It’s Friday, which means it’s time to open the book nearest you and share the first line.
Today I’m sharing from The Promise of Rayne by Nicole Deese.
Desperation undermines wisdom. Her grandfather’s legendary words crash-landed in the space between Rayne Shelby’s heart and head, though they did nothing to combat her frantic thoughts.
This book comes highly recommended, and is sitting on my to-read pile. Yes, it’s an actual paper book, not an ebook! That makes it perfect for winter reading in the spa (aka hot tub).
About The Promise of Rayne
Levi Harding has never forgotten the August night he shared with Rayne when they were teens—or the way she later rejected him. Despite his warring instincts, he can’t ignore her plea for help or the spark that’s ignited between them. But now, as wildfires bear down on their town and family secrets are revealed, their newfound alliance might just go up in smoke.
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Reading in a hot tub? Yes please!!! That sounds very relaxing!
It is! It’s like an oversized bathtub that doesn’t run cold.
Loved this book!
I’ve got the first line from Ronie Kendig’s “Crown of Souls” – Tox! 😍 – on my blog today, but I’m going to share the first line from the book I just finished reading, Tamera Alexander’s “To Wager Her Heart”:
Alexandra Jamison had always wanted a sister.
Hmmm … I know from experience that we’re not always happy when we get what we want, so I’ll be interested to hear how this turns out. Thanks for sharing!
Reading in the hot tub sounds like the perfect way to relax!
This cover and book look like fantastic reads! Adding this to my TBR.
I’m sharing about “The Day the Angels Fell” by Shawn Smucker on my blog today, but I’m going to share the first line from the book I’m currently reading, “Under Fire” by Linda Shenton Matchell.
“Ruth Brown swiped the perspiration beads off her upper lip as her’s sister’s vacant coffin dropped into the ground with a dull thud.”
A vacant coffin? Intriguing! Thanks for visiting 🙂
My first line on my blog is from Lori Benton’s newest release, ‘Many Sparrows’. So as not to spoil the surprise of that line, I’ll share a first line of a book my son is reading.
“Loony Coon did not even wait for his baby eyes to open to get into his first batch of trouble.”
Loony Coon by Sam Campbell
That is a great first line – especially for small boys, who are good at finding trouble (well, my son was). Thanks for sharing!
I love her books. This one is on my wishlist.
I bought it in paperback with some vouchers I’d been given. Now to read it …
It’s on my list to read! Happy Friday! My first line (sorry but actually two lines) is from Outlaw Angel by Miralee Ferrell:
“Angel Ramirez woke with a start, her heart pounding a rolling beat in her chest. Someone was in her room.”
Creepy! Now you have to keep reading. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve heard really good things about Nicole Deese but haven’t gotten a chance to read anything by her… yet. 🙂 Looking forward to your review when you finish this one!
It’s the perennial reader issue – too many books, too much housework.
Happy Friday! 🙂
You too!
My first line is coming from the next book I’m hoping to read (okay, honest truth, I’ve already started it but have set it aside a week or two).
“Joyanna Shein glanced at her parents. She knew there was something wrong…there had been something wrong for days.”
A Question of Honor, by Jesseca Wheaton
I love first lines that raise a question, and that one certainly does. Thanks for sharing!
I loved this book! Especially everything Levi!!!
Good to know!
The grandest adventure of her life waited on the other side of these tracks. That or the most humiliating debacle she’d ever created Either way, there was no going back. From Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer.
I love Karen Witemeyer – great characters, and great humour. I’ll keep an eye out for this. Thanks for sharing!
Another one to add to the TBR list! Thanks for sharing 🙂
The one problem with #FirstLineFriday: too many good books! Thanks for stopping by.
I am currently reading Many Sparrows by Lori Benton. What an AMAZING book. My first line comes from chapter two:
“Clare Margaret Inglesby, twenty-six years of age and eight months with child, wondered how she’d come to this: trapped in a jolting wagon advancing into perilous wilderness” (5).
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Lori Benton and Many Sparrows. Thanks for sharing!