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Interview with Laura Marie Altom, Author of Stepping Over the Line

What can you tell us about your new release, Stepping Over the Line?

Honestly, I'd never in a million years thought I'd ever write a stepbrother story, but when my editor suggested it, I thought it sounded fun. I grew up watching The Brady Bunch and always wondered what might happen if Greg and Marsha hooked up!! LOL!! Much to my surprise, the book sort of wrote itself. The hero--Garrett--from my Shamed series, is a grouchy bear (putting it mildly), and once readers see why--because he's been lusting after his stepsister for countless years--they'll understand why. I love all of my books, but this one is especially dear.

You’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

LaVyrle Spencer, Judith McNaught, Louisa May Alcott. If she minds her manners, may Jane Austin pretty please tag along, too?

What will your next adventure be?

I'm living it!! Now that both kids are out of college, we're getting our home ready to sell with literally no place to land. My fingers are crossed for a sexy, little condo...

Which book from your childhood or teenage years has stuck with you as an adult?

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, ALL Judy Blume books, hundreds--maybe thousands?--of Harlequin romances!! LOL!!

What's your favorite thing about Oklahoma?

Friendly people!!

What are you currently craving?

Cheetos!!!

What scene in Stepping Over the Line was your favorite to write?

It's a bit of a spoiler, but there are a series of scenes in a park when Savannah sees Garrett after a long absence that really tore at my heart. The awkward factor was off-the-charts for both characters.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Always, ALWAYS, not matter how bad it sucks--take the high road.

Laura Marie Altom is the author of the new book Stepping Over the Line.

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Books to Read if You Liked The Silent Wife

In the theme of books like Gone Girl and Girl on the Train, The Silent Wife is a stunning psychological thriller that will leave you questioning who the killer is until the last moment. Although these books can be a tad unsettling, it's always fun to see if you can figure out the twist before the end of the book. Since The Silent Wife was published a couple of years ago, many similar new books have been released. If you like mind-bending psychological thrillers, take a look at our list of books to read if you liked The Silent Wife.

Books to Read if You Liked The Silent Wife

Mirror Image

Michele Pariza Wacek

Release Date: May 27, 2016

Linda's twin sister Elizabeth committed suicide six months ago, and she has finally figured out how to live a normal life with her other half gone. All of a sudden, a killer appears who looks exactly like Elizabeth, and things start to get a little strange. Detective Steve Anderson, who Linda used to have a crush on in high school, starts asking Linda very specific questions about the murders. She doesn't know why he's questioning her, but could she have something to do with the crimes even though she has no memory of doing anything wrong?

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The Light of the Fireflies

Paul Pen

Release Date: April 1, 2016

A young boy and his family have lived underground for many years, and members of the family were horribly disfigured in a fire. The boy doesn't have much to do, so he spends most of his time reading books on insects and looking at the one ray of sunshine that sneaks through a crack on the ceiling. His sister just had a baby, and since then everyone has been acting very strange. Before this, the boy didn't think to ask any questions about why they were hidden away from the outside world. Now, he's curious and wants to escape.

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The Fireman

Joe Hill

Release Date: May 17, 2016

A plague has started to spread across the United States, and no one knows where it came from. People colloquially refer to the disease as Dragonscale, since it marks its victims with black and gold marks and causes them to burst into flames. Harper Grayson is a sweet and compassionate nurse who treats many of the victims of Dragonscale, but she starts to see the black and gold flecks on her own skin. As the sickness spreads, her New England town erupts in chaos, and a ruthless squad sets out to kill anyone who may have the spore. A vigilante who calls himself the Fireman emerges from the terror to attempt to save the world.

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The Prettiest One

James Hankins

Release Date: October 1, 2015

One night, Caitlin Sommers wakes up with bloodied clothes in the middle of a parking lot with no memory of what happened. She's desperate to figure out the truth, but everything feels like a terrible dream. In order to find answers, Caitlin leaves the safety of her home and heads to a seedy, dangerous part of town. There she will discover terrible truths from her past, and they may be things that she'll never be able to forget.

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The Butterfly Garden

Dot Hutchison

Release Date: June 1, 2016

There is an isolated mansion in the middle of nowhere where a madman called the Gardener captures young women and keeps them as his "specimens." He calls these women his "butterflies," and they have tattoos all over their bodies to remind them of their namesakes. The mansion is soon discovered, and FBI agents must try to piece together how something like this could have happened. Maya, a girl who was held captive by the Gardener, tells them her story, and it gets more and more complicated as they uncover the details.

