An Improper Proposal (Front Range Brides #1) By: Davalynn Spencer About the Book Olin Springs, Colorado, 1880 The shooter did not flinch. Isn't that a fantastic first line? Totally made me want to read on. I am only to chapter 10 in this book -- it's been an insanely busy week -- but so far … Continue reading First-Line Friday #38

Chasing the Wind (California Rising #3) by: Paula Scott About the Book Marysville, California, 1850 Peter looked at his cards one last time. Isn't that cover gorgeous?! It absolutely draws me in. It makes me want to pick it up, read the back cover, and then dig in to chapter 1. This is a new-to-me author, so … Continue reading First-Line Friday #37

This week, our theme is floral! My Sister's Intended (Serendipity #1) by Rachael Anderson About the Book A shrill voice grated from across the room. "Prudence Edith Gifford!" I LOVE Rachael Anderson's Regency novels. They are so good!!! So far, I have read The Fall of Lord Drayson and The Rise of Miss Notley, two … Continue reading First-Line Friday #36

Winning Miss Winthrop (Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope #1) by: Carolyn Miller About the Book Gloucestershire May 1816 The deeply blue Gloucestershire sky brought comfort as Catherine Winthrop emerged from the tenant farmhouse. Carolyn Miller is a FANTASTIC Regency-era storyteller. If you have not read her novels, I highly recommend them all. I am … Continue reading First-Line Friday #35

This week, our theme is "in like a lion, out like a lamb." A Most Noble Heir by: Susan Anne Mason About the Book Derbyshire, England March 1884 Nolan Price scanned the fields of newly budding greenery that stretched as far as he could see and slowly inhaled the scent of grass, soil, and freshly … Continue reading First-Line Friday #34

The Heart's Appeal by: Jennifer Delamere About the Book February 1881 Julia Bernay was going to be late. If there was one thing she hated, it was not being punctual. It showed a lack of respect and, if she were honest -- which she always was -- it made her look bad. I am LOVING … Continue reading First-Line Friday #33

A Search For Refuge (Haven Manor 0.5) by Kristi Ann Hunter About the Book Marlborough, England 1804 Margaretta had used the word desperate many times in her life, but she'd never truly known the meaning until she stood in the open door of a mail coach, clutching an eight-month-old letter and praying that someone in … Continue reading First-Line Friday #32