I began this Throwback Thursday meme as a way to share some of my old favorites as well as sharing books that I’m FINALLY getting around to reading that were published months or years ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on my TBR list while I continue to pile more titles on top of them:)! I like that these older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere.
My PICK this week is…
Published May 2016 by HQN Books
My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Letting go of her ex-husband is harder than wedding-dress designer Jenny Tate expected…especially since his new wife wants to be Jenny’s new best friend. Needing closure, Jenny trades the Manhattan skyline for her hometown up the Hudson, where she’ll start her own business and bask in her sister Rachel’s picture-perfect family life…and maybe even find a little romance of her own with Leo, her downstairs neighbor, who’s utterly irresistible and annoyingly distant at the same time.
Rachel’s idyllic marriage, however, is imploding after she discovers what looks like her husband’s infidelity. She always thought she’d walk away in this situation but now she’s wavering…
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You might notice a recent Kristan Higgins pattern on the blog but as I said in December (review here) and again a couple of weeks ago on TBT …I LOVE her books and I can’t get enough of her relatable, well-written, snappy reads. They have a little bit of everything…drama, happiness, sadness, humor…all wrapped up in stories that are unputdownable with characters who become your friends. If You Only Knew was no exception and I even found it pretty suspenseful when it came to Rachel’s story…I was dying to find out if her husband was really cheating and whether she’d stay with him if he was. For this reason alone, I think this would make a perfect book club book, there’s so much to examine and discuss.
The story is told in alternating perspectives between Jenny and Rachel, two sisters who are super close and trying to navigate the often rough landscape that is their lives. Higgins is masterful with dialogue and setting details and I absolutely felt like I was a bystander in Cambry-On-Hudson watching the story unfold. As in her other books, the secondary characters were outstanding, especially their mother who was the queen of button pushing. If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, drama filled romp along the Hudson this book’s for you.
HAPPY READING!
More Throwback Thursday Picks Around the Blogosphere…
Jill at Jill’s Book Cafe
Deanna at DeesRadReads and Reviews
Amanda at Literary Weaponry
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Cathy at What Cathy Read Next
Lynne at Fictionophile
Annie at The Misstery
Mischenko at Read Rant Rock and Roll
Laurie at Cozy Nook Books
Laura at Snazzy Books
Holly at Dressed to Read
Sam at Clues and Reviews
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This story DEFINITELY sounds like a fun one! I’ve already added your previous Higgins pick to my list, and this one will be joining in! Thanks for sharing this, Renee; I’m always looking for a nice departure between heavier, more serious, reads.
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I don’t think you can go wrong with Kristan Higgins whenever you want something a little lighter!
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I read this book in 2015 and I still remember it! I really enjoyed it. Love books that are complex but easier to read.
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That’s a great description of her book, complex but lighter. Have you read more of hers?
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Surprisingly, that’s the only one I’ve read! Do you have a favorite you’d recommend?
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I’ve only read 3 since Dec but so far On Second Thought is my favorite with the other 2 very close behind
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Another great one, Renee!! I can’t wait to try this author out. ❤️
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I really think you’ll love her books Deanna! I’m kind of obsessed:)
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Very interesting…
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I don’t think this one sounds right for me. The themes hit a little too close to home!
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Maybe one of her others when you’re in the mood for something fun…I think you’ll enjoy her writing style!
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I really need to read one of Kristan’s books soon. This one sounds great!
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I really have to discover this author too, I think we could be a match :-). Great pick!
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Thanks Inge! Her books are awesome
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I loved this one, too. I am SO anxious to get my hands on her new book. Come on, Netgalley!
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Yes!! what’s taking so long?? I feel like the approval for Now That You Mention It was like a day
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Yes, one Kristan Higgins book and I’m hooked on her. I have to pretend I don’t own If You Only Knew because I’m still finishing up other book commitments. But I want to read this one so badly!!
I requested her upcoming title, Good Luck With That, from Netgalley a couple of weeks back but no response. I’m wondering what’s up with that.
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It’s a good one and a couple of us have also been wondering why we haven’t heard anything about our requests for her new one. IT’s weird
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There’s a firestorm going on about the book over on Twitter, and other social media sites. Apparently folks are having issues with the book. I wonder if they’re reconsidering releasing it or something. 🤷🏽♀️ I have no idea. But I want to read it and have my own opinions about it.
I thought they were just delaying my request. I’m glad to know it’s not just me.
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Oh, interesting, I didn’t realize that. I’ll have to check out what all the fuss is about. Like you, I want to read it myself and then decide
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Some people are all disturbed about the book and they haven’t even read it!! They’re just listening to others. I form my own opinions.
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I found the thread, seems blown out of proportion
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It sure does. I’m trying to figure out what all the hoopla’s about.
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So happy you’re enjoying more and more books lately 😛
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This was another great one! Glad you enjoyed it! And yes, I’m still waiting on Netgalley to hear approval for her newest one too, so I’m so glad that I’m not the only one! So weird though because it was super quick for the approval for Now That You Mention it, but I got that one through Edelweiss, so I don’t know. I did notice that the publisher is different for her newest book, so maybe that is why (not sure why that would make a difference though). Odd..fingers crossed we all hear some good news soon!
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