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FIRST CHAPTER FIRST PARAGRAPH
BOOK BEGINNINGS ON FRIDAYS
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February 5, 2019
WordsAndPeace
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32 responses to “First Chapter First Paragraph: The First Noel at the Villa des Violettes”
Literary Feline
February 23rd, 2019 at 14:11
I love that opening. It puts me right in the scene–and I can relate. Thank you for sharing!
WordsAndPeace
February 25th, 2019 at 12:01
yes, it’s well done
Anne Bennett
February 22nd, 2019 at 11:07
Not sure what the book is about, but I want to go to that garden on the Mediterranean for sure. My quotes
WordsAndPeace
February 25th, 2019 at 12:02
me too! Who wouldn’t?!
Louise
February 22nd, 2019 at 10:59
I like the writing style! I’d keep reading 😊
WordsAndPeace
February 25th, 2019 at 12:02
yes, she’s good!
sherry fundin (@sherryfundin)
February 22nd, 2019 at 08:57
Oh man, on the Mediterranean and miserable…that’s just wrong!
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
WordsAndPeace
February 25th, 2019 at 12:02
it all depends on what’s happening…
Julie
February 22nd, 2019 at 08:32
Such a poetic beginning))
WordsAndPeace
February 25th, 2019 at 12:03
exactly!
iliana
February 5th, 2019 at 20:06
What a pretty cover! And, I think we’ve all been there when something too big just keeps you away from reading. Now I want to find out what happens next!
WordsAndPeace
February 6th, 2019 at 07:58
Yes, cute cover. And when you open your window in Provence, who knows what can happen next?
Ashlea Daune
February 5th, 2019 at 19:36
I absolutely love that cover. I haven’t heard of this one though, great excerpt.
Here’s our Teaser Tuesday: http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com/2019/02/teaser-tuesday-asylum-by-madeleine-roux.html
WordsAndPeace
February 6th, 2019 at 07:59
You should give it a try. Yes, I love this author’s covers!
Donna (@Girl_Who_Reads)
February 5th, 2019 at 18:49
I like when stories feature characters who are readers. And you usually can’t go wrong with a Christmas story. Thanks for stopping by Girl Who Reads.
WordsAndPeace
February 6th, 2019 at 07:59
Amen to all this!
Sassy Brit, Author Assistant
February 5th, 2019 at 17:58
ooh I love Christmas books, so I’ve added this to my Christmas book board on Pinterest and will share it with my Christmas group! (Yes, I have one all year round! LOL )
Here’s my Tuesday post!
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:19
I knew some bloggers did that, good for you!
Andrea Stoeckel
February 5th, 2019 at 17:46
I loved this book, I helped promote it when it came out
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:19
Thanks Andrea!
Vicki
February 5th, 2019 at 16:13
That’s an interesting intro. I’d keep reading.
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:20
Yes, Paulita writes excellent novels set in Provence
foreverlostinlit
February 5th, 2019 at 14:57
I really like the writing so far–very calm and well-written. Hope you enjoy this one!
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:20
Yes, but action is coming!
Kay
February 5th, 2019 at 13:16
Yes, I’d keep going just to see what’s on her mind…
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:21
and what happens next!
Beth F
February 5th, 2019 at 10:02
Nice opening. I’d keep reading.
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:22
good idea, lol!
Laurel-Rain Snow
February 5th, 2019 at 09:27
Now I want to know what is going on with the character. The excerpt pulled me right in. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:22
Yes, intriguing actually
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian
February 5th, 2019 at 09:26
This sounds like a charming read.
WordsAndPeace
February 5th, 2019 at 18:25
It is that, and more