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Perfect Neighbors
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
How well do you ever really know the family next door? Bucolic Newport Cove, where spontaneous block parties occur on balmy nights and all of the streets are named for flowers, is proud of its distinction of being named one the top twenty safest neighborhoods in the US. It s also one of the most secret-filled. Kellie Scott has just returned to work after a decade of being a stay-at-home mom. She s adjusting to high heels, scrambling to cook dinner for her family after a day at the office and soaking in the dangerous attention of a very handsome, very married male colleague. Kellie s neighbor Susan Barrett begins every day with fresh resolutions: she won t eat any carbs, she ll go to bed at a reasonable hour, and she ll stop stalking her ex-husband and his new girlfriend. Gigi Kennedy seems to have it all together except her teenage daughter has turned into a hostile stranger and her husband is running for Congress, which means her old skeletons are in danger of being brought into the light. Then a new family moves to this quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac. Tessa Campbell seems friendly enough to the other mothers, if a bit reserved. Then the neighbors notice that no one is ever invited to Tessa s house. And soon, it becomes clear that Tessa is hiding the biggest secret of all."
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Alfoster
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Love her books and this is a fascinating look at a closely-knit neighborhood of people guarding secrets, keeping family members safe, and healing from past mistakes that threaten to tear away at the fabric of their “perfect” lives!

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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

This reminded me a little bit of a mix of Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives. It really showed that in domestic life - wives and mothers have secrets and anxieties and things that they have hide or worry about it. There was a bit of a mystery to this and I liked how it came together, but there were a lot of characters to keep up with in this one which made it hard to fully connect with any of them which is why my rating wasn‘t as high.

Deblovestoread I love a good chocolate porter. Didn‘t know Hersey‘s was into beer. 😀 4y
Victoriahoperose @Kdgordon88 Hershey‘s and Yuengling are both from PA and the did a collaboration. It‘s so yummy!!! 4y
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MemoirsForMe
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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I‘m mailing letters today to my wonderful “upstairs” and “downstairs” neighbors on our pen pal list for the April #LitsyLove2020 Challenge. You know who you are! 😁💌 📫
Take good care, everybody! ❤️
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@TheBookHippie
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AmyG I did the same! 👊🏻 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yay!! I wonder if I‘ve sent this to everyone or people twice?! I have no idea! 🤣🤣 5y
MemoirsForMe @AmyG 🙌🏻📫 5y
MemoirsForMe @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hear ya! With all that‘s going on, I almost forgot it was April already. 😄🙃😄 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @UwannaPublishme shit I was just thinking is it April?! Did I do birthday cards?! I‘m seriously losing it!! 🤯🤯🤯 5y
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MrsKellyLam
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amreads
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Loved this book! A more suburban Big Little Lies feel

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BookishGirl06
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Mehso-so

It was ok but it just didn‘t seem great. I had no trouble flying through it and reading big chunks at a time, but I didn‘t feel like it pulled me in at all.

CoverToCoverGirl ❤️ the bookmark! 7y
youneverarrived Love that bookmark! 7y
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BookishGirl06
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The perfect weather out right now to read about the perfect neighbors on this perfect day

candc320 I love all her books! 7y
Crazeedi This looks interesting! Never read her 7y
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mowayv6899
Panpan

I thought this book was horrible and just a waste of time. It was like watching an episode of Desperate Housewives. 😑

hordner I applaud you finishing it! When I struggle with a book like that, I get distracted by better ones before I can finish 7y
mowayv6899 I never quit! I always push thru cause sometimes they get better but this one was horrible. 7y
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brookerhi
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The title, "The Perfect Neighbors," is a word play, hinting that the residents of Newport Cove (one of the 20 safest neighborhoods) are not as perfect as they pressure themselves to be. The novel follows 4 female residents, & delves into their relationships with their families & each other. An entertaining enough read, but I always felt one step removed, as if I was on the outside looking in - there's a wall between the characters & the reader.

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brookerhi
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#currentlyreading The Perfect Neighbors. It's kinda campy, kinda strange. Don't quite know where this one is going. #bookandbooksandbooks #allthebooks #recentreads #myweekendisbooked #readthenightaway

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JoeStalksBeck
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Started this today. It's very "Truly,Madly,Guilty" . It's very interesting. There is a neighborhood email where they correspond with neighborhood concerns. It's hysterical. RE:Dog Poop. I'm enjoying this book!

