Spotlight of Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon

 
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LOVE YOU, MEAN IT

JILLY GAGNON

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF KATHLEEN QUINLAN | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP

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This one has everything: You’ve Got Mail vibes with a (hot) businessman who is trying to push out a local deli, amnesia, a fake engagement and fake dating, disapproving rich families, a grumpy heroine and a golden retriever of a leading man, and a bit of spice too…

A playful romantic comedy featuring dueling delis, fake dating, a shockingly awesome ex, and just the right amount of amnesia.

 

The perfect ‘meat’ cute!

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April 30

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PRAISE FOR LOVE YOU, MEAN IT:

“Beautifully written, brilliant, and perfectly salty, Love You, Mean It is a total dream of a rom-com—an instant favorite to savor on every reread. Ellie and Theo’s sizzling chemistry leaps off the page, and Jilly Gagnon’s hilarious subversion of the amnesia trope only adds to the deep tenderness of their slow-burn romance. I adored every moment.”—Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback’s a Witch

“Delightfully tropey . . . Gagnon expertly combines humor and tenderness. . . . This is a sweet confection.”—Publishers Weekly

**PRAISE TAKEN FROM BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**

ABOUT LOVE YOU, MEAN IT:

Ellie Greco wishes she weren’t stuck in Milborough. For a few brief, shining years, she escaped her hometown to pursue her dream career—designing beautiful, elaborate costumes for theater—until her father's death five years ago called her home to run the family's decades-old deli. Yes, she loves the place, but she’d always thought she was meant for more exciting things than stocking the right tinned fish. But when Ellie hears that a local landlord is planning to rent to Mangia, the glitzy gourmet food department store, Greco's Deli's very existence is suddenly in jeopardy. 

She tries to plead her case to Theo Taylor, scion of the property management firm about to put her out of business, but their meeting goes from bad (it’s not her fault he’s infuriating) to worse (no one expects the ceiling to literally fall in).

With Theo out cold, Ellie panics and claims to be his fiancée… and almost passes out herself when amnesia means Theo seems to actually believe her. Soon, the effects of the head injury wear off, but Theo proposes that their “engagement” stick around. If they manage to convince enough people they might both get what they want: an end to the Mangia deal. Ellie doesn’t trust him (after all, if Theo Taylor wants it, how can it be good for her?) but seeing no other option, reluctantly agrees. 

And miraculously, the fake engagement seems to be working—even Ted, Theo’s shrewd, cold father seems convinced—that is until Sam, Theo’s ex-fiance, reappears on the scene. Not only does she see through their ruse, she proposes an arrangement of her own, forcing Ellie to decide between blossoming friendship, her family legacy, and the burgeoning romance she frankly never asked for.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jilly Gagnon lives in Salem, Massachusetts, but is originally from Minnesota, a fact she'll likely inform you of within minutes of meeting you.

In the past, Jilly has written humor, news, essays, and op-ed pieces for Newsweek, Elle, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, The Onion, and The Toast, among others.

Jilly loves terrible TV and excellent Manhattans. She often carries on far-too-involved conversations with her cats.

**PHOTO AND AUTHOR INFORMATION TAKEN FROM AUTHOR'S AMAZON PAGE** 

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FEATURING: The Last To See Her by Courtney Evan Tate

THRILLER - SUSPENSE

Since Gen was days away from being divorced and her sister had a conference to attend in New York City, they decided to celebrate there.

The celebration got carried away with both of them becoming very drunk and with Gen throwing her expensive wedding band over the balcony. 

THE LAST TO SEE HER has pull-you-in writing and a great story line with big surprises.

When all the truths come out and as things start to get tense, you won't be able to stop reading.  You HAVE to find out the answers and the secrets.

FULL REVIEW:  http://tinyurl.com/mt2wvcep

PUBLICATION DATE:  DECEMBER 15, 2020

It's Monday!! - What Are YOU Reading? - 4/29/2024

                              

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I hope you had a great reading week.

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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.

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NOT SURE WHY THINGS ARE OFF KILTER - BLOGGER DOES THAT AT TIMES.

