Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.
Book Beginning
"White roses symbolize innocence."
Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
Rita Watkins has a habit of storming in, whether it be a light drizzle just to dampen everybody else's enthusiasm or a full gale with flashes of anger and rolling rumbles of sarcasm. But the worst storm, the one the social meteorologists feared the most, was the sudden calm of an icy gaze. No one knew for sure what lay behind that front, but all agreed it couldn't be good.
About the Book
As the co-owner of The Rose in Bloom, Audrey Bloom creates magnificent flower arrangements for brides to be. Though helping to plan a wedding can be stressful, it’s nothing compared to the groom turning up dead.
A designer of eye-catching bridal bouquets—many of them based on the Victorian meanings behind each flower—Audrey Bloom is used to celebrations that end with happily ever after. In fact, every couple she’s worked with is still together, living in wedded bliss. But her perfect record is about to be broken.
Her childhood friend Jenny Whitney has reeled in the most eligible bachelor in Ramble, Virginia, and she’s hired Audrey to design the bouquet. But before Jenny can walk down the aisle clutching her blend of anemone, scabious, and pussy willow (a floral disaster in Audrey’s mind), the groom is found dead—sprinkled with bits of a bouquet. This is bad for business—not to mention for Jenny, who has become the prime suspect. So Audrey decides to do a little digging herself, hoping she won’t be the next Ramble resident pushing up daisies…
A designer of eye-catching bridal bouquets—many of them based on the Victorian meanings behind each flower—Audrey Bloom is used to celebrations that end with happily ever after. In fact, every couple she’s worked with is still together, living in wedded bliss. But her perfect record is about to be broken.
Her childhood friend Jenny Whitney has reeled in the most eligible bachelor in Ramble, Virginia, and she’s hired Audrey to design the bouquet. But before Jenny can walk down the aisle clutching her blend of anemone, scabious, and pussy willow (a floral disaster in Audrey’s mind), the groom is found dead—sprinkled with bits of a bouquet. This is bad for business—not to mention for Jenny, who has become the prime suspect. So Audrey decides to do a little digging herself, hoping she won’t be the next Ramble resident pushing up daisies…
What have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below and let me know.
Sounds like he got "cold feet". LOL
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
LOL! I guess he did! Thanks for coming by, Sherry! Happy weekend! :)
DeleteHave you read The Language of Flowers? I thought of it when I saw your opening quote. Friday Quotes: Long Way Down
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't read that book. I'll go check it out. Thanks for stopping by, Anne! Happy reading! :)
DeleteSounds like a great cozy mystery. This week I am spotlighting The Human Division by John Scalzi. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by, Kathy! Have an awesome weekend! Happy reading! :)
Deletelove the title to this one!
ReplyDeleteI do, too! Thanks for visiting! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteLooks like a fun start to the series! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Have a fantastic weekend! :)
DeleteWhat a great weekend read. Enjoy. The cover is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! Thanks for coming by, Bev! Happy reading! :)
DeleteI read this for my book club once - thanks for sharing and happy reading!
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
Thanks for stopping by, Lauren! Have a wonderful week! Happy reading! :)
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