It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from As the Light Fades by Catherine West—her first self-published title, which releases next month (and I’m lucky enough to have an advance review copy). Here’s the first line of Chapter One:
What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?
About As the Light Fades
Sometimes we’re placed in the strangest of circumstances for the most important reasons.
Matthew Stone intends to steer clear of his new tenant. She’s carrying a load of baggage, but as long as she pays the rent, he’ll let her be. He’s got enough to deal with caring for his wayward niece, Mia.
Liz doesn’t have time for teenagers and her track record with men is abysmal, but an unlikely friendship forms between the three.
When her former boyfriend is charged with assault, Liz is called to testify against him. But he knows the darkest secrets of her life—secrets she’d hoped to keep buried forever, and he’s ready to reveal them. Telling the truth is the right thing to do, but it may cost her everything she’s worked so hard for, and all she’s come to love.
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Happy Friday! On my blog, I’m featuring More Than Words Can Say, by Karen Witemeyer. Since it’s also my current read, I will share the first line in Chapter 17, “Let her go.” His growled demand echoed through the alleyway as Zach advanced.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
I’m looking forward to reading this – it’s one of the many books on my ever-growing to read pile 🙂
Have a great weekend!
This sounds like one of those books you can’t help but love! Happy Friday!
It’s by Catherine West, which is always a good start. Happy reading!
Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing the first lines from Light From Distant Stars by Shawn Smucker: “Cohen Marah clears his throat quietly, more out of discomfort than the presence of any particular thing that needs clearing, and attempts to step over the body for a second time.”
http://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/08/first-line-fridays-light-from-distant.html
I’ve heard good things about Sean Smucker’s writing. Happy reading!
That’s a beautiful scene on the cover and looks like a very good book! Happy reading!
My first lines are from Fire Storm by Nancy Mehl
He waits, hidden in the shadows of the tall, stately trees that lined the street. He is the only one who knows that hell has just opened its doors.
Hi Iola, That’s an intriguing opening line, and the book description sounds interesting. It’s awhile since I’ve read a Catherine West book. 🙂
I’m sharing on my blog the first line from Starting Anew by Melanie D. Snitker.
Lynn Crosby sat up in bed, unsure of what actually woke her up.
Happy Saturday!
Yesterday on my blog I shared the first couple of lines from A Daring Venture by Elizabeth Camden: http://christianfictiongirl.blog/2019/08/08/first-line-friday/. Currently, I am reading The Yellow Lantern by Angie Dicken. I’ll share a line from there.
“A thick cloud of dust hovered on the top of the hill just outside the Bates estate.”
Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂💜📚
Happy Weekend! My first line is from “Choose Me” by Marion Ueckermann:
“Today of all days, Julia Delpont needed to forget about the world.”
What a gorgeous cover! I look forward to getting my hands on a copy of this book 🙂
Colletta