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.
For the next couple of weeks I thought I'd share some of my favorite books I've read this year. This week I'm featuring Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham.
Book Beginning
One step into the massive, glass-walled waiting area was all it took.
In a cataclysmic chain of events, someone bumped into Eisley Barrett, sending her purse and all its contents skittering across the glossy floor of Heathrow International Airport. Just as she regained her balance, her heel caught on her purse strap, forcing her off-kilter.
She liked comedy, but this was ridiculous.
Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
"I have connections in many unexpected places, my dear. I know how to find information when it's useful to me." A smirk crept onto her face, slow and wicked, like the Grinch whose heart was three sizes too small.
About the Book
Single mom, Eisley Barrett, prefers to keep romance housed within a centuries-old mystery, but when she travels to England to unearth the secret, an actor with a sordid past offers her heart a very different type of discovery.
Wes Harrison has a past he's ashamed to confess. Suspicious and cynical, he's managed to avoid romantic entanglements since a tragedy upended his career and life, that is until American Eisley Barrett comes along. Her authenticity and kindness upend his bitter assumptions and send his heart into unscripted territory.
When his past threatens to ruin a second chance at love, can some Appalachian matchmaking and letters from the grave salvage their unexpected romance?
Humor, love, mystery, cute kids, crazy families, and culture clashes make this Britallachian Romance a unique and delightful romantic comedy sprinkled with adventure.
Wes Harrison has a past he's ashamed to confess. Suspicious and cynical, he's managed to avoid romantic entanglements since a tragedy upended his career and life, that is until American Eisley Barrett comes along. Her authenticity and kindness upend his bitter assumptions and send his heart into unscripted territory.
When his past threatens to ruin a second chance at love, can some Appalachian matchmaking and letters from the grave salvage their unexpected romance?
Humor, love, mystery, cute kids, crazy families, and culture clashes make this Britallachian Romance a unique and delightful romantic comedy sprinkled with adventure.
What have you been reading lately?
Looks like a great read, Ashley!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy NEW YEAR and a great time New Year's Eve! :)
Here's my choice for this week: http://bit.ly/2EbSyv5
Luv Sassy x
It was such a fun read, Sassy! Thanks for coming by! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteIt sounds great. I can see why it is one of your favorites. This week I have Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks - the latest in her urban fantasy series. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI had a great time reading it. So many laugh-out-loud moments. Thanks for visiting, Kathy! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteI like the sound of this one...it reminds me of the "feel good" Hallmark movies I've been watching lately. Thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “THE GIRL IN TIMES SQUARE”
ReplyDeleteIt definitely has that "feel-good" vibe to it. Very heartwarming and funny. Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteThis sounds pretty good...will have to add it to my list...here's my Friday meme
ReplyDeleteIt's a really great romcom with a lot of heart. Thanks for visitng, Maria! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteBritallachian Romance? I'm hooked already.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great mix of Britain and Appalachia! So good! Thanks for coming by, Roberta! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteI can see this one being a made-for-tv movie. :-) Wishing you the best for 2018!
ReplyDeleteIt'd make a great TV movie! Thanks for stopping by, Freda! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Ashley! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
Thank you, Lauren! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteSounds great! Love the cover. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so good! Thanks for visiting, Nina! Happy New Year! :)
DeleteAshley!!! Thanks for featuring JTWYA!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Pepper! It's a fabulous book! :)
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