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 the first line of the latest novel from award-winning author James L Rubart, The Man He Never Was:
I laughed at that, for all the wrong reasons. Five a.m. has always come and gone by the time I open my eyes (unless my cat wants love and attention in the wee hours). But I’m guessing Toren Daniels is regularly up at five … so why?
About The Man He Never Was
What if You Woke up One Morning and the Darkest Parts of Yourself Were Gone?
His anger is gone. He’s oddly patient. Kind. Fun. The man he always wanted to be. Toren has no clue where he’s been but knows he’s been utterly transformed. He focuses on three things: Finding out where he’s been. Finding out how it happened. And winning back his family.
But then shards of his old self start to rise from deep inside—like the man kicked out of the NFL for his fury—and Toren must face the supreme battle of his life.
In this fresh take on the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, James L. Rubart explores the war between the good and evil within each of us—and one man’s only chance to overcome the greatest divide of the soul.
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Last November I had a nightmare. – The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
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This cover grabbed me completely, and then I read the description and it faintly reminded me of The Picture of Dorian Grey (one of my favorite books!). Then I saw the reference to Dr. Jekyll — I’ve got to read this one! 🙂 Thanks for putting it on my reading radar. 🙂
Right now, I’m reading The Cottage by Michael Phillips. Here’s the first line:
“The letter two weeks before had been brief. Less than half a page. Yet in an instant it had turned her life upside down.”
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Hmm … I wonder what James Rubart could do with The Picture of Dorian Grey? That’s another classic novel that must be begging for a retelling. Thanks for visiting, and have a great weekend!
Sounds like an interesting story! Have a great weekend!
You too, Trisha!
I’ve heard only good things about this book!
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Today over at my blog, I am sharing the first line from the novel An Improper Proposal by Davalynn Spencer. Here, I will share the first line from Janet Ferguson’s novel Leaving Oxford.
“Baby steps. Sarah Beth LeClair forced one foot in front of the other and willed herself to soak in the new life bursting around her on the University of Mississippi campus.”
I’ve only read one of Janet Ferguson’s novels, and I have to read more. This one is definitely on my to-read pile. Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend.
Happy Friday! On my blog today, I’m sharing the first line from Jody Hedlund’s book, Love Unexpected. Here, I will share the first line from the second chapter of the book I’m currently reading, Mail-Order Revenge by Angela K. Couch. “The town of Bumble Bee appeared to consist of the sign bearing its peculiar name and a cluster of rustic buildings.” Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
That is a great title, and a fantastic first line! Whoever thought of a town named Bumble Bee? Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend 🙂
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The book I’m sharing on my blog is The Butterfly and the Violin, but I’ll share here what I’m currently reading- All Things New by Lynn Austin: “Josephine Weatherly thought she’d already lived through the darkest hour of this endless war, but she had been wrong.” Hope you have a great weekend!
You’ve got two great authors there, and a great first line from Lynn Austin. Have a great weekend!
So I thought this was super interesting because Jekyll and Hyde is one of my fave stories. You are officially the first person to post a fiction first line SO intriguing to me that I checked to see its cost on Amazon…and BOUGHT IT! This is kind of a big deal 🙂
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I half dread reading everyone’s First Line Friday posts because of the damage it does to my to-read pile and my credit card. Welcome to the club, and I hope you enjoy The Man He Never Was!
I’m sharing from Where the Fire Falls on my blog today but I’m currently reading The Backcountry Brides Collection, so here is the first line from the first novella, Shenandoah Hearts by Carrie Fancett Pagels:
Prologue
Philadelphia 1753
“Ladysmith, you have a gentleman caller–maybe two.” The voice of her employer, Jacob Owens, held a slight tease.
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I’m definitely going to check out Where the Fire Falls. Thanks for visiting, and have a great weekend!
I was having techy difficulties last week, but I still wanted to say happy Friday and happy reading!
Thank you! I hope your tech difficulties have been sorted out.