First Line Fridays # 22: “Wait for Me” by Susan May Warren

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Happy weekend! It’s turning chilly in my corner of the world as fall is fading. It’s the perfect weather to curl up in a cozy place with a book!!! Today I’m sharing the first line of a book I’m VERY MUCH anticipating: Wait for Me by Susan May Warren. It’s the last book in her “Montana Rescue” series, and it’s a finale (and couple) I’ve been rooting for since the beginning!

I still need to read the book just before this one, Storm Front, so the good news is I can binge-read both of them soon!

First Line:

He wasn’t looking for trouble, but if Pete didn’t act right now, at least one person was going to die.

What a first line, right? What kind of situation do you think Pete is in? (Do you think it involves his search-and-rescue team or something else?)

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 21: “Rose in Three Quarter Time” by Rachel McMillan

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Happy Friday! Today’s First Line Friday feature is a novella for the romantic at heart: Rose in Three Quarter Time by Rachel McMillan. This novella is a #MUSTREAD for any fans of clean contemporary romance, the marriage of convenience trope, or just music and good old-fashioned friendship. It releases in a couple days, actually! (Sept. 30. Go preorder for $.99 now!) Check back on the blog on release day for a review, special interview + more fun!

First Line:

The revolutionary Oliver Thorne is a study in resiliency.

 

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 20: “The Cost of Betrayal” Novella Collection

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Happy weekend! Today’s First Line Friday feature is an almost-released (new as of next Tuesday) novella collection by three well-known authors: The Cost of Betrayal romantic suspense novella collection by Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey, and Lynette Eason. This is a TBR title for me, one I think I will enjoy because I’m a fan of Dani and Lynette. I don’t think I’ve read anything be Dee just yet, but her books are highly read in the genre. Read on to see THREE first lines and share yours in the comments!

First Lines:

Betrayal by Dee Henderson

Ann Falcon eased toward the front of the crowd.

Deadly Isle by Dani Pettrey

He waited, lurking against the buoy’s cold, rusty body, awaiting her.

Code of Ethics by Lynette Eason

“Get him to surgery, ASAP! OR number four.”

 

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 19: “When Fall Fades”

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It’s a special edition of First Line Fridays, featuring a book from an author you haven’t read yet! It was actually a bit of a challenge to pick a TBR book from a new-to-me-author because there are SO MANY books out there I want to read from authors I love or have recently discovered! (I’m seeing this as a really good thing.)

I picked When Fall Fades by Amy Leigh Simpson. It sounds like my cup of tea: romantic suspense. And, the reviews and praise I’ve been hearing from author and reader friends convinced me I need to read the whole series!

First Lines:

Chapter 1

This can’t be good. Pulling up to the scene and slipping behind his FBI agent mask, or rather an expression as impenetrable as Kevlar, Archer Hayes removed himself from his Suburban and set to the task at hand.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 18: “Freedom’s Kiss”

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I decided to jump in to this week’s FLF with the beginning of an upcoming release from author Sarah Monzon: Freedom’s Kiss, the third novel in her Carrington Family series, that releases 8/6. I have big plans to binge-read this series soon! I mean the series is all split-time, and this one promises a foodie slant that I’m really excited about!

First Line:

Georgia, 1816

Freedom. No single word had the right to hold such power.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 17: “Murder at the Flamingo”

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Since author Rachel McMillan announced a 1930s murder-mystery-romance series connected to her previous A-MAZING “Herringford & Watts” family I have been anticipating the glamour of Boston and the down-to-earth characters Rachel is known for. Murder at the Flamingo releases July 10th (yayyy!), and I have no doubt many readers will be enjoying this adventure soon. It’s wonderful so far– I’m reading it now!

First Lines:

Heartbeat, Hamish. Assess your surroundings. Acknowledge the trigger point. Assure a corner for quick retreat before the symptoms draw attention.

When he could finally blink his surroundings into focus, all he saw were dozens of perplexed eyes studying him concernedly.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 16: “Sons of Blackbird Mountain”

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I just can’t resist talking about this book. Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof releases in a few weeks, but I have been anticipating and subsequently reveling in its story-amazingness for a while now! Beneath this gorgeous cover is a poignant story of brothers, the bond of family, and the bittersweet and joyous facets of love.

Look for my review soon!

First Line:

Blackbird Mountain, Virginia

August 27, 1890

Aven peered down at the letter again, noted the address written in Aunt Dorothe’s hand, then looked back to the wooden sign that was staked into the ground.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 15: “Where Trains Collide”

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Today’s first line is from an upcoming contemporary romance novella from indie author Amber Stokes. Amber’s stories always have a genuineness about them – with a sweet romance, of course – so I’m anticipating this one will be no different! Plus, its setting is a TRAIN! How cool is that!?
Where Trains Collide releases June 3. Look for my review in a few weeks!

First Lines:

Blog post: “Do you ever have days when you’re sick of the very thing you used to love?…”

Chapter 1: Without letting herself think too much about how ridiculous and fruitless her latest blog post sounded, Trisha pressed the “publish” button and then set her iPhone aside.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 14: “Dear Mr. Knightley” + Read-along Fun

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This post to twofold: it’s First Line Friday, becoming a First-Letter-Friday with this book! AND, it’s an announcement of an informal read-along.

Starting April 2, myself and some awesome bookish friends will be re-reading Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay and discussing it via Twitter using #DMKral! You’re invited! It’s been WAY too long since I’ve read this story. Since it was Katherine’s debut AND my first introduction to epistolary fiction, it’s time to revisit. (Plus our Twitter read-alongs are a highlight of life!)

First Letter:

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! Then, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!

First Line Fridays # 13: “Finding Evergreen”

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This week I’m excited about a new release from author Jennifer Rodewald!!!!! The book is Finding Evergreen, the third book in the heart-moving “Grace Revealed” contemporary series. I’m currently reading it and hope to share a series review next week!

Katie over at Fiction Aficionado is sharing the first lines from the prologue. I’m sharing the first lines from chapter 1!

First Lines:

Chapter 1

October

Ethan lifted the final three logs from the sled and stacked them on the pile. Enough to last through the end of next week, if they kept it to two or three bonfires.

Your turn! Find the book closest to you and share your first line in the comments! The, head over to Hoarding Books for the linky and visit other FLF posts!