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Never Smile at Strangers

Jennifer Jaynes

Release Date: January 27, 2015

Young Tiffany Perron is the first of many young women to disappear from Grand Trespass, Louisiana. The residents of the town are desperate to find the missing women, but they start to believe that they cannot trust the people around them. Every way you look, someone could be involved in the disappearances. After his mother was killed years ago, a young man is left completely scarred and is forced to take care of his crazy sister. He has been conditioned to fear and hate women, so is he the mastermind behind all the disappearances?

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Books to Read if You Like Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is a popular author of numerous crime and detective novels. Using his experience as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, he began to write his thriller series featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus Bosch. Since then, Connelly has used his knowledge of the criminal system to write over 30 novels, many of which became bestsellers. If you're intrigued by crime and detective mystery novels, then you'll love this list of books to read if you like Michael Connelly.

Books to Read if You Like Michael Connelly

13 Under the Wire

Gil Reavill

Release Date: May 24, 2016

When Los Angeles is faced by a massive riot, Layla Remington is terrified and must retreat to a grand mansion that played a big role in her past. 10 years ago, when Layla was a cadet in the police academy, a close friend of hers died and she became involved with the wealthy Loushane family. When she helps wrap up Simon Loushane's affairs, she discovers a secret that could rip their family apart. Layla is too curious for her own good, and her research leads her to a history of evil that will come back to haunt her in the future.

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The Girl in the Ice

Robert Bryndza

Release Date: February 12, 2016

A young woman is found in the ice of a South London park, and Detective Erika Foster is assigned to investigate the murder. At the surface level, the victim seemed to have the perfect life. But when Erika digs deeper into the case, she sees that it is connected to three other London murders. The closer she gets to the truth, the closer a deadly killer is to getting his hands on her.

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In the Clearing

Robert Dugoni

Release Date: May 17, 2016

Tracy Crosswhite is a detective, and she is better than anyone else at solving difficult crimes. Her sister was killed when she was young, so it's Tracy's life mission to prevent this tragedy from happening to others. Tracy agrees to help a former classmate solved an old case about the suicide of a Native American girl, and this leads her to secrets that are deeply woven into the fabric of the community. She is working her hardest to find the truth for the family of the dead girl, but she may be risking her life along the way.

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Family Jewels

Stuart Woods

Release Date: April 5, 2016

Stone Barrington just started working for a new client who is followed around by trouble wherever she goes. When he learns that she was involved in two deadly crimes, he must dig deep into her life story to figure out the truth. The truth behind the mystery may involve a relic from history that has gone missing. Stone must use his talent as an investigator to pinpoint the truth and figure out who is the most deadly of them all.

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Evil Never Dies

T.R. Ragan

Release Date: August 4, 2015

Lizzy Gardner is a private investigator who once trusted the law, but she desires vengeance after someone she loved was murdered. Along with her assistants, Lizzy makes it her mission to track down the most notorious killers in Sacramento and give them what they deserve. The newest murderer in town has been called the Sacramento Strangler, and he's been killing people at an alarmingly high rate. The longer his identity remains a secret, the worse him crimes become. This case might be the toughest that Lizzy has ever faced.

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Redemption Road

John Hart

Release Date: May 3, 2016

To get revenge for the death of his mother, a boy is waiting for her killer with a gun. After the occurrence of a terrible shooting, a detective must confront her past. A good cop was released from prison after 13 long years, and now he's walking free.

All of these people are members of Redemption Road, a town with a troubled past and a dangerous future.

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Books to Read if You Like Sabrina Paige

Imagine this: you meet the most amazing guy, only to find out that he's your new stepbrother. You are still attracted to each other, but you're about to be related... If this happened to you, what would you do? There are plenty stories about this exact situation in the stepbrother romance sub-genre. Author Sabrina Paige has a popular series of stepbrother romance novels (Tool, Cannon, and Price Albert) that detail all of the weird situations you get into when you develop feelings for someone you're related to through marriage. If you're dying to know what happens when your love is a tad taboo, check out this list of books to read if you like Sabrina Paige. Like your book boyfriends a deeper shade of bad? Then check out our Bad Boys of Summer post!

