Welcome book lovers! It’s First Line Friday time again, hosted by Hoarding Books. This week I have the first line from an upcoming release by Sarah Monzon: The Esther Paradigm. It’s a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of Esther and it releases on 2 November 2017. I can’t wait to dive in!
~ About the Book ~
As sheikh, Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravishes the clan’s flocks and threatens to destroy their centuries-old way of life, locals believe the American doctors and their daughter, his childhood friend, Hannah, are to blame. Karim must do something to keep them safe—even if the only solution can be found within marriage vows.
In a society where the line is drawn between us and them, Christianity is outlawed, and foreigners are mistrusted, will their union heal wounds or inflict the final fatal blow?
~ First Line ~
This was not how I’d thought I would die.
How does that grab your attention?!
I’d love it if you’d share the first line of whatever you’re currently reading in the comments. And don’t forget, you can find out what other bloggers are sharing for First Line Friday by going over to Hoarding Books blog and finding all the links. If you’ve got your own blog, why not join in and add your link over there. 🙂
OH.MY! What a first line!
Prologue
“Sir? I think you need to hear this”. – Against All Odds by Irene Hannon
Happy weekend! 🙂
I haven’t checked out her new series yet. Good opening!
I loved The Esther Paradigm!! Everyone needs to read this book. 🙂
My first line is from “Fish and Chips” by Erynn Mangum. Another must-read book that will have you giggling through it.
“In all honesty, it wasn’t me who killed the fish.”
Lol! I love that first line 😄
I’m sharing the first line from Christmas at Harrington’s by Melody Carlson on my blog today. In keeping with my Christmas theme, I’ll share the first line from another Christmas book inching its way up my TBR list: A Husband for Holly by Marion Uechermann. “OH NO. Hurry, Heather, before she spots us.”
I hope you have a nice weekend!
Golly! Christmas is so close! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Friday!
My first line is from Divinely Yours by Karin Gillespie
The red light on Skye Sebring’s computer blinked rapidly, announcing the arrival of her first client of the day. Within seconds a girl with darting eyes entered the cubicle. She wore a spiked leather wrist cuff and a t-shirt with the logo “Hustle or Die.”
Have a great weekend!
Well, that’s an intriguing opening! Hope your weekend was a good one 🙂
I almost featured The Esther Paradigm this week. But then decided to wait a bit longer. I’m looking forward to reading this story! Fantastic first line!
I can’t wait either. Next on my TBR!
I can’t wait to read this one! It’s about 6 down on my TBR list, so it will be a couple weeks but I’ll get there.
I shared a line from Seeking Mansfield by Kate Watson on my blog today but the first line of what I’m reading is…
Is Daddy down there? (from Christmas at Cade Ranch by Karen Rock).
Good opening!
Oh man, I’ve started this book. What a great line that makes one want to know more!
I’m featuring Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh on my blog, but I’m currently reading a non-fiction book called She’s Got The Wrong Guy: Why Smart Women Settle by Deepak Reju so I’ll use that today.
Part 1:
From Problems to Faith
When it comes to dating and marriage, what problems do you face as a single woman?
Happy Friday!!
Sounds like it would be an interesting read. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I loved The Esther Paradigm so much! Such a great book.
Today, I am featuring My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah by Angie Dicken, but I am currently in the middle of reading Hamlet with my AP Lit seniors. We are in Act 3, so I will share the first line from Act 3, Scene 1:
Claudius: And can you by no drift of conference get from him why he puts on this confusion, grating so harshly all his days of quiet with turbulent and dangerous lunacy?
Ah, Hamlet. It’s a while since I read that. I’m more familiar with Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. 😄
I ADORE The Esther Paradigm!!!
Castle Gate, Utah, 1910
Leanna McKee pushed her hat by its brim, hiding her face as best she could.
– My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah: Leanna’s Choice by Angie Dicken
I can’t wait until I can adore it too!
Me either! I am looking forward to your review!
Likewise <3
Chilling first line. Happy Friday Katie!
It is, isn’t it? Hope you had a good weekend 🙂
It certainly does grab my attention! I’ve got this on my kindle app waiting for me and cannot wait to dive in!
It’s next on my TBR, so I’m trying to wait patiently too!
That first line definitely grabs the attention of the reader. I’m featuring The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen on my blog. But I will share the first line of Jody Hedlund’s Love Unexpected here. “The blast of a gunshot awoke Emma Chambers.”
What a way to wake up! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Definitely an attention-getter. Happy Friday!
Sure is!
I love this book so much!!!
My current first line is from A MOTHER IN THE MAKING by Gabrielle Meyer: “John Orton stared at Anna’s portrait, his grief nothing compared to his pulsing guilt.”
Well, that pulls you in! Much love to you and the family xx
Thank you, sweet friend!
My first line is from The Color of Redemption by Lynn Cornell:
“An eerie foreboding had jolted me from my sleep this morning, vexing my spirit – the kind of vexing that made me want to cower under my covers and stay in bed.”
Good opening!
I recently finished this one and it was so good! You are sure to enjoy.
I am currently reading A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal. First Line is: “This is for them.”
The Esther Paradigm is next on my list. I loved A Season to Dance, too!