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Monday, May 30, 2022

Show Me Your Books - April

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Happy Memorial Day!

I read one book last month. I feel like this is becoming my new norm for reading, ha. I really hope to read two books while we are on our Graeagle trip, but we shall see. I keep pushing my holds out even longer.

So what did I read last month?

The Dilemma - B.A. Paris
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Rating: 4 stars

The Dilemma - B.A. Paris

It is Livia's 40th birthday. Livia didn't have a grand wedding like she wanted because she got married young, so instead, Livia is having a grand 40th birthday party. Everyone will be there except her daughter, Marnie, who is studying abroad in Hong Kong. But what Livia doesn't know is her husband, Adam, has planned for their daughter Marnie to come back and surprise her mom.

Something big happens, and now Adam has a secret and so does Livia. And they are both about their daughter Does Adam let he party go on or tell Livia the secret. And same goes with Livia. Should she let the party go on or tell Adam the secret that she knows.

The book goes back and forth between Adam's perspective and Livia's. While this book gets differing reviews, I enjoyed it. I liked seeing it from both perspectives. Plus it wasn't really a thriller. It was more of a mystery/suspense. Nothing crazy, nothing gruesome which was a welcome because some of B.A. Paris' books can be out there. 

I gave it 4 stars.

Here is Amazon's synopsis:

It’s Livia’s 40th birthday, and her husband Adam is throwing her the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding they never had. Everyone she loves will be there, except her daughter Marnie, who’s studying abroad. But Livia is secretly glad Marnie won’t be there.

Livia has recently uncovered a secret about their daughter which, if revealed, will shake the foundation of their family to its core. She needs to tell Adam, but she’s waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.

Adam, meanwhile, has his own surprise for Livia: he’s arranged for Marnie to secretly fly back for the party. But before Marnie arrives, Adam hears some terrible news. Now he too is faced with a dilemma: Does he share what he's learned with his wife? Is hiding the truth the same as telling a lie? And how far are Adam and Livia willing to go to protect the ones they love―and give each other a last few hours of happiness?

I am currently reading Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger. What are you reading?

19 comments :

  1. I just finished Jenny Proctor’s latest. It’s a cute romcom. You’d enjoy it. Have a beautiful day. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  2. I don't think I've read anything by BA Paris.

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    1. That is crazy since you read a ton of books. I do like her stuff a lot.

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  3. This one sounds intriguing! I haven't done much reading lately because my Kindle died, and I'm waiting for a new one to arrive! Ahh

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    1. I dusted off my kindle. I was reading books on my phone and it sucked. But now I am back on my kindle.

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  4. This sounds good. My to read list is soooo long I will never get around to reading them all, but I'll be adding this one to it anyway. Haha.

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    1. I feel the same way. Sometimes I get a book that becomes available and I didn't even remember I added it.

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  5. Have a lovely day. Thinking of you today. Regine.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  6. I agree what you said about this one, it is more of a mystery than thriller. I liked that it all took place over one short time frame. It kept my interest.

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    1. I love that too. It is only a couple days worth. So good.

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  7. I think I have this one on my TBR. I am currently 3 books deep into An Ember in the Ashes series.

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  8. I'm currently reading "Black Elk Speaks" by John G. Neihardt to get me excited for my roadtrip to South Dakota this summer! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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    1. I love reading something that has to do with what I am doing. I hope you are enjoying it!

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  9. I'm glad you enjoyed this book. Thanks for the recommendation!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy it if you read it!

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