Category: First Line Friday

First Line Friday

First Line Friday 431 | The Baby Proposal by Gabrielle Meyer

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m quoting from The Baby Proposal by Gabrielle Meyer, who I know better as the author of the Timeless series.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Whitney Emmerson stood next to her rusted Volvo and stared at the elegant house in front of her.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About The Baby Proposal

To be his guardians, they must say “I do.”

Drew Keelan is the last person Whitney Emmerson imagined would propose to her. But when their infant nephew is orphaned and the will stipulates that to adopt him they must be married, Whitney and Drew have no choice. It’s one thing to wed for custody, but do they have what it takes to make a marriage of convenience last till death do them part?

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First Line Friday 430 | Uncharted Blessing by Keely Brooke Keith

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m about to started Uncharted Blessing, the 16th (!) book in Keely Brooke Keith’s Uncharted series. I think I’ve read them all, and I definitely enjoy them.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Gazing into a newborn’s eyes made all of time and eternity stand still.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Uncharted Blessing

She never thought she’d be a mother. He never thought he’d love again.

Uncharted Blessing by Keely Brooke KeithCharlotte Cotter finds purpose in caring for others while burying her broken dream of a family of her own. When she leaves home to tend to a village matriarch, Charlotte never imagines the household she enters will change her life forever. But when a dying friend needs her help, Charlotte faces a daunting promise and a fragile hope she scarcely dares to claim.

Josiah Roberts never expected trouble at the family mill, nor to share a home with the village baker’s quiet, selfless daughter. Still haunted by past rejection, Josiah is determined to keep control of his life—in business and in love. But as Charlotte nurtures his mother, his home, and now an orphaned baby, Josiah sees true strength lies not in control but in compassion.

Meanwhile, as Caleb’s missionary journey continues, he discovers the dangers of life outside the Land.

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First Lane Friday 429 | On the Fence About You by Emily Conrad

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m sharing from On the Fence About You by Emily Conrad, one of my favourite contemporary Christian romance authors.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

The barking reached a fever pitch that echoed through the lush peace of early summer in Chimney Creek, Wisconsin.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About On the Fence About You

If good fences make good neighbors, these former childhood sweethearts are doomed to stay enemies.

Combat veteran Hale Bastian and veterinarian Morgan Reynolds were best friends in childhood, but since a falling out twenty years ago, they’ve become strangers to each other. So much so that they don’t realize Hale bought the house next door to Morgan upon his return to small-town Chimney Creek, Wisconsin. He recognizes his mistake—and her—as soon as his dog jumps her ridiculous little fence and absconds with her dinner. Morgan doesn’t recognize him as anything but an inconvenience.

All but sworn enemies, they’d avoid each other if not for their devotion to the local animal shelter, where Morgan’s animal-loving aunt used to take them as children. If they hope to raise enough funds to save the shelter, the animals in its care, and her aunt’s legacy, Morgan and Hale will need to work together, and that means confronting their painful past.

When their growing connection threatens the peace Hale’s fought so hard to find and Morgan’s carefully crafted plans, it seems they can’t have it all. But what if all they need is waiting just on the other side of the fence?

A warmhearted and faith-filled clean romance about surrendering your plans, finding peace, and, of course, loving your neighbor.

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First Line Friday 428 | When We Blinked by Stephanie Mack

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m reading When We Blinked by Stephanie Mack, which was first published in 2021 and is being re-released later this year by Tyndale Fiction.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

I tapped the toe of my nude suede pump on the elevator floor, willing us to move faster.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About When We Blinked

Newly divorced Seraphina Jones has returned to the corporate world after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but the transition from playdates to boardrooms has been tricky, leaving her little space for anything else as a single mom.

