No Greater Love Shadows Over Whitman #1 by Gina Holder About the Book There isn't another smell like this in the entire world. The musty scent of vintage paper enveloped her like the familiarity of a security blanket, drawing [Paige] into her happy place. I'm at the 28% mark in this novel and so far … Continue reading First-Line Friday #93

The Governess of Penwythe Hall Cornwall #1 by: Sarah E. Ladd About the Book Winter 1808 Cornwall, Southwest England A biting gust of Cornish wind screamed downward from the churning sky, billowing Cordelia Greythorne's jet-black traveling cape. She reached to secure the hood atop her head, and as she did, her grip on her valise … Continue reading First-Line Friday #92

The Number of Love The Codebreakers #1 by Roseanna M. White About the Book Old Admiralty Building London, England 25 September 1917 The numbers marched across the page in a glory all their own. I have loved every Roseanna M. White novel I have ever read. White is one of the most brilliant historical fiction … Continue reading First-Line Friday #91

The Noble Guardian The Bow Street Runners #3 by Michelle Griep About the Book Southampton, England, 1815 Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile? Wrong to feel happy about leaving one's family behind? Surely only a sinner's heart would harbor such uncharitable emotions ... wouldn't it? I love Michelle Griep novels, and I … Continue reading First-Line Friday #90

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 … Continue reading First-Line Friday #89

Becoming Us Haven Makers #1 by: Robin Jones Gunn About the Book I had no problem finding Jennalyn's house that windy night in early December. The two-story charmer stood out from the other Costa Mesa ranch-style houses on Ventura Street. This will be my very first read of a Robin Jones Gunn novel. I am … Continue reading First-Line Friday #88

The Printed Letter Bookshop by: Katherine Reay About the Book Madeline People parted around us in the courtyard. No one stopped to say anything -- why would they? All I am going to say about this book is #2019MustRead! The Printed Letter Bookshop is an AMAZING read. I highly recommend it. My full review will … Continue reading First-Line Friday #87