Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, originally hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea and now hosted by I’d Rather Be at the Beach; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today’s feature is a book I’ve had for a while: The People at Number 9, by Felicity Everett: Envy. Longing. Betrayal.
Intro: Sara’s gaze drifted toward the window. It was dark outside now, and she could see her own reflection superimposed like a hologram on the house across the road. Their curtains were half-closed but the cold blue flicker of the TV could just be seen. She imagined Gavin lounging in the Eames chair with a glass of red, Lou lolling barefoot on the sofa. They might be watching an art-house movie together—or perhaps just slumming it with Saturday night telly. It was all too easy to conjure—the flea-bitten hearth rug, the aroma of Pinot Noir mingled with woodsmoke. Even after everything that had happened, the scene still had its allure.
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Teaser: The house had a neglected air on their return, as though they had been away for longer than a weekend. Junk mail had rained onto the doormat, dust had gathered in the corners, the light bulb on the landing had blown. (73%).
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Synopsis: Have you met the new neighbors?
Sara and Neil have new neighbors in their street. Glamorous and chaotic, Gavin and Louise make Sara’s life seem dull. As the two couples become friends, sharing suppers, red wine and childcare, it seems a perfect couples-match. But the more Sara sees of Gav and Lou, the more she longs to change her own life. But those changes will come at a price.
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What do you think? Would you want to read more? Get to know these neighbors?
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Oh yes I read this one and although it wasn’t quite what I was expecting it was a great read – I do hope you enjoy your time at Number 9 Laurel
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Thanks, Cleo, I’ve had this book tucked away for a while…so I’m hoping to find hidden treasures.
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It sounds really good. See what we are featuring at Girl Who Reads
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Thanks, Donna, I had almost forgotten I had this book, so I’m delighted to open its pages.
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Great choice! I’d love to meet these new neighbours…. fictionally of course! 🙂
Here’s mine this week: http://bit.ly/AnneSchroeder1stLine
Have a great Tuesday! x
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Thanks, Sassy, and yes, it would be great to meet neighbors like this…fictionally!
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Although, I’d probably be a nervous wreck being a fly on the wall in many of the stories I read lol
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Hope you’re enjoying this story. I’ve got a copy of this one languishing in a TBR pile. I really need to dig it out.
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Thanks, Catherine, and every now and then I have to dig deep to see what is hidden on my shelves (or on my Kindle).
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I hope it turns out to be a diamond after being “lost” on TBR mountain. This week I am spotlighting Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn from my TBR pile. Happy reading!
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I hope so, too, Kathy. I often “lose” books on my Kindle…luckily I also have a notebook of purchased books that I flip through now and then!
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You grabbed my interest at the tagline: envy, longing and betrayal! Glad I have great neighbors on both sides!
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Oh, I know, neighbors can be mysterious…and scary! LOL. Thanks for visiting, Nise.
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Wow, that intro is a great set-up for the story. It raises so many questions. I hope you’re enjoying it.
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I think so, too, Margot…I haven’t started it yet. Soon!
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Now I want to know what “everything that had happened” is, I’d keep reading.
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Thanks for visiting…and hosting, Vicki. I always love books that hint at dark events.
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I hadn’t heard of this before! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Deanna, I hope to love this one.
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This looks like a good one! I love that teaser. I can picture the neglected air surrounding the house!
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Thanks, Katherine, I can, too! Enjoy your reading!
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