Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you’re reading. The Friday 56 – As many of you know Freda over at Freda’s Voice hosted The Friday56 for many years. Since Freda is no longer blogging The Friday 56 is now hosted by, Anne over at My Head Is Full of Books. So grab a book, turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader, and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is My Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you’re reading. Book Blogger Hop asks a question of general interest or discussion hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer
My book for today is Ex-Girlfriend by Rosie Walker
Publication Date: May 3, 2024
‘Hello, stranger,’ says the beautiful woman on the doorstep. Pushing past me, she throws herself into my husband’s arms while I stand frozen in shock. I’ve never seen this woman before in my life… but how does she know the man I married?
The colour drains from my husband’s face as she releases him. When Ted says her name – Alice – my blood runs cold. Because I’ve heard her name before. Alice is the woman who broke my kind husband’s heart. Ted told me she vanished from his life after their breakup, but has he been lying this whole time?
I stare at him in disbelief, but he swears he never invited her. Can I believe him? Whatever actually happened, I want her out of my house… but as thunder cracks and the sky turns dark, a huge storm sets in. We’re stuck here: is this my chance to discover the truth?
While everyone is distracted with my two young children in the next room, I search through her coat pockets. I thought she’d come to try and steal Ted back… but the sharp silver knife I find hidden away changes everything. Looking at the blade, I’m more scared than I’ve ever been in my life – why does Alice want to hurt us? How can I keep my beloved daughters safe?
My heart beats out of my chest, but I have to stay calm. Because I know something Alice doesn’t. She has no idea who she’s dealing with, who I really am. After all this time, I won’t let her take what’s mine…
First Sentence:
I stare out of the rain-streaked car window, trying to see the Scottish landscape as the car whips past rust-coloured heather and mud. It’s a relief to be out of the city, even though the journey from Edinburgh has been such a nightmare. This part of the Highlands is beautiful, but there’s something sinister about these craggy hills and rugged peaks.
Page 56
Alice straightens up, taking a breath. ‘I’ll come with you. I need to feel like I’m doing something.’ She flaps her hands as if trying to shake off water.
Today’s Question Is: – If you could live in any book, which one would you pick and why? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
A: Wow, now that is a good question. I would have to say Georgia B&B Mysteries. I loved Nina’s B&B and the hijinx that would happen around it. Plus, the setting and imagery in the books were phenomenal. My imagination definitely went into overdrive.
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