Today I’ll be participating again in First Chapter First Paragraph, hosted by Diane, at Bibliophile by the Sea.
I’ll also be spotlighting an excerpt for Teaser Tuesdays, at Should Be Reading.
My read is Mimosas, Mischief, & Murder, by Sara Rosett. Super-organized Ellie Avery thinks she’s prepared for everything when she and her family set off for an extended visit with her in-laws–clothes, books, and enough games and toys to entertain two stir-crazy kids on a six-hour drive. But the one thing she hasn’t planned for is cold-blooded murder. . .
Intro: “I shot you.” Normally, that’s not a sentence I want to hear, but since it came from Nathan, our four-year-old, who was buckled into his car seat in the back row of the minivan, and since he had brought nothing more lethal than toy cars, books, and Legos for this road trip, I decided to ignore it.
“No, you didn’t,” Livvy replied with the certainty of an older sibling. “I had my shield up.” She casually turned a page in her middle grade reader. She was working her way through a series of mystery books and I hoped her stack would last her at least until lunch. Her second-grade class was in the middle of a fierce competition to see who could read the most books. Livvy was currently in second place.
“My laser gun shoots through shields,” Nathan countered, waving his gun of plastic building blocks at Livvy as he added shooting sound effects.
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What do you think? Did this beginning grab you? I have seen more engaging openers, but I am a bit intrigued about how this normal scene will turn into the cold-blooded murder promised in the blurb.
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Teaser: Mitch rounded the slight curve and a strip of yellow tape barred the drive. He threw the minivan into park and we both jumped out. (7% in Kindle).
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What are you spotlighting today? I hope you’ll stop by and share….
I thought the opening was pretty good. I like that glimpse into the characters’ lives before anything ‘untoward’ happens. It give me the basis of their personality.
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Oh, I agree…definitely something to give us that reason to root for the characters. Thanks for stopping by, Brazen Broads. Enjoy your read!
Yeah, you don’t usually think of kids and minivans going with murder. The writing sounds pretty straightforward and fun. Here’s Mine
Thanks for stopping by, Paulita…the title grabbed me (name of this blog and all!), and lately I’m drawn to cozies.
I’m very curious as to what will unfold.
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Definitely intriguing…and that cover is interesting, too!
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I was first drawn to the title and cover, but then the blurb reeled me in. I like the opener, too. Thanks for stopping by, Jen, and enjoy your week.
Nice Start. I like cozy mysteries so this appeals to me. Thanks for visiting.
Yes, so do I, Jo….and I’m glad I created a blog just for cozy stuff…lol
Like I needed another one….
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Definitely a cozy! I like the title, too.
Yes, that was the first draw for me….imagining how mimosas fit into mischief and murder…lol
Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn…and enjoy your week.
I like a good cozy so this grabbed my attention.
Thanks for visiting, Beth F, and I’m a fan of good cozies, too. Enjoy your week!
Well love that little sibling bickering, especially since I no longer listen to that on a daily basis LOL – sounds like potential for a good cozy. Thanks for joining in Laurel
Oh, I know, Diane…I don’t actually miss the bickering…but the distance from it makes it seem kind of amusing.
Thanks for stopping by and for hosting this event.
Oh! I like it! I do! That’s a great opening and teaser!
Thanks, Melissa…it made me want to read more, too. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
i LOVE the title! seems like fun and adventure!
Trish – My T.T.
Oh, definitely, Trish…glad you could stop by and join in the fun. Have a great week!
I agree, the title does catch your attention, though I don’t know if that opening would be enough to keep it. Hope it’s a good mystery!
I am deviating from the mystery genre this week for something a bit more serious. My post: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
Yes, I would have liked a more exciting opener, but I think it’s coming soon enough. Thanks for visiting, Heather, and enjoy your read.
OK….you hooked me! Wonder what drive was blocked! And that cover is amazing! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Yes, that one has my interest piqued, too. Thanks for stopping by, Kim…and enjoy your read.
Sounds like a cute intro…perfect for a cozy!!
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I’m eager to dive in, Melissa…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
It did grab me and wonder what it foreshadows? Enjoy.
Oh, I know…when something starts out kind of ordinary, I know there will be heart-pounding excitement soon.
Thanks for stopping by, Nise, and enjoy your week.
How interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by, Amber…hope you enjoy your week!
The book cover is interesting, so is the title. the intro. did not grab me but the teaser fits the title well. don’t know if i would purchase it but I would choose to review it.
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Thanks, Sidne…Yes, I think I’m going to enjoy it, even though the opener doesn’t blow me away. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
I think this opening is just fine for a cozy mystery. It tells you the point-of-view character has two young children and drives a minivan. Especially if you can relate, you’ll read on.
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Thanks, Sandra…good points about what we learn from the opener. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your read.
Hm, very interesting! Haven’t heard of this book before, but I’m definitely intrigued! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Jessirae…I like finding intriguing books at other blogs…glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
The cover itself is an attention grabber. The beginning was amusing too. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog.
Thanks, Christine…glad you could stop by, and I love that cover, too! Enjoy your week.
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Nice teaser. Love the cover!
Thanks, Wuthering Willow…I’m glad you could pop in and enjoy the cozy mystery…I love the cover, too. Have a great week.
This is my kind of book! I’m definitely hooked.
Thanks, Yvonne…and I’m glad you are hosting the cozy mystery challenge; I’m enjoying my “guilty pleasures” reads. Have a great week!
I love the title – definitely a book I would read.
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I thought: how perfectly this title fits into this “Chocolate & Mimosas” blog…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Danielle, and enjoy your week.
The opening paragraph is great. It sounds just like my kids Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, I thought that rang true, too, Beth. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week.
Yellow police tape would have me in a panic as well. Thanks for checking out my teaser.
You’re welcome, Jess, and I’m glad you could stop by. Yellow police tape definitely is something that stops me in my tracks! Enjoy your week.
The first exchange between the brother and sister made me laugh. I’m currently watching an episode of Castle with a superhero running loose. The super shield grabbed me.
Ah, love watching Castle….and thanks for visiting today, Shelley….the exchange between the kids took me back to long-ago road trips. Enjoy your week.
That’s a great opening para! Its fun, and a little role-playing game -type
Yes, I always loved games during road trips as a kid. Thanks for visiting, Dee, and have a great week.
It’s pretty good begining!
Thanks, Sonia…glad you could stop by!