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message 1: by Celine (new)

Celine | 7 comments Hi, guys. I am getting ready to release my first ever book, an MM mystery slow burn romance. Here is the blurb I finally settled on. I would very much appreciate all the feedback and help I could get. Thank you,

Blurb:
After finally finding the place where he belongs, Thibault’s life turns upside down when he discovers a body.
Thibault Abrams’s life is not perfect, but pretty close. An unexpected inheritance opened up possibilities he never dreamed of. A great job, friends and a place he calls home.
His life takes a turn when he discovers a body at his place of work. The sexy detective in charge of the case has been a thorn in his side from the beginning and a living wet dream. As they get closer, Thibault becomes the prime suspect in the investigation.
Will what just started between Jack and Thibault fizzle out under scrutiny and suspicion or take a turn for the better?
Death in the library is an opposite attracts, slow burn mystery romance. Come to Weatherboro, where the food is delicious, the people are friendly(ish) and the love sizzles in the heat.
This is the first book in a series of five, all following the same couple. This book is intended for over 18s only.


message 2: by Tara (new)

Tara (tleo) | 4 comments I agree with Nelly on two points - the book title needs to stand out and the 'will they, won't they' question isn't needed.
The only other things I would suggest is adding Jack's name as follows: "Jack, the sexy detective...", and perhaps "...has been a living wet dream and a thorn in his side since the beginning." which seems to flow a bit better.
Good hook, I'd be interested in reading.


message 3: by Celine (new)

Celine | 7 comments Thank you both very much for the feedback. The book should be out within the next week or two :-)
I am unsure about the hook, but I do like them sometimes.

Here is my revised blurb

After finally finding the place where he belongs, Thibault’s life turns upside down.
Thibault Abrams’s life is not perfect, but pretty close. A great job, friends and a place he calls home.
His life takes a turn when he discovers a body at the library where he works. Jack, the sexy detective in charge of the case, has been a living wet dream and a thorn in his side from the beginning. As they get closer, Thibault becomes the primary suspect in the investigation.
DEATH IN THE LIBRARY is an opposite attracts, slow burn mystery romance. Come to Weatherboro, where the food is delicious, the people are friendly(ish) and the love sizzles in the heat.
This is the first book in a series of five, all following the same couple and is open-ended. This book is intended for over 18s only.


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