Copy the first few lines, but don’t give anything else about the book away just yet – you need to hook the reader first
Finally… reveal the book!
My first lines comes from a book I started reading last night, but will listen to during my drive today:
“Luka, listen.” I lean backward in my chair and fumble for the stack of papers on the file cabinet behind me, cursing under my breath when my fingertips barely glance the corner edge and it goes cascading to the floor in a flurry of white.
This is the first book in a trilogy
It is the first line in a romance series
It’s a holiday themed series with this one set between Thanksgiving and Christmas
There is a friends to lovers as well as fake dating tropes in this story
First Line Friday book is……
Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) by B.K. Borison
Published November 10th 2021 by Berkley
Two best friends fake date to reach their holiday happily ever after in this first romantic comedy in the Lovelight series.
A pasture of dead trees. A hostile takeover of the Santa barn by a family of raccoons. And shipments that have mysteriously gone missing. Lovelight Farms is not the magical winter wonderland of Stella Bloom’s dreams.
In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she’s loved since she was a kid, Stella enters a contest with Instagram-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the $100,000 cash prize, Stella might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There’s just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on her application and said she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only…there is no boyfriend.
Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just stopped by for some hot chocolate and somehow got a farm and a serious girlfriend in the process. But fake dating his best friend might be the best Christmas present he’s ever received.
I was recently approved for this book on Netgalley, as it is being reissued. I wanted something light to read for the first few hours of my drive today and I thought this was a perfect book for me.
Does this book sound like one you would be interested in?
What are you reading now? Do you have an interesting first line to share?
March 25, 2023 at 4:37 pm
I haven’t heard of this one but it does sound like fun! Happy reading, Carla. 🙂
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March 25, 2023 at 5:06 pm
It was a fun romance. Great for the car ride.
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March 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm
I have this book and series on my TBR. I’ll be looking forward to your review.
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March 25, 2023 at 5:05 pm
It was good Wendy. I hope to get my review posted when I get home tomorrow.
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March 25, 2023 at 10:31 am
Safe travels my friend! This book sounds so good!🤗📚🌞☕💜
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March 25, 2023 at 5:03 pm
It was really good and fun. I liked it and it made me smile while I was driving. 😊📚💞
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March 25, 2023 at 10:12 am
I read this book! It was my favorite in the series. Hope you enjoy it!
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March 25, 2023 at 5:02 pm
I am going to read or listen to the other two, my library has them, but I have a few to read for blog tours first. Glad we both enjoyed it, Sam. I will write my reviews when I get home tomorrow.
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March 24, 2023 at 9:09 pm
This sounds so good, Carla! I hope you enjoy it. And safe travels!!
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March 25, 2023 at 4:58 pm
It was a good one. I want to listen to the next two in the series, now.
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March 24, 2023 at 6:37 pm
My brother left my home in Texas this morning headed for his home in Virginia. Both of you are traveling. Prayers for travel safety.
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March 24, 2023 at 6:56 pm
Thanks, Rae. My drive was uneventful today. A few slowdowns, but no accidents, no weather issues. I hope you brother’s drive went as well today.
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April 2, 2023 at 12:38 pm
He did so well that he’s planning to come back in two months.
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April 2, 2023 at 1:06 pm
That’s awesome. I bet that makes you happy.
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April 23, 2023 at 2:03 pm
It sure does!
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March 24, 2023 at 5:35 pm
I’m glad your drive home is starting off so well. I hope you don’t run into bad weather on the way.
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March 24, 2023 at 5:53 pm
I have stopped for the day, Linda. It took about an hour and a half longer than planned due to traffic, but the weather was fine. I am relaxing, checking messages and plan for an early bedtime. I hope to leave by 8:00 tomorrow, or earlier if I get up and moving.
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March 24, 2023 at 9:38 am
This sounds like a great holiday read Carla! I hope you’re enjoying it on your drive home today.
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March 24, 2023 at 4:47 pm
It was a perfect one to listen to one the drive. Light and entertaining.
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March 24, 2023 at 7:11 am
Oh, I thought these lines were familiar but I just couldn’t put my finger on it! Great pick 😃
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March 24, 2023 at 4:45 pm
Thanks, Dini.
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March 24, 2023 at 6:46 am
I love the fake date trope. This sounds like a good read, Carla. Have a wonderful weekend 😊
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March 24, 2023 at 4:44 pm
Thanks, Jody. It was a good drive today listening to this entertaining story.
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