Bakingbookworm I enjoyed the online comments. This was a good read. Enjoy! 8y
JoeStalksBeck @Bakingbookworm thanks!❤️❤️📚😊 8y
Dineen73 Sounds like a fun read - adding it to my TBR list. 8y
JoeStalksBeck @Dineen73 it is! I really like this book! 8y
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mcipher
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Reading on the balcony on our mother-son mini-getaway in New Hampshire before we hit the (indoor - I'm not that crazy!) pool and arcade. 👍

Lmstraubie Enjoy! 8y
minkyb In NH I may get in the water outdoors by August! Have a fun weekend. 8y
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mcipher
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It's nice enough to read outside! Parking lot view but who cares when the sun is out?! ☀️

OrangeMooseReads Sunshine, chucks, and a book. What more do you need? 8y
erinreads My husband's favorite pair of shoes are his red chucks, so you have great taste! 👌🏻 8y
mcipher @erinreads Thanks!! They make me smile every time I look at them. Silly but true. 😋 8y
mcipher @OrangeMooseReads totally! I should have had coffee but you don't always get everything right. 😉 8y
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Kappadeemom
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This has been my week. Worked in Orlando all week and haven't had time to read :(

Shawna This will be my new motto 8y
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Kappadeemom
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Last day in Orlando for meetings. Had almost no time to read this trip but got a bit of reading in this morning on my balcony 😊 #orlandoairport

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Kappadeemom
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It's Taco Tuesday, right???🌮

MrBook My sister and I used to do Thai Tuesday 😊. 8y
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Kappadeemom
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"Keeping mom company"- Jack the Dorkie

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Kappadeemom
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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A real crappy day as my community has been dealing with deaths from an early morning tornado. Most of the day has been without tv, power, calling insurance company etc. finally settling down to read and escape the afternoon. #PrayforGeorgia

ValerieAndBooks So sorry! 8y
Texreader I am so sorry to hear that. Take care!! 8y
rustoryhuf Prayers Kappa 8y
Mariposa_Bookworm Prayers for you and those affected. 💕 8y
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Kappadeemom
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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Current situation! Tornado warnings in South Georgia and over 30 people killed this morning. 3 of my 6 kids (and the dog) in the closet with a friend sleeping over. Our other three kids are spending the night with other people. On a funny note, first thing I grabbed was my Kindle because it was beside me in the bed 😂😂

Bookladylinda Stay safe!!!! 8y
Kappadeemom @Bookladylinda I think the worst has passed us, thank goodness 🤞thank you! 8y
ValerieAndBooks Be safe, all of you!! 8y
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sprainedbrain Stay safe!! Thinking of you all. 8y
Varshitha Stay safe❤️ 8y
rustoryhuf Be safe. Looks bad in Sumter county for most of the day. 8y
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Kappadeemom
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Just got home from work - it's time to wind down.

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LauraBeth
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Me: "Let's go to Target."
Husband: "For what?"
Me: "I need a tiny notebook so I can keep up with my book challenges."
Husband: "Fine, but I am NOT making a stop at the library - I'm telling you now."
Me: "That's fine because I'll browse the book aisle."

While at Target saw a @MrBook recommendation and read the cover. And bought it ?

suvata Yay for @MrBook 8y
AmbityScambity Sarah Pekkanen books are some of my favorites! This one is really good - lots of mystery within each character's story. Enjoy!! 8y
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tapgurl Love Target book selection! 8y
AThousandLives87 🤣🤣🤣. I literally laughed out loud at this!!! 8y
LeslieO Love that hashtag. We can blame @mrbook for all our tater tot cravings too! 8y
MelanieMefford That's what my husband says about Barnes and Noble! 8y
Branwen @MrBook strikes again! :P 8y
tammysue One of her best reads yet👍🏻 8y
MrBook @LauraBeth @suvata @mom2bugnbee @LeslieO @branwen 😂👏🏻 Muah hah hah 😈😇! 8y
BostonBookAddict I ended up with 2 books from Target today too! Different books but such a dangerous few aisles, nevermind store! 8y
Faibka Well done! 8y
LauraBeth @Redy2trvl yeah we are! 😀 8y
LauraBeth @AmbityScambity I'm looking forward to reading it 😀 8y
LauraBeth @BostonBookAddict so dangerous! 8y
LauraBeth @MelanieMefford 😂😂 mine refuses to step foot in B&N anymore 8y
LauraBeth @Faibka Littens understand 😀 8y
LauraBeth @whatshesreadingnow I'm not too familiar with her - looking forward to getting acquainted with this book! 😀 8y
LauraBeth @AThousandLives87 I knew the Litsy community would understand 😂 8y
LauraBeth @tapgurl I hadn't been in a while but they had a great selection! 😀 8y
LauraBeth @MrBook, @suvata, @mom2bugnbee, @LeslieO, @Branwen I'm thankful for the recommendation because the only time I had in that section was when my husband left me unattended to go to electronics - so I had to quickly zero in on a book target and make my kill 😂 8y
MyNamesParadise It looks like your target has more books than mine!! Dang! 8y
MrBook I'm proud of you 😆👏🏻🙌🏻! 8y
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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post! Interesting cover, isn't it? The book's about Newport Cove, a beautiful suburban town listed as one of America's safest. But everyone's got secrets, and what happens when they get exposed because your husband is running for Congress or you're a mom who is returning to work after maternity leave & consequently have to deal with the new balancing act, or you're new to town & don't invite anyone over. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Jaimelire Read this one a while back. It was "so so". 8y
MrBook @Jaimelire Sounds a bit like the literary version of "American Beauty". 8y
mom2bugnbee @Jaimelire @MrBook Or Desperate Housewives. 8y
mcipher I usually love her books, so I'll definitely be checking this out. 8y
MrBook @mom2bugnbee Oh yeeaah 😁👍🏻🙌🏻! @mcipher 😎👍🏻👌🏻!! 8y
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Lucylovesreading
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How well do you know your neighbors?

