Across the Way
Mar 2020 · The Neighbors Series Book 3 · Dafina Books
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In this captivating Depression-era set novel by New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe, two couples find their grudges endangering more than their Alabama small town’s deceptive peace . . .
When good-time couple Milton and Yvonne Hamilton moved one house over from the respectable-but-restless Odell and Joyce Watson, it was a fast friendship of shared secrets—and secret jealousies and betrayals. Their alliance was bound to crash and burn, but the Hamiltons won’t quite let the flame die out, even after scandalous accusations get them arrested . . .
Odell would do anything to be free of his bootlegging, blackmailing, money extorting neighbors and recover the peaceful—and financially prosperous—life he and Joyce once had. But Milton and Yvonne seem to always bounce back from bad luck, and this time they’ve returned angrier, and greedier, than ever. Determined to get what Odell “owes” them, the Hamiltons have a big surprise for Joyce too, one that shows how far they will go to get revenge . . .
Now pushed past his breaking point, Odell is sure he’s got a foolproof plan to end the scheming once and for all. But it soon spirals into lies, shattering violence, and permanent damage that will roil their tranquil community, and alter his and Joyce’s world forever . . .
PRAISE FOR THE NEIGHBORS SERIES
“Monroe brings the Deep South Prohibition-era world to life.”
—Booklist
“Monroe convincingly portrays a time and place where desperation is the norm.”
—Library Journal
When good-time couple Milton and Yvonne Hamilton moved one house over from the respectable-but-restless Odell and Joyce Watson, it was a fast friendship of shared secrets—and secret jealousies and betrayals. Their alliance was bound to crash and burn, but the Hamiltons won’t quite let the flame die out, even after scandalous accusations get them arrested . . .
Odell would do anything to be free of his bootlegging, blackmailing, money extorting neighbors and recover the peaceful—and financially prosperous—life he and Joyce once had. But Milton and Yvonne seem to always bounce back from bad luck, and this time they’ve returned angrier, and greedier, than ever. Determined to get what Odell “owes” them, the Hamiltons have a big surprise for Joyce too, one that shows how far they will go to get revenge . . .
Now pushed past his breaking point, Odell is sure he’s got a foolproof plan to end the scheming once and for all. But it soon spirals into lies, shattering violence, and permanent damage that will roil their tranquil community, and alter his and Joyce’s world forever . . .
PRAISE FOR THE NEIGHBORS SERIES
“Monroe brings the Deep South Prohibition-era world to life.”
—Booklist
“Monroe convincingly portrays a time and place where desperation is the norm.”
—Library Journal
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4.6
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Bernadette Booker
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April 19, 2020
I was anticipating the release of this book, as I thoroughly enjoyed the previous two in this series. the book is good, but I'm a bit disappointed at how long the plot dragged out. It was like everyday I'd read the same routine of the story over & over. The ending seemed to be a bit rushed. Perhaps a follow up book about Joyce's new life would satisfy lots of questions I still have.
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Aarial Taylor
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May 9, 2020
I waited so long for this book to come out. I enjoyed it, was just sad.
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letmespeak2u
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April 5, 2020
I was surprised with the ending of book. There's an opening for more stories about Joyce.
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About the author
Mary Monroe is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five novels and six novellas. She is a three-time AALBC bestseller and winner of the AAMBC Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, and the J. California Cooper Memorial Award. The daughter of Alabama sharecroppers, she taught herself how to write before going on to become the first and only member of her family to finish high school. She lives in Oakland, California, and loves to hear from her readers via e-mail at [email protected]. Visit Mary’s website at MaryMonroe.org.
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