Books to Read if You Like Sabrina Paige

Stepping Over the Line

Laura Marie Altom

Release Date:May 31, 2016

Garrett Marsden is a legal counselor, and he's used to being hated by most people. Honestly, he's okay with it because it means that he can keep pushing away his secret love for his stepsister, Savannah Boudreaux. When he goes to visit her for her medical school graduation, they have a steamy encounter that he never thought would happen. Unfortunately, he runs into Savannah's boyfriend, and events occur that land him in prison. When he gets out years later, Savannah risks everything to show him that he has a life worth living and that he can love whoever he wants.

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Stepbrother Dearest

Penelope Ward

Release Date: September 28, 2014

When Greta's stepbrother Elec moves in with her family, she isn't very excited. He's a massive jerk and has a tendency to bring girls from their high school back to his room. As much as Greta hates him, she somehow finds herself attracted to him. One magical night, everything changes between the two of them. Immediately after, Elec goes back to California and the two don't see each other for years. When a tragedy occurs in their family, Greta must see Elec again, and she knows that her heart will be broken.

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One Night Stand

J.S. Cooper & Helen Cooper

Release Date: January 5, 2015

Liv and Xander met at a wedding, and their fling was only supposed to last one night. It was short and sweet, and Liv left before he woke up. But when she went home for the weekend, he was there at her house talking to her dad. Turns out that Xander is her soon-to-be stepbrother, and their one night might cause them a lot of trouble. Too bad it didn't just stop with one night...

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Stepbrother Untouchable

Colleen Masters

Release Date: January 13, 2015

Nate Thornhill is great at everything, which makes him a pretty arrogant guy. Brynn meets him at a Crew party, and he immediately invites her to have a threesome with him and another girl. She vows to never think of him again after that one painfully awkward night, but it turns out that he's the son of her mom's new husband, Pierce. Now they are all going to live together at Pierce's Eastern Shore mansion over the summer, and Brynn has to put up with Nate every day. As he brings home endless strings of girls, Brynn secretly wishes she was one of them...

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Fallen Too Far

Abbi Glines

Release Date: January 20, 2014

Even though she doesn't want to, Blaire has to move in with her new family at Rosemary Beach. She's a classic southern girl, so she immediately knows that she'll never fit in at the classy, upscale city. When her dad decides to go to Paris, Blaire is left alone with her cynical and spoiled stepbrother, Rush. She thinks that she'll hate Rush, but she sees a sweet side of him throughout the summer that's impossible to ignore.

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Criminal

Alexis Abbott

Release Date: July 25, 2015

Abigail has lost everything because her stepbrother, Kaiden, is a criminal. Since her college fund went to post Kaiden's bail from prison, she has to work at a seedy bar just to make ends meet. Kaiden deals at the bar and hooks up with every girl he lays his eyes on. Somehow, Abigail still finds herself attracted to him. All of a sudden, Kaiden gets in trouble with his gang and the law, and Abigail is the only one who can help.

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Interview with Michele Pariza Wacek, Author of Mirror Image

What can you tell us about your new release, Mirror Image?

It's a psychological thriller/mystery/suspense novel. It actually started as a short story with Elizabeth as the main character (that story is actually still in the novel as one of the "Elizabeth" chapters). After I wrote it, I realized this was actually Linda's story -- and the story actually started after Elizabeth's death.

I wrote the type of book I like to read, which basically means a bit of a mix of genres. It's predominantly a psychological thriller/mystery/suspense novel but there are traces of paranormal as well as a hefty dose of romance.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I taught myself to read when I was 3 years old because I wanted to write stories so badly. Before I could read (or write!) I would "draw" my stories starring characters who I called "happy-faced spiders" (although I have to say they looked more like suns than spiders). I remember always being frustrated because I wanted to actually capture the story with words. It was that frustration which drove me to learn to read. (I used to sit there for hours with "Old Hat, New Hat," pouring over that book to try and connect what I had memorized with the letters and words.)

If you could invite any three people (alive or dead, real or imaginary) to a dinner party, who would they be?

Jane Austen, because I would love to ask her questions about being a woman author back when she lived. Oprah, because I would love to ask her about her mindset and habits to grow her business to where it is today. And Elizabeth Gilbert, because I just know we'd be best friends. 😉 (Even if she doesn't know me from Adam.)

