It’s First Line Friday—our first for 2018, so Happy New Year!
Now it’s time to open the book nearest you and share the first line. Today I’m sharing from The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble:
Colleen Coble’s books are always a mix of romance and suspense, and this looks to be no exception.
About the Book
After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has.
When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she’s in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband’s best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She’s barely spoken to him since. But right now he seems her only hope for protecting her son.
Zach is only too happy to assuage his guilt over Jack’s death by helping Shauna any way he can. But there are secrets involved dating back to Shauna’s childhood that more than one person would prefer to stay hidden.
In The View from Rainshadow Bay, suspense, danger, and a longing to love again ignite amid the gorgeous lavender fields of Washington State.
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That’s an intriguing mix of idyllic and . . . less idyllic!
I’m featuring the first line from Susan May Warren’s “Troubled Waters” on my blog today, but right now I’m deep into “A Moonbow Night” by Laura Frantz–better late than never!
“What cannot be cured must be endured.”
Have a great weekend 🙂
I just finished this one! Colleen Coble writes a good suspense!
I’m featuring Valerie Fraser Luesse’s “Missing Isaac” over at my blog, but the first line of the book that is currently sitting in front of is:
“It was no surprise to me that I’d lost track of time.” (from A Song of Home by Susie Finkbeiner)
Wow! That drew me! And the cover is so beautiful.
My first line is from the Christian Young Adult book Bubbly Schnitzel by Meg Gonzales.
“Julia, this is a horrible idea.”
I love this cover and cannot wait for this to release! That first line definitely drew me in right away.
I’m sharing about Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke on the blog today, but since it’s the closest book to me since it’s what I’m currently reading, I’ll share it here as well.
May 1940
Lightning crackled, splitting the night sky over Paris, illuminating letters painted on the bookstore window across the street: La Maison de Amis Livres. Driving rain pounded the loose shutters of Shakespeare and Company, making them rattle so that Claire Stewart dropped the heavy blackout curtain into place.
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! Over on my blog this week, I’m featuring The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz (another amazing book!). My next book on the TBR stack just happens to be the feature book on Hoarding Books, so I won’t share an extra line in the comments this week. Have a wonderful weekend!
I love Colleen Coble’s books!
Adam Bryan pushed into the Magnolia Cafe and turned to wait for his younger sister Daisy. – Second Change Rose by Liz Talley (Christmas Roses by multiple authors)
Happy Friday!
And yet another on my must read list! Happy Friday!
My first line(s) is from the Prologue in Susan May Warren’s new book Troubled Waters, which I finished last night:
“Oh, this was a bad idea. Epically, abysmally, horrendously bad.”
Wonderful author! Happy Friday!
I got this book in the mail a couple of days ago. Can’t wait to dig in. I’m featuring Oath of Honor over on my blog, but I’ll share Life on The Porcelain Edge by C.E. Hilbert here — Tessa Tarrington’s life was in the toilet.
I love that first line! Although I wouldn’t want to be in Tessa’s situation …
I love this cover! I am currently reading Just the Way You Are, which I am spotlighting on my blog today, so I am going to share the first line from the chapter I am on. Chapter 5 “What an evening! Eisley pried off her shoes and rubbed her sore heels, blinking her focus on the bedside clock, 2:07am. Crazy end to a crazier day.”
I can relate to aching feet and crazy days. They are why we need good books 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful cover, I love purple! Have a wonderful weekend
I love purple as well – I made my bridesmaid’s wear purple 🙂 I also love the scent of lavender.
Oh goodness, some of Colleen Coble’s stories give me the heebeegeebees!
Death had a way of creeping up on a soul, and Ivy Thorpe was determined that when it visited her, she would not be surprised.
The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright
That opening line has plenty of heebeegeebees as well! Thanks for sharing.
I love the books I’ve read by Colleen. And that cover! Wow….
If Colleen Coble has had a dud book, I’ve never heard of it. And yes, her covers are great.