Thursday, July 20, 2023

Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: Rogue Pursuit (Shades of Starlight Book 1) by B.L. Dean

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. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring Rogue Pursuit (Shades of Starlight Book 1) by B.L. Dean.

About the Book
A smuggler, a spy, a brewing revolution…and a rogue agent who could destroy it all.

Perrin Hightower can fly a run-down freighter through the galaxy’s most dangerous wormholes blindfolded, a handy skill in her shipping business…and her smuggling enterprises.

Special agent Tai Lawson dreams of leading the Ruby Confederation’s spy agency. But when his partner steals a top-secret list of revolutionaries and vanishes, Tai’s accused of helping his friend escape.

When Tai seeks her navigation expertise, Perrin would rather jump out an airlock than help. But the missing person is her ex-boyfriend—a double agent she thought was helping the revolution. Her name’s on that list, and she’ll do anything to keep it secret.

Hiding their true agendas, Tai and Perrin follow the rogue spy’s trail across the galaxy. Each must decide where their allegiance truly lies when they learn the spy carries more than a list of conspirators—he carries information that could shatter the fragile peace in the galaxy.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
Perrin Hightower's curiosity was at war with her desire not to get arrested.

Friday 56
The ship quaked. Metallic clanging sounded deep inside the vessel, followed by a snap.
Yet another thing in her life that was breaking.

What have you been reading lately?

12 comments:

  1. I don't often read much Sci-Fi. I'm hoping you enjoy this one.

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    1. Thanks, Anne! It's really good! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  2. This story looks like a lot of fun The way Perrin Hightower is described kind of reminds me of Han Solo. Have a great weekend!

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    1. I hadn't thought of that, but I can totally see it now that you said that. Hope you've had a great weekend! :)

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  3. That opening applies to so many characters. But it's usually not put out there like that. I really like it.

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    1. Right? Thanks for coming by, Mark! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  4. Great opening line! Happy weekend!

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  5. I love the sound of this; Perrin seems like such a fun kind of character.

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    1. She's great! So sassy, but likable too. Hope you've had a great weekend, Lark! :)

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  6. I loved the opening line!! I hope you enjoy this one. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! Hope you've had a great weekend! :)

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