage wallpaper causing havoc, it’s a question of who will flip, who will flop, and if Hattie will ever get her happily-ever-after.
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Would you keep reading?
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I haven’t read many of her books, but this one sounds delightful. Enjoy!
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I hope you are enjoying it. Happy reading!
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There’s got to be a catch to the cheap house on the beach. I don’t buy it for a second.
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Thanks, Mark, and yes, definitely!
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So many people have liked this book. I may have to put it on my list too!
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Thanks, Harvee, I hope to love it!
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This sounds good! The renovation reality show aspect really appeals to me. I love watching those kinds of shows. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I loved a similar series by Wendy Wax.
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I’ve seen this author before but I haven’t read any of hers. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for visiting my blog. You are so faithful at staying in touch. My book is GOOD ENOUGH
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Thanks, Anne, I hope you are enjoying your pick for the weekend.
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I love the sound of this book! It is going onto my Goodreads to read list!
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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Thanks, Emily Jane, I am loving the possibilities with great books to read.
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Happy Friday! I have heard good things about this one, I hope you enjoy it!!
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Thanks, Cindy, I am eager to read it.
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