Friday, June 22, 2018

First Line Fridays


I know so many people are going to be talking about this collection, because everyone is so excited to read it, but I really wanted to talk about these stories this week!  :)  I know all of these works are going to be wonderful, but I am especially excited to read Dawn Crandall's next book, Enchanting Nicholette.  I read and reviewed the first four books in this series, and they were simply splendid. 

You can read my reviews here:  The Hesitant HeiressThe Bound HeartThe Captive Imposter, and The Cautious Maiden  

Let me know if you picked up this collection, and which book you are going to read first.  Happy reading! 

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!

Today I am going to post a line from: 

  Timeless Love: Romantic Stories that 
Span the Ages 
by Kari Trumbo, Andrea Boeshaar, Misty M. Bellar, Stephanie H. McGee, Dawn Crandall, Pepper, Basham, and Sarah Monzon 



And the first line is...

Enchanting Nicholette 
by Dawn Crandall 



"It was in looking up at him her aspect had caught its lustre--the light repeated in her eyes beamed first out of his."  
--Charlotte Bronte, Villette 

Boston, Massachusetts 
Saturday, June 3, 1893

"I suppose you have a new wardrobe ordered from Paris?"  

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! 








30 comments:

  1. I shared from The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck on my blog. But here I'll share the first line from the next book in my TBR pile -- A Rebel Heart by Beth White. "Selah could hear the horses thundering closer, oncoming hell and destruction." Happy Friday!

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    1. I am just about to read that story by Beth White--lovely! Happy reading Beckie!

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  2. Sounds like a very nice collection of stories. The book I'm featuring on my blog is "The Country House Courtship" by Linore Rose Burkard. Since I'm still reading this novel, I will share the first line in Chapter Seventeen here. "Mrs. Royleforst finally made her public entrance among the guests after taking breakfast in her room and spending much of the day abed." Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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    1. I will definitely have to read these stories. They sound fantastic! Happy reading Anneliese!

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  3. I have read all the stories in this wonderful collection, and loved every single story! Such a wonderful group of authors!

    Over on my blog I'm sharing the first line from Karen Whitemeyer's More Than Meets the Eye. There is also a giveaway running on the Author Interview post with Karen on my blog. Please stop by and enter to win an author autographed print copy!

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    1. Wonderful! I can't wait to read all of these amazing stories. :) And I will definitely stop by and enter your giveaway--book giveaways are the best! :) Happy reading Trisha!

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  4. There are so many great stories in this collection. I enjoyed all of them.

    Here's the first line of The Road to Magnolia Glen by Pam Hillman (I hope to finish this one this weekend):

    The Lady Gallant in the middle of the Atlantic Ocian - January 1792
    "Keey your brother away from my sister!"

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. I definitely need to read this new book by Pam Hillman. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a conference a few years ago. :) Happy reading Suzie!

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  5. I have this on my Kindle waiting for me. Can't wait!

    I'm sharing about "Just Let Go" by Courtney Walsh on my blog today, but I have "The Hawaiian Discovery" by Wanda Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter waiting for me to read next.

    Middlebury, Indiana

    Ellen Lambright finished sweeping the kitchen floor and paused from her work to brew a cup of tea.

    Have a great weekend!

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    1. Well, I completely agree with this first line. It's always important to pause for a cup of tea. :) Happy reading Rebecca!

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  6. Happy Friday!!!

    Today on my blog, I'm sharing the first line from As The Tide Comes In by Cindy and Erin Woodsmall. Here I will share the first line from a short story I'm currently reading. It's called "A Lady of Scandal" by Heather B. Moore. It's very good.

    "Hugh couldn't help but think of his biggest question about Anthony and Lady Bridget. Why had Anthony offered to marry her?"

    Hope you have an excellent weekend filled with good reading time!

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    1. This sounds like a great story! Is it set in England? I will have to look it up. :) Happy reading Nicole!

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  7. I loved this collection! I read them in order, and my favorites were Dawn Crandall's, Pepper Basham's, and Sarah Monzon's. So good! I'm sharing the first line of Toni Shiloh's "Enduring Love" on my blog today.

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    1. I'm so happy to hear that! I just started reading Enchanting Nicholette. :) Happy reading Becky!

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  8. The lovely collection is waiting for me on my Kindle.

    It was going to be a fine day. Behold, Here's Poison by Georgette Heyer

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    1. What a great collection to be waiting on your Kindle! :) I love getting new books. Happy reading Caryl!

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  9. I loved that story!! I can't wait to read the rest in that collection soon. Thanks for sharing, Heather. Have a great weekend!

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    1. You're welcome friend! This is such en exciting collection--Beth posted all the book covers on her blog, which was lovely to see. :) Happy reading Savanna!

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  10. Love the covers! I hope you are enjoying your weekend reading time :) I hope you can stop by:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2018/06/first-lines-friday-62218.html

    Colletta

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    1. Thanks Colletta! Have a lovely weekend and happy reading!

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  11. Happy Friday!
    The book I'm sharing this week is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte but I'll share here the book I'm currently reading which is Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey: "Luke crouched behind an orange shipping container, dreading to think what it held. Have a great weekend and happy reading!

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    1. Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books! Happy reading Becca!

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  12. Happy Friday! My first line is from Light My Fire by Susan May Warren:

    "His knee had turned into a melon, achy and soft, and Tucker Newman's entire body throbbed, right down to the marrow."

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    1. Oh my! It sounds like trouble is up ahead! Happy reading Becky!

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  13. Happy Friday!😊

    My FLF comes from Claiming Her Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe

    If Lucy Maxwell had learned one thing, it was that when life appeared to be going smoothly, it was time to listen closely for the other boot to drop!

    Have a great weekend and happy reading!📚😎

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    1. Oh my goodness! How true that first line is, but can't we just enjoy the mountain top first? :) Happy reading Susan!

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  14. I just finished reading The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck today...

    You see, love stories never worked for her. She never got the guy.

    Happy reading!

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    1. That looks like a wonderful book Beth. I've already added it to my Amazon wish list. :) Have a lovely week!

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