“Jillian Parisi-Duffy was of firm enough character to defend her choice regardless of the criticism, and she had faced plenty. First, from her father before … Read More ›
Tag: historical fiction
“Jeremiah Ring had witnessed death as often as the next man on the Allegheny frontier, but in all his thirty years he had encountered no … Read More ›
“Any smidgen of hope that her entrance into New York high society would be deemed a rousing success died the moment Miss Poppy Garrison’s tiara … Read More ›
“The sun was the same, but that was all. Blindingly hot, it hung low on the horizon as if dangled there by an invisible string.” … Read More ›
“I have news, Aunt Jo.” I sealed the drawing room door behind me and leaned back against the heavy wood. “But it’s not what I … Read More ›
“Another sip, Your majesty,” I pleaded, holding out the golden chalice of raspberry-leaf tea.” Opening lines of Always by Jody Hedlund Whilst novellas are not … Read More ›
“With shaking limbs, she climbed into the plush carriage awaiting her, the precious bundle in her arms, worth far more than money.” Opening line of … Read More ›
Caleb O’Shea jerked awake to utter stillness. Opening line of The Crossing at. Cypress Creek by Pam Hillman The Crossing at Cypress Creek is the … Read More ›
“The council has denied your appeal, Miss Kemp.” Mayor Longfellow delivered the blow with a finality that threatened to buckle Abigail’s knees.” Opening line from … Read More ›
“The numbers marched across the page in a glory all their own.” Opening line of The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White Being a … Read More ›
“Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile? Wrong to feel happy about leaving one’s family behind?” The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep From … Read More ›
“Alex MacKinnon roused to the press of wood beneath his cheek and an ominous churning in his gut. He tried to rise, but his hands … Read More ›
There was nothing for it. Verity had to set aside her misgivings and do what she felt she ought. She dug her booted heels into … Read More ›