Sunday Snippet – CUP OF SUGAR – Good News is Bad News
Sunday Snippet time, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.
This week’s bite-sized excerpt is from my newest release, CUP OF SUGAR. Nia has spent the eight months since she bought her house mostly avoiding her temptingly hot neighbor… until her car dies and she accepts Conn’s offer of transportation to her long-distance destination. A horrible storm finds them lost on snow-covered backroads, low on gas, and thanking their lucky stars when a tiny roadside motel appears on the side of the road. Here’s what happens when Conn comes out from the motel office…
“The good news is, we chanced upon the only motel in a hundred-kilometer radius before we ran out of gas or landed in a ditch — and it had a vacancy.”
“A vacancy?”
“Yeah, one room left.” As if cued, the red “Vacancy” sign in the office window flickered to black. He held up a plastic fob with a single key dangling from its ring. “And it’s all ours.”
She forced a smile while donning her coat. Sharing a motel room with Conn was definitely not good news.
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Nia has one rule—don’t date neighbors. Simple, except the guy next door is single, handsome, and not inclined to close his blinds while naked. When her car dies, Conn takes “being neighborly” to a new level by offering a ride to her long-distance destination. Nia has resisted his looks and charm for months. Surely she can handle a few hours in his truck…
For months, Conn has blatantly put himself on display, hoping his pretty blonde neighbor would tire of secretly watching and come knock on his door for a cup of sugar—or more. No such luck—until an unusual opportunity arises. After a six-hour drive turns into a sweet-and-sexy weekend, