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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Wedding Gift

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Wedding Gift
By Marlen Suyapa Bodden

Publication Date: September 24

 From Amazon:

 When prestigious plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa’s hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah—her slave and her half-sister. Raised by an educated mother, Clarissa is not a proper Southern belle she appears to be with ambitions of loving who she chooses and Sarah equally hides behind the façade of being a docile house slave as she plots to escape. Both women bring these tumultuous secrets and desires with them to their new home, igniting events that spiral into a tale beyond what you ever imagined possible and it will leave you enraptured until the very end.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link below!


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39 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Super awesome pick, as usual! Thanks :)

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 12, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Sounds really good!

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  3. Angie @ Beneath the JacketJune 12, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    The synopsis sounds so good! I'll have to look out for this one.

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  4. JudyJune 12, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    I'll be honest and admit that I would never read something like that as it has tear jerker written allll over it.

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  5. AngelicaJune 12, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Sounds interesting!!

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  6. CricketJune 12, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Looks like an interesting read!
    Cricket@Little Library Muse

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  7. Sam's Book BasketJune 12, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    That sounds really good!

    This is mine this week: http://samsbookbasket.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-picturing-perfect_12.html

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  8. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Great pick!

    My WoW:
    http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  9. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    sounds like an amazing book! Going on my TBR for sure.

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  10. Elin June 12, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Sound like a great book:)

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  11. Diane WritesJune 12, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Hi Jill! First time to be here :) Sounds like a great book, will consider it in my list.

    Have a great day!

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  12. JazJune 12, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Woah that sounds scandalous o-o not sure if Sarah sounds ungrateful or... I hope you enjoy it when it's out!

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  13. Maria BeharJune 12, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    This is a FANTASTIC choice!! I don't normally read much historical fiction, but this one really sounds like a great read! It's sure to have lots of drama, and I love the idea of two sisters bucking the system the way these two obviously do. I sure hope Oprah takes notice of this one! Thanks for featuring it! :)

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  14. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 12, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    WOW -- by the title alone, I would have never guessed the plot line. Sounds really good Jill.

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  15. Shane @ItchingforBooksJune 12, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Nice pick. Thanks for sharing :)

    follower

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-51.html

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  16. Jerz Bookish NerdJune 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Wow that sounds really good. Good pick!

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  17. Natalie @Natflix&BooksJune 12, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    That sounds intriguing. September is shaping up to be an amazing month for books. I'm reading the Engagements right now, too. What do you think?
    -Natalie @Natflix&Books

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  18. Book SwoonJune 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    The Wedding Gift sounds amazing and heartfelt. I haven't read a historical like this in ahwile, but this one sounds very intriguing. :)

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  19. DJ D.June 12, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    The Wedding Gift sounds like a really intriguing and intricate book. I'll definitely be adding it to my list. :-)

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  20. joyh82June 12, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Wow people really get up early to link in here. I am already # 200 something. Great pick as always! I hope you enjoy your books this week Jill.

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  21. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)June 12, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I've never heard of this book before but it sounds really good. I'm add it to my GR's list right now.
    Kristin @ Book Sniffers Anonymous

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  22. Doctor's NotesJune 12, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Really cool pick.

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  23. bermudaonionJune 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I was just reading about this book - it sounds great!

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  24. bookburrowclubJune 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I love historical novels. Looks like a good book.

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  25. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Now that looks like a great book...

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  26. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Thanks for the great meme.

    Here's mine: http://readingismytreasure.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-wild-cards-by.html .

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  27. LissJune 12, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Sounds like a great book

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  28. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    I just started my book blog so this is my first week joining. Excited to look through all the picks this week. Here's mine at Gin's Book Notes: http://ginsbooknotes.com/2013/06/12/waiting-on-wednesday-1/

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  29. AshleyJune 12, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    This is my first time joining in! Love your pick! Here's mine... http://ashleysbookcorner.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Not typically the type of book I'd read, but I'll admit that it does sound pretty interesting. I might have to give it a try!

    Here's my WoW:
    http://earnestlyemma.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  31. GregJune 12, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    This is my first time as well, lots of fun! Here's my WoW: http://greglhill.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-historians.html

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  32. GregJune 12, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Jill, it would appear I added my link twice by mistake. Not sure how to delete #284... sorry!!!
    Greg Hill

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  33. DiamondJune 12, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I finally did my very first Waiting on Weds! I'd love it if you could check it out ^_^

    Dee @ Dee's Reads

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  34. DiamondJune 12, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Ah, can't see my link!

    http://diamondlovestoread.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-1-wolves-of.html

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  35. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Saw this and a lot of good upcoming releases at BAE - just posted my own review of a pre-release by Sanderson for the YA crowd - Steelheart - fantastik!

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  36. Kim@Time2ReadJune 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    This one really sounds good. I'm adding it to my list!

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  37. ChellyJune 12, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Just made my first Waiting on Wednesday post ever! Can't wait to do more in the future!

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  38. The Reading Nook ReviewsJune 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Love it! :D

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  39. albina N muroSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    When prestigious plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa’s hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah—her slave and her half-sister. Ronline gifts

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