I have been waiting for this for quite some time and I'm SO excited to be sharing the title and cover for Giovanna Fletcher's second novel with you today! Giovanna's first novel 'Billy and Me' was a big chick lit success and a book I personally really loved! But now, it's time to get excited about the upcoming release of book #2, 'You're The One That I Want'!
Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had.
And that's the problem.
Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned round and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would he be right?
Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable. But love changes everything. Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely? Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it...
Who can possibly resist this gorgeous cover?! I know I can't and I can't wait to pick up a copy of the book myself as soon as it is released!
The book will be available from the 22nd of May, mark it on your calendars!
I'm delighted to welcome Karoline Barrett to the blog today! Check out the author interview below with questions about her novel 'The Art of Being Rebekkah'!
When Rebekkah Gelles suspects her husband, Avram of not only lying to her, but also contriving not to have the children she so desperately wants and embezzling money from his business, she wants out of their marriage.
Her life gets complicated when she falls in love with detective Nick Rossi. Convinced Nick’s wrong for her—he’s not Jewish for one thing—she walks away after they share a night of passion. Nick warns her even though he loves her, he won’t beg. Their budding relationship seems to have ended.
When Rebekkah finds herself staring at a positive pregnancy test, she wavers between joy and sadness. Motherhood wasn’t supposed to happen this way.
About the Author
Karoline Barrett loves writing and reading women’s fiction and romance. Her short stories have been published in various outlets, most recently in Every Day Fiction. She is also a poet. Karoline was born in upstate New York and has lived in South America, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. At the moment, she lives in a small Connecticut town with her husband. When not writing, Karoline reads, spends time by the water, watches the New York Yankees, indulges her Coca-Cola addiction and does anything that has nothing to do with math. www.karolinebarrett.com
Author Interview
Can you tell us something about your new novel, ‘The Art of Being Rebekkah’?
Jody, thank you for having me here! My novel is women’s fiction about a Jewish woman who navigates love, family, and faith, as she goes on a journey of self-discovery when her husband turns out to be manipulative liar, and their relationship crumbles.
Where did you find the inspiration for ‘The Art of Being Rebekkah’?
It started out as a short story that was never published, but I loved the characters and wanted to keep writing about them. Is it in any way based on your own personal experiences? I’m adopted, like Rebekkah, but everything else in the book is totally from my (fertile) imagination!
Which character in the novel did you most enjoy writing about and why? Rebekkah. I enjoyed seeing her grow from an unhappy wife to a woman who learns to nurture herself, and isn’t afraid to find happiness again through her art and a new relationship.
Can you perhaps tell us something about your future plans as an author?
I would like to do a series of cozy novels.
Are you already working on a next novel?
I just finished AN APPLE A DAY CAN BE MURDER and now I’m outlining book two with the same characters.
Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
Write what you love, don’t give up, and find a great writing community.
What is the last book you read that you’d like to recommend to others? Murder As A Second Language by Joan Hess. It’s a very funny mystery!
And last but not least, if you had to describe ‘The Art of Being Rebekkah’ in just three words, which words would you pick?
I love this question; no one has ever asked me that. I’d say, romantic, suspenseful, and surprising.
Thanks so much, Karoline! :)
'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Lately I've seen some other book bloggers being quite enthusiastic about this weekly meme, so I decided to join in with the fun and try it out myself as well!
Top Ten Reasons I Love Being a Blogger/Reader
Today's Top Ten Tuesday consists of a list of reasons why I love being a blogger/reader. Well, I think most of us readers and/or bloggers won't have too much difficulty coming up with some of the many various reasons why both reading and blogging are wonderful pastimes!
1) Reading provides a way to escape from real life
I love that feeling of the world just falling away, and it's just me caught up in another world. The escapism is probably something almost all avid readers give as a main reason for loving books and I have to say it's also something I absolutely would not want to be without, a way to get away from everyday life every now and again, no matter what.
2) Blogging has made me become a part of an amazing community
From the very first few days of my journey into the book blogging world I was amazed by the warmth and friendliness of other book bloggers, readers and authors. It is a wonderful community and I feel so lucky to be a part of it and to continue to meet new people who share my love of books every single day.
3) Reading gives me the opportunity to travel all over the world
Books give me the chance to do a lot of virtual travelling. Since I started reading, I think I've been to places all over the world from amazing cities like New York and Sydney, to beautiful places like Hawaii and the North Pole. I probably won't be able to visit all these wonderful places in real life, but books definitely provide a great alternative.
4) Blogging is a means to be busy with the one thing I love, whenever and wherever
I studied English Literature at university and I absolutely loved my years as a student because it provided me with the chance to be busy with my number one passion all day long: books. However, after having finished my studies I wasn't able to find a job within the field of literature. While I am lucky enough to have an interesting job within another field that pays the bills, blogging gives me the chance to focus on the topic I'd prefer to be busy with 24/7!
5) Reading gives me the opportunity to travel back in time and to the future
Besides travelling to all kinds of places all over the world, books also provide readers with the chance to travel to completely different era's. I'm a particular fan of Jane Austen's books and I love travelling back to nineteenth century England. Books can be really fascinating history lessons, usually with an addictive storyline to keep you focused!
6) Blogging has opened my eyes to try a different genre every now and again
As a book blogger I am incredibly lucky to receive review copies of all kinds of books. While I particularly love chick lit, I am always willing to give a new genre a chance. Since I am sent all kinds of different review books, this provides me with the perfect opportunities to try out new things and discover new great books I otherwise perhaps would have never picked up.
7) Both reading and blogging provide me with the chance to learn new things and improve my knowledge
I mostly read English books and my blog is also entirely English, while my native language is actually Dutch. So, both reading and blogging help me to continually work on and improve my English. Next to that, there is also all kinds of knowledge I have gained by reading over the years, from recipes for delicious cupcakes to how to practice magic (if that would only work in real life)!
8) Blogging has made it possible for me to get into touch with authors
I have to admit I'm quite easily starstruck and I'm still amazed whenever one of my favourite authors sends me a Tweet or leaves a comment on my blog. Blogging has provided me with the chance to actually get into touch with numerous brilliant authors, and it's undoubtedly one of the things that makes book blogging even more fun.
9) Books can take me on an emotional rollercoaster
Books can give me the chance to feel whatever I want to feel. If I thoroughly need a pick-me-up, I can sit down with a feel-good chick lit novel, and when I feel like getting caught up in a bit of suspense, I can pick up a mystery or detective novel. And shedding the occassional tear while reading an emotional story can work quite therapeutic as well!
10) Blogging has provided me with the chance to share my number one passion, books, with anyone who is willing to listen
Most importantly, blogging and reading are connected to one another because blogging has given me the chance to share my love for books with anyone who is willing to listen and perhaps even talk back. I love being a part of the blogging community, having found other book fanatics to share my love for reading with, and I can't wait to find out what the future holds when it comes to my book blog and the opportunities it will give me! :)