 

AND...THE TOP HALF OF THE POST SEEMS TO BE MISSING ON MOBILE DEVICES.  

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Books Completed:

 

THE INCORRIGIBLES by Meredith Jaeger - review will be on May 21.

Fantastic as all of her books are.  

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THE FIVE YEAR LIE by Sarina Bowen - review will be on May 13.

A very good one - first time reading this author.

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THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM by Kate White - review will be on May 14.

A bit slow, but turned out to be good.

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SUMMERS AT THE SAINT by Mary Kay Andrews - review will be on May 9.

Another do-no-miss one by Mary Kay Andrews.  LOVED IT!!

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THE LIBRARY THIEF  by Kuchenga Shenje- review will be on May 8.

A good Gothic-style read that has conniving characters with secrets.

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THE RETURN OF ELLIE BLACK by Emiko Jean - review will be on May 7.

Mystery lovers will enjoy this book.

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THE PARIS NOVEL by Ruth Reichl - review is in the book's title.

FANTASTIC read - eccentric, sweet, and loving characters, great storyline, and food.

Don't read when you are hungry.

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DARLING GIRLS by Sally Hepworth - review is in the book's title.

Oh my goodness - DO NOT MISS this one!!

Heartbreaking, but so good.

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THE FINDERS KEEPERS LIBRARY by Annie Rains - review is in the book's title.

LOVE her books.

This one is a very sweet read!!  LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!

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THE ROYAL LIBRARIAN by Daisy Wood - review is in the book's title.

Another lovely and great historical fiction read.

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DAUGHTER OF MINE by Megan Miranda - review is in the book's title.

SO GOOD......don't miss it!!

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THE HOUSE ON BISCAYNE BAY by Chanel Cleeton - review is in the book's title.

Excellent as always - a good mystery.

 

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Book Currently Reading:

THE MAIN CHARACTER by Jaclyn Goldis - review will be on May 22.

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Books Up Next:

THE LAST TWELVE MILES by Erika Robuck - review will be on June 4.

 

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SHELTERWOOD by Lisa Wingate - review will be on June 5.

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THE PARIS WIDOW by Kimberly  Belle - review will be on June 11.

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LULU DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller - review will be on June 20.

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HUSBANDS AND LOVERS by Beatriz Williams - review will be on June 25.

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THE YEAR OF WHAT IF by Phaedra Patrick - review will be on June 26.

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THE NIGHT THE RIVER WEPT by Lo Patrick - review will be on July 2.

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BEYOND SUMMERLAND by Jenny LeCoat - review wil be on July 3.

LOVE this author's books.

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LADY KILLER by Katherine Wood - review will be on July 9.

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LENNY MARKS GETS AWAY WITH MURDER by Kerryn Mayne - review will be on July 11.

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LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER by Kimberly McCreight - review will be on July 12.

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THE BURNING by Linda Castillo - review will be on July 13.

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ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY by Jamie Day - review will be on July 16.

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ONLY ONE SURVIVES by Hannah Mary McKinnon - review will be on July 17.

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THINGS DON'T BREAK ON THEIR OWN by Sarah Easter Collins - review will be on July 18.

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THE PERFECT SISTER by Stephanie DeCarolis - review will be on July 19.

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RETURN TO WYLDCLIFFE HEIGHTS by Carol Goodman - review will be on July 30.

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HOUSE OF GLASS by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 6.

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THE THIRTEENTH HUSBAND by Greer MaCallister - review will be on August 7.

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THE BODY NEXT DOOR by Maia Chance - review will be on August 8.

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ALL THE WAY GONE by Joanna Schaffhausen - review will be on August 13.

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THEN THINGS WENT DARK by Bea Fitzgerald - review will be on August 27.

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THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY by Aurelie Thiele - review will be on September 10.

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THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY by Madeline Martin - review will be on September 11.

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A PLACE TO HIDE by Ronald H. Balson - review will be on September 17.

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THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN by Lynda Cohen Logiman - review will be on October 8.

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THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER by Lawrence Robbins - review will be on October 9.  

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WHAT THE WIFE KNEW by Darby Kane - review will be on December 10.

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