If you had an extra hour every day, how would you spend it?

Writing of course!

Is there anything you miss about Madison, Wisconsin? (a member of our team is an alum as well!)

It's funny because while there's a lot I don't miss (mosquitoes, cold and humidity top the list) every time I'm back to visit family, it all feels so familiar. It's like coming home. I definitely miss the green (I love the desert and Arizona but man, I do miss the green). And, I miss going to Badger football games in Camp Randall!

What scene in Mirror Image was your favorite to write?

I don't want to give anything away but the scenes near the climax were probably my favorite (and also the easiest for me to write).

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" -- Einstein. Anytime I start getting frustrated or wanting to change something, I start looking at what I'm doing to get there and it helps me shift my actions. (And, yes, it DOES work to start doing different things if you want different results.)

Michele Pariza Wacek is the author of the new book Mirror Image.

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Interview of A.M. Madden, Author of Glass Ceilings

What can you tell us about your new release, Glass Ceilings?

Glass Ceilings holds a special place in my heart. Nick and Angela's story takes the reader on a journey of truth. Love isn't always cut and dried, easy, or predictable. Sometimes true love needs forgiveness and absolution in order to survive. Glass Ceilings forces the question, could you truly forgive someone and not have it affect your feelings for them?

What’s the last book you read?

I just read Mr. O by Lauren Blakely. Great read.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

My love for a great romance. I am a self proclaimed romance junkie. I can't get enough of it whether in books or in movies or even in real life stories, aka reality TV. (Yes, I'm a bachelor junkie too!). I absolutely love hearing about finding love.

What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy?

My family. My husband and sons are the center of my world. And now, my new career. I'm not a writer, I'm a reader. Having this opportunity to tell my stories is an absolute dream come true for me. My family has been so supportive throughout this process, and it fuels me to continue on with my dream. I may have found it later in life, but now that I have I thank God every day for these blessings.

What's the last song that was stuck in your head?

Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen, mainly because I'm listening to it as I type. But then again, I'm always listening to one of his albums. #JerseyGirl to the core.

What's the best thing about a story with a happily-ever-after?

As a reader, for me it's being left with so much hope. I love that feeling. As an romance writer, it's a sense of accomplishment. Does that sound crazy? With each HEA I write, I feel more complete as a romance author.

What scene in Glass Ceilings was your favorite to write?

The New Year's Eve kiss. It's the very moment things change for Nick and Angela, and it's that moment when you can feel everything Nick is feeling as he takes her lips for the first time. It's also a perfect first kiss.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Things happen for a reason. I was laid off from my job of 24 years and that's what started my journey as a writer. It was simultaneously the most terrifying and the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm not sure if that life-altering event hadn't happened if I'd be where I am now.

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Interview with Erin McCarthy, Author of Heart Breaker

What can you tell us about your new release, Heart Breaker?

Heart Breaker is a second chance romance between a sassy country star and her hot songwriting partner. Lots of laughs and sexy times.

What's on your writing desk?

Right now my office is being redone so my writing desk is the kitchen island. So there is an HGTV magazine, a water bottle, coffee mug, and the TV remote on it.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

Without a doubt Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett.

What is a typical day like for you?

I get up at 7:30 (my husband gets up at 5am but that's a hell no for me) and let the dogs out, feed the cat, start the coffee. Then I check email, sales numbers, social media accounts. I'm writing by 9:30. I break for errands, household tasks, lunch, then write again until about 3. Then I work out and switch to personal time.

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

Something that would allow me to eat whatever I want without gaining weight. 😉

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A writer. Seriously. #dreamscomestrue

What scene in Heart Breaker was your favorite to write?

The opening scene. I just loved Jolene's voice right from the first word.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I'll either find a way or I'll make one.

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Interview with Sawyer Bennett, Author of Sugar Daddy

What can you tell us about your new release, Sugar Daddy?

This is very different from other books I’ve written. It’s very twisty and a little on the dark side. Sela Halstead is looking to exact revenge, but she gets sidetracked instead by her intended victim’s business partner. She has to weigh her passion to vindicate herself versus losing someone who has become extremely important to her. And sometimes, there are no right answers. Oh, and it’s really, really sexy!!!

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

Maggie and Clay from Find You In The Dark by A. Meredith Walters. The level of devotion she had to him is inspirational, especially given his mental issues.

