Beneath the Book Club: 2 fast-paced thrillers, 1 summer road trip. It’s time to choose our August read.
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August is almost here and it’s time to choose our last beach read of the season before moving into cozy holiday books.
I’ve narrowed the new releases down to two fast-paced thrillers and a summer road trip.
Keep scrolling to learn more.
1. The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
4.2 on Goodreads
WHAT GOODREADS SAYS: “From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a sizzling noir about desire, danger, and greed, in which seduction is the ultimate con.
“Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico.
"Ulises knows his looks won't last forever, and he's desperate to get his hands on a real fortune.
“He thinks he's found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz.
“But when he meets her, he finds something he didn't expect. The woman has a niece, Inés, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her aunt’s household.
“When Inés discovers Ulises' true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. They’ll convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish.
“Easy, fast and clean.
“But Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagines.
“She harbors secrets. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inés is more alluring than he bargained on.
“Suddenly, a simple plan may become perilously complicated.
“Venture into the streets of a small town where the patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust.”
2. Getting Away with Murder by Shari Lapena
4.2 on Goodreads
WHAT GOODREADS SAYS: “Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children.
“They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes.
“With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary.
“So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic.
“How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle?
“The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted.
“The death of one wealthy family member - from whom they stand to inherit millions - could solve all their problems.
“Together, they will get away with murder.
“As long as they trust each other.
“As long as neither makes a mistake.
“As long as there are no surprises…”
3. Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews
4.1 on Goodreads
WHAT GOODREADS SAYS: “Pack your bags for a summer journey shaped by family secrets, long-buried history, and charming men with Irish accents.
“Maeve and Therese Dunigan haven’t spoken in years.
“Raised under the same roof in Savannah, the two sisters could not be more opposite - Maeve the rule follower, Therese the unapologetic rebel.
“But when their mother’s death pulls them back together, they inherit more than just grief: a mysterious painting that may be worth millions…if it’s real.
“Determined to uncover the truth—and desperately in need of the money—the sisters set out on a journey to Ireland, tracing their family’s roots and the origins of the portrait.
“What begins as a search for answers soon becomes something deeper - a reckoning with the past, as they uncover secrets that span generations and reshape everything they thought they knew about their family.
“With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm.
“Can Maeve and Therese actually survive the journey without killing each other?”
So, Beneath the Book clubbers, which one will it be?
Vote for your favorite book by leaving your pick in the comment section on Facebook or weigh in on the online poll on the Beneath the Book Club page.
We will host our online discussion on Friday, Aug. 28.
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