Welcome to another First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books. I know you may have thought I’d given up on these posts, but the past few weeks have just been so busy by the end of the week I haven’t participated. Hopefully, I’ll do better going forward! I’ve chosen the first line from my current read, Selah, Lisa’s third and final Sugar Baron’s Daughters novel. I’m a long time fan of Lisa’s writing and own nearly every one of her novels, across multiple genres. Lisa’s backlist includes historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, women’s fiction, YA, and more. I highly recommend her stories, so if you haven’t read any, hop on over to her website and find one that suits you. Now, for the first line…
First Line
It’s a great start to an opening scene that places you in the midst of the action and danger on Nevis in 1776 West Indies!
The Book
Selah Banning has come of age on the West Indies island of Nevis, shaped by experiences far beyond the typical upbringing of a young British lady in 1776. She never anticipated that the most tumultuous time of her life might await her in the year ahead.
Jedediah Reed, a young Methodist preacher with a call to serve the slaves of Nevis, has settled at Selah’s family’s plantation, the Double T. As Selah’s heart is drawn to the same people, their shared purpose brings them together–despite her guardians’ concern with a romance that promises little security for the future.
As Jedediah’s faith and Selah’s abolitionist leanings lead to changes on the plantation, the Revolutionary War continues to build in the States. With the threat of starvation and the conflict with island mogul Angus Shubert growing ever stronger, the future of the Double T and its people hangs in the balance.
Lisa T. Bergren (www.lisatbergren.com) has published more than fifty books with combined sales exceeding three million copies. She’s the author of the Christy Award winner Waterfall, RITA finalist Firestorm, bestselling God Gave Us You, and several historical series such as Homeward and Grand Tour. She’s also a recipient of the RT Lifetime Achievement Award. Lisa lives in Colorado with her husband and three teen-and-older children.
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February 15, 2020 at 12:41 am
I just love this cover! I read the first book in this series and then fell behind. I need to get caught up soon!
Over on my blog I’m sharing the first line from The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli. Here I’ll share the first line from chapter Thirty-Two: “I should have never held him.”
February 15, 2020 at 1:38 am
The cover is very pretty. Love Lisa’s stories.
February 15, 2020 at 1:39 am
I have read several of her stories.
February 15, 2020 at 1:55 am
What a great opening line! I have read the 1st two books in this series and can’t wait to read Selah! Love Lisa’s writing!
February 15, 2020 at 2:24 am
Happy Friday!
I’ve really been wanting to read this one as I keep hearing such amazing things about it.
On my blog today I’m sharing the first line from The Billionaire’s Destined Bride by Mandi Blake:
“You’re what?” Surely she’d heard wrong.
Have a great weekend!
February 15, 2020 at 5:24 am
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today I’m sharing from A Kiss is Just a Kiss by Melinda Curtis: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2020/02/14/first-line-friday-123/. It’s a really fun, fast read. I’m also reading Children of the Stars by Mario Escobar, so I will share a line from there.
“Every generation nurses the hope that the world will begin anew.”
Hope you have an excellent weekend! 🥰📚
February 15, 2020 at 8:18 am
Such a pretty cover. Thank you for the chance to win!
February 15, 2020 at 12:42 pm
My first line is from Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Green.
Chicago, Thursday, September 28, 1871
Meg’s father was gone. Again.
Would love to win Lisa’s book!
February 15, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day! On my blog, I’m sharing the first line from Mountain Storms by Janice Cole Hopkins. Here, I’m sharing the first line of my current read, Teach Me to Love by Kari Trumbo. “It wasn’t right to pray he would just die.”
February 15, 2020 at 2:18 pm
I really want to read this one! I need to catch up though because I still need to read Verity
February 15, 2020 at 11:53 pm
I’ve read all of her older books. I loved the Alaskan series! But I need to catch up on her latest ones!!!
February 16, 2020 at 3:58 am
Gorgeous cover! Can’t wait to read this!
February 16, 2020 at 5:19 am
I shared from An Unlikely Amish Match on my blog. Here I’ll share the first line from chapter eight:
“Susannah did not plan on telling her mamm about the kiss.”
Hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day!
February 16, 2020 at 5:43 am
I have not read any of Lisa’s stories yet, but this series has been on my to-read list for quite a while, especially as historical fiction is my favorite genre!
February 16, 2020 at 6:53 am
I’ve not yet had the pleasure of reading Lisa’s books. I’m excited to read this series. The covers are STUNNING.
February 16, 2020 at 11:08 am
I haven’t read any yet, but have them on my want to read list on Goodreads. Thank you for sharing.
February 16, 2020 at 11:43 am
I’ve read and loved the River of Time series.
February 17, 2020 at 6:23 am
I have read all of Lisa’s adult and YA fiction. She is one of my very favorite authors! I’m excited to read Selah this Spring.
February 17, 2020 at 8:50 am
I can only think of one book of hers that I have read right off, but it may be more. I know I have the first book in this series on my bookshelf!
February 17, 2020 at 1:04 pm
I have read many books and they are so great. When I read them I feel so connected to the characters and envision myself right there in the stories among them! My first book was Breathe. I have since read all of The Grand Tour series, The Northern Lights Trilogy, The River of Time series and greatly anticipate Selah!
February 17, 2020 at 11:02 pm
i haven’t had the privilege of reading any of her books yet. Since i like historical fiction, this sounds like a very interesting book.
February 19, 2020 at 6:22 am
I LOVED books 1 and 2❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
February 21, 2020 at 12:46 pm
I’ve read most of her books and have loved them! I’m partial to the River of Time series and River of Time: California series.
February 22, 2020 at 1:27 pm
Lovely cover. I am open to most genres but love thriller & historical books.