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 Last Summer by Brandy Bruce:
I never meant for any of it to happen. How often do we say that or feel it? Not many books make me cry, but this one did.
About the Book
For twenty-something Sara Witherspoon and her group of friends, a perfect Southern summer includes lake-house getaways, wedding planning, outdoor concerts, and a dash of romance. But for these seven friends who love each other like family, this year, summer rolls in with changes for everyone.
Sara’s longtime crush, Luke, has been her best friend for as long as she has been a part of the group. When Luke begins seriously dating another of their friends, Sara’s forced to deal with her hurt and jealousy, while outwardly try to support them both.
While Sara comes to terms with her own heart and her friends’ relationships, an unexpected handsome pilot from North Carolina and an old flame are thrown into the mix. Knowing her heart suddenly becomes much more complicated.
But as time unfolds and friendships begin to unravel, Sara and the others are presented with the reality of what a season of change does to old friendships and new love interests.
Does growing older mean growing apart?
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I’m sharing the first line from Heather Gray’s An Informal Christmas on my blog today. The first line from the book I’m currently reading is “His footsteps echoing, Ryan Savage walked the first grader from the cafeteria toward the media center.” The Christmas Baby by Lisa Carter.
I saw An Informal Christmas on your blog. Tempting … Thanks for stopping by!
Nice first line.
My first line comes from a book on my TBR list by Lynda Wilcox. Strictly Murder is the first book in the Verity Long Mystery series.
http://thecozypages.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/first-line-friday-56/
I love a good murder mystery. Thanks for sharing!
I smiled because while my FLF features a Christmas book, yours features a summer book 🙂
Today I’m featuring Cowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink
The first line of the book I’m reading is: “Not Now. For the love of candy canes, not now.” From I’ll Be Home for Christmas Collection by Bonnie Calhoune, Jill Kemerer, Allie Pleiter, and Lenora Worth
Where I live, Christmas is summer …
I’ve seen that book before, but haven’t picked it up to read yet. It sounds so wonderful I need to read it soon!
I reviewed the anthology, A Grand Tour, a couple weeks ago, but it has such a great first line, it had to get included. This is from the first book, A Lord’s Chance
Southern coast of Spain, October 1852
The smell of deck tar warming under the Mediterranean sun made Miss Isabelle Strathmore smile beneath the brim of her second-best bonnet.
I love that first line! That detail of the second-best bonnet is wonderful. Thanks for visiting.
I totally smiled at your posting today. The Last Summer is an instant favorite. 🙂
I’m sharing about The Austen Escape on my blog today, but the closest book to me is Christmas at Carton by Tamera Alexander, so I’ll use that here.
November 13, 1863
Franklin, Tennessee
21 Miles South of Nashville
“Very nice stitching, Mrs. Prescott.”
Happy Friday!
Great first line – and such an interesting setting. Thanks for sharing!
Definitely on my list to read!
Happy Friday!
My first line is from First Street Church Romances: Love’s Christmas Cheer by Alexa Verde:
“Hurting her co-chef wasn’t an option,”
That’s a laugh-out-loud line (well, maybe an inelegant snort). I’m going to have to check it out!
Happy Friday, Iola!
PROLOGUE
LONDON, ENGLAND
MAY 1817
I sat across the table from the man I most admired, feeling self-conscious. – The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen
Julie Klassen … the Queen of Christian Regency Romance! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Friday!
Today, over on my blog, I am showcasing Cara Putman’s novel, Imperfect Justice. I am so excited to review this book. I have heard so many good things. On my site, I used the first lines from the prologue, so here I will share the first sentence from chapter 1.
“Emelie Wesley glanced at her watch and frowned.”
I thought Imperfect Justice was excellent. I’m looking forward to more great legal suspense from Cara 🙂
Happy Friday!
January 1894
Denver, CO
The cheerful tinkle of a bell alerted Grace Mallory to the arrival of a guest.
– Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer
Love Karen Witemeyer!
I keep seeing this one and I know others have used it for previous FLFs. It seems like the kind of book that will give you that sad kind of knot in your stomach thinking about how friendships change while at the same time brings happiness when thinking about great memories made. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, it’s definitely bittersweet. But it’s a great read!