Friday, November 19, 2021

First Line Friday #26-A Deep Divide

Happy Friday! My hope for this weekend is to continue trying to catch up as I am still behind on some of my deadlines (but almost caught up)!! What are your plans for this weekend? Welcome back to First Line Friday hosted by Meez Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and leave a comment with the first line (or your link).  This week I am reading A Deep Divide by Kimberley Woodhouse. This is the first book in the Secrets of the Canyon series. It was published October 5, 2021. I am about halfway through the book and enjoying it. I love books about the Harvey Girls!! They fascinate me.

1891 

Boston, Massachusetts

The sugary-sweet cherry flavor burst on Emma Grace McMurray's tongue and made her mouth water.

I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading.

Book Beginnings:

1891 

Boston, Massachusetts

The sugary-sweet cherry flavor burst on Emma Grace McMurray's tongue and made her mouth water. Pulling the striped candy stick from her mouth, she sucked at it so she wouldn't dribble any of the yumminess down her chin.

"I take it you like it?" Mr. Copper raised his eyebrows.

"Oh yes." She spun around in a circle. " I think cherry is my new favorite."

About the book (from Goodreads):

After being kidnapped as a child, heiress Emma Grace McMurray has seen firsthand the devastation that greed causes in the world, and she wants nothing to do with it--including her father's offering her hand in a business deal. She sneaks away to be a Harvey Girl at the El Tovar Grand Canyon Hotel, planning to stay hidden even if it means always looking over her shoulder.

Ray Watkins arrives at the hotel wanting to impress his father by finding success on his own. Then maybe he can take on more of the family business and do something good with the profits.

Ray immediately admires Emma Grace, and though a friendship forms, she's afraid he's just like every other wealthy man she's known. Then art and jewels go missing from El Tovar and the nearby Hopi House, a mystery that pulls them in and stirs up their worst fears. When shocking revelations come to light, they'll have to question all they thought to be true.

 Your turn! Grab the current book you are reading and post the first line in the comments! Then, click on the icons below and join the fun there too! Thank you all for coming by each week, I REALLY appreciate the support and comments 😀


 

 

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    1. Anne, it sounds innocent but turns into an intense scene.

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  2. Happy Friday!
    I'm currently reading Tomorrow's Constant Hope by Naomi Rawlings. So far, it's pretty excellent!
    "'The second largest...' Keely's voice trailed off."
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Hey Nicole, I have not heard of that author, thanks for sharing!

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  3. Sounds like a good one! Thanks for sharing the opening sentences on Book Beginnings.

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    1. Gilion, thanks for stopping by. I am enjoying it!

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  4. That's a great, descriptive opening. This sounds like a really good book. Have a great weekend!

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  5. A Deep Divide was excellent!

    My first line this week is from The Mobster’s Daughter by Rachel Scott McDaniel

    September 28, 1923. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Snapping wind yanked at the letter in myhand, and my fingers tightened, the crisp edge biting into my palm.

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    1. Hi Paula, I am enjoying it. I have not read The Mobster's Daughter, but it sounds really good!

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  6. I loved the way the setting came to life in this book! I posted the first line from As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin. https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2021/11/19/first-line-friday-as-dawn-breaks/

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    1. Danielle, I have not read Kate Breslin before, I will have to check her out. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. This sounds interesting. The El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon has a nice little exhibit featuring the Harvey Girls. I have just put this one on my TBR.

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    1. I would LOVE to see the Grand Canyon and that is the hotel this book features, so exciting! I hope you enjoy it Wendy!

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  8. Mmmmm. I want cherry candy stick.

    First line from my current read:
    "The gunman is useless."

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    1. Kami, LOL, right? It reminds of the candy sticks you can now get at Cracker Barrel. Your first line is intriguing!

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  9. This sounds really good. I enjoy books featuring the Harvey Girls too. They're so interesting. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  10. Sounds like a good one! I posted the first line from Heart of Stone by David James Warren. http://gracetogrowblog.com/heart-of-stone-david-james-warren/

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    1. Jen, I still need to look into those books :)

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  11. good start to this one! I've enjoyed several of Woodhouse's other books and I'm also interested in the Harvey girls, so I may pick this one up sometime soon.

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    1. I have read a few of hers as well and enjoy her writing. I think you will enjoy this one. Happy reading!

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