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The Teaberry Strangler Meet the author Laura Childs |
The Confessions of Catherine de Medici Meet the author C.W. Gortner |
Collusion Meet the author Stuart Neville |
An Amish Love Meet the author Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Kelly Long |
Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Krous
Dear Reader, What is everyday life like for the women who inspire iconic songs? What must it feel like for them to hear intimate details of their personal lives play out over the loudspeaker of the grocery store or blasting from the jukebox. In the summer of 2004, the pop star Usher released his multi-platinum album Confessions, chronicling his break-up with fellow musician Chilli. The songs were on constant radio rotation, and we couldn’t help but wonder where she was and how she felt about it. So inspired by Chilli, we wrote the story of Kate Hollis, whose boyfriend, Jake Sharpe, disappeared twelve years ago, days before the prom, only to resurface when his song Losing-about his and Kate's first sexual experience-shot to the top of the Billboard charts. Now he’s finally returned to their hometown for an MTV special. The moment she has been waiting for, to make him regret his entire existence, has arrived. It’s the ultimate break-up story-we hope you enjoy! Yours, Emma and Nicola www.emmaandnicola.com |