Welcome back to Jen's Jewels, your weekly guide to the best in new fiction. This week, I am thrilled to host New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to talk about her latest novel, THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP - a warm, feel-good read that I think you are going to love.
What is the title of your latest release? SUMMER AT THE FRENCH BAKERY
Whatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? Set in Brittany in France. This book is about a crossroads in Juliet's life, celebrating a fresh start after recovering from illness and following her...
What is the title of your latest release? THE LOWE JOB
Whatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? THE LOWE JOB follows a family of four sisters and their matriarchal mother, Lydia. When the eldest sister, Lili, gets caught in a sex scandal with a married...
What is the title of your latest release? DHAMPIRA
Whatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? A seemingly powerless halfling is thrust into a cruel and dangerous vampire court where she meets two wildly different men who claim they can help her even as they&rsquo...
June at Fresh Fiction is packed with stories worth savoring! Every Wednesday, our Video Book Club brings you live author interviews, reader Q&As, and after-parties with book lovers joining from all over the world — all from the comfort of your couch. If you're in the DFW area, we'd love to see you in person: grab your tote bag for our Irving Book Club's bookstore field trip, settle in for an afternoon of tea and book talk at our June Tea, or join the Frisco Book Club for a night of great reads across four genres. Whether you're online or in person, June is full of reasons to pick up a book, meet your next favorite author, and connect with readers who love stories as much as you do.
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