Books: First Lines Fridays 5th September 2025
It’s First Lines Fridays – 5th September 2025! This week, I’m sharing the opening line from a book by one of my favourite authors—can you guess which?
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I'm participating in First Lines Fridays as I think it's a great way to highlight more of the books that are on my bookshelves.
What is First Lines Fridays?
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines?
- Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the first page
- Copy the first few lines, but don’t give anything else about the book away just yet – you need to hook the reader first
- Finally… reveal the book!
My Pick For This Week
The first lines of the book:
I was an ugly duckling who turned into a swan, and I can’t decide which was worse. Yeah, I may have had to endure the nickname “Marshmallow Melinda” all through elementary school but at least I had gotten to indulge in the world’s most scrumptious creation: the chocolate marshmallow fudge bars from Bernie’s Bakery. I wanted one now.
Do you know which book this is from? Scroll down to find out!
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And the book is...
A feel-good second-chance romance filled with heartfelt sparks, cherished dreams, and the irresistible charm of the city.
Melinda never expected to see Nate again—the boy who gave her first kiss and broke her heart. But when he returns to her cozy neighborhood just as she’s stepping in to run the bakery she loves, old feelings resurface fast… along with sparks she thought she’d left behind.
When Melinda learns the bakery is being sold, she sees a chance to finally pursue her dream. But her late father’s will includes a twist: she must first complete his adventurous Carpe Diem list—including going on a date that truly takes her breath away. As she checks off each challenge, Melinda discovers that healing, hope, and belonging might come from the one person she never expected to trust again.
From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this heartwarming story of second chances, sweet surprises, and following your heart in DÉJÀ DATE.
Where to find Déjà Date by Susan Hatler online:
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Have you read this book?
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