Book Review of The Idea of Him

Book Review of The Idea of Him

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Publisher: William Morrow  (April 1, 2014)
Category: Contemporary Fiction/ Women’s Fiction
ISBN: 978-0062283108
Tour Date: April/May, 2014
Available in: Print & ebook, 384 Pages

In the fabulous and intrigue-packed new novel from Holly Peterson, the New York Times bestselling author of THE MANNY, THE IDEA OF HIM explores the dangers of falling for the idea of a person, and why facing reality is more liberating than we ever dreamed it could be. For anyone who’s let the fear of being alone keep them from seeing who someone really is, THE IDEA OF HIM is an inspiring, action-packed story of what happens when we embrace our own power and allow the truth to finally set us free.

Allie Crawford has the life she always dreamed of—she’s number two at a high-profile P.R. firm; she has two kids she adores; and her husband is a blend of handsome and heroic. Wade is everything she thought a man was supposed to be—he’s running a successful newsmagazine and, best of all, he provides the stable yet exciting New York City life Allie believes she needs in order to feel secure and happy.

But when Allie finds Wade locked in their laundry room with a stunning blonde in snakeskin sandals, a scandal ensues that flips her life on its head. And when the woman wants to befriend Allie, an old flame calls, and a new guy gets a little too close for comfort, she starts to think her marriage is more of a facade than something real. Maybe she’s fallen in love not with Wade—but with the idea of him.

Captivating and seductive, told in the whip-smart voice of a woman who is working hard to keep her parenting and career on track, The Idea of Him is a novel of conspiracy, intrigue, and intense passion—and discovering your greatest strength through your deepest fears.

Advance Praise for The Idea of Him:

“The Idea of Him is a coming-of-age book for grown-ups. It’s fast-paced and intriguing, glamorous and real — not only a great, great read but a tutorial in how to be your own best friend.”-Elin Hilderbrand, author of BEAUTIFUL DAY

“Holly Peterson has written a gripping, sophisticated story of high life suspense that kept me riveted till I’d finished.  The Idea of Him is hugely enjoyable and vividly satisfying.”-Tina Brown of Tina Brown Live Media

“Holly Peterson’s THE IDEA OF HIM is the perfect novel if you want to plunge into great dialogue, a twisting and unexpected plot, shady Wall Street schemes, betrayal, girlfriends.. and sex.  It is unputdownable.”-Lesley Stahl, CBS News 60 Minutes Anchor 

“THE IDEA OF HIM takes off like a rocket and doesn’t stop until the last page. In this day and age where we are all so distracted, I relished a book that held my attention with laser focus on sexy topics that we all relate to: why we obsess over love, why we can’t leave when we should, and how we find our strength through friendship and characters we can’t help but adore. “-Katie Lee, TV Host, The Kitchen and Author of Groundswell

“The idea of him is a deeply intriguing book filled with hilarious social satire and sexy longing. This book explores falling in love with the idea of someone rather than the person themselves…and how we cope with reality once we wake up!”-Kelly Bensimon, Author and Television Personality 

For Praise from the media go to: http://www.hollypeterson.com/news-about-the-idea-of-him/

About Holly Peterson:

Holly Peterson is the author of the New York Timesand international best seller, The Manny. She was a Contributing Editor for Newsweek and editor-at-large for Tina Brown’s Talk magazine. She was also an Emmy Award–winning producer for ABC News for more than a decade, where she cov­ered global politics. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, Newsweek, Talk, the Daily Beast, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and other publications.

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Cover Reveal Dates (Tour Starts April 3rd):

Ann’s Reading Corner Mar 3
Back Porchervations Mar 4
My Life. One Story at a Time Mar 5
Mina’s Bookshelf Mar 5
Hide the Matches Mar 5
Book Fan Mar 6
Teddy Rose Book Reviews Mar 7
Always With a Book  Mar 10
A Casual Reader’s Blog Mar 11
Housewife Blues & Chihuahua Mar 12
Manic Mama of 2 Mar 13
JeanzBookReadNReview Mar 13
Jersey Girl Book Reviews Mar 17
Suko’s Notebook Mar 19
Giveaways & Glitter Mar 19
Romance & Inspiration Mar  20
Books and Bindings Mar 20
Open Book Society Mar 21
CelticLady’s Reviews Mar 24
Cassandra M’s Place Mar 26
Belinda’s Book Shelf Mar 31

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Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus Apr 3 Spotlight & Giveaway
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JeanzBookReadNReview Apr  11 Interview
My Life. One Story at a Time Apr 14 Guest Post & Giveaway
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Romance & Inspiration Apr 17 Review
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A Bookish Girl Apr 23 Review
A Casual Reader’s Blog Apr  25 Review & Giveaway
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Books and Bindings Apr 29 Review
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Mina’s Bookshelf May 1 Review
Mina’s Bookshelf May  7 Interview
Book Lover’s Journal May  2 Review
Jersey Girl Book Reviews May 5 Review
Jersey Girl Book Reviews May 5 Guest Post
Historical Fiction Obsession May 6 Review
Back Porchervations May 7 Review
CelticLady’s Reviews May 8 Review
Cassandra M’s Place May 9 Review
From the TBR Pile May 9 Review
Giveaways & Glitter May  12 Review
Minnesota Girl in the World May 13 Review
Book Fan May  14 Review & Giveaway
Crystal’s Many Reviewers May 15 Review
Room With Books May 16 Interview
Book Dilettante May 19 Review
As I Turn the Pages May 20 Review

Review: 

This is one of those books that takes a terrible situation and turns it into a gripping story.  This is the story of falling in love with love rather than the person.  Allie has everything she ever wanted and a great life, until she finds out it’s not… Then she starts to wonder if she really loves her husband or just the idea of him.  Maybe she fell in love with love rather than actually being in love.

I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.

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