It’s First Line Friday, which means it’s time to open the book nearest you and share the first line. Today I’m sharing from Aint Misbehaving by Marji Laine. Here’s the first line:
About Aint Misbehaving
Annalee Chambers: Poised, wealthy, socially elite. Convict.
Annalee Chambers floated through life in a pampered, crystal bubble until she smashed it with a single word. Dealing with the repercussions of that word might break her, ruin her family, and land her in jail. True, Annalee’s crime amounted to very little, but not in terms of community service hours. Her probation officer encouraged her with a promise of an easy job in an air-conditioned downtown environment. She didn’t expect her role to be little better than a janitor at an after-school daycare in the worst area of town. Through laughter and a few tears, Annalee finds out that some lessons are learned the hard way, and some seep into the soul unnoticed.
Carlton Whelen hides behind the nickname of CJ so people won’t treat him like the wealthy son of the Whelen Foundation director. Working at the foundation’s after-school program delights him and annoys his business-oriented father. When a gorgeous prima donna is assigned to his team, he not only cringes at her mistakes but also has to avoid the attraction that builds from the first time he sees her.
What can a bunch of downtown kids teach an uptown Texas princess?
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This books surprised me (in a good way). From the cover and blurb, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Always a good way to end a book.
Here’s the first line from a book I hope to get to this weekend:
FBI Special Agent Kord Davidson had survived missions in the Middle East, been detained in Iran, escaped an ISIS death trap, and still walked and talked.
High Treason
by DiAnn Mills
I understand what you mean – the cover gives the impression of a very girly romance which isn’t necessarily my cup of tea. This was a long way from girly.
This story sounds pretty cute. I’m definitely intrigued to want to know what on earth she said…
And what she did … Stop by next week and read my review 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
This book sounds good. Thanks for sharing a new-to-me author. Over on my blog I am featuring the WWII-era novel, The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin. But here I will share from Jill Eileen Smith’s latest, A Passionate Hope.
I love the covers of Sarah Sundin’s novels – I must read one! Thanks for visiting 🙂
Salazar Sanso raised his binoculars and looked out over the edge of the steep drop into the rosy New Mexican desert. – Burn by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy
Happy Friday and Happy Reading!
There is definitely a hint of suspense in that first line. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Friday!
Over on my blog I am showcasing Naomi Rawlings’s novel Love’s Bright Tomorrow. Here I will share the first line from the novel I am currently reading, Mary and Bright by Shannon Graupman.
“Mary Bradford’s heart raced as she sat on the edge of her king sized bed — her gaze affixed on the single white sheet of paper resting on the nightstand.”
I love the title! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
That sounds so intriguing.
My first line is from Not and Ordinary Baronet by G.G. Vandagriff
Sir Herbert Backman, baronet, had no idea why he was so attracted to lighthouses.
I love it! I’ve read one of GG Vadagriff’s books, but not this one. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Friday! Here are my lines “On a drowsy Sunday afternoon, a man in a long dark coat hesitated in front or a house on a tree-lined street. He hadn’t parked a car, nor had he come by taxi. No neighbor had seen him strolling along the sidewalk. He simply appeared, as if stepping between one shadow and the next.”
Goodness, that sounds a bit scary and intimidating! Happy Friday!
I understand the premise of the book. It looks like good readong. I am featuring one Margaret Coel’s takes of the Arapahoe indians.
This looks like a good book. I had seen if somewhere before and wanted to read it so I’m glad to see it again here. I hope you have a nice weekend!
Looking forward to seeing your review of this one next week, Iola ~ The blurb sounds really interesting! Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
That book sounds interesting. The first line on my blog is from a novel by Michelle Griep, The Captive Heart. Here, I will share the first line of Chapter 5 from the book I’m currently reading, The Captivating Lady Charlotte by Carolyn Miller “It was entirely possible that the excitement of last month’s come-out ball was about to be surpassed.”
Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Friday! (What’s left!) My first lines (sorry, but I included the 2nd) is from These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart:
“Francine Howard stepped off the bus into another world. She should have been prepared.”
Ooh. I haven’t see this one before. I’ll have to check it out.
I have the first line from Tamara Leigh’s latest release, The Awakening, on my blog, but here I’m going to share the first line from my current read, ‘Weaver’s Needle’ by Robin Caroll:
“Unless you get one of those miracles they’re always talking about in church, I don’t see how you’ll be able to keep the business open into spring.”
Have a great weekend. 🙂
Now I’m curious – I’ll have to check out your review!
I’m sharing the first line from Susie Finkbeiner’s second Pearl Spence novel, A Trail of Crumbs, on my blog. Here is the first line from the third novel, A Song of Home:
“It was no surprise to me that I’d lost track of time.”
I need to read this series. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like one I would read, thanks for the tip. happy Saturday!
Have a great weekend!
I’m intrigued by the book you’re featuring this week!
My current first line is from Cathy Gohlke’s Until We Find Home: “Lightning crackled, splitting the night sky over Paris, illuminating letters painted on the bookstore window across the street: La Maison des Amis des Livres.”