Friday Fun - The Friday 56 and First Lines for February 18, 2022

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"But one parting word of advice," said Iain, as he stood to leave. "Don't rock the boat."

Iain's cheap shot annoyed me. This evening had helped confirm my position. I knew exactly what my next career step would be.

~from Raincoats & Sunglasses by Caroline Johnston, at 56% on my Kindle

   

In Glasgow's autumnal sunshine Raincoats & Sunglasses are everywhere . . . Kirsty wraps herself in her Raincoat & Sunglasses, blending in to the crowd. As yet another failed relationship crashes down around her, she wonders if true love does exist. But just when it all seems hopeless a new work project and a new hairdresser have her dreaming about love again. Jennifer throws on her Raincoat & Sunglasses as she races to the school gates. But as her youngest daughter starts school her world suddenly seems empty. Where has her purpose gone? More to the point, where is her joy? As she picks up her paintbrush, she glimpses the possibility of a new career path. Will a new purpose restore her joy? Paul can't understand women's fascination with bland Raincoats & Sunglasses. He also can't understand why he's feeling so unsettled. Desperate to regain peace, he questions whether being a senior stylist at a prestigious salon is enough. But Paul has to deal with more than just questions about his career when a tall, beautiful woman walks into the salon in her Raincoat & Sunglasses. Join Kirsty, Jennifer and Paul as their lives intertwine around faith and Raincoats & Sunglasses.

The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice

*Grab a book, any book.

*Turn to Page 56 or 56% on your e-reader.

*Find a snippet, short and sweet.

*Post it, and share in the Linky.

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"Jo! Help!" I bashed out the text, squinting through stinging tears. I needed my best friend.

My life was crashing around me.

~From the beginning of Raincoats & Sunglasses by Caroline Johnston

   

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted by Rose City Reader.

*It's Book Beginnings on Fridays! Time to gather with our fellow book lovers and share the opening sentence (or so) of the books we are reading this week. Or share from a book that is on your mind right now -- whatever catches your fancy.

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First Line Fridays is hosted at Reading is My SuperPower

*Share the first line or two of the book closest to you, then visit other FLF participants.

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