5/9/2023 0 Comments True Blend by Joanne DeMaioShe slices only half a stalk before setting the knife down and turning to pull a bottle of Scotch from the high cabinet. Teaser: Finally Amy moves to the kitchen, picks up a knife and begins slicing celery at the counter. There is only the sound of falling water then as Grace drops the penny in, silently captivated by its descent, and Amy wonders what she might wish for, if she even knows what a wish is. Her fingers find Grace’s palm and press a penny into it. She bends, her mouth near Grace’s ear, her breath tickling loose wisps of hair. Amy lifts her onto the low stone wall circling the fountain and wraps her arms around her daughter’s waist. In that pool of shimmering wishes, small hopes and secrets are gathered together. Grace wants to toss in a coin, eager to watch it loll back and forth down through the water until it settles with the other coins below. Intro: The wishing fountain sprays silver water droplets arching high above it, looking like liquid stars. True Blend, by Joanne DeMaio, is a compelling love story where truth is veiled by secrets. Today’s featured book is one I’m reviewing for the author, and since I have enjoyed her previous books, I am definitely looking forward to this one. Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading.
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