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Julie will be on tour October 21-November 11 with her contemporary romance novel Tripped Up Love Heather Meadows lost the only love she’s ever known. Her…
Isabelle Lewis has a habit of falling in and out of marriage. It’s a problem, and she doesn’t know how to fix it. Single mom to three teenagers and top salesperson at the Chatbrook Springs Sentinel daily newspaper, she is determined to make a change. Unfortunately, one of the changes plunges her into her worst nightmare.
When Izzy discovers online dating, she is immediately hooked. Her nightly adventures catapult her to celebrity status at the Sentinel. One night she reads an especially intriguing message, and disappears into the darkness to meet the mystery man in a flurry of romantic expectations. The online hunt takes a decidedly dark turn. And she’s the prey.
Snarky, suspense-filled, transparent. “The Hunting” is women’s fiction at its gritty best.
If I stay, he will kill me. If I leave, he’ll destroy Addie and Drew.
Jillian Kane appears to have it all – a successful career, a gorgeous home, a loving husband, and two wonderful children. The reality behind closed doors is something else entirely. For nine years, she has hid the bruises and the truth of her abusive marriage in order to protect Addie and Drew, knowing, if she left, Gordon would destroy her-destroy them.
When, in an act of desperation, she flees, her worst nightmare is realized, and she finds herself on the run with her two young children, no money, and no plan. With Gordon in hot pursuit, there is only one inescapable certainty: No matter where she goes, he will find her. Kill her. And take her children.
A riveting page-turner, HUSH LITTLE BABY exposes the shame and terror of domestic violence as well as the disturbing role manipulation and sabotage can play in the high-stakes game of child custody. Suspenseful and unforgettably moving, it’s a novel about the unbreakable bonds of family and the astounding, terrifying devotion of a mother’s love.
Roje Augustin is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and The Unraveling of Bebe Jones
Summary:
When Desiree Washington ventures into the darkly glittering world of legendary singer Bebe Jones, she gets more than just a job. She gets a family in crisis, a diva meltdown, and a head full of stitches…
The Unraveling of Bebe Jones revolves around the rich and famous Jones family and the people who work for them as they cope through an array of personal dramas. The story begins at the height of the Global Financial Crisis, when 23-year-old Desiree Washington lands a job with her idol, legendary R&B singer Bebe Jones. Desiree quickly discovers that the outwardly perfect Bebe is in fact a troubled and lonely diva reeling from a career in decline and a marriage in tatters, and that behind all the money, glamor and fame, there are skeletons in the family closet. Throughout all of this Desiree seeks support from her best friend Sean Minton, an aspiring music producer who hails from the insulated world of New York’s black elite burdened with secrets of his own. Rounding out the cast are Bebe’s husband, Magnus Chadwick, a British hedge fund manager who cares more about money than family; her disgruntled household staff — all with strange ties to Bebe; and her children, brave casualties of their mother’s nightmare.
Summary:
I found this book to be pretty fascinating. I stay up-to-date in the celebrity world, and I’ve ready plenty of books that takes readers behind the scenes into the “real” world the rich and famous lead. Some can be pretty bizarre, and it didn’t shock me (well, that much) to read about Bebe’s life. I felt empathy for her throughout the book. I understand that maybe she didn’t treat everyone the best (bit of an understatement there) but what a different life she lead at the end of her glory days. I’m not saying it’s right or that celebrities have it rough, but I found it difficult not to feel for Bebe at times. To have it all come crashing down around you had to be insanely difficult for her to adapt to. Her story was really the show here, but it was interesting to read about Desiree as well, and her interactions with the Jones family. It was clear to see she truly loved the children, and wanted to help protect them from the downward spiral their mother was on. Her friendship with Sean I did wonder about, he didn’t seem to be much of a friend really, and I thought he was more shady than anything. The ending was almost a little too rushed. I enjoyed reading the snippets about Bebe’s life, but the situation with Desiree didn’t seem to really get resolved. Really strong book other than that, and I one I found myself chatting about to friends.
4 stars
**Everyone who leaves a comment on the tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of The Unraveling of Bebe Jones before October 21 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**
Connect with Roje!
Website: rojeaugustin.com
Blog: onewomansmeat.wordpress.com
Facebook page:facebook.com/rojesbook
Twitter: @rojeaugustin
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