The Friday 56 is a weekly blog meme hosted by Freda’s Voice. Join us every Friday and share an excerpt from a book you’ve been reading.
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence (or a few, just don’t spoil it) that grab you.
*Post it.
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“My cheeks grew warm at his soft look, and I had to turn away. I shivered in the light breeze, and Philip quickly shrugged out of his coat and wrapped it around my shoulders.”
This week I’m showcasing Julianne Donaldson’s Edenbrooke. If there’s a genre I’m really drawn to, but rarely read from it’s historical romance. I really enjoyed this one and actually just bought her other book Blackmoore, which I intend to pick up soon. I have a soft spot for historical romances (especially those that take place in the early 19th century), so if you have any recommendations, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments. You can read my mini review of this one here. Cover is linked to Goodreads.
Goodreads Synopsis:
“Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Thinking she’ll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her mind racing. Will Marianne be able to rein in her traitorous heart, or will a mysterious stranger sweep her off her feet? Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke.“
I’ve never heard of this before, but I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Thank you!
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Philip is so chivalrous. I must know more about him. =)
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I don’t blame you 😉
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Like you, I really enjoy historical novels, but find that I don’t read enough of them. Edenbrooke looks good. 🙂
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Yeah, I don’t know why I haven’t explored this genre more. Glad you think so!
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This isn’t my usual genre but that quote has me interested. I think I will need to check this one out.
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Yay, I hope you add it to your TBR!
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Romance is the one genre I don’t read. I feel like romance, especially contemporary romance is too close to reality. I like being taken out of reality when I read books.
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Haha, I know what you mean. Sometimes you just want a break from the world, you know?
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This does sound like a good one. I like reading this genre once in a while. My book this week is To Love a Wolf by Paige Dixon. Happy reading!
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It’s a good, quick read that I think you’d enjoy.
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I don’t read many historical romances, but when I have, I find myself immersed in the stories. I love that cover, and your excerpt drew me in. Thanks for sharing, and here’s mine: “WILDE LAKE”
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Yes, there’s something about the different era that makes you fall deeply into the story.
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Sounds like a real gent. 🙂 Lovely cover too! Happy weekend!
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It’s a beautiful cover. Happy weekend to you!
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I like the time period and the cover. Sounds like a good one. Enjoy!
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I’m a big fan of the time period, I blame that entirely on Jane Austen. Thanks!
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I enjoy historical romances too. Used to read nothing but. Now I seem to forget about them. I should fix that. Probably missing some wonderful stories.
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I’ve always enjoyed them, but haven’t read enough of them. I’m planning to seek more out.
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