Sunday Salon: The Bitches of Brooklyn and a Giveaway

On this first Sunday Salon of December, I’m delighted to be a part of the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN by Rosemary Harris.

In celebration of the release and this tour, Rosemary is giving away one print copy of THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN to a lucky visitor to Thoughts in Progress. Please see the giveaway details at the end of the post. 

Now, I’m sharing my thoughts on this tantalizing story.

THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN by Rosemary Harris

The issue of trust always makes for an intriguing plot focus and author Rosemary Harris knows how to take it to the limit.

The five have been friends since high school and have been called bitches and witches. As they gather at a secluded Cape Cod bungalow for their annual summer all-girls weekend, things take a drastic turn when the fifth doesn’t show up. 

Rachel, Clare, Tina and Jane aren’t so much worried that Abby is a no show. That is until her note arrives instead. It reads - “I’ve run off with one of your men.”

The ladies aren’t sure what to do. Did she really run off with one of their men or is it a prank? Can they enjoy their weekend without her and not start making phone calls? The friends reevaluate their lives and what they thought they knew.

Harris will have you smiling and shaking your head as she takes you on an amusing journey dealing with friendship. Her characters are eccentric, witty and likable. They are well-developed and may remind you of your own friends.

THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN moves at a steady pace, grabbing your attention at the beginning and not letting go until the very end. It’s filled with romance, fun, friendship and laughter. There’s a touch of suspense thrown for a well-balance tale. A fascinating start to a captivating new series.

The Bitches of Brooklyn by Rosemary Harris, Chestnut Hill Books, @2013, ISBN: 978-0989697019, Paperback, 322 Pages, ASIN: B00E3XMPN0, 469 KB

FTC Full Disclosure – A digital copy of this book was sent to me as part of the author's blog tour in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.

THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rosemary Harris is a native Brooklynite, like some of the characters in The Bitches of Brooklyn. A former bookstore manager and television executive, she’s the author of the Dirty Business mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Paula Holliday. Her debut novel, the Agatha and Anthony-nominated, Pushing Up Daisies (Minotaur), was followed by The Big Dirt Nap, Dead Head and Slugfest. The Bitches of Brooklyn is the first in a new series. 

Rosemary is past president of Mystery Writers of America’s NY Chapter and Sisters in Crime’s New England Chapter.

Rosemary lives in New York City and Fairfield County, CT. She blogs with seven other mystery writers at www.jungleredwriters.com. For more on Rosemary and her writing, visit her website at www.rosemaryharris.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RosemaryHarriswriter

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

This giveaway is for one print copy of THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN.

To enter this giveaway, just send me an e-mail (mcbookshelf@gmail.com) with the subject line, “Win The Bitches of Brooklyn.” Your message should include your name and mailing address. The contest is open to residents of the U.S. only and no post office box addresses can be accepted. The deadline to enter this giveaway for a chance to win a print copy of THE BITCHES OF BROOKLYN is 8 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 15.

TOUR PARTICIPANTS . . . . . . .

A number of blogs participating in this tour will be hosting a giveaway. Three blogs are offering a Special Giveaway that includes: Bitches goody bags made up of insulated tote, plastic champagne glasses, Bitches tank top with a copy of the book. Here’s the tour schedule.

December 1 - Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book  - Kick Off Spotlight
December 2 - Mystery Playground - Interview, Special Giveaway
December 3 - StoreyBook Reviews - Review, Giveaway
December 4 - Books-n-Kisses - Review, Guest Post
December 5 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book - Review, Giveaway
December 6 - Shelley's Book Case - Review, Giveaway
December 7 - dru's book musing - Guest Post,
December 9 – off
December 10 - Darla King Series – Interview
December 11 – Kelly P's Blog - Guest Post
December 12 - rantin' ravin' and reading - Review, Interview, Special Giveaway
December 13 - fundinmental - Guest Post, Special Giveaway
December 14 - According to Squenn - Review, Interview
December 15 - Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – Interview


Thanks so much for stopping by today. Do you get together with friends from your youth for annual outings?