Tuesday, February 10, 2015

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Precious One; Marisa de los Santos


Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where I share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book I am reading or thinking about reading soon.

The Precious One; Marisa de los Santos
William Morrow - 2015


Chapter One

Taisy

"IF I HADN'T BEEN alone in the house; if it hadn't been early in the morning, with that specific kind of fuzzy, early morning quiet and a sky the color of moonstones and raspberry jam outside my kitchen window; if I had gotten further than two sips into my bowl-sized mug of coffee; if he himself hadn't called but had sent the message via one of his usual minions; if his voice had been his voice and not a dried-up, flimsy paring off the big golden apple of his baritone; if he hadn't said "please," if it had been a different hour in a different day entirely, maybe--just maybe--I would have turned him down."
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What do you think ? Would you read more?

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30 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I have enjoyed this author in the past....and love the sound of that paragraph. I definitely want to read more.

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  2. Literary FelineFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I like the intro. I can't help but wonder what it is she said yes to. This is an author I have wanted to try for years, but haven't yet. I hope you enjoy the book, Diane!

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  3. Cleopatra Loves BooksFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    What a brilliant opening, I definitely want to know more about who the narrator, and the man are!

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  4. CynthiaFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Yes I do think I would read more of that!

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  5. Suzie QuintFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    It does whet my appetite. I may have to investigate further.

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  6. Juli RahelFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Although I'm not very big on 'what if' I really like the tone of the intro because it really makes you wonder what happened and basically I just want to keep reading! Thanks for hosting :) Hope you have a great week!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  7. MysticaFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Too many what ifs for me

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  8. Beth FFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    I'd have to read more before deciding, although I know she's a popular author.

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  9. YvonneFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    I never read anything by this author but it sounds good.

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  10. KayFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    I've been waiting for this one to come out. I've enjoyed several of this authors books in the past.

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  11. Kim@Time2ReadFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    This one is on my list to read, too! Hope you enjoy it (and me, too!)

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  12. Sarah's Book ShelvesFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    This is a new to me author. I like the intro, but would need to know more about the overall premise of the book before deciding.

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  13. LindsayFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I think this is a brilliant opening, it really hooks me in and I'd definitely read on, also this is a new author to me.

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  14. JoAnnFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    I'd like to try this author - several blogging friends, and my daughter, love her books.

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  15. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    That's a lot of ifs...I'm curious enough to read on.

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  16. grammajudybFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    This author is new to me too. I guess I would want to know a bit more, but the intro is pretty intriguing. I'll watch for your thoughts.

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  17. Monica's Bookish LifeFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    This author is new to me. I really like this intro. I'd keep reading!

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  18. gautami tripathyFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Such a wonderful intro. I would go on.

    BTW, I am back here after so long....

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  19. gautami tripathyFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Such a wonderful intro. I would go on.

    BTW, I am back here after so long....

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  20. MargotFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    My daughter is a big fan of this author. She'll be glad to hear there is a new book out. The intro is very intriguing. I'd keep going. I know - I really should read these books.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I don't think this is for me, but enjoy :)

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  22. Katherine PFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I haven't come across this author before but I like the intro. Sounds interesting!

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  23. SukoFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Diane, I'd read more! I saw this book on another blog earlier this morning, but I didn't get a sample of the writing until now--it's wonderful!

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  24. DebbieFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Sounds intriguing.

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  25. ChippyFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I'm definitely intrigued and I can just imagine that fuzzy early morning quiet

    Chippy

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  26. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    That one sounds kind of iffy!

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  27. fredamansFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    I'm keen. Usually when there is a what if, there's a story behind it.

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  28. kayerjFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    I'm very curious, sounds like she's about to have an adventure whether she wants to or not. Thanks for your kind words today. Kelley at the road goes ever ever on

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  29. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    An intriguing start to a story. I would definitely keep on reading.

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  30. LesFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Sounds promising! I loved her first two novels, but couldn't get through her third. Hope this one's a winner!

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