Book Beginnings / Friday 56

But as anxious as she was, she'd promised herself she wouldn't cry, or try to hug him, or do anything else that might make a teenage boy feel uncomfortable. She was a stranger to him. Although she hoped to change that now that she was back in town, she couldn't come on too strong or he'd likely shut her out--even if his father didn't make sure he kept her at arm's length. http://www.rosecityreader.blogspot.com


The memory of Phoenix sitting at Just Like Mom's in probably the only nice outfit she owned, counting out the money to cover his breakfast, made him squirm.http://www.fredasvoice.com

Comments

Unknown said…
Interesting starting point, not sure I ever read a book that begins with buthe. ..

Thanks for sharing
Please take a peek at mine http://www.thereadinghead.com/friday-56-meets-book-beginnings-4/
June 5, 2015 at 4:59 AM
Kathy Martin said…
Both the beginning and the 56 are intriguing. I hope you are enjoying the story. You can find me at #23 and #24 on Freda's linky. Happy reading!
June 5, 2015 at 5:05 AM
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian said…
Sounds like a good weekend read.

My Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/06/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings.html
June 5, 2015 at 7:17 AM
Laurel-Rain Snow said…
I have been meaning to read this author! Thanks for sharing...and here's mine: “IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT”

June 5, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Tea said…
Thanks for coming by. Enjoyed your comments.
June 5, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense said…
This one sounds like it might make me cry, but I hope you enjoy it.
June 5, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Kimberly said…
Intrigue on many levels: the relationship with the boy and the dad and why she is back in town! Leaves a lot of unknowns for the story to take off.
June 5, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Lisa Mandina said…
Hmm, the 56 sounds like some issues between the characters.
Check out my Friday 56
June 5, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Unknown said…
I've read some of her books and enjoyed them. This one sounds like another good one. A fun summer read.

My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/06/05/the-friday-56-64-hexed/
June 5, 2015 at 7:45 PM
Amy @ A Novel Start said…
Sounds like an interesting book. From the opening it sounds like she's not been a part of his life yet and the father is trying to protect the son. I hope you enjoy it :D
Have a great day,
Amy x
June 5, 2015 at 10:16 PM
fredamans said…
Did he stand her up? I'm so intrigued!
Happy weekend!
June 6, 2015 at 6:26 AM
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