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 The Christmas Dog Sitters by Lucy Mitchell
Publication Date: September 19, 2024
Rachel is struggling. She’s navigating the loss of her best friend, she’s left heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend, and she’s recently been made redundant by her employer. So the impending holiday season is the last thing she wants to think about.
Then her rich sister suggests that Rachel dog-sit her spaniel, Humphrey, in her luxurious country house in a quaint village in Surrey. However, Rachel is soon manipulated into caring for her elderly Grandpa Eric, too. Between managing flight-risk Humphrey and rebellious Grandpa Eric, Rachel uncovers family truths, discovers a secretive west wing . . . and must cook Christmas dinner for an entire village.
Amid the chaos, Rachel meets handsome builder Ben. Working at the house, he’s also no stranger to loss, but is willing to re-enter the dating scene—albeit with a six-year-old daughter in tow. Can Rachel and Ben find their way through grief at this tricky time of year? And when a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas for everyone, can Rachel and Humphrey bring the community together?
First Sentence:
Prologue
August
‘It’s time to get you smiling again, Rachel.’ Olivia, her face shiny and sweaty in the oppressive August heat, grinned at me from across the living room.
Page 56
Abi seemed a nice person and this wasn’t the time or place to find out why Frank had squabbled with Vanessa. If I was a betting person, he had probably been rude to her, and she’d taken it badly. I smiled. ‘Let’s get this nativity play sorted.’
Today’s Question Is: – It’s back-to-school time. What book would you recommend to students, whether it’s an educational read or an enjoyable diversion from textbooks? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
A: My grandson’s reading group at school are reading ‘Willow the White House Cat by Jill Biden‘. He read it to me last week, and I think it is a cute story.
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