Encouraged by her friends to start dating again, Sera tries a wildly popular new app built for people exhausted by swipe culture. Blinde is photo-free, designed to spark meaningful conversations. With renewed confidence―and a groove in co-parenting with her ex, Connor―Sera decides she’s ready to explore romance. Suddenly, there are several contenders: Graham Hamilton, the gorgeous young heir to his family’s hotel empire; Jack, the irresistible match on Blinde whose messages feel like fate; and Connor himself, who still stirs up feelings she wishes her heart would forget.

But while Sera thinks she’s juggling three different men, there are really only two. Jack is actually Connor, who was shocked to be matched with Sera on Blinde and is secretly hoping to connect with her all over again. When the truth comes to light, Sera is forced to ask herself: Is love at second sight truly possible, or is it finally time to move on from her failed marriage?

Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, When We Blinked provides a modern portrait of love in all its messy, hopeful forms and the power of redemption to turn any ending into a new beginning.

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First Line Friday #427 | To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m reading To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck, which I recently downloaded when it was on sale on Kindle. That dress on the cover is amazing! Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

It’s said in the north country of Lauchenland that the sea has a song and love blooms from the earth the same as flora and fauna.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About To Love a Prince

To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck Daffodil Caron is not a princess, even though she once dreamed of being one. After all, she grew up as a playmate to royal princes, running through the halls of Perrigwynn Palace in the North Sea’s Lauchtenland. But the day she stumbled upon a royal secret, everything changed.

Flash forward eighteen years, and Daffy’s living a sweet, non-royal life. A skilled art curator for the Royal Trust, she has friends, a flat in the heart of the capital city, and a handsome, successful boyfriend. The last person on her mind is Gus, the prince she once called her best mate.

HRH Prince Augustus is no longer “Prince Pudgy,” as caricatured by the press—he’s charming and gorgeous, possessing a world-famous smile. But after he’s jilted at the altar, then dumped by his second fianceé, the spare heir to Lauchtenland’s ancient House of Blue finds solace on a Florida beach.

A year as a regular bloke allows him to rethink his purpose. He’s half decided his calling is to pour pints at a tiki bar rather than serve his country and the Family. But a wild Frisbee toss down the beach changes his destiny. Despite his long hair and beard, Daffy recognizes her prince. She reminds Gus of his heritage and assures him that he’s needed in Lauchtenland.

When Daffy and Gus find themselves on assignment at Hadsby Castle in preparation for his brother’s wedding ball, their friendship blooms into affection. Then secrets are exposed, and Gus must choose between his past hurts and his future hope. And Daffy must trust her heart to forever love a prince.

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First Line Friday #426 | Where Hope Begins by Candee Fick

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m quoting from Where Hope Begins, a new contemporary Christian romance from Candee Fick.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Agreeing to help his family should not be this painful.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Where Hope Begins

It’ll take more than love on the menu to keep his family’s café open.

Where Hope Begins by Candee FickJoel Dawson’s dreams of corporate success are put on hold when his father collapses in the middle of the breakfast rush. Now it’s up to him to keep the family business open and his grandmother’s legacy alive–except his book-smarts are useless for running a café, and the only person who can help—their star waitress—is struggling with issues of her own.

Lauren Graham’s lifetime spent trying to meet her father’s impossible expectations has turned her into the ultimate people pleaser, but now, she’s at a crossroads. Skipping college classes to cover extra shifts at the café will infuriate her family, but saying no to Joel feels impossible, even if being around him stirs up memories she’d rather forget.

Opposites may attract but even with a shared faith, their differences may be unsurmountable. And with each financial setback, the future of the café—and Grandma Hope’s legacy—hangs in the balance. Is Joel willing to trade his big city attitude for a small town apron? And if so, is that enough for Lauren to trust him with her heart?

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First Line Friday #425 | Mostly Dead by Susan J Bruce

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m reading Mostly Dead, the second cozy mystery in Susan J Bruce’s Ruthless-the-Killer mysteries. I really enjoyed Dead Ahead, so I have high hopes!

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

Autumn mornings in Pelican Bay had a way of making everything look sharper—the light, the trees, even people’s smiles.

 

About Mostly Dead

Murder and romance. What could possibly go wrong?

