Happy Friday Everyone :)
Friday means it's once again time for First Line Friday, hosted by the lovely Hoarding Books.
For this week's first line, I'm going to be sharing the first line from a book that I'd had recommended to me over and over again, Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron, which is of course the sequel to The Lost Castle.
About The Book:
A storied castle. A band of rebels. And a nation chasing the centuries-old dream of freedom . . . What legacy will they leave behind?
When Laine Forrester travels to France to attend her longtime friend's vineyard wedding, she expects to find a bride on the brink of a fairy-tale life. But after a series of unforeseen setbacks--a devastating diagnosis, a castle restoration put on hold, and the emergence of deep-seated family dynamics that threaten to derail the new couple's fledgling marriage--it seems the storybook life Laine had imagined for her friend--and once, for herself--is suddenly crumbling before her eyes.
With hopes of resurrecting a happy ending for one of them, Laine throws support behind her friend and agrees to accompany the couple to the groom's family home in Ireland, where the merging of a mysterious inheritance, long-buried wounds, and a fractured family set out to upend the trip from the start. It's in the unlikely corners of a historic Dublin pub, and across the wide-open moors bordering Ireland's majestic Wicklow Mountains, that Laine is slowly drawn in by the land and the people, sparking hope for something she never imagined possible: the courage to heal. But with secrets of her own--and a heart afraid to trust again--Laine must determine how much she's willing to risk in mending the broken places within herself, and whether she believes that even through the depths of our pain, a beautiful story can emerge.
Set in three time-periods--the revolutionary era of the late eighteenth century, Ireland's turbulent Easter week of the 1916 Rising, and present day--Castle on the Rise weaves a story of legacy, conviction, and redemption against the backdrop of Dublin's storied streets, and the stretch of Ireland's stunning emerald shores. It raises the question: given the choice between the fairy tale or a life of truly anchored faith--which legacy would you choose?
My Thoughts:
I actually surprised myself and ended up enjoying this one even more than I did the first book, a feat which doesn't happen that often for me. I really felt for each of the three women featured in the story, and I found myself wrapped up in each and every story unfolding. I highly recommend this one.
First Line:
"Fairy-tale weddings never included rain on the guest list."
What book are you currently enjoying? Be sure and share the first line in the comments below, and then hop on over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating!
Thanks so much for joining me for another round of First Line Friday! Happy weekend and happy reading!
Friday means it's once again time for First Line Friday, hosted by the lovely Hoarding Books.
For this week's first line, I'm going to be sharing the first line from a book that I'd had recommended to me over and over again, Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron, which is of course the sequel to The Lost Castle.
About The Book:
A storied castle. A band of rebels. And a nation chasing the centuries-old dream of freedom . . . What legacy will they leave behind?
When Laine Forrester travels to France to attend her longtime friend's vineyard wedding, she expects to find a bride on the brink of a fairy-tale life. But after a series of unforeseen setbacks--a devastating diagnosis, a castle restoration put on hold, and the emergence of deep-seated family dynamics that threaten to derail the new couple's fledgling marriage--it seems the storybook life Laine had imagined for her friend--and once, for herself--is suddenly crumbling before her eyes.
With hopes of resurrecting a happy ending for one of them, Laine throws support behind her friend and agrees to accompany the couple to the groom's family home in Ireland, where the merging of a mysterious inheritance, long-buried wounds, and a fractured family set out to upend the trip from the start. It's in the unlikely corners of a historic Dublin pub, and across the wide-open moors bordering Ireland's majestic Wicklow Mountains, that Laine is slowly drawn in by the land and the people, sparking hope for something she never imagined possible: the courage to heal. But with secrets of her own--and a heart afraid to trust again--Laine must determine how much she's willing to risk in mending the broken places within herself, and whether she believes that even through the depths of our pain, a beautiful story can emerge.
Set in three time-periods--the revolutionary era of the late eighteenth century, Ireland's turbulent Easter week of the 1916 Rising, and present day--Castle on the Rise weaves a story of legacy, conviction, and redemption against the backdrop of Dublin's storied streets, and the stretch of Ireland's stunning emerald shores. It raises the question: given the choice between the fairy tale or a life of truly anchored faith--which legacy would you choose?
My Thoughts:
I actually surprised myself and ended up enjoying this one even more than I did the first book, a feat which doesn't happen that often for me. I really felt for each of the three women featured in the story, and I found myself wrapped up in each and every story unfolding. I highly recommend this one.
First Line:
"Fairy-tale weddings never included rain on the guest list."
What book are you currently enjoying? Be sure and share the first line in the comments below, and then hop on over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating!
Thanks so much for joining me for another round of First Line Friday! Happy weekend and happy reading!
Thanks so much for sharing! These both sound like really great reads, and I love the first line of Ladies of Intrigue.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
I enjoyed this one but definitely preferred the first. Excited for the next one to release!
ReplyDeleteOn my blog today I shared the first line from When You Are Near by Tracie Peterson: https://thebeccafiles.com/2019/03/22/first-line-friday-53/ but I'm now currently reading The Baggage Handler by David Rawlings so I'll share the first line from my current chapter (4) here: "David corralled his nerves and forced them into one knee, which bounced an erratic dance as he sat in the reception area of Sisyphus Financial's top floor." Hope you have a great weekend!
I'm very much looking forward to the release of the third book too! I've yet to read Tracie Peterson, but I've heard such great things, and that sounds like a great start to a chapter. Thanks so much for sharing :)
DeleteHappy Friday! My first line is from “How the Light Gets In” by Jolina Petersheim:
ReplyDelete“The caskets were closed, of course.”
I'm very intrigued by this first line! Thanks so much for sharing :)
DeleteToday I'm sharing the first line from The Lady of Tarpon Springs by Judith Miller:
ReplyDelete"Zanna Krykos closed her eyes and offered a silent prayer for God's direction."
Have a great weekend!
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/03/first-line-friday-lady-of-tarpon.html
I love this! What a great start to a story. Thanks so much for sharing :)
DeleteHappy Friday! I'm sharing from General Meade: A Novel of the Civil War by Robert Kofman on my blog, here's the first line from the next book I'll be starting, Beauty in Battle by Robin Patchen:
ReplyDelete"Darkness swallowed Harper's rental home even before Jack navigated his pickup around the corner."
Love this line! It really has me intrigued. I've heard so much about Beauty in Battle. Everyone really seems to be enjoying it. Thanks so much for sharing :)
DeleteThat's a fun first line!
ReplyDeleteI'm sharing the first line from The King's Mercy by Lori Benton on my blog today, and that's what I'm currently reading. It's my first Lori Benton book and I've heard great things about her writing, so I have high expectations!
Alex MacKinnon roused to the press of wood beneath his cheek and an ominous churning in his gut.
That's a very intriguing first line! I've never read Lori Benton before either, but like you, I've heard really good things about her books. Thanks so much for sharing!
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