Benjamin Booker sat in the Old Bailey, pulse pounding. His most important case to date had finally been called to trial—his chance to prove himself … Read More ›
Tag: mystery
“She should have paid more attention to her longtime neighbor, Oliver Schneider, when she passed him on the road at dawn.” Opening line of Echoes … Read More ›
“All creativity left Vivian DeMarco in the face of small-town news.” Opening line of Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters The second in Natalie Walter’s Harbored … Read More ›
“Harper Reynolds inches forward, hoping she hadn’t made a mistake in coming there.” Opening line of Always Look Twice by Elizabeth Goddard Always Look Twice … Read More ›
“He waits, hidden in the shadows of the tall stately trees that line the street. Opening lines of Fire Storm by Nancy Mehl At the … 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 ›
The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright opens with “Melancholy was a condition of the spirit and the soul, but also of the … Read More ›
I’m learning to appreciate the novella and Ladies of Intrigues by Michelle Griep has three beautifully written historical romance novellas! The characters and settings are so well created, I would have … Read More ›
A word of advice: never start a Colleen Coble just before bed! Secrets at Cedar Cabin is no exception! From the opening chapter, our leading … Read More ›
With an alluring cover and the title Lady of a Thousand Treasures, this novel by Sandra Byrd was one I had to try! As a … Read More ›
Jaime Jo Wright’s writing is so exquisite and illustrative, I could feel the breeze off of Gossamer Pond! This skill creates a chilling tension, an … Read More ›