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FIRST LINE FRIDAY...First lines have always intrigued me since I heard an author say that writing the first sentence is, by far, the most difficult part of writing a novel. The reasoning was that a first sentence can make the reader continue reading or cause the book to be tossed aside. So, go to your To Be Read Pile, choose as many books as you want and share the first line. Be sure to include the title and author so that if your reader also finds it intriguing, they can find the book. Also, share your thoughts about the first line. Does it draw you in? Is it...exciting...thought provoking...scary...funny?
"Francesca Cahill prided herself on her common sense, her steady, nonsensical character and her intellect."
Deadly Caress
Brenda Joyce

This is a very straight-forward first line. Because this is the fifth book in the series, I know that even though Francesca is as described, those qualities both help and hinder her in this book.

I forgot how fun this series is. Thanks to Stacy at http://stacybuckeye.wordpress.com/ for reminding me and encouraging me to pick them up again. I've decided that they are my "in between" books. I'm reading them between book club books.


Thaks to Missy at http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/. She thought my blog was worthy of this award. Thanks, Missy!! A Prolific Blogger is one who is intellectually productive… keeping up an active blog that is filled with enjoyable content.

1. Every winner of the Prolific Blogger Award has to pass on this award to at least seven other deserving prolific bloggers. Spread some love!
2. Each Prolific Blogger must link to the blog from which he/she has received the award.
3. Every Prolific Blogger must link back to This Post, which explains the origins and motivation for the award. Passing it on to:

Lori... http://lori-thequeensnewthrone.blogspot.com/
Karen... http://karenintx.blogspot.com/
Jen... http://taleoftwocoins.blogspot.com/
Amy... http://www.passagestothepast.com/
Jo-Jo... http://jo-jolovestoread.blogspot.com/
Cyndy... http://www.puttingthefunindysfunctional.com/
Alyce.. http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/

I love reading your blogs, ladies! Thanks for always making me smile or giving me something to think about.


This is the seating chart for The Pepsi Center where Jon and the Boys will be playing. M and I have very good seats! We're right there... see us?!? Guess not...we'll be sure to wave :o)


I hadn't carried my purple Vera Wang hobo bag today. I also wore a purple scarf and gloves. I was very lucky to find a scarf that was a perfect match. I'm not always matchy-matchy like that but the scarf rocks with the bag!