Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which we share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists! What a great way to spend a Friday.
Today’s feature is one of my new books: The New Wife, by Sue Watson.
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Book Beginning:
(Prologue)
I’ll never forget the way she looked—the sun behind her like a halo, the fitted, ivory satin gown, long, glossy blonde hair coiled and twisted down her back.
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Friday 56:
Suddenly, there was something in the road, a moorland sheep wandering into the lights of the car. I yelped and jumped on the brakes, my chest pumping.
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Synopsis:
My darling son, Sam, is marrying his childhood sweetheart and I couldn’t be prouder of the man he’s grown into. Walking out on his abusive father all those years ago was the best thing I ever did. And today he stands, tall and handsome, saying ‘I do’ to my dream daughter-in-law. If I hadn’t pushed them together all those years ago, he might never have found a girl as perfect as Lauren. It’s true what they say, mother always knows best.
But weeks later, Lauren is dead and police cars fill the driveway of their idyllic countryside home. As they question Sam, I sense he’s hiding something. Why won’t he look me in the eye? And who does he rush off to meet as soon as the police are gone?
Desperate, I do what every good mother would do: I let myself into Sam and Lauren’s bedroom. What I see, I will never be able to forget. My son’s beautiful new wife was hiding a dangerous secret. Can I clear my son’s name? And could my life be in danger now too?
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Would you keep reading?
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This book sounds unputdownable! Enjoy!
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Thanks Catherine, I started reading it last night after Turkey Dinner with friends…and almost couldn’t stop. But I needed a little sleep, lol.
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Good grief! Of course I’ll keep reading! Adding it to my TBR right now.
Have a good weekend!
Elza Reads
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Thanks, Mareli, I’m loving it so far!!
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Yes, I would, that sounds intriguing. https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2021/11/first-line-friday-27-memory-quilt.html
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Thanks, Cindy, I’m loving it so far.
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You’ve caught my attention with that 56! Very intriguing!! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I can feel my heart in my throat with that line.
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I love that quote from the prologue. Friday quotes
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Thanks, Anne, I’m almost finished! Loving it!
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I would definitely keep reading. The excerpts sound really good.
My post is here.
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I do love this book!
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Ooh this sounds ominous! 🙂
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Definitely, Greg! I enjoyed it all the way through.
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This sounds like a great thriller! Definitely need to add it to my TBR.
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Thanks, Katherine, it was a quick and delightful read.
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