"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Visit Breaking The Spine to see more entries!
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance
Release Date: June 11th 2013
by Egmont
Format: Hardcover Goodreads Summary:
Fields’ Rule #1: Don’t fall for the enemy.
Berry Fields is not looking for a boyfriend. She’s busy trailing cheaters and liars in her job as a private investigator, collecting evidence of the affairs she’s sure all men commit. And thanks to a pepper spray incident during an eighth grade game of spin the bottle, the guys at her school are not exactly lining up to date her, either.
So when arrogant—and gorgeous—Tanner Halston rolls into town and calls her “nothing amazing,” it’s no loss for Berry. She’ll forget him in no time. She’s more concerned with the questions surfacing about her mother’s death.
But why does Tanner seem to pop up everywhere in her investigation, always getting in her way? Is he trying to stop her from discovering the truth, or protecting her from an unknown threat? And why can’t Berry remember to hate him when he looks into her eyes?
With a playful nod to Jane Austen, Spies and Prejudice will captivate readers as love and espionage collide.
Berry Fields is not looking for a boyfriend. She’s busy trailing cheaters and liars in her job as a private investigator, collecting evidence of the affairs she’s sure all men commit. And thanks to a pepper spray incident during an eighth grade game of spin the bottle, the guys at her school are not exactly lining up to date her, either.
So when arrogant—and gorgeous—Tanner Halston rolls into town and calls her “nothing amazing,” it’s no loss for Berry. She’ll forget him in no time. She’s more concerned with the questions surfacing about her mother’s death.
But why does Tanner seem to pop up everywhere in her investigation, always getting in her way? Is he trying to stop her from discovering the truth, or protecting her from an unknown threat? And why can’t Berry remember to hate him when he looks into her eyes?
With a playful nod to Jane Austen, Spies and Prejudice will captivate readers as love and espionage collide.
Reasons I want to read & own this book:
1. It's a retelling of Pride & Prejudice. I love retellings based on Pride & Prejudice. That dynamic of characters who are not supposed to like each other, but find themselves doing so anyway, is always fun to read about.
2. Spies. I love espionage stories either on film or books. I have not read a young adult spy story yet so I can't wait to see the mystery that will unravel in this story.
What do you guys think? :)
Yes! I love your pick, Jennifer! I'm super excited for this book too. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books ever and like you, I love spies! Plus, the cover is so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pick, Jen! :)
I love your pick even though I'm not usually a fan of re-tellings this one looks really good.Thanks for dropping by my WoW post:)
ReplyDelete-Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
I'm not fan of retellings cause they always ruin everything. No idea why...but I can't get to them. I hope this one will be good and that you'll enjoy it :)
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This sounds like a funny read. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it once it's released. ;) Thanks a lot for sharing, and happy reading, sweet. =) My WoW
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, I can't wait for this one either!
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How have I never heard of this book before?!?! I'm definitely uber-excited about this one (in the 2 minutes I've been aware of its existence)!!! It sounds like Pride & Prejudice meets Veronica Mars, and I cannot think of anything more awesome. Thanks for the heads up on this book :)
ReplyDeleteSounds great, very fun, and I love the cover! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really want this one too.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! This is on my TBR list too!
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I love it! I want it!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds pretty good! It almost reminds me of Heist Society for a reason, but I haven't read it yet so I'm not quite sure.
ReplyDeleteKrystianna @ Downright Dystopian
This sounds like a really cool book!!! I wanna read it! :D
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Magen Corrie
Yeah, I love that hate-turned-love dynamic, as well! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!
ReplyDeleteI met Talia at a recent book signing and she's very excited about this book release! I can't wait. Who doesn't like a retelling of Jane Austen? Gimme, gimme! It's already on my autobuy list! Excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Great pick! I haven't heard about this one yet but it sounds great! I love Pride and Prejudice! Definitely adding it to my list.
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Sounds really interesting especially to the relation to Pride and prejudice and has spies in it. Great pick. Thanks for sharing and visiting my WoW. =]
ReplyDeleteSeems like an interesting book :D I hope you'll end it loving it ;) <3
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Love, Carina @ Carina's Books
How did I miss your WoW last week?!! I'm totally interested in this. I love Jane Austen re-tellings and this one sounds like so much fun, Jennifer. Great choice. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel! :)
DeleteI am right there with you. I also love Jane Austen re-tellings. They are always so much fun!