Book of the Month Live

Written by Book of the Month author Abby Jimenez. Author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/ New members can get Abby Jimenez's novel Part of Your World at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: Since the day I was born, I've had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Most of the time that's ok, but yesterday was a different story. The moment I said your name in front of everyone, I knew I'd made a huge mistake. Unfortunately, you can't swallow words back up once they come out. Now here we are.

When crafting her characters, Alice Feeney likes to get inside their minds, no matter how dark (except for all of the murdery bits). Today, we're sitting down with author Alice Feeney to talk about her newest thriller novel, Daisy Darker. She shares all about her lucky chocolate bars, why she fiercely protects the plot twist board, and why she punched a French doctor in the face. In Daisy Darker, the estranged Darker family gathers at Nana's crumbling coastal cottage to celebrate her 80th birthday. "Seaglass" stands alone on a tiny island, and at high tide the Darkers will be stuck together and cut off from the rest of the world for eight long hours. But when someone winds up dead, the rest of the family is left wondering: Who is the killer? Get Daisy Darker at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Prom night is a memorable night for many Americans, but it's also a great setting for a murder. Today we sit down with Karin Slaughter to talk about her newest thriller novel Girl, Forgotten, why she wanted to change her last name to Laughter as a young girl, and how she channels her Southern roots in her writing. Girl, Forgotten follows newly minted U.S. Marshal, Andrea Oliver, as she goes on assignment in Longbill Beach, where she is haunted by a murder that happened nearly 40 years before. What really happened on Prom Night 1982? Why did no one catch the killer? And what happens when Andrea finally uncovers the truth? Get Girl, Forgotten at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Can you fend off an intruder with a pool noodle? Why is it important to feel unsettled when finishing a thriller novel? We answer these questions and more in today's episode with Lisa Jewell, the author of The Family Remains. The Family Remains tells the spine-tingling story of detectives who find bones connected to a cold case that left three people dead on the kitchen floor in a Chelsea mansion thirty years ago. This novel is equal parts multi-generational drama and intricately-plotted mystery where nothing's as it seems and everything is connected. Get The Family Remains at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Powerful corporate executive by day and successful novelist by night. Jillian Medoff really does do it all. In this episode, Jillian shares how talking to random strangers on the train and sitting in on courtroom trials helped her write her fifth novel, When We Were Bright and Beautiful. When We Were Bright and Beautiful tells the story of the Quinns—a wealthy but dysfunctional family living in Manhattan's glittering Upper East Side. When Cassie Quinn's brother Billy is arrested for sexual assault, she wants to do everything in her power to protect him, even if that means exposing her own deep, dark secrets to the world. Get When We Were Bright and Beautiful at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

It's not everyday that authors go from being top-notch lawyers to writing novels about swingers. But Taylor Hahn is not your average author. On today's episode Taylor discusses her debut novel, The Lifestyle, which is already sparking some spicy conversations all over the internet. Taylor talks about how difficult it was to write the perfect sex scene, why you shouldn't have just one fake ID, and how pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones can lead to some really great stories. The Lifestyle is about Georgina Wagman, a woman who seemingly has it all—a wonderful marriage, a job that she loves, and great friends. But when she walks in on her husband Nathan cheating on her with a junior associate, Georgina has a moment of crisis. To help save her marriage, she decides that she and Nathan are going to become swingers. Can this new lifestyle help Georgina and Nathan reconnect on an even deeper level? Get The Lifestyle at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Jennifer Hillier, the author of the gripping thriller 'Things We Do in the Dark,' dives into the dark side of creativity in this engaging discussion. She reveals how her unique writing process helps her create complex characters and suspenseful plots. Hillier shares insights on the psychological themes of mother-daughter dynamics and the influence of true crime on her work. Plus, she reflects on writing during the pandemic and the personal experiences that shape her narratives. Could we all be capable of murder? Tune in to find out!

Written by Book of the Month author Elyssa Friedland. Author website: http://www.elyssafriedland.com/ New members can get Elyssa Friedland's novel, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: No one wanted to see the psychic. Not initially. But it was a bachelorette party. How could we say no to the bride? Everyone played along at first, cracking jokes and taking sips of champagne. But as soon as the psychic entered our hotel suite, everyone at the party felt the energy shift. Suddenly, we couldn't wait to hear what the psychic would say. Of course, none of us realized that the words she was about to utter would change lives forever.

Written by Book of the Month author Hannah Orenstein. Author website: http://hannahorenstein.com/ New members can get Hannah Orenstein's novel, Head Over Heels, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: No one wanted to see the psychic. Not initially. But it was a bachelorette party. How could we say no to the bride? Everyone played along at first, cracking jokes and taking sips of champagne. But as soon as the psychic entered our hotel suite, everyone at the party felt the energy shift. Suddenly, we couldn't wait to hear what the psychic would say. Of course, none of us realized that the words she was about to utter would change lives forever.

Written by Book of the Month author Chloe Gong. Author website: https://thechloegong.com/ New members can get Chloe Gong's novel, These Violent Delights, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: No one wanted to see the psychic. Not initially. But it was a bachelorette party. How could we say no to the bride? Everyone played along at first, cracking jokes and taking sips of champagne. But as soon as the psychic entered our hotel suite, everyone at the party felt the energy shift. Suddenly, we couldn't wait to hear what the psychic would say. Of course, none of us realized that the words she was about to utter would change lives forever.