It’s Friday, which means it’s time to open the book nearest you and share the first line. This one is timely, considering the recent devastation in Texas and the tempest due to hit Florida. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
Today I’m sharing from Magnolia Storms by Janet W Ferguson.
Fear and loss snaked around Magnolia Marovich’s heart like they always did when she studied the satellite images on the three computer screens in front of her. Not again. The waters should be calming down in November, not churning up like a monster.
I have no first-hand experience of this kind of weather—New Zealand is more likely to be hit by earthquakes. I’m looking forward to reading Magnolia Storms with equal parts dread and anticipation: anticipation for the fictional story, but dread and sorrow over the loss, suffering, and death caused by Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters.
About the Book
The water and tides flow through Josh Bergeron’s veins, and he can’t imagine giving up piloting—even for the love of his life, the infuriating Magnolia Marovich. He tried to move on without her, marrying and having a child. But after his wife abandons him and his little boy, his career choice is threatened by the weight of his parental responsibilities. Moving next door to Maggie’s sister and sharing their child care seems like the perfect set-up. Until Maggie blows back into town.
Being forced to lean on Josh for help washes up the wreckage in Maggie’s faith. Where was God during the destruction of Katrina? Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? Between the hurricane looming in the Gulf and another gale raging in her heart, can Maggie overcome her past and find the trust to truly live?
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I’ve heard such great things about this book! My first line (or three) is also from a Janet W. Ferguson book – Blown Together. “No way. Not now. Not ever.”
Thank you, Ellie!! I hope you enjoy the comedy of Blown Together 🙂
Great first line! How funny that we’re both featuring books from the same author.
Very timely. And this is next on my TBR, too!
I’m featuring Nicole Deese’s new book, “A New Shade of Summer” on my blog this week, but I’ve FINALLY managed to get around to reading Susan May Warren’s “A Matter of Trust”, and I almost didn’t even want to put it down to do the First Line Friday rounds! But I’ve forced myself to share the first line:
“Gage Watson blamed the trouble on the bright, sunny day.”
It is a good book! I just finished it a little bit ago. Quite timely for we are now in the thick of the hurricane season here.
On my blog this week I’m sharing the first line from a book I just finished. The Case of the Clobbered Cad. It was a fun story to read.
I’ll share here the first line from a book my son is currently reading.
Tree Tall and the Whiteskins by Shirlee Evans
“Tree Tall crept through the high dew-damp grass along the creek bank. It was early. The sun was not yet over the hill.”
Thanks, Trisha!!
I enjoyed Janet’s Southern Hearts series. I’m excited to read this one!
Come to a turable mountain that tried us almost to death to git over it.
-WILLIAM CALK, HIS JURNAL MARCH YE 25TH 1775 SATTERDAY
APRIL 1777
What cannot be cured must be endured. A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz
Thanks, Caryl! And I enjoyed Moonbow Night 🙂
I haven’t heard of this author before. But the book sounds good. I’ll have to check it out.
Hi Tima! I hope you like my story if you read it!!
Blessings
Will be reading and reviewing this book soon…happy Friday!
Thank you, Heather!! I hope you like it!!
Blessings
Happy Friday!!
My first line is from For Such a Moment by Marie Wells Coutu:
“Ellen Nielson scanned the large office, seeking a secret corner where she could escape.”
I’ve heard a lot about this book. I will have to check it out.
My quote comes from The Pursuit of Lady Harriet by Rachel Anderson. This is book #3 in series. I highly recommend all three novels!
“‘How dreadful it would be to live on one’s own permanently,’ Lady Harriet Cavendish said to no one in particular as she walked through a thick grove of pines in Askern, Yorkshire.”