Tuesday Intro/Teaser

 

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros is a weekly meme introduced by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea  and now hosted by Vicki of I'd Rather Be At The Beach every Tuesday. To participate share the opening paragraph or two of a book you've decided to read based on that paragraph. Please feel free to join in, First Chapter~First Paragraph~Tuesday Intros.

Dumfries, Scotland

When Ross MacLeod pulled the trigger and brought down the pheasant, he had no way of knowing he'd killed himself. And billions of others. On a cold damp day, the last day of what would be his last year, he hunted with his brother and cousin, walking the crackling, frosted field under skies of washed-out, winter blue. He felt healthy and fit, a man of sixty-four who hit the gym three times a week, and had a passion for golf (reflected in a handicap of nine).

Year One by Nora Roberts

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Ambrosia of The Purple Booker



The tears hadn't come yet because she didn't believe, refused to believe, her father was dead and her mother suddenly was so ill as to be in ICU.

Weekly Reading Wrap Up (SP/IMWAYR?)

Survive the Night by Katie Ruggle (#3)

Alice has wanted to escape from her family and their business for years.  When one of her brother's staff tells her to be ready, she is confused. Later someone appears at her window and she escapes. She is placed in Colorado with Jules and her family and becomes Sarah. Jules and Grace are also in hiding which is told in the first two books. . Local search and rescue K9 officer Otto recognizes the haunted look in her eyes, but she is keeping her secrets.  He relates better to animals, but can't get her out of his mind. When her brother catches up with her, it will take the entire team to not only save Sarah, but the entire town.  A fast paced, suspenseful story that ends with a reveal that sets up the next book!  

*Thanks to Sourcebooks/NetGalley for this review copy*

The First Kiss of Spring by Emily March (#14)

Even though this is book 14 in the Eternity Spring series I did not feel lost as the story centers around Josh and Caitlin. They meet at a destination wedding and feel a connection. However when they run into her parents at the hotel, Josh realizes who she is,  and he quickly takes his leave. Little does he know that Caitlin is planning a move back to her hometown with a career change in the works. Since Josh is hiding his past he knows it is a bad idea to get involved with her, but he can't help himself.  We get hints of what Josh is trying to keep secret from the chapter opening journal entries.  Love a man that journals! This was a great choice for a sick at home read!

*Thanks to St. Martin's/NetGalley for this review copy*

The Switch by Joseph Finder

Coffee mogul Michael Tanner is working to save his company.  At an airport he accidentally picks up the wrong lap top at airport security. He is sure it is will be an easy fix when he discovers the password it on a sticky note. It belongs to a Senator and when he finds top secret documents he begins to worry. Meanwhile, Will Abbot, the senator's top aid, needs help to hack into the computer to learn Tanner's name. He will do whatever it takes to get the lap top back regardless of the consequences. The chase is on and it is easy to root for Michael as he outsmarts many.  An entertaining story.

Immortally Yours by Lynsay Sands (#26)

Beth and Scotty met over a hundred years ago.  Both felt a connection, but for reasons that become a big part of the story, Scotty did not act upon them. While hunting rogues they meet up again and despite the misunderstandings they slowly get to their HEA. 

Up Next:
The Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs
The Late Show by Michael Connelly
Year One by Nora Roberts

We enjoyed a January thaw with a couple of mild days.  More cold and snow is on the way! 


Linking to these memes:

Kathryn at Book Date hosts IMWAYR?, a place to  meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It's a great opportunity to organize yourself, visit, comment, and add to that every growing TBR pile.

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.