Some people are dealing with infidelity, divorce, long held secrets, and secrets that could ruin families.

The book unfurls slowly, giving you little nuggets of information as the chapters switch between the 4 woman. Chapter after chapter the suspense builds in all their lives and lead to a satisfying end.
4⭐️'s

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Lucylovesreading
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This sums up married life! Men are blind to clutter!

Aswenson Umm, this book is inside my head... *broom emoji* 😁 8y
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Ehbooklover
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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This book told the stories of 4 women who are neighbours. These women & their secrets are the focus of the story, with the mystery aspect of the plot being more of a bonus. I really loved it right up until I got to the end. (Honestly, I'm still not sure how I feel about the ending). I would still highly recommend it. A fun exploration of the perils & benefits of living in a small-town subdivision that also touches on some pretty serious topics.

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Lauren.Archer
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This came highly recommended so going to give this a try.

Bakingbookworm I quite liked it. Enjoy! 8y
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Skeebies05

Sigh, I was disappointed. I finished but I still don't feel like I'm out of my rut. Now, back to staring at my piles and trying to decide what to read next:(

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Skeebies05
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen

I was in rut and needed something light. Plus I have the worst cold. I just started this one and I've never read anything by her.

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carmens.library
Mehso-so

This book was okay. I was expecting a little more drama. All of the big secrets the ladies had were really not so big and resolved far too neatly. Overall, a quick and easy read, but not the exciting, suspenseful read I was expecting.

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candc320
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Quintessential Sarah Pekkanen, and by that I mean full of humor and emotion and difficult situations handled with compassion and honesty. This might be my favorite one yet! 5 🌟!

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candc320
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So glad to FINALLY have some time to devote to my reading. I'm really enjoying this one! Something strange is definitely afoot with one of our suburban moms!

k_andrws Hope you enjoy this book - I've been wanting to read it for ages! 8y
AmbityScambity Such a good book! Enjoy 😀 8y
candc320 Thanks @k_andrws and @AmbityScambity !! I love Sarah Pekkanen's books! 8y
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adbiblio
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"Dangerous secrets are as corrosive as acid."

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Maxwell03
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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Best. Book. Of. Summer. Everyone who enjoys women's fiction with complex characters, realistic dialogue and realistic situations must read this book!!

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Behappyread
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Thank you so much @njgrrrl for sending me this book. I am overjoyed and so excited and everyone needs to leave me alone until I finish reading! Then leave me alone so I can read it again!

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Behappyread
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Got my copy in the mail today!!! Starting it RIGHT NOW. pick up all sarah's books! They are amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

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chelseahannac
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This book is out today and I'm in the acknowledgments! Perfect if you like the hidden side of suburbia

Autumn So cool to see your name in the acknowledgments! 8y
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AmbityScambity
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Aahh!! One of my favorite authors, Sarah Pekkanen, is celebrating the book birthday of her 7th release today!! I'm so excited!!!! 🎉 I'm recommending it to everyone before I've even read it because her writing is that good. Do it. DO IT! 😁

candc320 Ha ha...I'm the same way! 8y
Mrscastro I love this author! Just got the book today! 😄👏👏👏📖 8y
[DELETED] 3558467437 Looks like a good one 👍🏻 8y
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candc320
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Woo hoo! The day has arrived and Sarah Pekkanen's newest is in my hot little hands! Thank you @njgrrrl ...I cannot WAIT to start reading!!

Mrscastro I got my hands on this beauty today too! Love Sarah Pekkanen! 😍📖 8y
candc320 @Mrscastro she's the best!!! 8y
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BooksyBookerton
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⅘ The Perfect Neighbors was the perfect book to ease me back into reading after a short drought! It is an easy, interesting read. The characters are relatable and the author shows her eq with her clever, funny observations about life in a quaint American community.

RaimeyGallant A belated welcome to Litsy! If you're interested, check out my post from two days ago, because there's a link to a bunch of Litsy tips. #LitsyWelcomeWagon #BookLove 7y
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theloudlibrarian
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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I love books-in-the-mail days!

Bakingbookworm I just started Perfect Neighbors today. So far, so good! 8y
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AmyHiggison
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen

I can't wait for this book!!

Mrscastro Me too!!!! 😊📚 8y
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njgrrrl
Perfect Neighbors | Sarah Pekkanen
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If you enjoy books by Liane Moriarty and/or Jennifer Weiner, you will love Sarah Pekkanen's "The Perfect Neighbors". The story revolves around four women who live in the ideal suburban neighborhood. The dark secrets coupled with humor reminded me of "Desperate Housewives". It's her best book yet!

Bakingbookworm Good to know! I just started this book today. :) 8y
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