Thursday, April 6, 2023

Book Spotlight Friday! After the Shadows


Book Beginnings and Friday56


Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two.  First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.

I am enjoying this historical mystery.


After the Shadows




About the book:


Emily Leland sheds no tears when her abusive husband is killed in a bar fight, but what awaits her back home in Sweetwater Crossing is far from the welcome and comfort she expected. First she discovers her father has died under mysterious circumstances. Then the house where the new schoolteacher and his son are supposed to board burns, leaving them homeless. When Emily proposes turning the family home into a boardinghouse, her sister is so incensed that she leaves town.

Alone and broke, her family name sullied by controversy, Emily is determined to solve the mystery of her father's death--and to aid Craig Ferguson, despite her fears of men. The widowed schoolmaster proves to be a devoted father, an innovative teacher, and an unexpected ally. Together they must work to unmask a killer and escape the shadows of their own pasts in order to forge a brighter future.

Bestselling author Amanda Cabot transports you to 1880s Texas Hill Country for a brand-new series that will have you flipping pages to solve the mystery and get to the happily-ever-after you long for.

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Book Beginnings

Everything looked the same.

Friday 56

The hair on the back of Craig's neck rose at her imperious tone.

My thoughts so far

I am enjoying this one and hoping for some extra reading time over the long weekend.


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12 comments:

  1. The cover reminds me of Julian Fellows! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

    Elza Reads

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  2. I was thinking the same about Julian Fellows. Thanks for t!

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  3. I hope you have a very Happy Easter, Sarita ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  4. What an inviting book. Hope it is enjoyable.

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  5. I hope you love it! Happy Easter weekend!

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    1. Thank you, hope you had a good Easter weekend.

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  6. Sigh, I wish we had a long weekend, just a busy one. I am looking forward to reading this one soon! Happy Easter weekend!

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    1. Ah, don't you get Good Friday as a public holiday?

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