Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine
and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
My pick this week:
Dirty Little Secret
Jennifer Echols
Release date: July 16th 2013 by
MTV Books (S&S)
MTV Books (S&S)
From the author of the “real page-turner” (Seventeen) Such a Rush comes an unforgettable new drama that follows friends-turned-lovers as they navigate the passions, heartbreaks, and intrigue of country music fame.
Bailey wasn’t always a wild child and the black sheep of her family. She used to play fiddle and tour the music circuit with her sister, Julie, who sang and played guitar. That ended when country music execs swooped in and signed Julie to a solo deal. Never mind that Julie and Bailey were a duet, or that Bailey was their songwriter. The music scouts wanted only Julie, and their parents were content to sit by and let her fulfill her dreams while Bailey’s were hushed away.
Bailey has tried to numb the pain and disappointment over what could have been. And as Julie’s debut album is set to hit the charts, her parents get fed up with Bailey’s antics and ship her off to granddad’s house in Nashville. Playing fiddle in washed-up tribute groups at the mall, Bailey meets Sam, a handsome and oh-so-persuasive guitarist with his own band. He knows Bailey’s fiddle playing is just the thing his band needs to break into the industry. But this life has broken Bailey’s heart once before. She isn’t sure she’s ready to let Sam take her there again…
I love how completely different and fun this sounds. Plus I'm a total country girl so this could be pretty cool! Yep. I love country music! Sue me! >.< Also, I've never read anything by this author before but she's getting some pretty rave reviews on her past books so that's a good sign, too!
What are you waiting on this week?
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I loved Such A Rush so I'm working my way through all her books! I love books about fame and music! Would be hard to see your sister live your dream.
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Ride 'em cowboy Giselle :D
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy Jennifer's writing..I believe I read one of her books and I enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks for sharing!
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Giselle @ Book Nerd Canada
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Country? Im so in! Gotta read this.
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Giselle, this sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI perform country music (I sing) and I've actually seen people make it in the music industry, so I can really relate to how this character must feel.
How in the world did I not know about this one?! Adding to TBR immediately!
Kathy,
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I hear Such A Rush is good so this should be too. I like books where they move down south. And your right it does sound really original. Great pick! My WOW
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this is a book for me, but I might try it one day. Thanks for sharing :)
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Giselle, this book sounds awesome! I'm not the biggest country girl, but I do love reading about people in the south and people wearing cowboy boots. ;) This seems like another great contemporary by Echols! Awesome pick this week, Giselle!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Echols! So excited, this book looks like it'll be living up to all of Echols other writing! Great pick this week, Giselle!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like its gonna be filled with drama, yesss! I love Jennifer Echols stories and just from reading the synopsis I already feel for Bailey and what she's going through. I'm interested to see how this story plays out. Thanks for putting this on my radar and for checking out my blog! Following as well!
ReplyDeleteFiddle playing? Country girl? Nashville? Jennifer Echols has done it now. I love her writing, and this has made my day! Thanks for sharing!
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I love the look of this book. I love music and have been in a band myself, so I'm really look forward to the release!
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Renae @ Rolling with the Moments
I'm not a big fan of country music, but I really do love the sound of this. It sounds like something I'd read when I want a break from my action-packed, violent(ish), plot-centric novels. Thanks for highlighting it.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've heard of this and it sounds adorable! It seems a bit different from what I've come to expect from Jennifer Echols but I don't doubt that she'll do just as great a job with a story like this. Great choice!
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Aww this sounds cute! I've been really into contemporary books lately so I'll definitely give this one a try :D
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I've heard great things about Such A Rush and hope to read it soon. I think this is the first country book that I've come across :)
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Sounds like a good book, I have heard lots of amazing things about Jennifer Echols other books, i really need to read one :)
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Drama, country music and romance. Count me in... Thanks for sharing this one.
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Such a Rush was awesome! Can't wait to read Jennifer's newest creation.. And another is added to the TBR pile...
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Happy Reading :)
Keely @ Realms of an Open Mind
This one sounds really good, and I've been meaning to read something by this author. Thanks!
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Oh, Jennifer Echols. Girl's fab and certainly can crank them out, can't she (didn't she just have one come out not too long ago)? Definitely on my TBR!
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover for this book. It sounds really good. Great WOW pick Giselle.
