It’s Friday, which means it’s time to open the book nearest you and share the first line. Today I’m sharing from The House on Foster Hill by Jamie Jo Wright:
Is that creepy or what? I have to say I started reading this novel late at night, and that was a bad idea. I think it’s more suited for reading on a bright sunny day … when there are no creeping shadows in the house. Just saying.
About The Book
Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death. When her husband died two years ago, her pleas for further investigation into his suspicious death fell on deaf ears. In desperate need of a fresh start, Kaine purchases an old house sight unseen in her grandfather’s Wisconsin hometown. But one look at the eerie, abandoned house immediately leaves her questioning her rash decision. And when the house’s dark history comes back with a vengeance, Kaine is forced to face the terrifying realization she has nowhere left to hide.
A century earlier, the house on Foster Hill holds nothing but painful memories for Ivy Thorpe. When an unidentified woman is found dead on the property, Ivy is compelled to discover her identity. Ivy’s search leads her into dangerous waters and, even as she works together with a man from her past, can she unravel the mystery before any other lives–including her own–are lost?
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I really enjoyed reading The House on Foster Hill. I look forward to reading the next book coming out this summer by Jaime Jo Wright.
On my blog I’m sharing the first line from Gina Holder’s debut novel “Whither Shall I Go?” so do stop by and check that out! I’ll share with you here the first line of a book that has been on my TBR for several months, I really loved this book!
“The little hairs on the back of Allegra Spencer’s neck stood at attention. He was behind her.”
-Count Me In (An Emerald City Romance #1) by Mikal Dawn
Whither Shall I Go? sounds interesting!
I’m pleased you enjoyed Count Me In, and thanks for sharing!
I had the pleasure of reading Holding the Fort so I could review it. From the very first line I was captivated.
June 1885 Wichita, Kansas
The fumes of the gaslights at the foot of the stage protected Louisa Bell from the more noxious odors of her audience.
I’m reading that right now! It’s a fun book, yet still serious when it counts. My review will post next week.
LOL about the timing of your reading of this book. 🙂 It is a creepy first line, but I’ve heard it’s a good book. Happy Friday!
I’ve heard it’s a good book as well, which is why I want to read it. Just not on a dark night when I’m alone in the house …
I’m so excited about Jaime’s debut! Happy Friday, Iola!
My mother’s name was Sarah. – Take This Cup by Bodie and Brock Thoene
It’s been years since I read a book by Bodie and Brock Thoene. I was always impressed by their research. Thanks for sharing!
Super creepy! But this sounds like an amazing read…let us all know what you think when you finish the book. Happy Friday!
I’ll definitely be posting a review when I’ve finished it. Have a great weekend!
I want to read this so badly! It’s on my TBR! 🙂
I’m sharing about Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar on my blog today, but I’ll share a book that is on my TBR here.
“Come on, come on. I know you’re here somewhere,” Magdalena Henry murmured, squinting through the viewfinder of her camera at the ragged line of coffee pickers sorting their day’s yield.
-Ascension of Larks by Rachel Linden
I haven’t read Tessa Afshar or Rachel Linden, but both books sound excellent. Thanks for visiting, and have a great weekend!
Can’t wait to start reading my copy of it.
Happy Friday!
My 1st line is from Shattered Memories by Debbie Lynne Costello:
“Why can’t you have him arrested and demand our money back?”
An excellent first line – it would make me want to keep reading! Have a great weekend.
Being as I know you are already reading the same one I posted on my blog, I’ll give you the first line from Throne of Grace by Throne of Grace. I haven’t started it quite yet and haven’t read any books by this author, so I am excited to see how she writes.
Newport, Rhode Island
Summer, 1893
Josie stopped once again to watch the seagulls circle above her, smiling as they cried together in a symphony of praise.
It’s an interesting first line – I’d want to keep reading. Thanks for sharing!
i cannot wait until i catch up enough to read this one!! It’s taunting me from my TBR pile 😛
My current first line is from Julie Lessman’s For Love of Liberty – “Abominable.” 🙂
I think we all have the same problems with our TBR piles! Have a great weekend.
This was a great book. There was so much going on but Jaime Jo Wright kept it all in balance throughout the story.
Here’s the first line of the book I’m currently reading: “Who am I?” From His Forgotten Fiancee by Evelyn M. Hill
Have a great weekend!
I have to get to this book. I have heard nothing but good things.
I am sharing the first line from the YA Christian Dystopian novel All Things Now Living by Rondi Bauer Olson on my blog. Here I will post the first two lines from the novel I am starting next, Count Me In by Mikal Dawn:
“The little hairs on the back of Allegra Spencer’s neck stood at attention. He was behind her.”