Thursday, June 16, 2022

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Forgotten Secrets (Vanishing Ranch #1) by Christy Barritt

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 Forgotten Secrets (Vanishing Ranch #1) by Christy Barritt.

About the Book
FBI Special Agent Jesse Marx doesn’t know which is worse—waking up in a horse stable with no memories of the past several days or waking up to discover he’s wearing a wedding band. Not only has he been injured, but he’s also gotten hitched—something he vowed never to do.

Sienna Fleming refuses to feel a connection to any man, much less be tied down to one. But when she needs help solving a string of murders, Jesse is the only man she can turn to for help. Unfortunately, Jesse is ready to bolt. Considering the circumstances, she can’t blame him . . . but she also can’t let him go.

The two are roped into this together. . . for better or worse . . . because it will take a united effort to stop this killer before someone else dies.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
Jesse Marx stared at the four men surrounding him.

Friday 56
"What do you think about sneaking into the major's house tonight?" she asked after a moment of silence.

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28 comments:

  1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 17, 2022 at 12:04 AM

    Interesting premise. Married without a memory of it? That should be compelling. The Heart's Invisible Furies

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 10:58 AM

      It definitely made for some interesting moments. Thanks for stopping by, Anne! Happy weekend! :)

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  2. Breana M.June 17, 2022 at 12:12 AM

    I'm just wondering who he got married to, and what the context behind that is. This seems like good one. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM

      Yeah, I was really curious about that too. Very interesting. Thanks for coming by, Breana! Have a great weekend! :)

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  3. Mark BakerJune 17, 2022 at 1:20 AM

    The premise sounds fun, and those quotes are great. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Mark! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  4. Rajani RehanaJune 17, 2022 at 2:34 AM

    Super post

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 17, 2022 at 9:39 AM

    Great excerpts! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “LOCAL GONE MISSING”

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Have a lovely weekend! :)

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  6. fredamansJune 17, 2022 at 10:22 AM

    Like that cover and those snippets! Happy weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks for coming by, Freda! Happy weekend! :)

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  7. EmilyJune 17, 2022 at 11:23 AM

    Sounds interesting.

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/06/17/friday-56-the-book-of-cold-cases-by-simone-st-james/

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:04 AM

      Thank you, Emily! hope you have a great one too! :)

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  8. Lark June 17, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    He wakes up in a stable with a wedding band on and no memory? That's awesome! I totally want to read this one. :)

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:08 AM

      Right? I was so curious about what was going on. Thanks for coming by, Lark! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  9. Nicole SantanaJune 17, 2022 at 12:36 PM

    I’m currently reading Midnight’s Budding Morrow by Carolyn Miller.
    “The following morning, despite mild admonitions from Mrs. Broomhead, [Sarah] breakfasted downstairs.”
    I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:08 AM

      I've heard great things about that book. Hope you're enjoying it! Have a great weekend, Nicole! :)

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  10. Paula ShreckhiseJune 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM

    Christy Barritt is a great author!

    My first line this week comes from Free Fall by Nancy Mehl :
    Chapter 1
    “The abandoned amusement park reminded Logan of an aging bride waiting for a bridegroom who never came.”

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:09 AM

      Ooh, what a great line! I'm excited for this book! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  11. GregJune 17, 2022 at 9:05 PM

    That sounds like a fun way to start a story! :)

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    1. Ashley SappJune 18, 2022 at 11:10 AM

      Right? I loved the opening chapter. It pulled me right in. Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  12. Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's DenJune 18, 2022 at 12:04 PM

    Sounds like this would be a fun, fast-paced read. Hope you enjoy it!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 19, 2022 at 11:07 AM

      Thank you, Sammie! It was a good one. Hope you have a great week! :)

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  13. DGrandinettiJune 19, 2022 at 10:02 AM

    Sounds like a fascinating read!

    I posted the first line from Written on the Wind by Elizabeth Camden: https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2022/06/17/written-on-the-wind/

    Hope you had a good weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 19, 2022 at 11:08 AM

      Ooh! I loved that book! Elizabeth Camden is one of my favorite authors. Hope you have a great week, Danielle! :)

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  14. Jen @ Grace to GrowJune 20, 2022 at 8:27 PM

    This sounds like an interesting plot! I’ve never read any of Christy Barritt’s books, but I might have to change that :)

    This week I posted the first line from Sunburst by Susan May Warren. http://gracetogrowblog.com/sunburst-susan-may-warren/

    Happy reading!

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    1. Ashley SappJune 20, 2022 at 10:54 PM

      I loved Sunburst and am so anxious for book three!

      Christy Barritt's got so many great books to choose from. My favorites are the Lantern Beach series and the Worst Detective ones. They're so much fun, and full of so much suspense.

      Thanks for stopping by, Jen! Hope you have a lovely week! :)

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