First Chapter First Paragraph ~ Tuesday Intros
A Lowcountry Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe
Gallery Books | October 2016 | Hardcover • eBook • Audio | 347 pages
1st Paragraphs:
It’s Christmas Eve and for the first time in longer than I can remember, I’m happy. A cold wind rattles the shutters outdoors, but inside a gentle fire crackles in my hearth, even as one burns in my heart, warming me with serenity and peace.
Peace, I roll the word around in my mouth. It feels as fresh and new as the soft flakes of snow falling outside my window. And as rare. I live on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, and I vividly remember the last time we saw snow. Peace. As a marine who’s seen more than my share of battles, it’s a word I do not take lightly.
What do you think? Based on this intro, would you read more?
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From Goodreads:
A wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas in this timeless story of family bonds.
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Source: Review copy from the publisher.
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I love this author, and I’ve been wanting to read this one. Thanks for sharing.
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This will be my first book by this author.
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I enjoyed this one and I had never read any of her books before
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I’ve been told I can jump right in to this series and that it is very good, so this is my Christmas book for the year!
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Serenity and peace are good things. I would keep reading. Something about the lit tree at the end of the dock is so melancholy…but hopeful.
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I really liked this one!
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I read this book last week and really enjoyed it. Hope you do as well.
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I’d like to try this one based on the intro. Thanks for sharing
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Her books are perfect for light reading. Enjoy!.
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