Happy Monday, friends! If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen the news that we closed on our new house on Friday. I’ll be sharing more as we get closer to the move, but let’s just say that the market in the Boston suburbs is absolute chaos. I’m talking 20+ offers within hours of seeing the home! But that’s a post for another day – today I wanted to share a few of the books I recently finished that I think you’ll all enjoy as well.
The Invitation || I really enjoyed this book! I thought it was clever and a little different from the normal love / hate books you read. Stella met Hudson at a wedding, only she wasn’t actually on the guest list and she’s using a fake name with everyone she meets there. Hudson’s knows Stella isn’t who she says she is, but there’s something about her he can’t shake. There was a really great character buildup and their relationship develops in a really fun way. There were also a lot of turns you don’t expect, but I will say Stella’s job is one that is probably the coolest I’ve read about in a book.
Never Let You Go || I honestly couldn’t remember if I had read this book in the past and maybe that was because I was listening to this on audible. Turns out, I did read the book back in 2017….but it was still really good the second time around. Thought I would just post my original review below since it still holds true! Holy thriller! I was instantly drawn into this book! In any case, the book was REALLY good! If you’ve ever seen the movie Enough with Jennifer Lopez you can’t help but draw the similarities between the movie and the book, but it is a different story. Lindsey Nash escaped her abusive husband with her young daughter and started a new life. Eleven years later their teenage daughter is almost 18 & really wants to know her father who is just being released from prison. I thought I had the twist figured out in the middle of the book but I was seriously so wrong & even more was so shocked that I audibly gasped while on the elliptical! I can’t recommend this book enough – it was such a thrilling read. Some of the writing was a little choppy, but overall I really enjoyed it!
Big Summer || Daphne and Drue were friends when they were young, but they couldn’t be more different and after an especially bad blow up fight they haven’t been close in years. So it’s especially shocking when Drue asks Daphne to be part of her wedding which is supposed to be the event of the season. There’s an element of social media playing a large role in the relationships we have as well as the complex nature of our relationships, especially with friends. I wanted to read this book for a really long time and I’m glad I finally picked it up when it was on sale. A bit of romance and a bit of suspense – wouldn’t think it from the cover!
What’s next on your reading list?
Big summer sounds really good, I love her and I have not read one of her books in a while. I am over the moon for you and your new home and cannot wait to hear about all it took to get this house with the market is so crazy!
I am SO HAPPY for you guys on your new home! Seriously it is the exact same way here–20+ offers on every single home! So glad it all worked out. Definitely adding a few of these books to my list!
Rosy Outlook
I’ve had Big Summer in my wish list and haven’t read it just yet, so I’m glad to hear you liked it! And I can’t wait to hear more about your new home!!!! EEK! That is just so exciting!
Congratulations on your new home! I can’t wait to see pictures! Also, I love your recently read books. I always get great recommendations from you. The Invitation sounds right up my alley!
Thank you for sharing these books, I will have to check them out! Congratulations again on your new home. I am SO happy for you!! Have a great day!! XO
These all sound so good! I haven’t read anything by Chevy Stevens in years!
Always appreciate your books reviews! Adding these all to my list. And, congrats on the new house! xx
Karly
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I’m interested to hear about the move and all in Boston – the market is stupid crazy here now too!
The Invitation sounds really good!! I think I have Big Summer on my list for summer. Thanks for sharing these!
The Invitation sounds really good. I have Big Summer on my TBR forever and haven’t gotten around to it. So exciting to hear about the new home!!!! It is such a fun..but stressful time. Cant wait to hear more!
I just love reading your book reviews! I have been wanting to read Big Summer for a while, but I think I will wait until summer to read it! Happy Tuesday!
I always like Jennifer Weiner so I need to go ahead & read that book – especially with summer coming up 🙂
Big Summer sounds interesting! Adding it to my list!
xoxo
Lovely
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Big Summer seems very interesting!
I’ve had Big Summer on my library list! Never Let You Go sounds like a good read too! Congrats on your new home!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Congratulations on your new house!!! I always see people talk about Chevy Stevens but I haven’t read one of her books yet.
I don’t think I have read Never Let Go. I will add it to my list. I love reading books twice sometimes.