Welcome to some bookish fun today as we share Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and as we showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
If you have been wanting to participate, but haven’t yet tried, now is the time!
What better way to spend a Friday?
Today’s spotlight shines on an ARC that just arrived in my mailbox: Accused, by Lisa Scottoline.
Beginning: Congratulations! read the banner, but Mary DiNunzio still couldn’t believe she’d made partner, even at her own party. She felt stunned, happy, and hopeful, ready to leave behind her doubts, insecurities, and guilt. Okay, maybe not her guilt. Guilt was like her handbag, occasionally heavy, but something she just felt better carrying around.
***
56: An awkward silence fell as John and Jane Gardner stood opposite Mary and Judy, the four of them squinting at each other in the sun, like rival teams in the most polite face-off ever.
***
Blurb: Mary Dinuzio has just been promoted to partner and is about to take on her most unusual case yet, brought to the firm by a thirteen-year-old genius with a penchant for beekeeping. Allegra Gardner’s sister Fiona was murdered six years ago, and it seemed like an open-and-shut case: the accused, Lonnie Stall, was seen fleeing the scene; his blood was on Fiona and her blood was on him; most damningly, Lonnie Stall pleaded guilty. But Allegra believes Lonnie is innocent and has been wrongly imprisoned. The Gardner family is one of the most powerful in the country and Allegra’s parents don’t believe in reopening the case, so taking it on is risky. But the Rosato & Associates firm can never resist an underdog. Was justice really served all those years ago? It will take a team of unstoppable female lawyers, plus one thirteen-year-old genius, to find out.
***
What do you think? Does it grab you? Now I’m off to check out your featured books.
POTPOURRI 
Great beginning. Sounds like a good book. Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
Thanks for returning the visit, Jo. I’m a fan of Scottoline’s books. Have a great weekend.
LikeLike
I am grabbed by the interesting cast of characters. A powerful family always stirs the pot to make a good story. Enjoy!
🙂
LikeLike
I think so, too, Pooch…thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Great choice…great author! Enjoy the read and the weekend!
LikeLike
Thanks, Catherine….enjoy your choice, too.
LikeLike
I have never read any of Scottoline’s books. I will have to get around to correcting this! Accused sounds like a great thriller. Thanks for visting me @ The Key to the Gate! Have a great weekend!
Happy Reading,
Rebecca
LikeLike
I have enjoyed a variety of books from this author, including memoirs. Her thrillers are especially engaging. Thanks for stopping by, Rebecca.
LikeLike
Sounds like a very uncomfortable situation for the four of them. Wonder what happened…
LikeLike
I do too, Lady D…and I shall soon see! Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
I love the sounds of this one. I always enjoy this author’s books.
LikeLike
Me, too, and it’s been awhile since my last read about these characters. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your weekend.
LikeLike
I think it sounds good too!
LikeLike
Thanks, Freda…glad you could visit. Thanks for hosting, too.
LikeLike
I am so far behind in this series but it does sound good.
LikeLike
I am not sure if I’ve read them all, but I’m looking forward to this one, Bea. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Hi Laurel – I have read and enjoyed Lisa Scottoline books in the past, but haven’t read this one. One for the wishlist !
Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
Thanks for stopping by, Jo…and yes, this author has brought many books I’ve enjoyed.
LikeLike
I wish it did grab me…for some reason I just can not get into her books!
LikeLike
Well, to each her own, Patty….and there are plenty of other books you do love. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
I like the last sentence about the pocketbook and purse. Almost everybody is talking abt. Arcs. It’s very rare for me to get an Arc. Well, I always find something good to read. I do have a book for Mailbox Monday this week. Hope you will stop by. I’ll bet you have a full mailbox.:) Miss talking to you. It seems like a long time. Sometimes I think abt. moving back to WordPress. Then, I change my mind.(:
LikeLike
Thanks, Tea…I thought that was a great sentence, too. Definitely conveyed the feeling of guilt! And I’ll be checking out your mailbox. I don’t see your name on the Linkys much lately….I’ll keep an eye open, though. Enjoy the weekend!
LikeLike