“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 ›
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“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 ›
“Sad, but true. She would have to procure a new favorite coffee mug. Opening lines of The Inn at Hidden Run by Olivia Newport The … Read More ›
“Fire ripped through Finn’s right shoulder, ricocheting down his arm.” Opening line of The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey From the first page, The Killing … 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 ›
Little did I know, when I began Fearfully and Wonderfully by Dr Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, what an insightful and informative book I had … 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 ›
“”Hang on a little longer, my lamb.” Mercy Wilkins shifted the listless infant in her arms without slowing her pace.” Opening lines of The Reluctant … Read More ›
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I picked up Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori but it has far exceeded … 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 ›