Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea posts the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book she decided to read based on the opening. Feel free to grab the banner and play along.
My opening paragraph this week comes from Her Husband’s Lover by Julia Crouch, another book I’ve been looking forward to reading with a huge amount of anticipation.
Blurb
She stole her husband. Now she wants to take her life.
After the horrors of the past, Louisa Williams is desperate to make a clean start. Her husband Sam is dead. Her children, too, are gone, victims of the car accident in which he died.
Sam said that she would never get away from him. That he would hound her to death if she tried to leave. Louisa never thought that he would want to harm their children though.
But then she never thought that he would betray her with a woman like Sophie. And now Sophie is determined to take all that Louisa has left. She wants to destroy her reputation and to take what she thinks is owed her – the life she would have had if Sam had lived.
Her husband’s lover wants to take her life. The only question is will Louisa let her? Amazon
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First Chapter ~ First Paragraph ~ Intro
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‘Get back. Get back!’
In the roar of the night, her blood-red eyes flick to the rear-view mirror. Behind, the scarlet Porsche bears down on her, the headlights dazzle blinding her, even through thick sheets of rain. She takes a sudden turn onto the unmade track that leads to the clay pits. But, he follows, stuck to her like the devil. Stones ricochet against the side of her little white Fiesta, whose worn wheels lurch in and out of potholes, which, brim-full of water, are deeper than they appear in the darkness.
The children, blanket-wrapped and strapped snug in the back, do not stir.
Thank God.
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Well that definitely got my adrenaline rushing and there was no way I wanted to stop after this opening paragraph although I dreaded to read what would come next.
What do you think? Would you keep reading?
Quite an opening. If I ignore the Porsche (a personal pet peeve as I am convinced no one can really afford one) then I would definitely keep reading.
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Haha the Porsche made me smile as I had to visit their offices in Stuttgart for work a few years ago and although the project was very difficult it’s probably the most recognisable one I’ve done – even the toy cars on display in reception cost a fortune!
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I agree with you. That first paragraph is gripping. It demands more reading.
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I have been barely able to part with this one – just the sort of compulsive read that I enjoy from time to time.
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Definitely keep reading. This immediately captures your attention. Enjoy!
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Thank you 🙂
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I have heard about this book. From that paragraph, it sounds like its worth the anticipation. I look forward to your review!
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Thank you Diana 🙂
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Ooh looks like I’m in the minority on this one. I’d give it a bit longer to try it as the blurb sounds pretty good, but I’m not convinced by the writing style so far 😦
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Fair enough – I have to say I’ve been gripped by this one.
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Love it! Adding to my Kindle
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Excellent news!
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Definitely has me hooked, I want more! I’ve been dying to read this 🙂
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It is so very good – Julia Crouch really does have the knack when it comes to this genre!
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Well, that opening certainly is potent, Cleo! I’m afraid I’m not entirely sure this one would be for me, but that certainly does get the action going! And I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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I am very pleased to have a copy of this as I do enjoy a well-written domestic noir book and Julia Crouch is very good indeed.
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That’s an intro that gets your attention. Hope its a good one.
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Well I have been a little reluctant to put it down…
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I agree with everyone. Quite the beginning. Off to see about it. Scary!
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Excellent news Kay!
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I agree — action-packed opening. Does she escape? I would read on.
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I couldn’t put it down!
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Definitely the kind of opening that grabs your attention. I’d continue.
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Isn’t it just? 🙂
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I was holding my breath throughout….definitely another enticing read! Thanks for sharing, and I’ll be watching for your thoughts. Thanks for visiting mine, Cleo.
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It is very enticing – shame real life keeps interrupting it! Thanks for returning my call 🙂
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I’m not sure i would keep reading but the line She stole her husband. Now she wants to take her life packs an excellent punch!
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It certainly does Victoria!
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Love that first paragraph! I’d keep reading based on that which was much more exciting than the blurb I felt
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I’m always surprised when I write these posts out at the disparity in so many books between the synopsis and opening chapter – either way this one has had me gripped which was just what I was ready for.
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Quite the psychological thriller, I’d say. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to put it down. Here’s my link for today: http://wp.me/p4DMf0-1s6
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Oh yes, I’m resenting life intruding on the book today.
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Not for me – hurrah! But I hope you enjoy it… now I have to go off out in my little Fiesta (fortunately not white). Wish me luck!
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It’s brilliant -Haha I do hope your little Fiesta didn’t get followed by a nasty Porsche!
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What an opening! I’d keep reading!
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DEFINITELY keep reading – pre ordered!!
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Excellent news!!
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Ooh this sounds really good. Love the opening too. I’d want to keep reading too!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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yes I would keep reading this one
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Certainly grabs the attention. I would keep reading.
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