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Mary Monroe
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
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Author
Mary Monroe
Pages
288
Publisher
Dafina Books
Published Date
2020-03-31
ISBN
1496716191 9781496716194
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"Omg Matt!! Did I have a favorite part!!?? Honey I have to see which of my many favorite parts is my favorite okay!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Maaaan listen! When I tell you, this whole series was Bomb!! However out of this specific book it had to be....mind you this was one of my favorite funniest parts k! Sooooo... it was when O'Dell went to kill Yvonne and Milton and when he swore Yvonne was dead and mind you, him and Milton were in the midst of fighting/killing each other and Yvonne groaned and O'Dell sa"
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