Book Review - You Are My Only

From Goodreads:

Emmy Rane is married at nineteen , a mother by twenty. Trapped in a life with a husband she no longer loves, Baby is her only joy. Then one sunny day in September, Emmy takes a few fateful steps away from her baby and returns to find her missing. All that is left behind is a yellow sock. Fourteen years later, Sophie, a homeschooled, reclusive teenage girl is forced to move frequently and abruptly from place to place, perpetually running from what her mother calls the “No Good.” One afternoon, Sophie breaks the rules, ventures out, and meets Joey and his two aunts. It is this loving family that opens Sophie’s eyes, giving her the courage to look into her past. What she discovers changes her world forever…

The riveting stories of Emmy and Sophie—alternating narratives of loss, imprisonment, and freedom regained—escalate with breathless suspense toward an unforgettable climax.

When I read Beth Kephart's last novel, Dangerous Neighbors, I knew I'd found a unique gem and told everyone who would listen to go out and buy it. I eagerly awaited her newest release, You Are My Only, and I wasn't disappointed.

As I read her luscious descriptions and insanely poetic use of the English language, I found myself hoping the story would never end. You Are My Only is a heart-wrenching mystery, full of intrigue and just a touch of romance thrown into the mix. As near to perfect as I've read in a long time. I urge you not to miss this one. Highly recommended.

You can pre-order from Amazon here - You Are My Only
And for the stories behind the books, you can also visit Beth's blog here.

Manic Monday

Happy Monday, everyone! I'm sure you are as happy to be back to the grind as I am. Ah, the joys of nine-to-five.

I did receive a wonderful surprise from a co-worker earlier, a Texas Milk Chocolate cupcake.

Yummmmmmmmmy

Today is also National Toasted Marshmallow Day!

We should all celebrate by having a s'more.

Fun fact: The first recorded version of the recipe, originally called "some more", can be traced back to a Girl Scout publication from 1927. Way to go , ladies.

On a more distressing note, I have nothing to read. If you are a friend of mine on Goodreads (if you're not, I'd love you to become one. Just clicky on that link at the top of the page) you know I have about eighty wonderful books on my "to-read" list. I don't, however, have any of them in my hot little hands at the moment and I was unable to make it to the library this weekend (lamentations abound).

I did happen to snag a signed copy of Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart from Marissa and Martina and an ARC of Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin from Sara through their wonderful blog contests, so all hope is not lost, just delayed. I guess I could work extra hard on that little novel I'm writing in the meantime.

So what are you reading? Have you won any contests lately?