I have read several books by Deborah Hale through the years, and each one has been very good. Of course, most of them have been set in England, which as you know, is always the beginning of a very good story. :) The book I'm highlight this week caught my eye, because it is set during the Romantic era in England, and as I said earlier, this must be a good book. :) 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:
The Nobleman's Governess Bride
by Deborah Hale
And the first line is...
The Cotswolds, England
1814
"'Miss Leaonard, I presume?' The question, posed in a rich, firm baritone voice, startled Rebecca Beaton as she stooped to pluck a fragrant purple hyacinth in the garden at Rose Grange."
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!
England is one of my favourite places in the world!
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing the first line from "Where the Fire Falls" by Karen Barnett on my blog today, but right now I'm going to share the first line from another read I recently enjoyed: The Captured Bride, by Michelle Griep.
"It ain't right. YOU ain't right."
Don't take it personally. ;-)
I completely agree! England is such a lovely country. :) Happy Friday and happy reading!
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ReplyDeleteMy FLF comes from a book I will be reading next, Falling for the Cowgirl by Tina Radcliffe.
“I like Zeb Turner for the assistant ranch foreman position.” Travis Maxwell looked across the conference table at his sisters, Lucy and Emma, hoping for confirmation, and then shoved another cinnamon roll into his mouth.
Have a great weekend and happy reading!😊
Lol...brilliant first line! Happy Friday and happy reading Susan!
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ReplyDeleteMy #FLF is from Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.
Interesting...I love this first line, and I want to know what happens next! Happy Friday and happy reading Caryl!
DeleteThis sounds like a book I'd enjoy reading! I'll have to go find a copy to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOver on my blog I’m featuring Among The Poppies by J’Nell Ciesielski. Here I'll share the first line from Chapter 22.
“The wrench spun like a dial, blurring faster and faster until it flew off the side of the engine and cartwheeled in the dirt.”
I always love it when someone discovers a new book! :) Happy Friday and happy reading Trisha!
DeleteI’m sharing from the prologue of King’s Folly by Jill Williamson on my blog today, so here I’ll share from the first chapter:
ReplyDelete“A procession of fifty men made their way through the cool desert night from the royal retreat in Canden toward The Gray. Fifty-one men, technically, though the king did not count the wailing convict riding in the cage since the man would soon be dead.”
And on that cheery note, happy Friday!
Oh my goodness! However, this does sound like an interesting read. :) Happy Friday and happy reading Yvette!
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ReplyDeleteToday’s first lines come from Kat Mizera’s new release, Defending Dani. This was a super sweet and emotional hockey romance.
“Sergei Petrov got out of the taxi and hurriedly paid the drive as he grabbed his bag. He hadn’t seen his son in more than two months and couldn’t wait to look into his sweet little face.”
I’m featuring lines from Lexi Blake’s new release “Order of Protection” on my blog. Check out to see the start of her newest series!
Those are super sweet lines! Happy Friday and happy reading Janine!
DeleteThis book sounds excellent!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
Today on my blog, I'm sharing the first paragraph to This Wilderness Journey by Misty Beller. Here I will share the first two lines from the book I'm currently reading, I Am My Beloved by Caryl McAdoo. It's a retelling of Song of Solomon.
"Abishag held the cups level and took small ladylike steps, careful not to slosh. She grinned then placed the wine -- except water really, her mother wouldn't allow her real wine -- on the stone table."
Hope you have an excellent weekend with lots of quality reading time! 😁
Thanks Nicole! Have a lovely day too! :)
DeleteThat's such a sweet cover. :)
ReplyDeleteI’m sharing the frist line from Just Let Go on my blog today. I’m currently reading A Defense of Honor by Kristi Ann Hunter. The first line is “Graham, the Viscount Wharton, heir to the earldom of Grableton, pride of the Cambridge Fencing Team, coveted party guest, and generally well-liked member of both Brooke’s and White’s, was bored."
Kristi Ann Hunter's books are so good--can't wait to read this one! Happy reading Ellie!
DeleteI love the cover art! Everything looks beautiful in England LOL
ReplyDeleteThe Book I'm sharing on my blog is Lone Witness by Rachel Dylan but I'm currently listening to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and I'll share the first line from that here: "We slept in what had once been the gymnasium." Happy reading this weekend! :)
Everything does look beautiful in England! I completely agree. :) Happy Thursday Becca!
DeleteOhh! A mistaken identity already! Looks amazing! I hope you can stop by:
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Oh my goodness! What an emotional first line! I haven't read any books by Irene Hannon, but I will have to add this one to my book list. Happy reading Colletta!
DeleteThis looks like a good read. I love anything that takes place in England. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing about The Weaver's Daughter by Sarah E. Ladd on my blog today. I'm currently reading Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh so I'll share the first line from that here:
"He shouldn't be here."
Happy weekend! :D
Me too! Any time a book starts with its setting in England--it must be good. :) Happy reading Rebecca!
DeleteSorry I am late this week, VBS has started and I am a little behind. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI loved going to VBS when I was a kid. :) Have fun and happy reading Sarah!
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