My Sweet Friend by H.A. Leuschel Blog Tour
Publication Date: December 6, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Fiction/ Women’s Fiction
A stand-alone novella from the author of Manipulated Lives
A perfect friend … or a perfect impostor?
Alexa is an energetic and charismatic professional and the new member of a Parisian PR company where she quickly befriends her colleagues Rosie and Jack. She brings a much-needed breath of fresh air into the office and ambitiously throws herself into her new job and friendships.
But is Alexa all she claims to be?
As her life intertwines with Rosie and Jack’s, they must all decide what separates truth from fiction. Will the stories that unfold unite or divide them? Can first impressions ever be trusted?
In this original novella, H.A. Leuschel evokes the powerful hold of appearances and what a person is prepared to do to keep up the facade. If you like thought-provoking and compelling reads with intriguing characters, My Sweet Friend is for you.
We all make up stories to understand the world around us and our place
within. We often believe what we want to believe and consciously or
unconsciously interpret what we see and what we hear from a restricted
perspective. Furthermore, outer appearances and life’s circumstances
equally tend to influence and challenge the story we tell ourselves and
others … which in the case of ‘My Sweet Friend’ ends up taking on
different versions because – to make matters worse – one of the main
protagonists is also a liar.…(H.A. Leuschel)
Excerpt
She ended up taking me to her stylist, and a few boutiques to change my
classical outfits into more flamboyant and daring ones. She was being so
kind and attentive that I wondered whether I could have muddled up the
incident.
‘You’re like my mum was when I was a teenager, taking me to
shops and make-up displays, thinking she could pep up my looks,’ I said.
‘She didn’t do a very good job, did she?’ She winked, her words
leaving a sharp pain of hurt.
‘If you say so,’ I said eventually, my eyes focused on a row of
buttons running down a tight fitting red dress. ‘You never mention your
family. Visibly, they’ve done a better job.’
‘Oh, my parents,’ she answered dismissively, her tone of voice flat.
‘It’s complicated. We talk from time to time but we don’t have much in
common. It’s a shame really, considering I’m their only child, but I don’t
care now.’ It was all she ever said.
‘I couldn’t imagine… that’s so sad, Alexa. My mum and I are very
close.’
‘Please don’t,’ Alexa said, her eyes lowered and lips twitching as if
she were about to cry.
‘Oh, Alexa, I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.’ She looked up
at me with an empty stare and nodded.
‘Fine. Just don’t mention it again,’ she said coldly, slipping back into the
changing room without another word.
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About the Author
Helene Andrea Leuschel grew up in Belgium where she gained a Licentiate in Journalism & Communication, which led to a career in radio and television in Brussels, London and Edinburgh. She now lives with her husband and two children in Portugal and recently acquired a Master of Philosophy with the OU, deepening her passion for the study of the mind. When she is not writing, Helene works as a freelance journalist and teaches yoga.
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The Repeat Mom (Review) http://Thethreepeatmom.blogspot.com
Sinfully Wicked Reviews (Review) https://sinfullywickedbookreviews.wordpress.com
Nesie’s Place (Review) https://nesiesplace.wordpress.com
Jill’s Book Blog (Review) https://jilljemmett.com
Feb. 20th
Books and Belle (Excerpt) https://booksandbelleblog.wordpress.com
Beware the Reader (Excerpt) http://bewareofthereader.com
Jenacidebybibliophile (Review) https://jenacidebybibliophile.com
Darque Dreamer Reads (Review) https://darquedreamerreads.wordpress.com
Cover to Cover (Excerpt) http://www.liisthinks.wordpress.com
Feb. 21st
Girl Masked (Review) http://girlmasked.wordpress.com
Didi Oviatt (Excerpt) https://didioviatt.wordpress.com
Book Reviews by Shalini (Excerpt) www.bookreviewsbyshalini.wordpress.com
The Starving Book Worm (Review) http://thestarvingbookworm.wordpress.com
Tranquil Dreams (Review) http://klling.wordpress.com
Feb. 22nd
Splashes Into Books (Review) http://splashesintobooks.wordpress.com
Kristin’s Novel Café (Review) https://knovelcafe.wordpress.com
The Bookworm Chronicles (Excerpt) https://www.muretbookworm.wordpress.com
Feb. 23rd
The Orangutan Librarian (Review) https://theorangutanlibrarian.wordpress.com
On the Shelf Book Reviews (Excerpt) https://ontheshelfreviews.wordpress.com
Love Books Group (Review) http://lovebooksgroup.blog
Just 4 My Books (Review) https://just4mybooks.wordpress.com
Thank you so much for taking part in the blog tour!! 🙂
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My Pleasure! 🙂
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Reading this as soon as I possibly can!
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Enjoy 🙂
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Powerful extract. I’d probably hate that character all through the novel.. not a good friend, at least it seems this way here 😉
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Completely agree with your character assessment, but it has me intrigued.
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Ha, I think you would hate her… but it is quite ambiguous in the beginning, I was trying to figure out what side of the friendship was the ‘bad’ one… Nicely written, and a quick read 🙂
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Looks fab Liz! Thanks for hosting today! You’re always welcome on my tours 😊
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I really like that you show other reviewers post. Is it because of your blog tour?
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Yep, well, they were all part of the blog tour so thought why not? Besides, a little fellow blogger promo never hurts 🙂
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Your post looks awesome! 😀 Really enjoyed this book!
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Helene is fabulous and her writing is on par! I am thrilled to see this one making deserved rounds 💕
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Sounds interesting. I never thought I would see Women’s Fiction on your blog. 📚
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Yes! Helene definitely knows how to spin a story around manipulation! All her works read like real life..
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Seeing you mention this title reminds me I really have to read this one ASAP! Hopefully next month… Can’t wait. 🙂
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woohooo.. yeah, I think you will enjoy it! look forward to your thoughts 😉❤
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I’m reading it next month no matter what! Looking forward to it. 😀
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