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  • The Silence of Bones

    The Silence of Bones by June Hur

    RECOMMENDED: The Silence of Bones by June Hur is $2.99! Ellen reviewed this one in September and gave it an A:

    I thought this book was amazing. I loved the prose, the characters, the mystery, and the setting. From a craft perspective I found this book masterful, and it took me on an intense emotional journey. I think this is a literal must-read for historical mystery fans provided they do not mind some violence.

    June Hur’s elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh.

    I have a mouth, but I mustn’t speak;
    Ears, but I mustn’t hear;
    Eyes, but I mustn’t see.

    1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.

    As they delve deeper into the dead woman’s secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.

    But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.

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  • The Hating Game

    The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

    RECOMMENDEDThe Hating Game by Sally Thorne is $3.99! Not a huge fan of the movie tie-in cover. For those who watched, what did you think of the movie? Sarah really loved this one:

    If your reading catnip, like mine, includes a blend of dialogue that crackles with intensity and emotion, cranky, stoic heroes with hidden, squishy depths, and vivid, self-assured heroines who take exactly zero crap from said hero, you should find yourself a copy of this book.

    Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love.

    Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
    2) A person’s undoing
    3) Joshua Templeman

    Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. And the feeling is mutual.

    Trapped in a shared office together 40 (OK, 50 or 60) hours a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship. There’s the Staring Game. The Mirror Game. The HR Game. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything—especially when a huge new promotion goes up for the taking.

    If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua, and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date? After a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earth shattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong.

    Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.

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  • The Secret, Book & Scone Society

    The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams

    The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams is $1.99! This is book one in a cozy mystery series of the same name. I will gripe that the inconsistent use of the Oxford comma in both the book description and series name, but not the title irks me.

    From New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams comes the first in an intriguing new series set within a quirky small-town club where the key to happiness, friendship—or solving a murder—can all be found within the pages of the right book . . .

    Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is a place of healing. Strangers flock here hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked “comfort” scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That’s Nora’s special talent—prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person’s deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden.

    When a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, she knows exactly which novels will help. But before he can keep their appointment at Miracle Books, he’s found dead on the train tracks.

    Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to gain trust and earn redemption by helping others. To join the society, members must divulge their darkest secret—the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place.

    Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman’s demise, the women meet in Nora’s cramped and cozy bookstore to share stories and trade support. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge—proving it’s never too late to turn the page and start over . . .

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  • Yes & I Love You

    Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren

    Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren is $3.03 at Amazon and $3.99 elsewhere! This is a contemporary romance by one of my absolute favorite authors. I remember hearing Loren discuss this book at the last RWA that was held in New York. The heroine has Tourette’s Syndrome and social anxiety, and Loren also mentioned her (Loren’s, not the heroine) son has a tic disorder. Have you read this one?

    A beautifully emotional new contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today bestseller Roni Loren.

    Everyone knows Miz Poppy, the vibrant reviewer whose commentary brightens the New Orleans nightlife. But no one knows Hollyn, the real face behind the media star…or the fear that keeps her isolated. When her boss tells her she needs to add video to her blog or lose her job, she’s forced to rely on an unexpected source to help her face her fears.

    When aspiring actor Jasper Deares finds out the shy woman who orders coffee every day is actually Miz Poppy, he realizes he has a golden opportunity to get the media attention his acting career needs. All he has to do is help Hollyn come out of her shell…and through their growing connection, finally find her voice.

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  1. J says:

    I just read another June hur book and it was beautiful and fascinating. Glad to get this one on sale.

  2. Lena Brassard/Ren Benton says:

    Aaaaand with the June Hur, my gift card is reduced to ash. Thank y’all for helping me spend it thriftily!

  3. Cicely says:

    I loved The Hating Game like so many others but haven’t been able to bring myself to watch the movie yet. So much of the book is about the heroine’s idiosyncratic inner voice, and I can’t see that being translated into a mainstream movie. I also dislike the movie tie-in cover and am annoyed that my kindle version was switched to that!

  4. Mzcue says:

    @Cicely It would be nice if we could keep our ebook covers as we prefer them. Having them changed unasked is an uncomfortable reminder that we don’t own the ebooks we pay for. They’re just on indefinite lease.

  5. marjorie says:

    That Hating Game cover is a hate crime.

  6. KitBee says:

    I loved the novel The Hating Game but thought the movie was just OK. It was perfectly pleasant, but as Cicely says above, it’s missing the heroine’s distinctive voice that makes the book so unique.

  7. Haley Berry says:

    The Hating Game is one of my favorite books, but the movie was underwhelming. The male lead felt miscast, and the kissing/sex scenes were scaled way back, to be almost closed-door.

    This reminds me, I recently connected some dots and have been meaning to request a #recleague. My favorite part of The Hating Game is when he takes care of her when she’s sick. He takes charge and she just gets to be sick and adorable. And I realized that a lot of the parts I rewind in movies and TV as my romantic favorites are when the “strong woman” gets to fall apart or be sick or get rescued or whatever, and the dude just handles it like a pro. Like in the Mercy Thompson books, where Mercy finally faces into her trauma and Adam supports her in every way, to make the space for her to do that.

    I’m all for the moments when strong female characters hold their own, but I also really like the moments where they can just let go and not have to be the decision maker and caretaker and million other things generally expected of women in our society. Most recent example is in the excellent Toni Collette series Pieces of Her, Ep. 4, at 33:20. HOT. I need MOAR moments like these, in any genre. “I’ve got you.”

    My therapist is rolling her eyes right now that I just now connected these dots…

  8. Annie says:

    I loved June Hur’s most recent book, The Red Palace, and so I picked up The Silence of Bones and loved it too. Her writing is so good and she does a great job of blending exposition and immersion.

    For those interested in the Joseon era of Korea, I really enjoyed the shows The Crowned Clown (which is on netflix) and The Red Sleeve.

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