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 Kill Shot, the second book in the White Knights series by Susan Sleeman.
Here’s the first line:
Does that make you want to keep reading?
About Kill Shot
As the ballistics and weapon’s expert for the FBI’s special task force nicknamed the White Knights, Rick Cannon has known the Department of Defense was developing self-steering bullets. Rick feared these smart bullets–which have one hundred percent accuracy that can turn even a novice into a lethal sniper–would eventually end up in the hands of the wrong people. But since the ammunition was still in the development stage, he figured they had plenty of time before that happened. He was wrong. Dead wrong.
Until they become reality.
When a homeless vet is killed with a smart bullet, it’s clear that the ammunition has been stolen, and the Knights are called in to find the thief and stop the killings. But they aren’t the only ones desperate to find the killer. Therapist Olivia Dobbs is well known for her success in counseling military veterans with PTSD. When she discovers one of her clients moments after he is murdered, she becomes both the FBI’s prime witness, and suspect.
Despite the mutual attraction that immediately sparks between them, Rick can’t–no he won’t–let Olivia interfere with his investigation. But when the sniper trains his rifle on her, Rick must recall all the skills he learned as a Marine sniper to make sure the next bullet fired isn’t a kill shot that takes Olivia out.
You can find Kill Shot online at:
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I’ll be interested to hear what you think of this one. I wasn’t all that fussed on the first one in the series, although I’ll admit the suspense aspect was good.
I’m sharing the first line from April Gardner’s latest release, Love the War Woman, on my blog, but right now I’m reading a romantic suspense called ‘Panama Deception’ by Jennifer Haynie. Here’s the first line:
“He was next.”
Short and maybe not so sweet!
I’m usually a big romantic suspense fan, but this didn’t grab me. I didn’t read the first in the series, but don’t think that affected my enjoyment (or lack thereof).
I’ve just finished Loose Ends by Jennifer Haynie – it was very good, but I think I’d have understood it better if I’d have read Panama Deception first.
My first line that I am featuring on my blog today is from Melody Carlson’s Once Upon a Winter’s Heart, but the first line of the book I’m reading is from Robin Lee Hatcher’s “You’re Gonna Love Me”: “Samantha Winters parked her car in the Caldwell Hospital parking lot.”
I loved You’re Gonna Love Me 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I’ve wanted to read a book by Sleeman for a while now. Thanks for sharing. On the blog I have the first line from A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell. But here I’ll share from You’re The One That I Want by Susan May Warren — No one died tonight, not if she could help it.”
That’s a great first line from Susan May Warren – thanks for sharing!
This was a good read! Susan Sleeman knows how to ramp up the suspense.
The first line from a book I plan to finish this weekend: Wyatt Paxton never realized coming home could be as bittersweet as leaving. -A Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
I really need to read some of Sarah Sundin’s books – they sound like something I’d enjoy. Thanks for visiting!
Sounds like a book with lots of action! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Yes, plenty of action. Have a great weekend 🙂
I need to read some Susan Sleeman!
My first line is from Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer:
The cheerful tinkle of a bell alerted Grace Mallory to the arrival of a guest.
I love Karen Witemeyer’s humour. Have a great weekend!
Happy Friday! The book I’m featuring on my blog is Rumors and Promises by Kathleen Rouser. Since I’m on chapter 14, I’ll share the first line from that chapter here. “I insist that you stay here and rest today, Sophie.” Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!
Sleeman is on my list to read someday!
I’m not actually in the middle of any fiction book (I’m reading like four non-fictions right now), but the book closest me is “A Lady Unrivaled” by Roseanna White (I read it in the beginning of the year and my mom just returned it to me and it’s not made it back to my shelves yet). It’s worth a mention so here’s the first line: “Lady Ella Myerston knew more than everyone thought she did–and more than they thought she should.”
I enjoyed A Lady Unrivaled, and that’s an excellent first line. Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend.
That sounds action packed! I haven’t read any Susan Sleeman yet.
I’m sharing from the Seven Brides for Seven Texas Rangers Romance Collection (read through NetGalley) today. Here’s the first line from Partners in Crime by Vickie McDonough:
“Run, Laurel. Run!”
Have a great weekend!
Seven Brides sounds like fun (and isn’t NetGalley great?). Thanks for sharing.
Happy Friday!
Today on my blog I am sharing the first line from the new novella by Bell Renshaw, As Easy As Riding A Bike. It’s a really fun read.
I am currently reading The Captain’s Daughter by Jennifer Delamere. I am LOVING this story so much. I am just beginning chapter 7, so I will leave that first line here:
“Rosalyn drew the blanket around her to ward off the chilly night air as the carriage moved briskly down the near-empty streets.”
But riding a bike isn’t always easy … I’ve just finished this novella myself. Yes, it was a fun read. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my! What an interesting start to a mystery/crime book! Happy Friday!
Have a great weekend!
This sounds like a very suspenseful book. On my blog today I am featuring one of Elaine Orr’s Jolie Henrik series. I am reading TILL DEATH DO US PARTY
“Landing in Las Vegas was somewhat akin to touching down in Oz.
I’ve been to Vegas, and it definitely feels like another world. Thanks for visiting!
Happy Friday! Here are my lines from the blog: “It was her favorite dream.
The golden dagger lay before Valia on a velvet cushion. Beautiful. Powerful. Deadly. She picked it up, the golden hilt ice cold against her skin.”
These are the lines of a much awaited conclusion of the Falling Kingdoms series: Immortal Reign by Morgan Rhodes.
Wow – lots of suspense in those lines! Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy this type of book! I will have to look into this series.
I am featuring Vladimir on my blog today.
“Vladimir Kolnikov sat in his Corvette in a nearly empty parking lot for a long time. Just a few feet away was the entrance to the private hotel where his friends, teammates, and the woman he loved waited for him to arrive. He was getting married in less than an hour, but instead of heading inside to change into his tuxedo, he was sitting here sweating. Thinking. Panicking.“ Las Vegas Sidewinders: Vladimir by Kat Mizera
This one has got me interested – sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing!
Prologue
Vincentio Rossi lifted his glass of ten-year-old Lombardi Brunello di Montalcino, closed his eyes, and sniffed the complex bouquet of the ruby red wine. – Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon
Happy Friday and Happy Reading
Well, that’s not the typical opening of a Christian novel. Now I want to know what happens next. Thanks for sharing!
yay! I can’t wait to read Kill Shot!
My current first line is from Missy Tippens’ new novella “Her Valentine Reunion” (in the Back to You collection) – “In a preemptive strike against the Valentine’s Day funk that hit her every year in February, Abbie Rogers had been working on her latest craft project she’d dubbed Operation Kill Cupid.”
Operation Kill Cupid- love it! Thanks for sharing.
I know I’m late but yesterday was busy! Happy Weekend! My first line is from A Langhorne Romance (which is in Right Where We Belong collection) by Deborah Raney.
“No sooner had Lily O’Neal plunged her hands into the sticky bread dough than the doorbell rang. Why did it always work that way?”
I can relate to that problem! It’s either the doorbell or the telephone. Thanks for sharing.