“So tell me about yourself,” he says. He smiles what he hopes is a sweet smile – neither too big nor too small, one that hints at a wry, maybe even offbeat sense of humour that he thinks would appeal to her. He wants to charm her. He wants her to like him.”
All the Wrong Places by Joy Fielding (2019,Penguin Random House Canada)
Fielding begins her novel with a description of the online predator that plays an important role in her story. I like that right from the start the reader knows his intentions – and that he deliberately plans to ensnare women.
I loved this fast-paced thriller. If you want to know more, you can read my review here.
What do you think of the introduction to the online predator?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to It’s Not Hoarding If It’s Books and her One Line Friday challenge.)
Over on my blog, I’m sharing the first line from A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund. Here I’ll share with you the first line from chapter 4 of the same book.
“Mercy stood in the long line of tenants waiting for a turn at the water spigot at the back of the building.”
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Oooo, I love fast paced thrillers!!!
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This one is so good. And scary as it deals with an online predator.
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Happy Friday!
Today on my blog I am sharing the first line from Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2019/05/30/first-line-friday-89/. I am currently on chapter 4, so I will share a line from there.
“The sun was almost overhead by the time Connor has a moment to breathe.”
Hope you have a great weekend. Happy reading! 🤗💚📚
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Weekends are always filled with reading 😀
Hope your weekend is booked too!
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I have chills! Eeep! I’m currently reading The Reluctant Guardian by Susanne Dietze… “With a furtive pat, Gemma Lyfeld blotted her nerve-damp palms on her white muslin gown.”
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Definitely a book that incites many chills while reading!
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Happy Friday!
Today on my blog I featured A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund which I just finished last night. My next read is going to be Where Hope Begins by Catherine West so I’ll share that first line here: “My husband is leaving me.” I think I’m in for an intense read! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with some quality reading time 🙂
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Happy Friday! This does sound interesting. I’m sharing from Kelly Irvin’s Through the Autumn Air on my blog today. Here is the second sentence:
“Mary Katherine Ropp stood motionless in the middle of her kitchen, a platter holding a two-layer German chocolate cake covered in whipped cream cheese frosting nestled in her hands.”
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Happy Weekend! My first line is from “When Love Blossoms: Book 2 of the Kindred Lake Series” by Elaine Stock:
“Kierra Madden grasped the phone tighter in both disbelief and gratitude.”
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That introduction is incredibly creepy, Colline. It is very good.
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It is creepy in so many ways Robbie. And the worst thing is that he targets women who are using an online dating app.
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The first line certainly sets the tone for a great thriller! Right away you know the antagonist is manipulative and calculating. Well done.
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This was an excellent read – fast-paced and thrilling.
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Sounds great.
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