Welcome to some bookish fun today as we share Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and as we showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
If you have been wanting to participate, but haven’t yet tried, now is the time!
What better way to spend a Friday?
I love this event, and discovering interesting new titles this way. Today’s feature for me is from an author I enjoy, Jayne Ann Krentz: Copper Beach.
Beginning: There was nothing like the drama of a deathbed scene to expose the skeletons in a family’s closet. You never knew what would fall out when you opened the door, the nurse thought. Lifelong conflicts, absolution, regret, long-held grudges, enduring love or unrelenting hatred, whatever had been hidden for decades or generations was suddenly made visible at the end.
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56: He shrugged out of his jacket and handed it to her. When she took it from him, her fingers brushed against his, sending an intimate little thrill of awareness across his senses.
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Blurb: Within the pages of centuries-old books lie the secrets of the paranormal. Abby Radwell’s unusual psychic talent has made her an expert in such volumes — and sometimes taken her into dangerous territory. After a deadly incident in the private library of an obsessive collector, Abby receives a blackmail threat and rumors swirl that an old alchemical text has reappeared on the black market. So Abby hires Sam Coppersmith, an investigator who can also play bodyguard.
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What do you think? Does it grab you? Spark your interest? I hope you will stop in and leave your thoughts…and links.
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SNOW SPARKS 
Hi Lorraine,
I have to admit, that if I read your opening lines in isolation, they would have me intrigued enough to want to read on, as I agree that every family has the proverbial ‘skeleton in the cupboard’.
However when the lines are read in context with the blurb and seen with the cover art, I just know this isn’t one for me, although I hope that you enjoy it and have a good weekend.
Yvonne
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Thanks for visiting, Yvonne…not every book is our cup of tea. Enjoy!
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This has been on my TBR for a long time but for some reason I never got around to reading it. After reading and enjoying River Road I’ve been wanting to revisit Krentz’s books. Love the excerpt!
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I hadn’t read Krentz in a long time, either, but River Road reminded me…and I saw this one on the bargain table at B & N.
Thanks for stopping by, Katherine.
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The opening made me wonder what skeletons will be revealed in this story. I’ve enjoyed other books by this author, and I’m sure I’d like this one too — even though I rarely read paranormal.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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I rarely read paranormal also..but I have enjoyed other books by this author. Thanks for stopping by, Sandra.
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Not read this author but your beginnings and 56 teaser really makes it sound interesting. I am going to go look this one up. 🙂 Thanks.
Stormi
Friday 56
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Thanks, Stormi…I am not sure where this story is going, but I am definitely intrigued.
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I luv, luv Jayne Ann Krentz. Haven’t read this one. Years ago the lady, a friend, at the library introduced me to Jayne Ann Krentz. She’s sooooo good.
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I have enjoyed several of her books, too, Hattie…glad you enjoy her and that you could stop by.
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I love this author and really enjoyed this book. I hope you do too.
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I remember seeing River Road on your blog and picking it up to read. It had been a while since I read her, but now I’m on her bandwagon again. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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So pretty. I want. I have read some of Krentz’s work and love it.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Thanks for stopping by, Sherry…enjoy!
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Jayne Ann Krentz books have been showing up on blogs alot lately. It’s been so long since I read one of hers but I want to get back to her books. She’s so good.
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I have noticed that, too, Yvonne…and I’m glad to revisit an “old friend.” Thanks for stopping by.
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Krentz is a wonderful author and yes, I would love to keep reading this one!
Thanks for stopping by my 56 and have a great weekend.
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Thanks for returning the visit, Laura, and enjoy your book!
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That is some sexy cover. 🙂
ENJOY your weekend.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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Ah, yes, Elizabeth…and I love the coppery glow. Thanks for stopping by…glad you can comment here again!
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I am happy too.
I think I needed a WordPress account.
Thanks for your help with it.
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You are welcome!
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This one intrigues me. I haven’t read any of her books for years, perhaps this one will get me back into her writing. Thanks for sharing.
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I think Jayne Ann Krentz and Nora Roberts are two authors that I read for a while, then take a break, and once again revisit them. Thanks for stopping by, Sherry.
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There is always sonething deeply attractive in a guy handing over his jacket.
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Ah, yes….thanks, Alicia, glad you liked it.
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Luv the beginning.
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Me too, Hattie….
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I love her books and enjoyed this one 🙂
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Good to know, Kimba…thanks for stopping by.
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I like the bit of snark in the beginning!
Happy weekend!
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Yes, Freda, snark is good! Thanks for visiting.
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“…whatever had been hidden for decades or generations was suddenly made visible at the end.”
This is such a scary and weighty thought! An intriguing sentence to the introduction too! Hope you’re enjoying this one; have a lovely weekend!
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Thanks, Claudia…and I love that snippet, too. Glad you enjoyed it.
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