Happy Friday, reader friends! Today’s featured title is one that I recently rescued from my tbr mountain! Check out the first line of Reunited with the Bull Rider by Jill Kemerer below, then open the book nearest you and share the first line!
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Reunited with the Bull Rider by Jill Kemerer
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“Tonight was no ordinary night, not for Amy Deerson, at least.”
my thoughts
Here’s a fun little tidbit about Amy, she’s a quilter! Which reminds me (hang on for an unrelated side note), I’m way behind on my auntie quilting list! One little sweetheart is celebrating a second birthday today and still waiting on a baby quilt from Aunt Bethy. There’s one more tike on deck and another joining the team this fall! I might have to dip into my book fund to produce all that fabric! (and back to swoofness…)
Amy is especially relatable to me because of her small-town roots. Her determination has helped her become a thriving businesswoman in charming Sweet Dreams, Wyoming despite the unexpected detour of her dreams. Amy has pulled herself up by the bootstraps and moved on (or so she tells herself). Although she’s still single, I can’t help but love her eager-to-blossom mama heart.
Nash is such a sweet underdog hero. He’s willing to move heaven and earth to protect a couple of special gals no matter how much it costs his big ‘ol broken heart. Nash’s closest friends and stand-in mother figure form an endearing rag-tag family. I love the unique plot and the intimate small-town atmosphere!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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So interesting! Happy Friday!
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Thank you! Have a great weekend!
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Looks like a great book!
My first line is from The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey:
Wrightsville, North Carolina
“ Fire ripped through Finn’s right shoulder, ricocheting down his arm.”
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Ooooooo! I can’t wait!
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Reunited With The Bull Fighter has been on my TBR list. I must get to it!
My First Line Friday is from Connilyn Cossette’s A Light On The Hill, book 1 from the Cities of Refuge series, and my first Biblical Fiction read:
Prologue
Jericho
1406 BC
The priest’s kohl-lined eyes glazed over as he held the iron brand in the center of cedar-fueled flames.
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Yay! When you finish, please let me know how you like it!
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Sure will, Beth. It’s because of your review of the Cities of Refuge series that I knew I had to read it, starting with book #1! I’m half-way finished, I can’t put it down.
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Sharon, you made my day!!! Thank you! I am absolutely delighted!
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Happy Friday! On my blog, I’m sharing Lord of Her Heart by Sherrinda Kerchersid, which I absolutely loved. Here I will share the first line from chapter 8 in my current read, A Promised Land by Kimberly Grist. “Meriwether’s mouth watered as she pulled the iron skillet from the woodburning stove.” Have a wonderful weekend!
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Mmmmm, that’s a yummy line!
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Happy Friday! My first line is from “Brett, Billionaire Bodyguard” by Autumn Macarthur & Alexa Verde:
“Brett Jarvis grimaced, yawned, and snatched up his ringing cell phone. Two a.m. phone calls rarely meant good news, especially in his business.”
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Sounds intriguing!
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Happy Friday!
On my blog, I’m sharing the first line from A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2019/08/01/first-line-friday-96/. I’m currently on chapter two of A Daring Venture by Camden. I’m on a Camden kick! ?
“By the time Rosalind arrived at the crowded Manhattan restaurant to meet Mr. Drake, her nerves were wound as tight as a piano wire.”
Hope you have an excellent weekend! ?❤?
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Woo hoo! Nothing satisfies like a binge read!
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I am a huge fan of Love Inspired books! 🙂
I’m currently reading The Healing Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter. I’m on chapter 19 so I’ll share the first line of that chapter. “Sara had just finished waiting on a customer when Brad came into the shop, wide-eyed and with deep furrows lining his forehead.”
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A wide-eyed man… sounds like trouble!
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Happy Friday!
On my blog today I’m sharing the first few lines from A Glitter of Gold by Liz Johnson but I’m currently reading Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes so I’ll share the first line from chapter 24 here: “Bess’s words travel with Annie down to the landing.” This book is soo good so far! Hope you have a great weekend!
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I adore Whose Waves These are! I hope you enjoyed it as well!
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An intriguing opening line!
I’m sharing on my blog the first line from Love and Other Mistakes by Jessica Kate.
Natalie Groves eyed the bag of Gingerbread M&M’s on the other side of the office meeting room and prayed for a divine intervention of Red Sea proportions.
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Eeep! I’m looking forward to reading that book!
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The closest book to hand is The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey — Fire ripped through Finn’s right shoulder, ricocheting down his arm.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Eeep eeep!!! Eagerly anticipting this one too!
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Today I’m sharing the first lines from Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson: “‘Who’s there?’ My mother’s haunted whisper drew me to her bedside.” Have a great weekend!
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/08/first-line-fridays-midnight-on-river.html
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Ooooooo! Sounds like another great one from Abigail Wilson!
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The Love Inspired books have such lovely stories. 🙂 Happy Saturday!
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I’m a week late but happy weekend, Heather!
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