Mostly Dead by Susan J BruceRuth Smythe is still getting used to small-town life when she stumbles on a body at Pelican Bay’s annual Easter egg hunt.

Two bodies in just a few weeks is bad enough—but it gets worse when Dan Rivers is arrested for murder.

Sure, Dan’s a little guarded and hard to read sometimes. But a killer?

No way. He’s kind. Loyal. Brave. And possibly her almost-boyfriend. (Not that she’s admitting it.)

As the case against him builds—and her reputation as Ruthless-the-Killer roars back to life—Ruth throws herself into the investigation.

With loyal friends, a cockatoo with no filter, and more at stake than she dares to admit, she’s determined to clear Dan’s name.

Because Dan could lose everything. She could lose… him.

And the real killer? Still out there.

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First Line Friday #424 | Not Precisely Mr. Knightley by Carolyn Miller

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Not Precisely Mr. Knightley is a modern Emma retelling, and I have to confess that Emma isn’t my favourite Jane Austen novel … but I do enjoy Carolyn Miller’s novels, so I’ll be interested to see if she can convert me into an Emma fan!

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Emma-Jane Bennett, handsome, clever, and wanting to be rich, with a loving family, comfortable home, and optimistic disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence.

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About Not Precisely Mr. Knightley

Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ’s head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul.

But Jordan’s feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen’s chastised Emma—only without her Mr. Knightley.

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First Line Friday #423 | Truth is a Whisper by Mandi Blake

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Truth is a Whisper is the first book in Mandi Blake’s Wolf Creek Ranch series, and I found this free on Kindle last week. I’m looking forward to reading it!

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Ava sidestepped a producer without looking up from her tablet.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Truth is a Whisper

They both want the truth, but are they willing to pay the price?

Ava Collins is more than ready to say goodbye to the breakneck pace of the city, and an invitation to her grandfather’s ranch is exactly what she needs. Finding out her former flame is running the ranch, on the other hand, was entirely unexpected. How can she put aside her memories of that whirlwind summer when she has to work beside the handsome cowboy every day?

Jameson Ford was grateful to be offered the new foreman job at Wolf Creek Ranch. He’s eager to prove himself, but quickly distracted by the reappearance of his first love, who also happens to be his boss’s granddaughter. It’s been years since they promised each other forever, and neither of them know how to pick up where they left off or if they should forget it ever happened.

Allied by their love of the ranch, Jameson and Ava have to work together, despite the lingering feelings between them. When Ava uncovers secrets about her family, she doesn’t know if she can trust anyone. Most of all, can she learn to trust her heart on her way to discovering the truth?

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First Line Friday #422 | Claire Holloway is Winging It by Angela Ruth Strong

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m reading Claire Holloway is Winging It by Angela Ruth Strong, which is about a new-on-the-job flight attendant who doesn’t quite know what she’s doing … which means the title is very clever.

Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Passengers mistakenly assume I know what I'm doing simply because I'm wearing a flight attendant uniform.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Claire Holloway is Winging It

Claire Holloway is Winging It by Angela Ruth StrongAfter Claire Holloway’s dream of becoming a ballerina plummets, she’s left with her boyfriend as her only support. . . until she decides to become a flight attendant for the free travel. Based out of state, she moves into a crash pad with a gaggle of other flight attendants, and her fear of losing Wyatt seems to become a reality.

First Officer Nathan Stuart — a bit cynical since he and his fiance broke up — meets a somewhat frazzled Claire on her very first day in the Seattle airport. When they end up on the same crew, he takes her under his wing, and they quickly bond.

When Claire’s once-supportive boyfriend’s attitude sours into resentment, she’s left wondering whether her newfound joy is the right way to go. Pulled between two men and her new career, Claire must learn to listen for God’s direction the same way her flight crew follows air traffic control.

In this hilarious rom-com, readers will lift off into the turbulent skies of romantic adventures as Claire navigates God’s plan for her life.

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