What’s the last book you read?

Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente. It was awesome!!!

Say you now host a literary-themed talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you ask that person?

Hands down, my first guest would be Dean Koontz. My first question would be, “Do you feel guilty for giving me the wiggins every time I read one of your books?”

What's the best thing about meeting fans of your books?

I especially love to hear if a particular character touched them in some way. It lets me know I’m doing my job well.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

With my two year old daughter, Parker. She loves to be tickled for some weird reason. She’ll laugh hysterically while I’m tickling her and when I’m done, she says, “Again.” I could do that for an entire hour!!!

What scene in Sugar Daddy was your favorite to write?

The very last scene...it ends on a shocker that will make your stomach drop. I had that scene in mind from the very moment I came up with the idea for this story.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I have a ton that I repeatedly quote, but I think the best one to live by is the Golden Rule… “Treat others the way you wish to be treated”.

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Best Summer Reads 2016: Romance

With Summer right around the corner, you may be shopping for some good summer reads to bring on vacation. With their exciting and heart-warming stories, romance books are perfect to bring on any trip. Some truly great romance books have already been released this year, so you shouldn't have trouble finding a great novel to keep you company by the pool. We made a list of some of our favorite summer romance reads that you're sure to love!

Best Summer Reads 2016: Romance

The Total Package

Stephanie Evanovich

From the bestselling author of Big Girl Panties comes a sweet new romance novel about love and forgiveness. In the story, star quarterback Tyson Palmer overcomes a pain-killer addiction that nearly ended his sports career. Even though he's won the trust and love of people around the country, he can't seem to win back the affections of sports commentator Dani Carr whose heart he broke years ago. The Columbus Dispatch calls this books swoon-worthy, while Amazon readers agree that it really is the "Total Package."

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Darkness

Karen Robards

If you like your romance with a whole lot of suspense, then Darkness might be a good summer read for you. When a plane crashes down on the remote Attu Island of Alaska, Dr. Gina Sullivan must do whatever she can to save the sole survivor, James Callahan. Things don't get much better from there, and the two strangers find themselves on the run from a blood-thirsty murderer. RT Book Reviews says that Robards has a knack for "fantastic storytelling," so you definitely won't be disappointed.

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Doing it Over

Catherine Bybee

Doing It Over is the first book in a trilogy based off of yearbook superlatives (i.e. most likely to...), and it follows a group of friends and what their life is like after graduation. Even though Melanie Bartlett was voted most likely to succeed, she's now found herself as a single mom who is struggling to make ends meet. She goes back to her hometown to be with her close friends, and in the process she runs into the calm and charming Wyatt Gibson. RT Book Reviews says that this book is "jam-packed with animated characters," and it addresses a subject to which we can all relate.

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What We Find

Robyn Carr

What We Find is great for romance and women's fiction readers who like their books to be thought-provoking and complex. The main character Maggie Sullivan is struggling neurosurgeon who returns to her hometown when things at work start getting tough. Life is simpler in Sullivan's Crossing, but it might get a bit more complicated when she meets Cal Jones. According to the Library Journal, this book has an "uncommon emotional complexity [that makes] this uplifting story a heart-grabber that won't let readers go until the very end."

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Right

Jana Aston

Jana Aston is relatively new to the book writing game, but she seems like she's been doing this for years. Many readers considered her debut novel, Wrong, one of the best romance books of 2015. Right features characters from Wrong, and it explores what it's like when your plans for your love life don't go exactly as planned. Author Audrey Carlan says that she's already a fan of Jana Aston for life!

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Mister O

Lauren Blakely

Just by the title, you can tell that Lauren Blakely's newest release will be a good time. Mister O is a romantic comedy about Nick Hammer, who claims to be a "superhero of pleasure." What will the player do when a girl comes into his life who actually makes him want to settle down? Romance author Max Monroe said this book is "hilarious, sexy, and downright delicious."

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Me Before You & After You

Jojo Moyes

If you cried while reading The Fault in Our Stars, you probably won't get away from these books without shedding a tear or two. Me Before You starts off the series, and it follows a ordinary girl as she takes a job and falls in love with a broken man. Then comes After You, which tells how the girl rebuilds herself after losing the one she loved the most. These books could have been a tragic love story, but Moyes is able to inspire readers to follow their hearts and live life fearlessly. Me Before You has been made into a movie that is coming out on June 3rd in the US, so this would be the perfect read for Memorial Day weekend.

