Here are three more books and their opening lines.
Assuming the book is in a genre that might interest you, do you want to continue reading after the first lines? The authors hope so. What do you think? Are you interested enough to turn the page? These books probably target women more than men, but we appreciate all opinions.
1. Getting to Mr. Right by Carol Balawyder
Missi Morgan hoped this weekend would bring the magic back into her marriage with Max. She pictured the resort where they were going with its indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi and imagined how relaxed they would both feel, their daily preoccupations forgotten as they focused on the pleasure of being together. She couldn’t even remember their last romantic getaway.
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Thanks for creating these innovative opportunities, Anneli!
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My pleasure, Patricia. I like to see what is out there in new books. This is a great way to get a sneak peek.
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Thank you, Anneli, for your generosity. 🙂 I’ve read Julia’s Violinist and loved both the opening and the entire novel. You can check my review here:
http://www.amazon.com/Julias-Violinist-Anneli-Purchase-ebook/product-reviews/B00BI4TH3I/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
I just downloaded The Bridge Club. How can I resist Book of The Year Award Finalist! 🙂 Love both the opening and the cover!
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Reblogged this on Carol Balawyder and commented:
I am really honored to be among two wonderful novelists! 🙂
Have a look at their books. You can check my review of Julia’s Violinist at http://www.amazon.com/Julias-Violinist-Anneli-Purchase-ebook/product-reviews/B00BI4TH3I/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
I’m looking forward to reading Patrica Sands Book of The Year Award Finalist novel. Bravo, Patricia.
And, of course, thank you, Anneli, for this wonderful series on opening lines. 🙂
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I didn’t know you had written a review of Julia’s Violinist, Carol. Thank you very much. This book was very dear to my heart and difficult to write, and I’m glad it didn’t disappoint.
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Oh, I wrote it awhile back. It was such a tender story. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Carol.
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Great hooks. I’ve read Julia’s Violinist and know how good it is. Now I want to read the others.
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That’s great to hear, Darlene. I’ve read all your books and I know that the compliments are coming from a good writer so they are appreciated all the more.
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This is a fabulous idea to hook readers. Awesome, if you want to know. 🙂
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I think it’s pretty important for a book to start off with a good hook. It sure helps if a reader is undecided at first.
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And every writer sweats over it. Reading is subjective, but that fishing line must reel in a catch. Sigh. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Exactly!
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The start of a book really is important and great to read these hooks here. I have Carol’s book on my tablet and can’t wait to read it soon 🙂
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Before I started writing, I didn’t even think about how important it was to have the right opening sentences, but I know it was one of the things I looked for as a reader, to decide if it was going to interest me. Thanks for visiting, Christy. I know you’ll enjoy Carol’s book.
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The first two are not my cuppa tea… in fact the first, I stopped reading before the end of the opening lines… the last one (not because it’s yours) would have me read further…
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Thanks for your thoughts, Rob. Always good to have your input.
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Thank you also Rob…Critique is always helpful…
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Please don’t feel offended. … it is not really my genre in books
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Thank you for your kind concern. Of course, everybody has their genre of books and I don’t expect everyone to like my book so I wasn’t offended. All the best to you.
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We know that, Rob. I can’t picture you sitting down to read a romance – not even on Valentine’s Day. We aren’t offended.I should try to get a “man’s” book on here. How about yours? Do you have your opening lines thought out yet? That book is going to be really interesting!
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