First Line Friday: Yours Truly, Thomas

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Today I am excited to be featuring Yours Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham. With engaging characters and a charming setting, this is a story you won’t want to miss. CLICK HERE to read my full review!

 

Washington, DC
1883

Dear Clara,

     I lied. I told myself I had run westward for the promise of big sky, and fertile soil. But the truth is, I just ran.

Hmm…Sure makes you want to know more! What is he running from, and will he find what he’s looking for?

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Yours Truly, Thomas

 

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First Line Friday: All Manner of Things

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Today I am excited to be featuring All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner! This story and its characters wove themselves around my heart. I laughed, I held my breath, I cried. CLICK HERE to read my full review.

June 1967
          When God created the world, he only afforded Michigan just so many good-weather days. 

 

  All Manner of Things

 

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First Line Friday: Where Dandelions Bloom

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Today I am excited to be featuring Where Dandelions Bloom by Tara Johnson. History comes to life within these pages and a story unfolds that both captivates and entertains. CLICK HERE to read my full review!

April 12, 1861
Howell, Michigan

          “Cassandra Kendrick! What have you done?”

 

Uh-oh! Sounds like someone is in trouble… What did Cassandra do? Or maybe what is she being blamed for?  Hmmm…

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    Where Dandelions Bloom

 

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First Line Friday: Risking Love

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Today I am excited to be featuring Risking Love (Maple Run #4) by Toni Shiloh! A trip to Maple Run with Toni Shiloh is always a delight! The characters in Toni Shiloh’s books are real, honest, people. CLICK HERE to read my full review!

 

               “Welcome to The Maple…Pit.”
Nikki Gordon forgot the rest of her speech because Gregory “Shorty” Smalls had just walked into The Pit with another woman.

 

 

  Risking Love (Maple Run #4)

 

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First Line Friday: No Ocean Too Wide

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Today I am excited to be featuring No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky.  If you enjoy reading stories that are richly detailed with vivid characters that stay with you and a story that both breaks your heart and has you cheering for the successes of characters you’ve come to love. You won’t want to miss out on this newest story from Carrie Turansky. CLICK HERE to see my full review!

London 1909

          Katie McAlister’s heart pounded out a frantic beat as she gripped the rickety railing and rushed down the back stairs.

 

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No Ocean Too Wide (McAlister Family #1)

 

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First Line Friday: Ever Faithful

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Today I am excited to be featuring Ever Faithful by Karen Barnett. This fun and engaging story has something for everyone. The perfect book for your dream vacation or even your stay-cation! CLICK HERE to read my full review.

April 1933
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

          Elsie closed her eyes for a moment and breathed in the steamy air, imagining she stood beside Grand Prismatic Spring instead of the massive laundry boiler in the back of the Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge.

 

  Ever Faithful (Vintage National Parks #3)

 

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First Line Fridays: More Than Words Can Say

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Today I am excited to be featuring More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer. This story captivated my imagination and the delightful characters captured my heart. I found myself more than once laughing out loud, and talking to the book as if my new character friends could hear me. CLICK HERE to read my review!

May 1896
Honey Grove, TX

          “The council has denied your appeal, Miss Kemp.”
Mayor Longfellow delivered the blow with a finality that threatened to buckle Abigail’s knees.

 

More Than Words Can Say (Patchwork Family #2)

 

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First Line Friday: A Reluctant Bride

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Today I am excited to be featuring A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund. I always enjoy getting the opportunity to delve into a Jody Hedlund novel, and this newest story is no exception. Right from the beginning I was pulled headlong into the story and swept blissfully along on a journey that I won’t soon forget! CLICK HERE to read my full review!

London, England
May 1862

          “Hang on a little longer, my lamb.” Mercy Wilkins shifted the listless infant in her arms without slowing her pace.

 

This page-turning story is scheduled to release on June 4th and trust me when I say that you’ll want to be sure to snag a copy for your reading enjoyment!

  A Reluctant Bride (Bride Ships #1)

 

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First Line Friday: The King’s Mercy

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Today I am excited to be featuring The King’s Mercy by Lori Benton. Rich with historical details this story doesn’t shy away from the difficult parts of life that were common for that time period. I was transported into the pages of this story with the vivid descriptions and dynamic characters that welcomed me into the pages of their lives and let me walk alongside them in their struggles and triumphs. CLICK HERE to read my full review.

July 1747
Cape Fear River, Colony of North Carolina

          Alex MacKinnon roused to the press of wood beneath his cheek and an ominous churning in his gut. He tried to rise, but his hands were bound behind him.

 

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The King’s Mercy

 

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First Line Friday: The Noble Guardian

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Today I am excited to be featuring The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep. With page-turning action and drama, you won’t want to put this story down! CLICK HERE to read my full review!

Southhampton, England 1815

          Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile? Wrong to feel happy about leaving one’s family behind? Surely only a sinner’s heart would harbor such uncharitable emotions…wouldn’t it?

 

Reader friends I’d love to hear from you:

What do you think? It is wrong to feel happy about leaving one’s family?
Have you ever had to say good-bye to family and not know when if ever you’d see them again?

 

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The Noble Guardian (The Bow Street Runners #3)

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