Summer by the Tides
by Denise Hunter
About the Book
Maddy Monroe was cowering behind a ficus tree near the hostess station when her cell phone rang.
What a fantastic way to begin a story! I wonder who she is hiding from? This book sounds like it is going to be a blast. Confession time — this will be my very first Denise Hunter read. I know! That’s crazy, right?!
I am super excited to read this novel. I’ve heard only good things about this story, and about this author. Check back soon for my review!
NOW IT IS YOUR TURN!
GRAB THE BOOK YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING, OPEN TO CHAPTER ONE, AND POST THE FIRST SENTENCE (OR SECOND SENTENCE) IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.
THEN HEAD ON OVER TO HOARDING BOOKS TO SEE ALL OF THE FLF PAGES THIS WEEK (JUST CLICK ON THE FLF BUTTON BELOW).
Ha ha! That IS a great first line!
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It is! LOL!
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It was our last day in Paris.
My husband (and yes, I was really loving that word – a lot) Derek and I had breakfast on the private terrace of the hotel suite, enjoying the spectacular view of the city that was spread out before us.
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The lines you’ve shared make me believe this is a sweet story, But the title makes me feel like these lines are deceiving. A murder mystery perhaps?
Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a great weekend.
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Looks like a perfect summer read. Enjoy!
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So far it’s excelllent!
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That’s a great first line! So much for trying to hide 😉
Over on my blog, I’m sharing the first line from A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund. Here I’ll share with you the first line from chapter 4 of the same book.
“Mercy stood in the long line of tenants waiting for a turn at the water spigot at the back of the building.”
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Thank you for sharing Trisha. I hope you have a great weekend. Happy reading!
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Great first line!!!
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I agree! Makes you really want to dive into the book.
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I still remember the days when cell phones didn’t interrupt my days…lol. Happy reading Nicole!
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I remember those days too!
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Ha! That’s a great first line! I’m featuring a novel by Crystal L. Barnes on my blog called Husband Hunting. My current read is Prudie’s Mountain Man by Elaine Manders. I’m about to start chapter 5, so I will share the first line from that chapter. “Prudie sneaked a sidelong glance at her intended.” I hope you will enjoy a fantastic weekend!
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Thank you for sharing. Happy reading!
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Now I want to go to the beach! I’m currently reading The Reluctant Guardian by Susanne Dietze… “With a furtive pat, Gemma Lyfeld blotted her nerve-damp palms on her white muslin gown.”
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That’s my next-up book. I can’t wait to read it! Hope your weekend is a great one. Happy reading!
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Hope you enjoy it!
Today on my blog I featured A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund which I just finished last night. My next read is going to be Where Hope Begins by Catherine West so I’ll share that first line here: “My husband is leaving me.” I think I’m in for an intense read! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with some quality reading time 🙂
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Sounds like you are reading some really good books. Thanks for sharing, Becca. Happy reading, my friend!
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May was an awesome reading month for me 🙂 hope you get to enjoy some more reading and family time since school is out!
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Denise Hunter is a fun writer! I’m sharing from Kelly Irvin’s Through the Autumn Air today. Here is the second sentence:
“Mary Katherine Ropp stood motionless in the middle of her kitchen, a platter holding a two-layer German chocolate cake covered in whipped cream cheese frosting nestled in her hands.”
Happy reading!
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Thank you for sharing. I hope your weekend is a great one. Happy reading, my friend!
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Happy Weekend! My first line is from “When Love Blossoms: Book 2 of the Kindred Lake Series” by Elaine Stock:
“Kierra Madden grasped the phone tighter in both disbelief and gratitude.”
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Thank you for sharing! Happy reading!!!
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I haven’t read a book by Denise Hunter in a long time, but I’ve been seeing lots of book buzz about this one! Today I’m sharing the first lines from Wooing Cadie McCaffrey by Bethany Turner: “Four years ago, on my thirtieth birthday, I had two very important realizations.”
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/05/first-line-fridays-wooing-cadie.html
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I loved WooCaM so much. I hope you’re loving it!!!
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More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer:
May- 1896- Honey Grove, Texas
“The council has denied your appeal, Miss Kemp.” Mayor Longfellow delivered the blow with a finality that threatened to buckle Abigail’s knees.
Great book, lots of laughs.
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Thank you for sharing. Happy reading!
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