Hey Everyone! It’s First Line Friday. So grab a book near you and share the first line in the comments below!
Today I’m sharing the first line from Between Stairs and Stardust by Pepper Basham. Between Stairs and Stardust is Pepper’s contribution to Finding Ever After: four fairytale-ish novellas which just released yesterday!
Here is the first line:
Sunset and sunrise captured the magnificent country chateau best.
Stella Faye Emory has known a life of loss. Orphaned at the age of eleven, she is sent from her home at the Biltmore Estate to become a companion for a wealthy family in Boston. As she grows into a kind and talented young lady, a benefactress recognizes Stella’s artistic skills and funds her education but Stella’s fame as an illustrator inspires jealousy and an unwanted rumor that sends Stella fleeing back to the Biltmore.
James Craven is the second-born son of an automobile tycoon. Following his family to their new estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains, James finds his place among the forests and mountains of the countryside. When his little sister is saved from drowning by the mysterious, “Faye”, James’ interests take a new turn in the direction of this fairy-like artist who seems to appear and disappear at the most unexpected times.
As James and Stella’s friendship deepens, Stella’s past finds her and threatens her newfound romance. Can a charm bracelet and an unanticipated visitor restore hopes for a happily-ever-after?
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Now it’s your turn to grab the book nearest you and leave a comment with the first (or your favorite) line!
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Believe it or not, but I’m reading the same book. I dowloaded Pepper Basham new release and started reading today. Love her books!
My line is “The scent of rain moistened the air in warning.”
Yay! Pepper’s writing is awesome! 🙂
This looks like such a great book. Thanks for sharing. Here’s the first line from American Omens by Travis Thrasher — The spiderweb cracks in the windshield of the old Chevy SUV made it easy to spot in the parking lot.
Have a great Friday!
Uh oh. Sounds like it’s time for a new windshield. Thanks for sharing!
I’m looking forward to reading this book, and all the novellas in the collection!
I’m currently reading Sarah Sundin’s latest book “The Sky Above Us” I’ll share here the first line from Chapter 30 (because that’s where I am at this moment).
“At 250 yards, Adler squeezed the trigger. Texas Eagle’s bullets erupted the length of the Messerschmitt 110’s right wing, and smoke plumed out of the right engine. Flames.”
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get to enjoy some time reading!
Wow. Sounds like there is some exciting stuff happening! Thanks for sharing!
I’m almost done reading this whole set, LOVE IT!!!!
I’ll share the first line from a book I’m starting this weekend, Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson.
“George Emerson didn’t need anybody.”
Have a lovely weekend!
Nope. I don’t buy it. Everyone needs someone. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
My first line is from A Desperate Hope by Elizabeth Camden
Summer 1896
Alex Duval’s first hint of trouble was when Eloise failed to appear at their hideaway.
Can’t wait to read the novella collection of fairy tales.
Oooh. That one is on my TBR. Thanks for sharing!
Well, you know I love Pepper’s story! I’m sharing a new release on Faithfully Bookish but here’s the first line from chapter 2 of my current read, Once Bitten by Betsy St. Amant also of the Finding Ever After novella collection: “He was going to stand her up.”
That sounds like a fun start for a second chapter. 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Happy Friday!
Today on my blog, I am sharing the first line from Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano. I am loving it!!! I’m currently just starting chapter 19, so I will share the first line from that chapter here.
“‘A bookstore?’ Justin didn’t mean for his dismay to show in his voice when he pulled up in front of the address Melody had given him, but it escaped all the same.”
Hope you have a really excellent weekend filled with relaxing reading time. 🙂💜📚
I love all the exclamation points!!! I’ll have to check that book out. Thanks for sharing! 😀
Happy Friday! I’m sharing from my current read today, American Omens by Travis Thrasher (Uncorrected Proof). Her is the first line from Chapter 17 “The Same Page”:
“The moment her father stepped foot in the barn that morning, Cheyenne couldn’t help but let loose with an uproarious laugh.”
Oh man, now I want to know what the dad looks like. You’ve got me curious! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Love Pepper’s story! Happy Weekend! My first line is from “If Only It Were Yesterday” by A. M. Heath:
“Oomph. Something solid bashed into my shoulder, knocking me off balance.”
Oooh. I hope it’s Mr. Right! What a fun meet-cute that would be. 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Happy Reading!!!
Today I’m sharing the first lines from A Flight of Arrows by Lori Benton:
“Satahuhsiyost — Listen! Open your ears to a story I will tell you.”
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/02/first-line-fridays-flight-of-arrows.html
I don’t think I’ve read any of Lori Benton’s books yet. Thanks for sharing!