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The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer

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Kelly Rimer’s newest book The Warsaw Orphan  is a historical fiction book based on true events in Poland during the Nazi occupation and the aftermath. As with many WWII stories, it is heartbreaking to read and realize what people endured. In an author note at the end of the book, Kelly cites a study that almost 2/3 of young adult Americans did not know that six million Jews died in the Holocaust. In fact, 10% of the survey respondents thought that the Jews caused the Holocaust. It is shocking information such as this that makes the stories of the past important to share. Kelly also shares in the author note true facts about the time and how they fit into the book. I love this additional information as it helps me understand the story. This story follows Elzbieta, a young woman living among the non-Jewish Polish people, and Roman, a young man living in the Jewish Ghetto. They are both determined to defend Poland against invaders but how they go about it is very different. I loved follow

The Bridesmaid by Nina Manning

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Coming to you today with the next addition to Rachel's Random Resources blog tour, The Bridesmaid . I love discovering new authors and Rachel's Random Resources has brought so many new authors to me. What drew me in was the beautiful cover. The dark background behind the pink flower is so eye catching you can't help but pull it off the shelf to see what it is about. I promise if you like books full of secrets, you won't be disappointed with this book. Book Description ‘Promise me? If you hear any secrets, never tell me. That would make you a most treasured friend. More than a friend really. You’re almost like a sister to me…’ Your best friend….   From the moment they met as children, Sasha knew that beautiful, wealthy, and confident Caitlin would always be her absolute best friend.  Sasha would do  anything  to make Caitlin happy.   Even keep her darkest secrets… The years have passed, but their friendship remains.  And when Caitlin announces she’s getting mar

Things are Looking Up by Maxine Morrey

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Things are Looking Up is the perfect book to escape in. I’m extremely grateful to Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on this blog tour and introducing me to a new author, Maxine Morrey. I’m thrilled to highlight this wonderful feel good book today. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did and look forward to reading her other books. Book description What if what you really need is right there in front of you, if you just take a moment to look up? Milly has been waiting for this moment forever and finally it’s just an hour away – an interview with Vogue magazine and the opportunity to get her Louboutin-clad foot in the door.  There’s just one problem – totally engrossed in her mobile phone, Milly doesn’t see the bus that is fast approaching – until it’s too late… When Milly next opens her eyes, the consequences of her accident become clear. Everything she has worked for and dreamed of suddenly feels out of reach. But there is one bright spot on her horizon – the reappear

Whatever It Takes by Heaton Wilson

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Author Heaton Wilson’s second book featuring DCI Jane Birchfield is a thrilling novel. Whatever It Takes is a book that will draw you in and want to read the other books in the series. The first book, Every Reason , is out now and Wilson is currently working on a third book.   A little bit about the book DCI Jane Birchfield is facing a series of personal challenges: a rocky relationship with her partner, her mum hardly talks to her; and her boss and mentor is critically ill, which means she is having to cover his post as well as her own. Then she has to take charge of the toughest of murder investigations. Jamie Castleton is found dead, seemingly frozen in position at a computer in a grubby internet cafe in the Manchester suburb of Ashbridge. Enquiries reveal he was a self-employed tech consultant and a computer expert, so what was he doing in there? The more Jane and her team dig under the surface, the more the evidence points to one of Manchester's biggest companies, G

You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon

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Hannah Mary McKinnon’s latest book, You will Remember Me , is out next week on May 25 th . I have been a fan of Hannah’s books and was so excited to have the opportunity to work with her publisher, MIRA Books, to participate in the blog tour for her newest book. In addition to writing she is the co-founder of First Chapter Fun (more about this in the Q&A) and I love hearing new stories twice a week. I highly recommend you check out First Chapter Fun on Facebook or Instagram. I guarantee you will find so many books to add to your TBR pile!   What a twisted story! I loved the complexity in the plot. You think someone is trying to help but turns out to be the villain. I love Hannah’s books and this one did not disappoint. You will not see the ending coming, especially the last chapter! This book will draw you in and you won't want to put it down. If you love suspense books with surprise endings, this book is for you! But you don't have to trust me. Let's hear from Hann

Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley

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  I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kate Bromley and her first novel, Talk Bookish to Me . It will available on May 25 th wherever you buy books.  You can even catch her launch with,  The Book Revue virtual launch event at May 25 th @ 7 pm ET . She will be in conversation with Brenda Janowitz .   A brief description of the book provided by the publisher:   Talk Bookish to Me is a laugh-out-loud stunner of a story, perfect for fans of Beach Read and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, that will delight book nerds everywhere!  Kara Sullivan is definitely not avoiding her deadline. After all, it's the week of her best friend's wedding and she's the maid of honor, so she's got lots of responsibilities. As a bestselling romance novelist with seven novels under her belt, she’s a pro and looming deadlines and writer’s block (which she definitely doesn’t have) don't scare her. She's just eager to support Cristina as she ties the knot with Jason. But who should show up

The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister

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Happy Tuesday!!! In today's blog I'm presenting The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister’s. In the book Dana goes to a company rooftop party to pitch the CEO her great idea. The CEO has other ideas (think #metoo) and Dana gets away from him as fast as she can. After having a lot to drink Dana passes out and wakes up to find the CEO fell from the roof and died and Dana is a suspect. As Dana struggles to remember what happened that night she works to prove her innocence. To provide a little sneak peak into the book before it is available on May 25 th , enjoy the first chapter of this wonderful book! 1 Dana Barry raised her fist to knock on the door and paused. She wasn’t easily intimidated, but walking into Eleanor Gratz’s office was like trying to open an umbrella in a hurricane, and she needed a moment to anchor herself.  Not that Dana wasn’t used to stormy weather. Until she got this job at the Shopping Channel, her life had been one shitstorm after another. The last monsoon

The Lost Sister by Kathleen McGurl

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  As you are cleaning out your grandmother’s attic you find an old trunk. When you open it you find musty old clothes and belongings that have not seen the light of day in almost 100 years. This is the intriguing opening to Kathleen McGurl’s book, The Lost Sister , available today. It is really a book with two stories, one in the present and one that begins in 1911. In the present, Harriet discovers her grandmother’s trunk and sets out to find out more about her family history. In 1911, Emma takes her trunk on board the steamship Olympic as a stewardess and begins an extraordinary and at times sad story. I must admit I was first drawn into the book by the beautiful cover. When I was invited by Rachel’s Random Resources to participate in the blog tour for this book, I said yes immediately based on the cover. Once I got past the cover and into the book I was quickly drawn in. I found myself more interested in Emma’s story. I’m a fan of historical fiction so reading about the early 19

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

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Mary Kubica’s seventh novel, Local Woman Missing , is available next week on May 18 th . It is the story of Delilah who reappears after going missing eleven years ago at age six. As an investigation into where she went begins, it brings up secrets some people will go to great lengths to keep secret. If you have read any of Mary’s other books such as The Other Mrs ., Every Last Lie, or When the Lights Go Out, this book will be a great addition to your library! Please enjoy this preview into the book with the first chapter, graciously provided by the author and publisher. I love participating in blog tours for new books! Excerpt MEREDITH 11 YEARS BEFORE March The text comes from a number I don’t know. It’s a 630 area code. Local. I’m in the bathroom with Leo as he soaks in the tub. He has his bath toys lined up on the edge of it and they’re taking turns swan diving into the now-lukewarm water. It used to be hot, too hot for Leo to get into. But he’s been in there for thirty min