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?
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s celebration; mine was great, because I curled up to watch movies and read.
My featured book today is My First Book of 2015: The Cinderella Murder, by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke. (Click this link for my review).
Beginning: It was two o’clock in the morning. Right on time, Rosemary Dempsey thought ruefully as she opened her eyes and stirred. Whenever she had a big day ahead she would inevitably wake up in the middle of the night and start worrying that something would go wrong.
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56: It was only when Nicole started to cry that her mother finally turned off the running water, joined them at the table, and grasped both of Nicole’s hands in hers. “We know you, Nicole. I know you better than I even know myself, because you’re my baby. We can’t let you get lost.”
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Amazon Description: Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.
Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan’s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church that was active on campus? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?
With the help of lawyer and Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood’s elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen—but is Cinderella’s murderer ready for a close-up?
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I am halfway through this book that I started this morning, and if I hadn’t had a nap, I might be finished. It is a page-turner. What do you think? Does it pique your curiosity?
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It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by this author, but I always enjoyed her stories. I’ll read this one.
My Friday post features THE HUSBAND LIST.
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Thanks for stopping by, Sandra, and I had not read this author in quite a while…until recently. I loved the pace and intensity.
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Tis sounds like a page-turner and has caught my interest. I’ve not read any of Mary Higgins Clark’s books before but she now on my radar. Thanks for sharing.
Today I’m featuring The 13 of hearts on http://sherrygloagtheheartofromance.blogspot.co.uk/
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Oh, it was, Sherry…I literally couldn’t stop reading it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Her books are not my cup of tea but thanks for sharing.
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To each her own…LOL; I enjoy her books in between the darker, psychological thrillers. Thanks for stopping by, Jo.
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What a gripping #56! The snippet sounds so warm, hopeful and reassuring for Rosemary. Happy New Year!
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Yes, I was happy with how things played out…I couldn’t stop reading it, so I finished it last night…LOL.
My review is up on An Interior Journey.
Thanks for stopping by, Lady D.
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Love the beginning and it’s definitely one I can relate to! I haven’t read her books in years but am looking forward to reading this one. They’re always page turners!
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Katherine, and enjoy your reading.
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Well, that title just grabbed a hold of me immediately. This sounds like a lot of fun! Happy reading 🙂
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It was a good book for me to jumpstart my reading year. Thanks for stopping by, Alicia.
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I want to read this one.
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It was a quick and intense read…hope you enjoy it, Hattie.
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I haven’t read very many by this author but I think I’ll have to check this one out!
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I had gone through a period of not reading very many of her books, and then lately, I have read three! Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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This is on my wish list. I can relate to the beginning as ii often happens to me also.
Happy reading!
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It was such a fast-paced read that I couldn’t stop. I was exhausted afterwards…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and I can relate to that beginning, too.
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So…you are officially done with your first book of 2015!
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Yes! I couldn’t stop reading it, and stayed up late to finish and review it, all on January 1st! Thanks for stopping by, Patty.
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The does sound intense. I am glad you are enjoying it. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, and I finished it late last night…review is on An Interior Journey. Glad you could stop by.
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I love Mary Higgins Clark and this sounds so good!
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I really enjoyed it, Yvonne…I hadn’t read her in a while, until recently, so it was like visiting an old friend.
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It does look and sound good but I have not wanted to read books by this author in ages…I am not sure I could go back to her…sigh!
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I had a long break from her books, and then recently read two (before this one), and it felt like being in a comfort zone. Thanks for stopping by, Patty.
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Is this a fairytale retelling!? There are so many Cinderella retellings it’s crazy! This one looks interesting though, a mystery twist? I’m curious! I recently saw your review too, I need to head over and read it 🙂
Have a lovely weekend Laurel 🙂
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Oh, no, this one isn’t, but the reference to Cinderella does bring to mind that fairytale…the one glass slipper by the body.
Thanks for visiting, Claudia….
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Ugh I’ve had that happen to me a few times before! Talk about annoying and frustrating! I can sympathize with Rosemary and would want to keep reading to see what the big day was! Thanks for stopping by my blog! 🙂
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Thanks for returning the visit, Laura, and I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpts!
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Sounds like a real tearjerker. I like them though. 🙂
Happy weekend!
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It was very intense, Freda….thanks for stopping by!
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Oh my! A retelling? I guess I need to check this out. Thanks for sharing ♥
BookBeginning@EverythingNyze
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Not so much a retelling as a reference to a fairytale…mostly a murder mystery. Thanks for stopping by, Nyze.
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