Friday, April 28, 2017

First Line Fridays


Today is a very important day for me.  It is the day when the Lord did something very miraculous in my life.   I was in a very difficult place, because I was very sick, but He gave me a second chance at life.  Through His strength and the brilliance He gives to doctors and nurses, I am still here today, and I am so grateful!  Words cannot express how happy I am to be alive, and how honored I am to be here with my family and friends.  Please take a moment today to tell your loved ones how much you love them.  As the Bible says, life is like a vapor (James 4:14).  So take the time to embrace life, love others, and to do all you can for others.  Happy Friday!

As always, please be sure to check out the book lines from these other amazing bloggers too:    

Sydney from Singing Librarian
Rachel from Bookworm Mama
Andie from Radiant Light
Katie from Fiction Aficionado
Kathleen from Kathleen Denly
Lauraine from Lauraine's Notes 
Jessica from A Baker's Perspective  

And I want to welcome Jessica to the First Line Fridays fun!   

  Trisha from Joy of Reading
 
 Click the links above to be taken to their posts and...
If you would like to join us, send Carrie a message and let her know!
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​Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!

Today I am going to post a line from:

Pursued 
by Lisa Harris



And the first line is:

11:24 a.m., Tuesday 
Flight 1545 from Houston to Nashville

"Nikki Boyd grabbed the armrest of the aisle seat as the plane hit another air pocket and the FASTEN SEAT BELT light flickered on above row 29 on the Airbus."

Happy reading and Happy Friday!






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20 comments:

  1. Kay GarrettApril 28, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    “You get out there, and I mean now.”
    My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains – Carmela’s Quandary by Susan Page Davis

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 28, 2017 at 4:24 PM

      I don't think I have read anything by this author before, but I noticed she has a story in the novella collection...Seven Brides for Seven Texans.

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  2. Fiction AficionadoApril 28, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    What a wonderful anniversary! And I loved 'Pursued'!

    Since I have so many wonderful first lines to choose from at the moment, I'm going to share a different one here than on my blog. It's the first line from Varina Denman's 'Looking Glass Lies':

    "I woke up in the middle of the night in our cavernous walk-in closet. Again."

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 28, 2017 at 4:25 PM

      Thank you Katie! Intriguing first line...so mysterious!

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  3. TrishaApril 28, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    The line I’m going to share with you here is different than the one featured on my blog post. This book is one that my 9 year old son is currently reading for the second time.

    “This is a true story. Well some of it. Most of it.”
    Harlow & Sage (and Indiana) A true story about best friends by: Brittni Vega

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  4. 1bgpayneApril 28, 2017 at 12:48 PM

    Today I’m sharing the first line from Cynthia Roemer’s debut book that came out today.
    Under This Same Sky
    Illinois ~ May 8, 1854
    Nothing could have prepared her for this.
    Nothing.

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 28, 2017 at 4:29 PM

      Great first line! I will have to check this book out. Happy Friday!

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  5. BeckyApril 28, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Friday (is it really?)!! My first line is from a nonfiction book that is being released on May 2nd, Women Who Move Mountains by Sue Detweiler: " 'Get my baby out!' I screamed with a raspy voice."

    And one of my favorite quotes: "Every day we have the opportunity to agree with God & allow His perspective to flood us with His hope. It’s like having a pressure washer in your mind."

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 28, 2017 at 4:31 PM

      Brilliant quote! Thank you for including a nonfiction book...it has been ages since I have picked up a nonfiction text. Happy Friday!

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  6. Bookworm MamaApril 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    Oh Yay! Celebrating with you!

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  7. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenApril 28, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    What a wonderful anniversary to be celebrating. God is good. happy Friday!

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 29, 2017 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you Sarah...I wholeheartedly agree. :) Happy Friday!

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  8. Caryl KaneApril 28, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    PROLOGUE

    They were coming. - Orphan's Song by Gillian Bronte Adams

    HAPPY FRIDAY and HAPPY READING!

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    1. englishmysteriesblogApril 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM

      Wow...amazing first line. It definitely draws the reader in. Happy Friday!

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  9. Jessica BakerApril 28, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Yay! So glad God gave you that chance!
    And PS I loved this book!!!

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  10. AndiApril 30, 2017 at 2:09 AM

    Wow Heather we have more than reading in common. God gave me not only a second chance but a third one as well. Blessings friend!

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    1. englishmysteriesblogMay 4, 2017 at 10:11 AM

      I'm so happy to hear that...God is good! Glad you are doing well! :)

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