The first line of a book has the awesome job of pulling you, the reader, into the story. Check out these great first lines and what they tell us about the story.
Today we’re looking at the first line of Daughter of Cana by Angela Hunt. The First Line of Daughter of Cana “That,” my father said, nudging me as the smiling groom led his veiled bride through the courtyard gate, “should have been you.” What could the girl’s father possibly have meant by that statement? Did …
Today we’ll be looking at the first line of Stay With Me by Becky which is the first book in her new Misty River series.
It’s time for another great first line. Today, we’re looking at the first line of Lost Deep Down by Sara Davison. The First Line of Lost Deep Down The house should have been completely quiet. Still, Summer Velásquez stirred in her sleep. Okay, so the first line of Lost Deep Down had my inner …
Today, we’re looking at the first line of Caught by the Sheriff by Rula Sinara. How does this first line draw the reader into the story? The First Line of Caught by the Sheriff HAD FAYE DONOVAN known she’d be a child kidnapper and fugitive by afternoon, she would have skipped her second double shot …
A book’s first line is an invitation into the story. This week’s we’re looking at the first line of Almost A Bride by Rula Sinara. I’m really beginning to enjoy the first lines of the novels I’m reading. I used to just immediately jump into a story drawn in by the author’s first words to …
Today, we’re talking about the first lines of A Girl’s Guide to the Outback by Jessica Kate. Samuel Payton was an idiot. Wow! What a great first line. There are many questions that come to mind when you first read this line. As you read on, you’ll learn that the statement was made by Kimberly. …
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The first lines of books are great, aren’t they? They’re part of what helps you decide if you want to read a book or not. I’ve definitely decided to buy a book just because the first line hooked me and I had to know how the story ended. So we’ll be talking about first lines …
