This month, we’ve got a Middle Ages romantic saga, a period detective story, and more. To submit a first line, email booklifeeditor@booklife.com.
Cockloft: Scenes from a Gay Marriage
Kyle Thomas Smith
“Some guys just shouldn’t have a cockloft.”
Freydis
Gunhild Haugnes
“A gaunt woman stands alone on a rocky outcrop.”
The Hidden Hand of Death
Lawrence J. Epstein
“I was waiting patiently for it all to go dark.”
Life Is Big
Kiki Denis
“I am Alma-Jane, and I am genetically happier than the average person.”
The Scoundrel’s New Con
Catherine Stein
“I’m quite looking forward to the postmortal state, myself.”
A New Flame (SEAL Team Six: No More #13)
Max Kent and Dan Wickline
“Flame stared down into the deep abyss and felt it pulling at him.”