I decided that it would be fun to start a new feature; first lines to add the the wrap up of books I read every month. For me most of the time I pick up and look at books in the store it is the first lines that capture my attention and draw me in. It has always been intriguing to me the amount of thought that must go into those first words the author decides to but as the introduction to their work. The first lines are your first impression of the book.” I hadn’t spoken to Whitley Lansing – or any of them- in over a year”

Ice Planet Barbarian by Ruby Dixon

“Up until yesterday, I, Georgie Carruthers, never believed in aliens.”

Unbroken by Jay Crownover

” My ribs were no match for the set of heavy brass knuckles.”

King by TM Frazier

“On the day I was released from prison I found myself tattooing a pussy on a pussy.”

The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige

“The Emerald City was burning.”

Foreplay by Jill Myles

” We have decided to give the position to someone else.”

Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull

“Ronodin opened the door without knocking, ‘The Underking wishes to see you.'”

Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon

“Kira and I watch as Megan and Georgie run their fingers along the panel of the alien ship’s hull, trying to figure out how to pry it open and get out the girls enclosed inside. “