Today’s Top Ten theme is Opening Lines. Here are my favorite opening lines from books featuring diverse main characters or books written by diverse authors.

Conspiracy of Silence, Ronie Kendig
“Separate yourselves from this assembly, so I can put an end to them at once!”

Silent Shadows, Natalie Walters
Pecca Gallegos never thought she’d be turning down a marriage proposal — much less four of them.

Sheriff, Laura Scott
The low rumble of a car engine caused FBI Agent Julianne Martinez to freeze in her tracks.

Her Hidden Hope, Jill Lynn
Evan Hawke no longer considered a particular place home, but the city of Westbend, Colorado – where he’d spent his childhood – was fighting him on that idea like a boxer with a mean left hook.

Shelter of the Most High, Connilyn Cossette
The pulse of the sea pressed me forward, urging my body deeper into its embrace.

Missing Mercy, Stephania H. McGee
The dust motes swirled in the land of discarded treasures, rising from where they had collected for generations to find flight once more around what had once been a grand ballroom.

Burden of Proof, DiAnn Mills
Eerie feelings rarely something to ignore, and hostage negotiator Special Agent April Ramos feared her arrival at a critical scene might be too late.
How about you?
What first lines of books with diverse characters or by diverse authors rank among your favorites?
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Post by contributor Danielle Grandinetti.
Yes, Silent Shadows does have an interesting first line!
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Isn’t it a fun line? Pecca is great character!
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These are all very evocative! I love interesting first lines that hint at something exciting/dangerous/mysterious to come. I’ll always keep reading to find out what’s going to happen next 🙂
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Susan
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Me too! I love a good first line!
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I love how you found a way to spotlight diverse authors through this prompt.
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Thank you!
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Great list! I like the twist you brought to the prompt. The opening line of Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters is very intriguing. Here’s my TTT!
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Thank you! Silent Shadow’s opening line is one of my favorites.
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Her Hidden Hope sounds like a great read.
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It was! I do enjoy a good, sweet romance.
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These are such great first lines!
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Thank you!!
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The Thief of Corinth has a great first line. Pulls the reader right in! 🙂
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Yes! It totally does!
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