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Happy Friday!
I'm loving this book so far—it's a historical delight—and with the 24in48 readathon this week, I'm sure I'll be at the end in no time. I'm excited to see what the story will go.
First Line: After letting an involuntary squeal escape, Penny pulled the yellowed papers closer and pressed her lips to them.
From Page 56: "I'm a man wandering. Why not stop here?"
ABOUT THE BOOK
For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. Still she dreams of something more--a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.
Now, feel free to leave a line from a book near you in the comments below.
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Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteOn my blog I'm sharing the first line from Underestimating Miss Cecelia by Carolyn Miller: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2019/07/18/first-line-friday-94/.
Today, I'm currently reading The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden. It's an excellent story that I highly recommend! I'm just starting chapter 34, so I'll share from there.
"Gray rarely took the time to read The Washington Post first thing in the morning."
Hope you have an excellent weekend!!! 😀❤📚
Happy Friday! My first line is from “Kate’s Song” by Jennifer Beckstrand:
ReplyDelete“Is he dead? Please tell me he’s not dead!”
Happy reading, Hallie! Here's the first line from my current read, Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh: "Carly Collins hated running late."
ReplyDeleteI'm curious for more! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have this and The Hope of Azure Springs on my to-read pile, and I'm wondering which to read first. Both have such rave reviews.
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing the first line from Underestimating Miss Cecilia by Carolyn Miller on my blog today - it seems to be a popular choice!
I'm currently reading Fatal Strike by DiAnn Mills. Here's the first line:
Special Agent Leah Riesel scanned the headlines on her phone.
That's a little underwhelming, but the first chapter includes a shoot-out in a hostage situation, so it ramps up the action quickly.
Happy reading!
We picked the same book to share. :) Have a great weekend and happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy the rest of it! I loved this book!!
ReplyDeleteToday on my blog I shared the first line from Storm Rising by Ronie Kendig but I'm currently reading Fragments of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks so I'll share the first line from my current chapter (8) here: "Marley was sitting by the door in the living room when Travis returned." Hope you have a great weekend with plenty of reading time! :)
An intriguing opening line! I’m sharing on my blog the first line from At First Spark by Liwen Y. Ho.
ReplyDeleteDarren Spark never imagined that one person could make him feel so happy and sad all at the same time.