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: romance
“Rhys ap Tudor braced himself against the ship’s bow, his eyes trained on the coastline ahead. The sky was blue, but a gusty wind filled … Read More ›
“Colman walked along the last car of the coal train, tapping each wheel with his long-handled hammer, listening intently to the clang clang clang. He … Read More ›
“Sometimes, despite time, distance, and a significant amount of ignoring it, the past never quite went away. Over the past two days, everything Jess had … Read More ›
With any Denise Hunter, I expect a heartwarming, Christian story but in Lake Season she outdoes herself! I am so glad this is a start … Read More ›
“Samuel Payton was an idiot. Kimberly Foster jammed her phone into her pocket and rushed down the sunny Charlottesville street in a Mr. Potato Head … Read More ›
“I brushed my hand over the crushed grass and examined the nearly invisible footprint beneath.” Opening line of Hereafter by Jody Hedlund Jody Hedlund began … Read More ›
“I crouched next to Edmund behind the boulder. The harpy eagle circled overhead, her grey-and-white markings blending with the frosty winter sky.” Opening lines of … Read More ›
“The examination table was cold and hard under her back as Harper Taylor looked around the room.” Opening line of Strands of Truth by Colleen … 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 ›
“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 ›
“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 ›