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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday - First Chapter - First Paragraph - Tell Me No Secrets



I've decided that on the weeks that I don't participate in Top Ten Tuesday, I'll try to join in on Diane's weekly event and share the first part of a book that I'm reading.  The host of First Chapter - First Paragraph is the lovely blogger behind Bibliophile by the Sea.  Here's an intro to my current book, Tell Me No Secrets by Julie Corbin:




     They say that everybody has a secret.  For some, it's a stolen extramarital kiss on a balmy evening after two or three glasses of wine.  For others it's that girl, teased mercilessly about the shape of her nose or the whine in her voice until she has to move school. 
     Some of us, though, keep secrets that make liars of our lives.  Take me, for example.  The skeleton I fear isn't hiding in my closet.  The one I fear lies underground.  Her name was Rose and she was nine years old when she died.
     I'm not going to make excuses for what I did.  I'm going to tell my story as it is and as it was.
     This isn't the beginning but it's a good place to start...


So what do you think?  Would you keep reading?  Or is this one too intense?  I found Tell Me No Secrets on my shelf - had forgotten about it - picked it up and have been totally absorbed.

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48 comments:

  1. MelodyMarch 31, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Yep, that's an intriguing opening. I'll keep reading, for sure. Looking forward to your thoughts on this.

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  2. Cleopatra Loves BooksMarch 31, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    I loved this one! Like you I found it totally absorbing although I do like my reads on the darker side anyway. Here is my Tuesday post https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/first-chapter-first-paragraph-march-31/

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:27 AM

      Darker side - yep, that's me. I wondered if you had read this author. Not surprised that you have.

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  3. Suzie QuintMarch 31, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Oh, I do like characters with secrets.

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  4. Beth FMarch 31, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    Oooh intriguing. Yes, I'd keep reading.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      Yes, it kind of just makes you have to turn the page. LOL

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  5. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMarch 31, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    I love that intro, it really drew me in, and am wondering what she did when she was a child. Enjoy

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      Good catch that the narrator was talking about a time when she was a child. And I am definitely enjoying it.

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  6. Juli RahelMarch 31, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Definitely intense but also very gripping! I want to know about Rose now and I also know that the beginning is likely to strike a chord with people since everyone does have secrets! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week!
    My Tuesday post
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Thanks, Juli! I'm not very far into the book, but I want to find out about Rose too.

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  7. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 31, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    A very ominous start...I would keep reading. It's very hard to resist secrets.

    My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/03/first-chapter-first-paragraph-100.html

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  8. jenclairMarch 31, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Oh, yes, I definitely keep reading!

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    1. jenclairMarch 31, 2015 at 9:10 AM

      I would keep reading--and should spend some time editing my comments.

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    2. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Don't worry about it. I knew what you meant. LOL

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 31, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Oh, I love reading about secrets of any kind, the darker the better! LOL

    This one has captured my interest. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Secrets are always good or maybe bad. LOL

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  10. Tessa~ Here there be musingMarch 31, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    I'm 'chicken'... I'm afraid it will be too intense for me. I'm afraid I can see where it has to go...

    But enjoy!!!!!

    We each enjoy differing books, at differing times...

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      You are so right that every book is not for every reader. Chicken is perfectly fine. :-)

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  11. Tessa~ Here there be musingMarch 31, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Oh but, I love secrets!!!

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  12. MargotMarch 31, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Now that's a great set-up for the rest of the story. I want to read moor.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    What happened to Rose??? Mercy, sure would like to know.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 11:33 AM

      Well, I'll post a review when I get done and maybe tell or maybe not. LOL

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  14. Sandra NachlingerMarch 31, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Although a story about a nine-year-old girl dying doesn't immediately appeal to me, the book's opening does. Now I'm curious about what happened! I like: This isn't the beginning but it's a good place to start.
    My Tuesday post features THE ROSIE PROJECT.

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  15. JoAnnMarch 31, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    I really like that opening, but fee this may be a little dark for me. Love your header photo!

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      Yes, it might be little dark for you. And thanks about the header - I love daisies!

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  16. JaneGSMarch 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Yikes! That is a powerful opening. Soft and sweet but then a punch out of nowhere.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      Definitely a way to make me keep reading. LOL

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  17. Monica's Bookish LifeMarch 31, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I'd keep reading. Tell Me No Secrets has been in my TBR pile for too long. I'll be interested in your thoughts!

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      Glad to know that it's on someone else's list. So far, so good.

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  18. Literary FelineMarch 31, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    It is an intense opening, but not overly so. If anything, I found it quite intriguing. I would definitely want to know more. I like the narrative voice--it hooled me right away.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 3:39 PM

      I'm liking it so far, Wendy. It has a present day setting and then moves back to earlier times.

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  19. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsMarch 31, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Kay,

    A new author to me, so I am off to check her out and of course sneak a peek at the full premise for 'Tell Me No Secrets', although I have already made up my mind that this is s definite 'keeper', right up my street :)

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your week,

    Yvonne

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  20. Sarah's Book ShelvesMarch 31, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I'd keep reading - I wonder what she did.

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    1. KayMarch 31, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      Well, I would tell you but, I actually don't know yet. LOL

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  21. Katherine PMarch 31, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Oh I'm definitely intrigued! I'd keep reading. I hope you review this one because I'm intrigued!

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    1. KayApril 1, 2015 at 5:24 AM

      I'll review once I'm done with it. So, then you can decide. :-)

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  22. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I'd definitely keep reading! Thanks for sharing :)

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  23. IlianaApril 2, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Ooh the suspense! You bet I would keep reading! :)

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    1. KayApril 3, 2015 at 5:25 AM

      I'm hoping to be finish with it in a couple of days. Good so far.

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  24. LesApril 5, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I'm wondering what she saw, rather than what she did... Yes. I'd keep reading. Looking forward to your review!

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    1. KayApril 5, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      I'm about halfway through with this one and it is taking me longer than I thought. I am engaged, but somehow not reading it very fast. It's a mass market paperback and I don't really read those ever anymore. Small print. I think that might have something to do with it. Tried to see if it was available as an e-book, but no luck. Sigh. Maybe I'll be through with it in couple of days. I do want to know what happens. :-)

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Thanks for stopping by! I am so happy to hear your thoughts and will respond as soon as I can. Happy Reading!

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