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
Usually on nights like this-with snowfall glimmering under the hazy glow of lamplight, a peaceful hush hovering over the town square-Leigh Renwyck could almost forget.
Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
It was a shriek from downstairs that jerked Leigh from sleep the next morning.
About the Book
Secrets, Sparks and Second Chances…a Heartwarming Holiday Romance
Seb Pierce isn’t exactly a cowboy, but after fifteen years on a ranch in Texas, he might as well be. And he’d do just about anything to keep the rancher who took him in so many years ago from losing his land…including returning to the wealthy roots he’s long since abandoned. Seb agrees to work for his stern grandfather for one year in return for an early draw on his inheritance. But he never expected the agreement to land him in a quirky small town in Iowa at Christmas-time, renovating a dilapidated theater…and running into a woman he never thought he’d see again. She might not remember him, but he remembers her.
After too many years away from her hometown—and too many failures to count—Leigh Renwycke is finally back in Maple Valley and living the stable life she used to wish for. If only she could shake the old restlessness that used to get her into trouble. When Seb Pierce waltzes into her world and begs for her help planning the theater’s holiday reopening, it could be the solution to her discontent. If she pulls it off, it might be enough to jumpstart a new career…and to prove once and for all that the new-and-improved Leigh is here to stay.
But between old secrets and new sparks, restoring a town treasure in time for Christmas may not be as easy as it seems…especially once Leigh learns the truth about Seb.
Seb Pierce isn’t exactly a cowboy, but after fifteen years on a ranch in Texas, he might as well be. And he’d do just about anything to keep the rancher who took him in so many years ago from losing his land…including returning to the wealthy roots he’s long since abandoned. Seb agrees to work for his stern grandfather for one year in return for an early draw on his inheritance. But he never expected the agreement to land him in a quirky small town in Iowa at Christmas-time, renovating a dilapidated theater…and running into a woman he never thought he’d see again. She might not remember him, but he remembers her.
After too many years away from her hometown—and too many failures to count—Leigh Renwycke is finally back in Maple Valley and living the stable life she used to wish for. If only she could shake the old restlessness that used to get her into trouble. When Seb Pierce waltzes into her world and begs for her help planning the theater’s holiday reopening, it could be the solution to her discontent. If she pulls it off, it might be enough to jumpstart a new career…and to prove once and for all that the new-and-improved Leigh is here to stay.
But between old secrets and new sparks, restoring a town treasure in time for Christmas may not be as easy as it seems…especially once Leigh learns the truth about Seb.
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Hi Ashley!
ReplyDeleteI love the pg 56 line! Very intriguing. Also it's a lovely cold an Christmassy cover! Mysterious!
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It's funny!
Have a great weekend!
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I love the cover. Your book sounds hilarious! Thanks for visiting, Sassy! Have a wonderful weekend! :)
DeleteThis sounds like a wonderful story. This week I'm spotlighting Lure of Oblivion by Suzanne Wright - an urban fantasy from my review stack. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to dive into it. Thanks for coming by, Kathy! Happy reading! :)
DeleteSuch a visual opening. And sounds like a wonderful holiday read:)
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 from Meddling Kids
That opening sure does create a wonderful visual! Thanks for stopping by, Laura! Happy weekend! :)
DeleteI hate when an unexpected sound awakens me! I hope to read more Christmas books this year. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE WIFE BETWEEN US”
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of Christmas books on my TBR list. I know I can't get to them all this holiday season, but hopefully I can a few. Thanks for visiting, Laurel-Rain! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteBoth are intriguing snippets, and I love that cover! Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe cover creates the perfect winter feeling. Thanks for coming by, Freda! Happy Thanksgiving weekend! :)
DeleteVery intriguing. There are several of us featuring Christmas books this week--I've got a classic Christmas mystery: The Christmas Murder.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Bev! Hope you have an awesome weekend! Happy reading! :)
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