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Brush of Wings

Karen Kingsbury

Brush of Wings is the third and final installment of Karen Kingsbury's Angels Walking series. The books focus on a team of "Angels Walking," a group people of people who make it their life goal to help others. The characters in Kingsbury's books face tragedy, but they are able to emerge victorious through the power of faith and love. Reviewers on Amazon have hailed Brush of Wings as a beautiful story and a perfect conclusion to the series. If you're a fan of inspirational fiction, then this book is a good summer read for you!

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Best Summer Reads 2016: Literary Fiction

Memorial Day is coming up this weekend, and you might be looking for something thought-provoking to read. Literary fiction is extremely versatile, and novels that fall within this genre are guaranteed to make you think. Books like A Little Life and Fates and Furies took the literary world by storm last year, and there are more good summer reads that have been released recently. We searched for the best summer reads of 2016 for literary fiction so you don't have to!

Best Summer Reads 2016: Literary Fiction

Everybody's Fool

Richard Russo

Twenty-three years after the release of Russo's Nobody's Fool, Everybody’s Fool continues the story of Sully and his life in Upstate New York. He just learned that he only has a few years left to live, and he's trying to figure out how he's going to tell his family. Sully is the main character of the book, but it also features a large ensemble of interesting and colorful people. The Boston Globe called it “a big, rambunctious novel with endless riffs and unstoppable human hopefulness.”

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The Nest

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest is D'Aprix Sweeney's debut novel, and it has been delighting readers everywhere since its release. The Plumb family is startlingly dysfunctional, and their story is one to which many people can relate. Each member of the family is dealing with their own issues, and it all comes to a head in a stunning turn of events. PopSugar referred to The Nest as "a compulsively readable novel that will keep you thinking about how expectations can shape our lives."

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Britt-Marie Was Here

Fredrik Backman

Fredrick Backman is the best-selling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Ask Me to Tell You She's Sorry, and this new release is just as charming as its predecessors. After walking out on her cheating husband, perfectionist Britt-Maire is in search of a place to call her own. She may be a bit neurotic, but you can't help but fall in love with her story. Shelf Awareness stated that Britt-Marie Was Here is "a brilliant mix of belly-laughs, profound insight, and captivating events."

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The Assistants

Camille Perri

If you added a bit of blackmail and corruption to HBO's Girls, then you'd get The Assistants. Tina has been working as an assistant for a wealthy CEO for six years, and she's finally over the glamour of her important New York City company. When she decides to take the money that came from her boss's expense report error, she starts a revolution of assistants who are tired of playing by the rules. This novel is "smart and fresh" according to Publisher's Weekly, and it would make the perfect beachside read.

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Last Ride to Graceland

Kim Wright

Have you ever dreamed of going on one of those "self-discovery" road trips? In Last Ride to Graceland, blues musician Cory Ainsworth drives from South California to Memphis to figure out whether or not Elvis Presley was her father. She stops through many small towns on the way, creating an exciting trip that any reader will envy. RT Book Reviews says that this book is "a perfect pick to add to your summer TBR list... [creating] memorable stories with interesting and unique backgrounds."

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The Apartment

Danielle Steel

Already a New York Times Bestseller, The Apartment is the newest release from one of the world's most popular authors. It follows the story of four women who meet by chance and decide to live together in a spacious Hell's Kitchen loft. Their life is similar to an all female version of the popular TV series Friends, and it shows just how much a group of friends can care about one another.

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Eligible

Curtis Sittenfeld

Hilarious and clever, Eligible is a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this version, Liz Bennet is a magazine writer living in NYC who has to move back home when her father starts to have health problems. Throughout the story, you will find your favorite Austen characters in the most amusing and witty modern settings. Eligible has already received ample praise, with sources like Entertainment Weekly calling it a "sparkling, fresh contemporary retelling."

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The Loney

Andrew Michael Hurley

Set in England, The Loney tells the story of a family that takes an Easter pilgrimage to the Lancashire coastline in hopes of curing their disabled son, Harry. Terrifying events occurred that day, and Smith must try to recall what happen forty years later. The Loney has been praised as a "modern classic" by reviewers from the Sunday Telegraph.

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