Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I 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.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s featured book is one I downloaded back in October 2017: Best Day Ever, by Kaira Rouda, a creepy, spine-tingling and utterly addictive tale of domestic suspense.” —Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of The Good Widow…
Beginning: (Morning, 9:00 a.m.)
I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, sunlight bouncing off her shiny blond hair like sparklers lit for the Fourth of July, and I am bursting with confidence. Everything is as it should be.
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Friday 56%: I closed the door behind me, but it opened again immediately. A stout short guy dressed in a rent-a-cop uniform appeared behind me. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” I said.
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Synopsis: Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he’s promised today will be the best day ever.
But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really?
Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion. In the vein of The Couple Next Door, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.
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I had almost forgotten that this book was resting on Pippa, my Kindle…but as I reexamined my unread TBR and came upon this one, I recalled seeing some rave reviews about it. So it has now moved up on my list. What do you think? Have you read it? Would you keep reading?
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This sounds like a great read. I’ll have to add it to my list.
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Thanks, Catherine, I think it will be, too. And to think it has been languishing on Pippa since October! Enjoy your pick.
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I would keep going for a bit. Sounds like it could be fascinating. Not a fan of the cover. Hope you enjoy it.
https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-friday-56-jan-12.html
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Thanks, Cheryl, and yes, the cover is too plain. I am eager to really dive into this one, especially since I’ve kept it waiting since October. Enjoy yours!
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Just the title alone caught my eye. It looks good. I like the first person voice.
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Thanks, Roberta, I loved the voice, too…and want to continue reading. Enjoy your pick.
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Another book that sounds compelling and also one I haven’t come across before
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Thanks for visiting, Cleo, I almost forgot about this one, tucked away on Pippa. Now I’m excited to move it up on my list.
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I was interested in this book from the title alone but after reading the couple of excerpts you’ve shared I definitely want to read it now! I think I might treat myself soon! I hope you enjoy the book when you read it. 🙂
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Thanks, Hayley, I am definitely eager to read it…now that I’ve rediscovered it. Enjoy your pick.
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I’ve had my eye on this for awhile! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Lauren, enjoy your reading, too.
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This sounds really interesting, Best Day Ever looks like it has the potential to be a real pageturner!
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Thanks, Whitney, I think so too! Enjoy your reading.
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Good Morning!
I’ve got this book to read. Cover is totally different… but it looks a lot of fun! Is it the one about him planning to kill his wife?
Here is my Friday56 and Book Beginning ; https://wp.me/pEZs7-x5d
Have a lovely weekend. May your books be with you!
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I haven’t started it yet, Sassy; but I’m sure that dark things lie ahead, especially with such a lovely beginning…lol. Thanks for stopping by.
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Those snippets captured me. I do love a good suspenseful read! Happy weekend!
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Thanks for visiting and for hosting, Freda…enjoy your reading!
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This one sounds very interesting. I love the idea of how well do you know anyone. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Kristyn, and it is frightening how we live our lives next to people we don’t even really know.
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“shocking conclusion” has me curious!
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I can’t wait to find out more about the shocking conclusion. Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and enjoy yours.
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Definitely looks like a good one with lots of intrigue and suspense! Looking forward to your thoughts on it when you finish it, Laurel-Rain!
Jo-Ann
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Thanks, Jo-Ann, I have something to look forward to with this one. Enjoy your reading!
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I frequently lose books on my Kindle. It sounds like you’ll be glad this one was discovered. This week I have A Merciful Secret by Kendra Elliot – one from my review stack. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, and while I list all of my purchased books…on a blog and in a notebook, sometimes they are lost in the shuffle. Enjoy your pick.
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I like the beginning and the 56 – sounds like a perfect read for a day like today in my neck of the woods (cloudy cold and just icky). Here’s my Friday meme
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Thanks, Maria…I am eager to begin reading this one. Enjoy yours!
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It’s on my list to read.
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Thanks for visiting, Vicki, and enjoy!
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I keep seeing it everywhere!! 🙂
ENJOY!!
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Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth; I’m eager to immerse myself in it.
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This sounds like an intense and suspenseful read! Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! 🙂
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I think so, too, Ashley; thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend.
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This one sounds like it’s going to be an interesting read. I agree about the cover. Not impressed. Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Lisa, and I guess we can’t judge the book by its cover, as I’ve heard excellent things about it. Enjoy your reading.
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That red cover coupled with that synopsis makes this one seem like quite the ominous story. Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia, and yes it does hint at dark things that will happen, despite that pretty opening.
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You just know something bad is going to happen after that opening!
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Definitely! Pretty openings often seem to lead to darkness and danger. Thanks for visiting, Reese.
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This sounds really good. I want to read this one.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I almost forgot about it, since I bought it back in October…so I’m glad I saw it on a blog and recalled that I, too, have the book.
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Hope you enjoy. Been seeing a mix of reviews for this one.
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Thanks, Nina, I am looking forward to it. Enjoy your reading.
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With an opening like that, you know something bad is bound to happen. This sounds really good, Laurel-Rain. I hope you have a great weekend!
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Thanks for visiting, Wendy, and I agree…the foreboding hangs over the beautiful scene. I hope to read the book this week.
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Like the beginning of the book!
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Thanks, Nina, so do I. Enjoy your reading.
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