Keturah
by Lisa T. Bergren
About the Book
10 June, 1773
Rivenshire, England
In the hopes that at least one would get through, their father had sent three copies of his last letter from the West Indies; as it happened, his daughters received them all.
Oh my, am I LOVING this book. It is seriously intense. Might be one of the most intense books I’ve read in a while. I’m about 3/4 of the way through, but I can already highly recommend it. The characters are so well written, the plot is insanely engaging, and the research is impeccable. I’m totally emotionally involved. I want to protect Keturah and her sisters, and I want to punch the bad guys (I know this is not very Christian of me). And, the cover!!! It’s so pretty. It totally drew me in before I ever read the back cover and the Goodreads summary. If you are looking for a book to read this weekend, I would run to your nearest bookstore and purchase this book immediately!
Definitely check back on Saturday for my full review + a 5-Book Giveaway!
Happy Friday! We should call today, the TBR stack growing day! 🙂
Over on my blog this week I’m sharing the first line from Sarah Sundin’s “The Sea Before Us”. It’s a fantastic story!
Here I’ll share with you the first line from chapter 5 of the same book.
“Teleprinters chattered and telephones buzzed, and Dorothy carried a stack of diagrams into the intelligence office.”
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I need to get one of her books!!! I’ve heard only good things. 😊
I like that we’re calling today “TBR stack growing day.” Really that’s what FLF is!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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You have definitely convinced me to go check out the book 😉
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It’s SO good. 😁
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I must add that book to my TBR!
Here’s what I’m reading.
Hartville, TX 1886
Hugh Sterling hopped off the train, hand on his sidearm, ready for trouble.
First Line from the Prologue of Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection by Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Amanda Barratt, Susan Page Davis, Kathleen Y’Barbo, Vicki McDonough, and Lorna Seilstad.
Happy Friday!
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Thank you for sharing! I’m very excited to read this collection. 😊
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Sounds amazing!
PROLOGUE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
ATLANTA, GA
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
“It’s time,” the voice said. “Remember what we told you.” – No Place To Hide by Lynette Eason
Happy Friday and Happy Reading!
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Ooohhh! Your book sounds scary. Thanks for posting. 😊
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Happy Friday!!
My FLF comes from a book I’m hoping to get to soon, Looking for a Hero by Debbie Macomber.
Savannah Charles watched the young woman wandering around her bridal shop, checking prices and looking more discouraged by the moment. Her shoulders slumped and she bit her lip when she read the tag on the wedding gown she’d selected.
Have a great weekend!!
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Thanks for posting. This sounds like another book to add to my TBR pile. I want to know what Savannah does. Will she help this young lady?
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I’m reading Keturah next month. On the blog I’m featuring The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano. Here I’ll share from Undercut by Heather Day Gilbert. “Zane Boone had carried the weight of his guiltlonger than he cared to admit.” Happy Friday!
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Happy Friday!! Thanks for sharing. I hope you enjoy Keturah when you get to it.
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I’m sharing about “Across the Blue” by Carrie Turansky over on the blog today and “Keturah” is the closest book to me. It’s a great read! 😀
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I can’t wait to read Across the Blue. 😊
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The cover of your book and the first lines are saying Read Me! On my blog today 1 am showcasing Margaret Mizushima excellent K-9 series with Robo. I just finished reading Veronica Heley ‘s FALSE PRIDE “Late Saturday morning ‘M rs Abbot …!’‘What is it?’ Bea Abbot was terse.”
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Thank you for sharing!!! A series on k-9 units sounds very good. I will have to check that out. 😊
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Enjoy reading!
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That first line definitely drew me in. I’m so curious about those letters. And your enthusiasm…! Well, I think I will have to look this book up and add it to my TBR list. On my blog, I’m featuring A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer. Here, I will share a line from a book I am currently reading. The Heaven Answer Book by Billy Graham. Isn’t that timely? 🙂 The first line in the Preface is “One of the Bible’s greatest truths is that we were not meant for this world alone. We were meant for Heaven — and Heaven is our ultimate home. But what exactly is Heaven?” I wish you a wonderful weekend.
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I loved A Worthy Pursuit! And, I have not read the book by Billy Graham. I will have to check it out. I like the first lines. Have a great weekend. 😊
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Well you just sealed the deal for me, I definitely must read Keturah! Have a wonderful weekend!
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You, too! 😊
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This was a great book. I liked the unique setting and Keturah is a strong female lead. Plus there’s plenty happening to keep you engaged. I’m looking forward to the next installment!
This is what I’m reading now:
Not much had changed about Laurel Cove, North Carolina in the ten years since Livy Johnson had last visited. (Someplace Familiar by Teresa Tysinger)
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Thanks for posting! I agree. I definitely an excited to read the next book in this Keturah series.
Have a great weekend! 😊
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Happy Friday! I’m sharing from Michelle Griep’s The Innkeeper’s Daughter on my blog today. Here is the first (two) line(s) from one of my other current reads, Winter in Thrush Green by Miss Read:
“Autumn had come early to Thrush Green. The avenue of horse-chestnuts, which ran across its northerly end, blazed like a bonfire.”
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Thank you for sharing. I just got my copy of The Innkeeper’s Daughter. I’m very excited to read it. 😊
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Happy Friday! My first line is from My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah by Angie Dicken:
“Leanna McKee pushed her hat by its brim, hiding her face as best she could. She would not let him see her.”
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Great book! Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great weekend! 😊
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Lots of books mentioned I’ve either read or have on my hope chest to read! I really haven’t read much from Lisa in a while. Ill have to check this one out!
My first line us from Fugitive Spy by Jordyn Redwood:
As CIA spy Casper English crossed the threshold into the abandoned home, the faint wheezes of a man teetering on death whispered just above the gusting snowstorm.
I just finished Stars in the Grass by Ann Marie Stewart. That one is dealing with a tough subjuct but was very well written.
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Thanks for sharing Paula! I haven’t heard of either of these books. I will have to check them out. 😊 Have a great, relaxing weekend Paula.
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Great first lines! I already want to know more! 🙂 Happy Saturday!
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Happy Saturday to you too!
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The cover really is beautiful!
My first lines come from Dannika Dark’s Gaslight. “When people harbor dark secrets, they close of their emotions. Or in case of Wyatt, our resident Gravewalker, it was a door.
If you stop by my blog, I’m featuring lines from Lexi Blake’s Nobody Does It Better.
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I LOVE the name Keturah. I knew someone with this name when I was in high school. Happy Saturday!
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It’s a great name. It means “sacrifice” in Hebrew. 😊
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