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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical fiction novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid that tells the story of Evelyn Hugo, a legendary Hollywood actress who has lived a life of glamour, scandal, and mystery. The novel is narrated by Monique Grant, a young magazine reporter who is chosen by Evelyn to tell her life story. Evelyn begins by telling Monique about her childhood in Cuba, where she was born into a wealthy family. She recounts her early dreams of becoming an actress, and her eventual move to Hollywood in the 1950s. Evelyn quickly rose to fame, starring in a string of successful films. She was also married seven times, each of her husbands adding to her legend. However, Evelyn's life was not always easy. She faced discrimination and prejudice due to her Cuban heritage, and she was often exploited by the men in her life. She also made some bad choices, which ultimately led to her downfall. Despite her flaws, Evelyn is a complex and fascinating character. She is strong, indep...

Reminders of Him is a 2022 romance novel by Colleen Hoover. The story follows Kenna Rowan, a young woman who has been released from prison after serving five years for a tragic accident. Kenna is determined to rebuild her life and reunite with her four-year-old daughter, Diem, but the bridges she burned are proving impossible to rebuild. The novel is told from dual perspectives, alternating between Kenna and Ledger, Diem's father and Kenna's former best friend. Kenna is a complex and flawed character, but she is also deeply relatable. She is a survivor who has made some terrible mistakes, but she is also a loving mother who is willing to do anything to get her daughter back. Ledger is a kind and compassionate man, but he is also struggling to forgive Kenna for what she did. He is torn between his love for Diem and his anger towards Kenna. The novel explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of love. It is a heartbreaking and heartwarming story that will stay with...

  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a beautifully written and moving novel about a young girl named Kya who grows up alone in the marshes of North Carolina. The story is told in two timelines, the first following Kya's childhood and adolescence, and the second following the investigation into the apparent murder of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity. Kya is a remarkable character. She is intelligent, resourceful, and independent, and she has a deep connection to the natural world. She learns to survive on her own in the marsh, and she develops a unique way of life that is both self-sufficient and in harmony with nature. Kya's story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. She experiences love, loss, and betrayal, but she never gives up hope. She is a survivor, and she ultimately finds her way to a place of peace and happiness. Where the Crawdads Sing is more than just a coming-of-age story or a murder mystery. It is also a story about nature, love, loss, and the power of t...

  Verity by Colleen Hoover is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, a young writer who is hired to complete the unfinished works of Verity Crawford, a famous romance novelist who has been in a coma for over a year. Lowen quickly realizes that Verity is a complex and troubled woman, and she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her. As Lowen reads Verity's manuscript, she is drawn into a dark and twisted world. The manuscript is full of violence, abuse, and incest, and Lowen begins to wonder if Verity is actually a reliable narrator. She also starts to suspect that Verity may not be the only one in danger. The tension in Verity builds to a breaking point, and the reader is left with a number of unanswered questions. Who is the real Verity Crawford? What happened to her daughter, Merit? And what is the truth about Lowen's own past? Verity is a well-written and suspenseful novel that will stay ...

It Starts with Us is the second novel in a romance duology by Colleen Hoover, following It Ends with Us. The novel continues the story of Lily Bloom, a single mother escaping an abusive marriage and reuniting with her first love, Atlas Corrigan, a chef who escaped his violent family as a teen. The novel opens with Lily on the run from her abusive husband, Ryle Kincaid. She flees to Boston, where she reconnects with Atlas, who she had a summer fling with when they were teenagers. Atlas is now a successful chef, and he offers Lily a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. Lily and Atlas quickly fall back in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lily is still dealing with the trauma of her marriage to Ryle. She is also struggling to trust Atlas, who has a dark secret from his past. As Lily and Atlas try to build a new life together, they must face the challenges of their pasts and the uncertainty of the future. They must also decide if they are willing to ris...

It Ends With Us is a 2016 romance novel by Colleen Hoover. The novel tells the story of Lily Bloom, a young woman who is in a relationship with Ryle Kincaid, a successful surgeon. Lily is deeply in love with Ryle, but she begins to suspect that he is abusive. As she gets to know him better, she realizes that he has a dark past and that he is capable of violence. Lily is faced with a difficult decision: should she stay with Ryle and hope that he changes, or should she leave him and protect herself? The novel explores themes of love, abuse, and forgiveness. It is a powerful story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Characters: Lily Bloom is a well-developed character. She is strong, independent, and intelligent. She is also vulnerable and easily manipulated. Ryle Kincaid is a complex character. He is charming, intelligent, and successful. However, he is also controlling, manipulative, and abusive. The supporting characters are also well-developed and add to the stor...