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 Don’t Tell a Soul by Jessica Huntley
Publication Date: August 04, 2024
She thinks she’s safe. She couldn’t be more wrong.
Elle, desperate to escape her abusive home, runs away to a seemingly cute small town where she gets a job as a waitress. And meets Vera, who offers her an attic room in her large house.
For the first time in years, Elle feels something like contentment as she bonds with Vera who becomes almost like a mother to her. Blossoming, Elle slowly begins to piece her life back together, make new friends and stand on her own two feet.
But all is not as it seems.
Because this old house contains a dark secret. And much as she cares for Elle, Vera will do anything to protect it. That’s why she’s warned her young tenant that she must never, ever go down to the basement.
But Elle doesn’t obey this simple rule and when she sees what’s down there, she finally understands that her lovely new life is actually the gateway to a special kind of hell…
First Sentence:
Prologue
25th January 2004
Vera’s cheeks and forehead were on fire and sweat beaded on her upper lip. Her whole body was damp, the fever raging through her immune system, sending it into overdrive. She licked her cracked lips, summoning some much-needed moisture to her mouth, but it wasn’t enough. She picked up a nearby glass of tepid water and took a sip, her throat screaming at the action, but she was grateful for the small amount of relief it brought her mouth.
Page 56
Then again, maybe not. What if Vera is too late? What if he’s already told the police about me? What if he could really have done something to Willow?
Today’s Question Is: – July is the month for reading by the pool or on the beach. What’s your favorite summer beach book, and why is it suitable for a sunny day? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
A: Oh my goodness I have so many, hmm…
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