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Swoony Couple Pretties

Couples, couples, swoony couples. That's what we've got in this pretties installment. It's achingly close to spring, and I approve of this message. We also have two known quantities in the Fitzpatrick and the Lindner and one unknown (to me) in the Lofty. I look forward to making their acquaintance.

What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick
I'm sure this one is already on your radar, you may have read an advance copy. But I've been sort of quietly pining for it ever since I finished My Life Next Door. And now here it is out next month and I can go visit with Gwen and Cassidy and Huntley's lovely words.
Due out April 15

Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty
Guys. I love this cover. I mean, I really love it. The whole thing sounds like the usual New Adult rigmarole (SIGH). I mean, piano prodigy meets reluctant billionaire playboy? It's like a festival of NA tropes with a bluesy cherry on top. But . . . that cover.
Due out May 6

Love, Lucy by April Lindner
Lindner excels at contemporary retellings and this update of E.M. Forster's A Room with a View looks to be another winner. Florence! Swoony street musicians! A cover I want to hug! I'm counting down the days.
Due out January 15 (I know)
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  1. Angiegirl6:53 PM

    OOo, new April Lindner is A ROOM WITH A VIEW retelling?! Yessss. I want it.

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  2. Angiegirl7:39 PM

    You're killing me here!

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  3. Angiegirl7:57 PM

    I cannot wait for Huntley's new book (and the anticipation for the book she's releasing after that is even greater, because TIM). This is the first I've heard of April Lindner's new book and Want Now about sums up my feelings.

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  4. Angiegirl8:18 PM

    I know!! It looks sooo good.

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  5. Angiegirl8:19 PM

    Lol. It's that January '15 release date that's killing me. At least the new Fitzpatrick next month is some consolation.

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  6. Angiegirl8:19 PM

    TIM. YES, PLEASE.

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  7. Angiegirl6:30 PM

    Those covers are gorgeous!!! Looking forward to these books.

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  8. Angiegirl11:22 AM

    Aren't they? Sometimes I just want to hug cover designers.

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