Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Publication Date: June 2013
Categories: Literary, Suspense, Wisconsin
Source: Harlequin via Netgalley
Description:
Don’t you just love a book that you can’t put down? The Mourning Hours was one such book for this reader.
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First, this tale is set in Wisconsin. I happen to be a very proud Wisconsinite and I’m always thrilled when my home state is featured in a book. The Mourning Hours depicted the small town feel of rural Wisconsin life very accurately.
Second, the suspense was done remarkably well. DeBoard reeled me in deliberately and thoroughly. The events of one snowy evening changed the Hammarstrom family forever and I found myself racing through the pages to find out exactly what happened.
I heartily urge you to read this tightly woven story. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks to Erin at Quixotic Magpie for recommending this book. I’m endlessly obliged!
The Relentless Reader 
I love midwestern books that AREN'T set in Chicago. I mean, I love the Chicago ones too, but like, Neil Gaiman's American Gods traveled through Illinois south of I-80 and I was like \”I know that place! And that one! Yay!\” This book sounds like a great story- you're killing my TBR list!
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Sounds really good, indeed! And the cover is beautiful.I've never read a book set in my hometown, but once I read one book in which part of the plot was set here and I loved it too :))By the way, one of my friends is studying in Wisconsin this year!
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Can I be really lame and say, I didn't realize Harlequin published titles in the literary/suspense genres? I've been totally skipping over their stuff on NetGalley/Edelweiss because I thought it was all Fabio-like romance stuff! :O
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I do love books that I can't put down!The cover on this one is lovely, too.
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I am so glad you liked it, phew. I agree, this book keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next!
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I know just what you mean. Every time this book mentioned a town that I know I got all giddy 😉 This is a fab story, sorry about your tbr list. (No I'm not, ha ha)
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So many books seem to be set in the same places so it's exciting to read about a place you know like the back of your hand. Especially when you come from state that might sound less than exciting, lol. I hope your friend is enjoying my fair state 🙂
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I honestly thought the same thing Monika! I'll be lame right along with you. I probably never would have done more than glance at this one if not for Erin's recommendation. We really do learn something new every day 🙂 I don't do bodice rippers and I thought that was all that Harlequin published. WRONG!
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Isn't it? This book..sigh…so good 🙂
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I couldn't wait to get to the end. At the same time I didn't WANT it to end, lol. Thanks again Erin!!
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I hadn't heard of this one but it sounds really good. Great review!
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Thanks Shan 🙂 This one doesn't come out until June. I have a feeling you'll be hearing about it more then.
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The Mourning Hours sounds great. Cool that your home state is the setting.
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It's a great read 🙂 I'm always glad when Wisconsin is depicted nicely 😉
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What a cool cover! I'm looking forward to checking this one out – it sounds really good!
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It is, it is! I promise 😉
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I think she doesn't want to come back, as the economic situation in Spain is a mess and young people can't work (I am a vet and a secondary school teacher and I can't find a job, can you imagine?).So yes, she is enjoying and I don't know how will she face our reality when she come back 😦
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If I saw this in a bookshop I doubt I would be able to keep my hands off it – such a brilliant cover! Pushing my shallow tendencies aside, it sounds like a really good read too.
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I hadn't heard of this book until you're wonderful review. The cover, as well as the blurb, are both pulling me. I may just have to get my hands on this one at some point.
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The economy is rough all over 😦 I hope you're able to find a job soon Isi!!
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Oh I know, I know. Don't judge a book by it's cover and all that…but how can you help it? This one is fab isn't it? Thanks for visiting Ellie!
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Thanks Jade 🙂 I hope you do seek this one out, it's lovely!
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I thought this about Harlequin too! I wonder if they know that they have this image. This sounds great, though.
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I've really been thinking about this. I wonder…
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This one sounds great, I hope it's still available on Netgalley when I decide to request it 🙂
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Don't wait girl, go request it NOW! 😀
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It's available! Let's hope I get approved 🙂 Luckily I have time to read it before publication in June (I wasn't going to pick it up if it's in april etc, because it's too soon)
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Crossing my fingers for you! 🙂
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Ooh nice, now I can't wait!! 🙂
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I hope you really like it!!
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I really enjoyed this book, too! Your thoughts are spot on – so suspenseful! I thought Kirsten provided the perfect point of view to tell this story. It's different than anything I've read before, and I thought it was fantastic.
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Thanks Kristyn! I really enjoyed this one. A lot! The fact that it's set in Wisconsin is a bonus too 😉 Thanks for visiting, I'm going to have to check out your review!
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