Welcome to First Line Fridays! The day we grab the book closest to us and share the first line. Join the fun and discover your next read!
Today I’m featuring, the first line of Rachel Fordham’s upcoming release, Truly Yours, Thomas. I’ll be sharing my review of this novel on Monday (the day it releases!), so if you haven’t already done so, be sure to subscribe to my blog HERE.
Here’s the first line:
Washington DC, 1883
Dear Clara,
I lied.
For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people’s mail. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. Still she dreams of something more–a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn’t expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny’s undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring–perhaps too much–for the one who wrote it.
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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!
Then head over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating:
This one does sound intriguing.
My contribution: https://collinesblog.com/2019/06/28/first-line-fridays-little-women-by-louisa-may-alcott/
Thanks for stopping by!
This looks like a good book! I’ve heard that the author’s previous book is very good, too. Happy reading!
I loved Rachel Fordham’s last novel, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one!
Today on my blog, I’m sharing the first line from All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner:
“We sat at the end of the dock, my father and me.”
https://thepreppybookprincess.blogspot.com/2019/06/first-line-friday-all-manner-of-things.html
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Wow! Captivating first line! Happy Friday! My first line is from “The Pink Bonnet” by Liz Tolsma:
“Momma, Momma, watch me.”
Right? Thanks for sharing!
My first line is from No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky. It came out a few days ago!
London 1909
Katie McAlister’s heart pounded a frantic beat as she gripped the rickety railing and rushed down the back stairs.
Great historical book!
Want to read about Thomas sooo much!
I love Carrie’s writing! Thanks for sharing!
I just read this one as well and LOVED it! I’ll be sharing my review next week too 🙂
Today on my blog I shared the first 2 lines from Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette but it’s also my current read so I’ll share the first line from chapter 7 where I am now: “I found my father on the roof, on his knees.” It’s amazing so far! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with plenty of quality reading time 🙂
Oh boy. Sounds like trouble. Thanks for sharing!
This is next on my to-read list (thanks to a previous First Line Friday post).
I’m sharing the opening line from The Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale over on my blog today, and I’m currently reading Wickedly Charming by Kristine Grayson. I clicked “buy” on the first line of the sample:
“Book Fair. The very words of the sign filled Mellie with loathing. Book Fair indeed. More like Book Unfair.”
Quirky, and it appeals to my sense of humour. I’m halfway through and loving it! Happy reading 🙂
Well, color me intrigued! I love book fairs! Thanks for sharing!
An intriguing opening! This sounds like a great book. 🙂
Today I’m sharing on my blog the first line from The Cowboy’s Convenient Marriage by Valerie Comer.
Spencer Haviland had prided himself on planning his life to the tiniest detail.
Hmm. I admit, I’m a sucker for a good marriage of convenience plot. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Well that pulled me in, hook, line, and sinker!!! Wow!
It’s a great book! I hope you get a chance to read it.
Oh, wow! This book sounds amazing! I’ll have to check it out. I’m sorry I’m so late this week in participating. Life has just been a bit crazy, but good. Hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend!
No apologies necessary. I TOTALLY get it, trust me. Happy to have you visit anytime. 🙂
What an interesting start! Today I’m sharing the first lines from Living Lies by Natalie Walters: “Just let go. The breeze lifted Lane Kent’s auburn hair from the back of her neck.” Happy Reading!
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/06/first-line-fridays-living-lies-by.html
I’ve been hearing a lot about that book lately. Thanks for sharing!