Friday, September 28, 2018

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: A Reason to Run (The Camdyn Series #1) by Christina Coryell

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.

This week I'm featuring A Reason to Run (The Camdyn Series #1) by Christina Coryell.

About the Book
All she wanted was to write a great love story — she had no idea she’d be writing her own.

Words rarely failed Camdyn Taylor. When life handed her complications, she buried herself in capturing them on paper and crafting a perfect narrative. The fact that her latest novel was currently sitting at the top of the bestseller lists let her know she had succeeded—not that anyone else noticed, since she hid behind a pen name.

It had been tempting to step away from the anonymity at times, but not on days like that one. Not when the humiliating video of Peter proposing was going viral and her name was spreading through peoples’ homes like wildfire. Her inclination to run felt justified, especially when she cloaked it with novel research. The change of scenery should offer the perfect quiet backdrop to finish the manuscript on time.

Of course, she hadn’t factored in an unintended clash with local bachelor Cole Parker. His charming smile and witty demeanor leave her intrigued, even though circumstances seem determined to keep him at arm’s length. Despite distractions, can the two of them find a common bond to tie everything together and construct the perfect story?

Book Beginning
The grainy scene could belong to any viral video. Camera a little too unsteady. Two boys cracking jokes in the background. Feet scuffling beyond the picture. Laughter, followed by a hissed command to be quiet.

Nothing remarkable is happening - some nervous coughing, a couple more giggles. But with that many hits, the video has to be something, right?

Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
It only took a minute between punching the numbers into the phone and the ringing to begin, and I forced a deep breath into my lungs. First phone conversations always made me inexplicably nervous.

What have you been reading lately?

16 comments:

  1. The cover gives away a lot of the story if one looks closely. My Friday Quotes

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    1. It does! There's lots of little hints there. So clever! Thanks for coming by, Anne! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. This looks like an interesting book. Thanks for mentioning it. :-)

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    1. It's such a great read! Love this author! Thanks for visiting, Breana! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  3. This sounds like a good one. I hope you are enjoying it. This week I am featuring the latest in a long-running science fiction space opera - Uncompromising Honor by David Weber. Happy reading!

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    1. It's so good! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  4. Sounds very intriguing!! Happy weekend!

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    1. It's one of those books that's impossible to put down. Thanks for coming by, Freda! Happy weekend to you too! :)

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  5. I can relate to the Friday 56 excerpt a bit. I hate taking on the phone. And the opening has me curious! I hope you enjoy this one. It sounds good and like something I would enjoy as well. Have a wonderful week, Ashley.

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    1. I'm the same way about talking on the phone! It gives me so much anxiety! Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend! :)

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  6. I hate making phone calls too. See what book MK is featuring at Girl Who Reads

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    1. I try to avoid them at all cost, lol! Thanks for coming by, Donna! Have a great weekend! :)

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  7. I hope you're enjoying this one, Ashley. :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. It's awesome! Thanks for visiting, Lauren! Have a fantastic weekend! :)

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  8. Happy Reading. Hope you're enjoying your current book.

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    1. I'm pretty sure this is going on my list for best books I've read this year. So good! Thanks for stopping by, Nicki! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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