I didn't even think to feature a Valentine's story last week, so I wanted to highlight one today--especially since I have been watching Downton Abbey reruns recently. I hope that all of you have watched this series, but if not, I highly recommend it! :) Each character deals with love, joy, pain, loss, disappointment, and even redemption, which of course makes for a wonderful story. I love period dramas, and currently, I have been watching Victoria. What are some of your favorite literary dramas?
Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!
Today I am going to post a line from:
The Cupcake Dilemma: A Rock Creek Novella
by Jennifer Rodewald
And the first line is...
"Let me begin by stating this clearly. I was voluntold."
Happy reading and happy Friday!
Let me know your first line in the comments & then head over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating!
Such a great novella!
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing the first line from April Gardner's latest release, Love the War Woman, on my blog, but right now I'm reading a romantic suspense called 'Panama Deception' by Jennifer Haynie. Here's the first line:
"He was next."
Short and maybe not so sweet!
I just finished this novella yesterday, and it was wonderful! That first line is incredible--such suspense! Happy Saturday Katie!
DeleteI've seen this book everywhere and it looks good. I love the cover!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Cupcakes have always been one of my favorite desserts. :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteI just might have to try and squeeze this one in this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe first line from a book I plan to finish this weekend: Wyatt Paxton never realized coming home could be as bittersweet as leaving. -A Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
I highly recommend it! I read this story in two days! Happy Wednesday!
DeleteWhat a cute first line!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to publicly admit that EVERY time Matthew comes back after missing and starts to sing with Mary, I cry. I mean EVERY time. I may never get over that moment.
I completely agree with you. Matthew will always be missed! Happy Wednesday!
DeleteHappy Friday Heather! I just bought that book!!
ReplyDeleteToday my First Line Friday comes from a book I will be reading next week. A Mother's Gift by Charlotte Hubbard.
As Lenore Otto sat on the bed with Leah, wistfully watching the dusk of late November fill her daughter’s room, her heart was torn.
Have an awesome weekend!!
Enjoy reading this novella! Goodness, I want to know why her heart is torn--beautiful first line. Happy Wednesday!
DeleteI so enjoyed watching Downton Abbey! You've inspired me to watch a couple episodes! Have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that! :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteI need to watch this show.
ReplyDeleteMy first line is from Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer:
The cheerful tinkle of a bell alerted Grace Mallory to the arrival of a guest.
I remember this book! I need to add it to my book list. :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteThanks for the video clip. I love the last line in her formidable British accent, "I would hate to be predictable." :) The book I'm featuring on my blog is Rumors and Promises by Kathleen Rouser. Since I'm on chapter 14, I'll share the first line from that chapter here. "I insist that you stay here and rest today, Sophie." Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Anneliese! I love that line too. :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteVoluntold - gets me every time I see it :D
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing from the Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection (read through NetGalley) today. Here's the first line from Partners in Crime by Vickie McDonough:
"Run, Laurel. Run!"
Haha... great first line! I love these novella collections. :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteHappy Friday!
ReplyDeleteToday on my blog I am sharing the first line from the new novella by Bell Renshaw, As Easy As Riding A Bike. It's a really fun read.
I am currently reading The Captain's Daughter by Jennifer Delamere. I am LOVING this story so much. I am just beginning chapter 7, so I will leave that first line here:
"Rosalyn drew the blanket around her to ward off the chilly night air as the carriage moved briskly down the near-empty streets."
I loved that book! I can't wait to read the next one in the series. :) Happy Wednesday!
DeleteIt has been awhile since I saw a Downtown Abby show. On my blog I am showcasing Elaine Orr's Jolie Gentil books located in the Jersey Beach shores. I am reading TILL DEATH DO IS PARTY Landing in Las Vegas was somewhat akin to touching down in Oz.
ReplyDeleteI love cozy mysteries! :) Happy Wednesday!
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ReplyDeleteVincentio Rossi lifted his glass of ten-year-old Lombardi Brunello di Montalcino, closed his eyes, and sniffed the complex bouquet of the ruby red wine. - Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon
Happy Friday and Happy Reading
Happy Wednesday Caryl!
DeleteGreat minds :)
ReplyDeleteMy current first line is from Missy Tippens’ new novella “Her Valentine Reunion” (in the Back to You collection) – In a preemptive strike against the Valentine’s Day funk that hit her every year in February, Abbie Rogers had been working on her latest craft project she’d dubbed Operation Kill Cupid.”
I need another Valentine's Day book to read, so I will have to add this story to my book list. :) Happy Wednesday Carrie!
DeleteI love that she has used the term voluntold. This is a very common term at my church.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant coincidence! Happy Wednesday!
DeleteI know I’m late but yesterday was busy! Happy Weekend! My first line is from A Langhorne Romance (which is in Right Where We Belong collection) by Deborah Raney.
ReplyDelete“No sooner had Lily O’Neal plunged her hands into the sticky bread dough than the doorbell rang. Why did it always work that way?”
No worries--you are never late, because you can always comment on my blog. :) I love that first line--the same scenario has happened to me dozens of times...lol. Happy Wednesday Becky!
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