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Monday, January 17, 2022

The Shoe Diaries

 



The Shoe Diaries

by Darby Baham

 

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GENRE: Contemporary Romance

 

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BLURB:

 

It’s never too late to put your best foot forward

 

From the outside, Reagan “Rae” Doucet has it all: a coveted career in Washington, DC, a tight circle of friends and a shoe closet to die for. When one of her crew falls ill, however, Rae is done playing it safe. The talented but unfulfilled writer makes a “risk list” to revamp her life. But forgiving her ex, Jake Saunders, might be one risk too many…

 

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

 

The Friendship Chronicles/Book 1: The Shoe Diaries

 

"Reminiscent of Sex and the City and the Shopaholic series in the best possible way. Her stories are a lot of fun and yet she still tugs at your heartstrings."--Gail Chasan, Special Edition Editor

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Romance

 

February 13, 2016 

 

“With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I bestow upon thee the treasures of my mind, heart and hands…” 

 

Staring at my friends from my seat, I noticed more than just their words as they recited their vows. I saw their hands clasped together throughout the ceremony, and the smiles they wore even through their tears; the way they focused on each other like no one else was present even while a hundred and fifty of us stared at them with glee. But most important, I saw the love that was undeniable between the two of them. Strange, but I was all at once happy and sad, amazed and hurt. In them I saw hope for a future. Here were two people who’d found love and decided that nothing else was more important than their union. Yet, standing less than two feet away from them, I also saw the man I’d hoped would be my future—and it hurt me to my core to know that we would never have this same moment. 

 

Every few minutes I caught myself peeking over at him during the ceremony, hoping he would turn to me, and we would have some kind of knowing thought between us. That we would have a brief second where no words were necessary, and through our eyes, we’d say, “I know it didn’t work for us, but I still love you.” I craved that moment more than anything I’d ever wanted before, wishing with all my might he would just look over. Just glance at me…and smile. 

 

That look never happened. 


 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Darby Baham (she/her) is a debut author with Harlequin Special Edition and a New Yorker of five years who sometimes desperately misses the sprawling shoe closet she had while living in Maryland. She’s had personal blog posts appear in The Washington Post’s relationship vertical and has worked in the communications industry for more than two decades. The New Orleans, LA native is also a lover of big laughs and books that swallow you into their world. Her first book, The Shoe Diaries, debuts in 2022.

 

Author Website  www.DarbyBaham.com

 

Linktree https://linktr.ee/darbybaham

 

Facebook  /https://www.facebook.com/darby.baham/

Twitter https://twitter.com/darbybaham

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darbybaham/

 

Darby Baham’s Washington Post bylines

 

I had the perfect date dress. Why did it hang in my closet unworn for more than a year? -- March 2016

 

When it comes to relationship advice, sometimes it’s best to ignore your friends -- February 2016

 

I’m the oldest sister in my family and I’m single. And that’s okay. -- March 2016

 

I was afraid to say ‘I love you.’ Here’s how I found the courage. -

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  Here is the link to subscribe to receive books specifically from Harlequin Special Edition -- https://www.readerservice.com/content/series/harlequin-special-edition/

 

Darby's book will be included in the January edition.

 

 

The Shoe Diaries Sales Links

 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-shoe-diaries-darby-baham/1139911402

 

https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Shoe-Diaries/Darby-Baham/9781335408365?id=8355481149755

 

https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9781335408365_the-shoe-diaries.html

 

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781335408365

 

https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Shoe_Diaries.html?id=bU06EAAAQBAJ

 

https://www.target.com/p/the-shoe-diaries-friendship-chronicles-by-darby-baham-paperback/-/A-84253284

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

 

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36 comments:

  1. I liked the excerpt. Sounds like a good read.

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  2. I really like the cover and the excerpt.

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  3. I like the excerpt. I want to understand this book better! Like what's happening????

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  4. Loved the excerpt and the books sounds like a fantastic read for me! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a spectacular week!

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  5. This sounds like a book that I would really enjoy

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  6. Thank you for participating in the blog tour!

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  7. @Kim haha, honestly a little bit of everything! Reagan finds herself in a moment that many of us have experienced--where she's questioning if all the decisions she's made to live this picture-perfect life are worth it. Is she actually happy? And meanwhile, the ex she hasn't been able to shake just happens to be trying to come back in the picture. So the big question is, if she's willing to start taking risks to be happy, is giving her ex another chance worth it too?

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  8. @traciem, a lot of my plots come from very fictionalized versions of events that I have experienced or the people around me have. For better or worse, I have a very active imagination haha

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  9. Thanks @Stormy Vixen, I hope you have a great week too!

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  10. @traciem yes! I hope yours was fantastic!

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  11. What is your favorite childhood book?

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  12. @traciem, it was the Cat in the Hat! haha. I even have a special edition of it on my bookshelf now.

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  13. The book sounds very interesting. I love the cover!

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  14. @traciem, my birthday!! (and Christmas lol)

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  15. What is the best advice you received?

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  16. What is your favorite travel destination?

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  17. @traciem, I've been blessed with lots of great advice. But the one that comes to mind for writers is the one I try to impart as well--don't stop writing.

    My favorite travel destination so far is France!

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  18. What is your favorite type of music?

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  19. @traciem72, probably R&B, but honestly I love music in every genre.

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  20. @traciem72, definitely dogs! I have two god-dogs that I adore. But I know some pretty fantastic cats too.

    Mmmmm I have a lot of favorite movies. One that holds a special place in my heart is Love Jones.

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  21. Do you have a favorite way to relax?

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  23. @traciem, I love a good massage and just spending quality time with friends and family.

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