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Friday, October 23, 2015

First Lines Friday!

The first lines of a story can be a powerful hook to capture the imagination.

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10 comments:

Maggie Jagger said...

Lizzie Tempest Ruins a Viscount

Chapter 1

Lizzie Tempest owed the Beast nothing. She glanced down the long drive to the gates. Unless the Felmont family had lied he was not due to return today, but that didn’t make her feel any safer—the family always lied.

Amazon Author Page

Erin OQuinn said...

From a recent novella, BURNS TOO DEEP: The interlude following Chap. 4:

As much as he desperately needed to walk away from this man, Burns felt himself drawn closer to him as the minutes sped by—precious moments he needed to get a little sleep, find some kind of transportation, be on his way.

There was something absolutely riveting and prick-stirring about the way this grown man … this close-mouthed constable … seemed shy as a colt. He wanted to start at his collar and slowly strip away every reserve, like ridding buttons of their holes, all the way down over his heart, down his fly, and beyond.

The two-novella series BURNS TOO DEEP & THE DUNDEE LAW:
USA http://amzn.to/1w8PVgI
UK http://amzn.to/17DWFzg

Andrea Cooper said...

SON OF DRAGONS - Fantasy/ Paranormal Romance

The sun perched at the top of the sky as Mirhana hid behind the thick foliage of a magnolia. Ahead of her, the creature moved, his cape flapped behind him. His black hair hung past his shoulders in contrast to his victim’s golden hair as she strolled beside him.

http://amzn.com/B012E7RKSQ
http://www.andreaRcooper.com

Alice Orr said...

A YEAR OF SUMMER SHADOWS
Riverton Road Romantic Suspense Series Book 2
by Alice Orr

"Where is Julia?'
That was all Hailey cared about and, though she guessed Mark and Bobby didn't know the answer, she had to ask anyway.

Alice's Website - www.aliceorrbooks.com
Alice's Books - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B000APC22E

Sophia Ryan said...

DIRTY LITTLE SECRET by Sophia Ryan

“This is the line, Angel.” Nick’s throat moved hard to swallow whatever was making his voice rough. “Once we cross it, there’s no stopping. Be sure.”

I met his blazing gaze unashamedly, not wanting to hide the desire pulsing through me. “I'm standing in front of you in nothing but my panties with my hand on your dick. Does it look like I want to stop?”

His hand cupped the back of my neck, his thumb gently brushing my cheek. “I need to hear you say it. Tell me what you want.”


“I really enjoyed this book…the story was well written and engaging.”

Amazon
Wild Rose Press
More Sophia Ryan Books

stanalei said...

From DEAD RECKONING Northstar Security Book 2 by Stanalei Fletcher

The howl of Hurricane Igor followed Kellee O’Neal into her second story Panama City apartment—the warning from the car radio replaying in her mind like a klaxon. She closed the door against the wind and noise, and hurried to the bedroom to find her overnight bag.
She should’ve left the stakeout much sooner.

Available for pre-order here:
http://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Northstar-Security-Stanalei-Fletcher-ebook/dp/B016BXS4FC/

Akaria said...

ANGEL'S AWAKENING - urban fantasy romance by Akaria Gale

Azazel stared out the window but remained unmoved by the spectacular Hudson River view. The sun set with a fiery intensity that matched his inner turmoil. There was only one thing on his mind.

Find out more at http://www.akariagale.com/
Get the whole story here: http://amzn.to/1NrH05B

Paty Jager said...

A Husband for Christmas
historical western romance by Paty Jager

“Randal, slow down. We’re going to wreck.” Shayla Halsey clung to the rail on the side of the seat to keep from bouncing out of the1904 Eldredge Runabout.

Windtree Press - http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/a-husband-for-christmas

http://www.patyjager.net

bluemistlizzi said...


A Long Trail Rollling by Lizzi Tremayne

'Sguir! Aleksandra, stop!' Aleksandra heard Scotty bark, and then continue in a low, steady voice. 'Wouldn't move, 'f I was you, Xavier. Her da's Cossack-trained and it 'pears she is too.' Scotty chuckled.

http://lizzitremayne.com
See all of your purchasing options at http://lizzitremayne.com/store/
Thanks for reading!

bluemistlizzi said...


A Long Trail Rollling by Lizzi Tremayne

'Sguir! Aleksandra, stop!' Aleksandra heard Scotty bark, and then continue in a low, steady voice. 'Wouldn't move, 'f I was you, Xavier. Her da's Cossack-trained and it 'pears she is too.' Scotty chuckled.

http://lizzitremayne.com
See all of your purchasing options at http://lizzitremayne.com/store/
Thanks for reading!