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Ooh, great pick, Giselle! :D I haven't heard of this one (typical, hah), nor have I read anything by Echols, but this one sounds GOOOOOOD. I've always been a sucker for great romances, so I hope this doesn't disappoint!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Echols, but I do have Such A Rush awaiting me on my reader. I', not really big on the cover for this one, but it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI have liked a few of Echols books so I'm definitely going to give this one a try! I hadn't heard of it before this post!
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jaime
Whoa, a new Echols book. I didn't know about that! Then again, I have yet to read anything by Jennifer Echols, so I don't exactly track what she's doing. Also, I just have to say that I HATE country music. Reading about it would probably be okay, though. :-p
ReplyDeleteOkay first I want to say OMG I didn't know you loved country music!! I do too!! See totally even more reason we are soulmates. ;) And two, this book sounds great! Thanks for sharing babe! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHow have i not heard of this before? It sounds really interesting!
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I have to admit this one definitely isn't in my comfort zone. Plus I'm not really a fan of country music so it might be hard relating to the character. I do love the cover though.
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I really like the sound of this one. I saw it earlier today and I added it on my to-read list. I can't wait to get my hands on it when it comes out. Awesome pick!
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This is the first time I've heard of this. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI loved Such A Rush, so I can't wait to get my hands on this one!!!
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I'm a huge fan of Jennifer Echols books! I can't wait to read this one :)
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You're not the only one who hasn't read anything by Jennifer Echols yet. I have Such a Rush so I should probably get on that. This one sounds great! This will definitely be going on my never ending tbr :)
ReplyDeleteI also haven't read anything by Jennifer Echols yet, though I've felt drawn to Such A Rush for a while. This book also sounds really interesting though! I like that it focuses on music so much and on the different ways people make careers with it (or maybe sell out?) The comparison between the sisters should be intersting! Thanks for highlighting the book :)
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I have yet to read anything by Jennifer Echols. This book sounds really good. Who doesn't like a good fiddle?
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http://itisabooklife.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1-storyteller-by.html
Now this sounds amazing! I'm a Jennifer Echols newbie, but this is one title that I definitely want to get to right away, based on the synopsis alone! Too bad we have to wait :p
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THis sounds great.
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Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
*splutters* How did I not know about this book? Nashville is my favorite place EVER. And I adore country music. *eyes Giselle* We should talk about favorite musicians. This book sounds totally amazing. I'm off to add it to my TBR.
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THIS. JUST THIS. I was going to make it my WoW but it might make an appearance next week! I am not keen on the release date, I am mean July is 7 months from now!!
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I want to read this one too - awesome pick :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I just discovered it today. Sounds awesome =D
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Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile
1000 times YES! OMG I love Jennifer's books and I cannot wait to read her next bestseller! :D And that cover...gorgeous!!! Also, this book is totally meant for me since the main character has my name. ;)
ReplyDeleteomg Giselle! I can't believe you haven't read anything by Jennifer Echols! I have basically read every single book she has written and they are all AMAZING! especially her latest one, Such A Rush! You NEED to read it!
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- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
Glad I'm not the only one! I haven't read anything by this author either... even though I keep promising people that I will. ;) This does sound pretty good, and I love the cover. Great pick, Giselle!
ReplyDeleteThis book does sound different! I think I would like it. Putting it on the TBR list.
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I haven't read Such a Rush yet, but hope to soon! This sounds like a book that I would really love. Thanks for sharing!
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Ahh! This sounds so cute! I'm not really a fan of contemporary, but I love Echols's writing :) I can't wait for this one! Super great pick, Giselle!
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Millie @ Millie D's Words
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Love Jennifer Rush! Can not wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteDude! It's by Jennifer Echols! That's like on my automatic to buy list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Giselle! :)
Yes! Yes! Yes! Jennifer Echols never fails to get me excited for her books!
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I've never really read a country book so I might give this one a try!
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This sounds awesome! I've heard great things about Such a Rush and this one actually sounds better than Such a Rush.. I definitely will pick this one up. Great pick for this week!!!
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I think I've only read one book that could be described as 'country' and that was years ago. It does sounds really cute though. Great pick and thanks for stopping by Giselle!
ReplyDeleteHavent heard of this one yet, but when I read the synopsis, I was really drawn in! Great pick, and thanks for sharing :)
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Sounds really interesting. New Follower My WoW
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds really good actually. I admit, when I first saw this cover and saw cowboy boots I immediately passed over it. lol But because it showed up on your blog I actually read the summary and now I'm intrigued. Great pick, Giselle. :)
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The cover is really different, too. And I'll listen to country music when my husband isn't in the car. ;) Reminds me of the cowboy I used to date, but don't tell him that!
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