This tends to be the time of year when the best new fiction books start to be published. I’m excited today to present two new fiction books by two of my all-time favorite authors.
Market Street by Anita Hughes
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We first “met” Anita Hughes with the release of her first book, Monarch Beach, last summer. I then had the privilege of meeting Anita personally (at Monarch Beach) and we and our families became fast friends.
When I reviewed Monarch Beach, I said that Anita Hughes is the new Danielle Steel. I continue to think this and hope you will rush to read her books. Market Street comes out on March 26th but I encourage you to pre-order as you want this book on the 26th! I finished it in one sitting and was so sad when it ended. The mark of a great read!
Amongst Anita’s great qualities is the fact that she is the fastest fiction writer I have ever met. Thus, she has another book, Lake Como, coming out in August and has already written the sequel to Market Street.
From the publisher,
“Cassie Blake seems to lead a charmed life as the heiress to Fenton’s, San Francisco’s most exclusive department store. But when she discovers her husband, Aidan, a handsome UC Berkeley professor, has had an affair with a student, she flees to the comfort of her best friend Alexis’s Presidio Heights mansion, where she wonders if she should give their marriage one more chance.
Whether or not she can forgive Aidan is not the only choice Cassie has to make. Cassie’s mother is eager to have her oversee the opening of Fenton’s new Food Emporium, which Fenton’s hopes will become San Francisco’s hottest gourmet shopping destination. And then there is James, the architect designing the Emporium, who is quietly falling in love with her…”
A must- buy and must-read!
Family Pictures by Jane Green
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Every time Jane Green publishes a new book, I think it cannot be better than the last. I love every one of her books. Family Pictures, which comes out TODAY, is another winner.
I love that she gets you into the story on page 1 so you are absolutely involved with the characters immediately. And her writing is simply perfect!
My favorite quote from the book, “How ironic that the woman I should be hating most in the world has become my only solace.”
From the publisher,”…the gripping story of two women who live on opposite coasts but whose lives are connected in ways they never could have imagined. Both women are wives and mothers to children who are about to leave the nest for school. They’re both in their forties and have husbands who travel more than either of them would like. They are both feeling an emptiness neither had expected. But when a shocking secret is exposed, their lives are blown apart. As dark truths from the past reveal themselves, will these two women be able to learn to forgive, for the sake of their children, if not for themselves?”
I don’t want to offer any spoilers because the story is too good and too riveting to spoil. I will simply say- rush to read!
Two Book Giveaway of Each Book- Giveaway is OVER
St. Martins Press is offering two copies of both Market Street and Family Pictures to Great Thoughts’ readers. To win a book, simply do one or all of the following by March 23rd at midnight:
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St. Martins Press provided a digital review copy of Market Street and a paperback review copy of Family Pictures. All opinions and gushing are my own. St. Martin’s Press will send the two giveaway copies directly to the winners.
What are you reading and where are you going?
I recently discovered Anita is a resident of Orange County, CA, same as me! So excited to read a book by a local author. As for Jane Green, I’ve been a fan of her books since Jemima J! Love her!
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Both of these sound like great books, Andrea!
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I would love some great books to read.
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They look like great books. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I would love to win!
I’m reading Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio and Watch Me Die by Erica Spindler.
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I’m currently reading “The Paris Wife” and wish I were going to the City of Light! I follow on Pinterest, tweeted, and signed up to subscribe to posts. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Both of these look like fantastic reads, I hope I’m able to enjoy them both soon!
Thank you for that opportunity
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I’m reading blue Monday nicci french.I follow by email and Twitter@rhondareads will tweet.
I have subscribed to your newsletter. I would love to win a copy of Market Street since I was fortunate enough to win a copy of Anita’ s first book. And would like a copy of Family Pictures also.
I love Monarch beach by Anita Hughes and looking forward to reading Market Street. I already have it on pre-order through Amazon.com. I have never read any of Jane Green’s books, but this new one, Family Pictures sounds very interesting and I would love to read it. I am following on Twitter (retweeted the message about this contest) and following on Pinterest and subscribing to Great Thoughts.
Just finished Why Can’t I Be You by Allie Larkin. Both of these books sound great!
I’m reading The Last Debutante by Julia London. I’m going to Punta Cana next month! : )
Thanks for the chance and learning about new authors.
I’d love to win either book but Jane Green’s book looks so good!!!
Ooooh, 2 wonderful book giveaways!!! I hope I win!
I discovered Anita when she was small. Oh wait, she still is. Okay, way younger. I liked her early work, and I really liked Monarch Beach. Whether I win or not I will get Market Streetban have her autograph this one too!
Both of these books look like great reads – would love to win!
Both sound great. I follow by email.
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These books are treasures. Both are wonderful and interesting. Love to read them. I am an e-mail subscriber.
I love the way Jane Green tells a story but the other Author I do not know. Love to discover new as well as established Authors and read several books a month.
. I also leave a book in Dr’s offices or anywhere with a note inside ” please take home and pass along”
I follow you on twitter as AmandaHerrold and I receive your email newsletter. Hope to win!
I would love to win Jane Green’s book!
I love a book giveaway these two books have been added to my always huge to be read list.
Both look good for my book club! I love Jane Green!
these sound interesting. i’d like to add them to my library.
Both of these books sound great…. I am adding them both to my must read list
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The books sound great!
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I am never going to have time to read all the books I have put in my wish list since I started following you! But I am sure going to try!
These books are both written by favorite authors of mine!
Looking up both of these on my ipad now! I’m always up for a great read!
Both books look great. I am a new follower on Pinterest as Carol Wong. I alslo follow by Twitter as Carolee888.
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Every book you pick looks great!
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Any winners yet? Would love to take a book on vacation with me in a week!
Andrea, your book selections are the best. I will probably download them to my iPad but if I win one I will make sure it gets a good home! Love Great Thoughts!