April 2025

It's a Scottoline/Serritella Summer!

Inside This Issue:

Letters from Lisa and Francesca
Pre-Order Incentives for THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA and FULL BLOOM
"Lisa Live" Facebook Events starting Monday, May 5th
About THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA
About FULL BLOOM
And more...

Happy Spring, From Lisa!

I'm counting down to summer, and I bet you are too! This will be a super-summer for me because both Francesca and I have new novels coming out! Francesca will tell you all about her new book, FULL BLOOM, but my new book, THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA, is a psychological thriller with my fave themes of love, family, justice — and carbs! It’s set in Tuscany and packs plenty of twists and turns, a touch of romance, and a whole lot of spooky. I ate and drank my way through the Chianti region all in the name of research, LOL!

Please join me for my “Facebook Lives” on Monday nights starting May 5th, where I’ll show you videos I took of scenes in the book! Meantime, I hope you’ll pre-order the book and submit your receipt to enter in my big-prize sweepstakes giveaway!

With love and hugs, 

"Lisa Live!"

Mark your calendar! “Lisa Live” on Facebook starts Monday, May 5, 2025 and will run every Monday night through July 7, 2025 at 7:30pm ET. Lisa will reveal her inspirations behind THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA and show videos from her research trip to Tuscany. And then, on Monday, July 14th, join “Lisa Live” for her Virtual Publication Celebration (time tbd!).

And be sure to join us in the Pre-Order Sweepstakes for THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA, where you have a chance to win prizes, such as an iPad Mini and a Gucci Mini Bag! Lisa will be giving away an exciting prize each week during her “Lisa Live” events. That’s one prize each week for the 11 weeks leading into the book’s publication on July 15, 2025!

Sweepstakes & How to Enter 

To enter THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA Sweepstakes, all you have to do is pre-order THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA in hardcover, audio, eBook or large print from anywhere you choose, then email a copy of your receipt and full mailing address to preorders@scottoline.com. You will then be entered to win! Lisa will randomly draw one winner, each week, during her Monday night “Lisa Live” Facebook events at 7:30pm ET leading up to the publication date for THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA, July 15, 2025. No purchase is necessary to win a prize. 

Praise for THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA

"A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!"
— Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 International Bestselling Author of THIS IS WHY WE LIED

"Scottoline deftly weaves a touch of astrology through this fast-paced thriller, and the result is a stunning novel that will leave you breathless.”
—Fiona Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE STOLEN QUEEN

“Pulse-pounding, propulsive, and utterly unputdownable."
—Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of BEACH HOUSE RULES

“A page-turning exploration into love, loss, and forces larger than ourselves. This might just be my favorite Lisa Scottoline book yet, and that’s saying a lot!”
—Marie Benedict, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE QUEENS OF CRIME

“Enthralling, intriguing, and ridiculously entertaining.”
—Liz Nugent, International Bestselling Author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND

“A delicious escape that blends suspense, atmosphere, and heart — this is Scottoline at her finest.”
—Danielle Trussoni, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE PUZZLE BOX

Greetings from Francesca...

Dear Readers,

I'm thrilled to bring you my new novel, FULL BLOOM, on sale August 5th! But first, a great big thank you to everyone who supported me with my first novel, GHOSTS OF HARVARD! My heart was lifted by all the love, enthusiasm, and kind words for GHOSTS that you shared. It gave me a sense of community and connection on a whole new level. Thanks to all of you.

The need for connection is at the heart of FULL BLOOM. It’s about a woman who finds herself stalled at work, dumped, and lonely in crowded New York City — until she receives the gift of an extraordinary bespoke perfume. Just a dab behind the ears, and suddenly she is the object of every man’s desire and able to satisfy her own appetites for sex, love, and ambition. But there is a danger to connecting to our primal emotions. The book asks: Who are you without your inhibitions? Does being wanted get you what you want, or can you be devoured by desire?

Thank you so much for your support, it truly means the world to me. With my gratitude, I have a special pre-order gift for you: a one-of-a-kind perfume, just like the one in the book, that I created just for you! You can read more about it in this newsletter. I hope you’ll consider pre-ordering, and I hope you love FULL BLOOM.

With love,

FULL BLOOM Pre-Order Offer 

To research FULL BLOOM, I traveled to the capital of perfumery, Grasse, in the south of France. I visited Europe’s oldest maison de parfum, Galimard, established in 1747, where I got to compose my very own, original fragrance. As a thank you for pre-ordering FULL BLOOM, I'm gifting a travel-sized bottle of my one-of-a-kind perfume, Près de Moi, meaning close to me, which is how I think of each and every reader!

HOW TO QUALIFY
To receive your gift perfume, all you have to do is pre-order FULL BLOOM in hardcover, audio, eBook or large print from anywhere you choose, then email a copy of your receipt and full mailing address to preorders@fserritella.com. You then will be sent a travel-sized bottle of Près de Moi, while supplies last.

Praise for FULL BLOOM 

“Francesca Serritella is a literary wonder. Atmospheric and lush, FULL BLOOM is the story of Iris, so overwhelmed by life, only a miracle could set her free. With one spritz of an elixir, Iris is free to explore her potent past and visit the magical possibilities of her future. Serritella’s elegant prose includes a top note of originality, a middle note of pure heart, and a base note of self-discovery. A sensory feast for readers everywhere.”
—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE

“Francesca Serritella’s FULL BLOOM is an absolutely gorgeous read — the perfect combination of romance, mystery and magical realism, with a vibrant cast of characters who will make you wish you were a part of Iris’s world. Here is a big, juicy story that will linger long after you’ve closed the book.”
—Sarah MacLean, New York Times Bestselling Author of KNOCKOUT

“I love FULL BLOOM. Charged with emotion, it is a masterful portrait of one of the most intriguing characters I've ever met. Iris grew up with heartbreak, encounters betrayal, and powers through it all with heart and bravery. Her adventures may or may not be the result of a seductive elixir concocted by her brilliant and eccentric neighbor, the exalted perfumer Rapacine. With elegant prose and an insider's knowledge of New York City, Francesca Serritella has created a dazzling world that draws us in and makes us feel we are wandering the brownstone-lined streets and hidden gardens of Greenwich Village. She writes of Iris's longings and desires, passion and regrets, and she understands the art and science of love. What a wonderful novel she has written!”
—Luanne Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author of LAST NIGHT

And More Good News.....

New Puppies!

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