It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m sharing from Empowereds by Janette Rallison, an adult dystopian romantic suspense. Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:
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About Empowereds
She’s hiding her family’s deadly secret. He’s hunting for the truth—and her.
Twenty-one-year-old Charity Huntington has spent her life in hiding, dodging a government that hunts down Empowereds—those with forbidden abilities. Her father is one of the last remaining psychics, and their family lives as harvesters, working in isolation to avoid the authorities.
She knows the rules: keep their family secret, trust no one, and never draw attention.
Charity especially ought to be wary of the new hire, Enzo. The man is tall, dark, and a bit too cocky. He also has a mysterious past and some serious gun skills that don’t match his story.
Of course, knowing the rules and following them are two different things when a guy looks as good as Enzo. She’s in danger in more ways than one.
Enzo Valdez is a government officer tasked with a deadly mission: go undercover, locate the psychic hiding among the harvesters, and eliminate them with extreme prejudice.
But when he meets Charity—captivating, kind, and everything he didn’t expect—his loyalty begins to waver.
Falling for her could mean betraying everything he’s sworn to uphold…but resisting her may be impossible.
This post apocalyptic romance has page-turning action, sweet romance, and lots of witty banter. If you’ve ever wanted to read a dystopian adult romance or love dystopian sci fi romance, this book is for you. (Because hey, it’s not just the seventeen-year-olds who get to fall in love in the future…)
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