waiting on wednesday: The One That I Want by Allison Winn Scotch

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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine to highlight an upcoming release you're excited for.



My pick this week is Allison Winn Scotch's new novel The One That I Want. 


I couldn't find an actual summary of this novel, but that's okay. Allison Winn Scotch's books are universally adored. Yes, I still haven't actually read one, but as I was seeing which of her novels are available on the Kindle last week, I came across this new one, and I still got excited. I do, however, follow Allison Winn Scotch on Twitter , where she makes me laugh and smile daily.


The One That I Want will be published June 1, 2010 by Shaye Areheart Books.

Comments

  1. Mary (Bookfan)January 27, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Ooh, I'm going to start Time of My Life today so this new book will be on my watch-for list. Thanks!

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  2. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    oooh, I love the cover!! I haven't read anything by this author!

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  3. JillJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I just heard of this one, too. I really enjoyed Time of My Life, so this is definitely on my list!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I have not read anything by this author, but this cover looks awesome I love the rain! :)

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  5. AlayneJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Nice pick, love the cover. Mine is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  6. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Love the cover and the book sounds good too. (I liked her last book). Here is my pick:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-private-life.html

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  7. AlayneJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks for the info on the Patterson novel! Helps to know where all those kids came from. :)
    Alayne - The Crowded Leaf

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  8. JenniferJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I'm also looking for to this! Great pick!

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  9. A Bookshelf MonstrosityJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I am in love with this cover!

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  10. sarah pekkanenFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Love her books too!

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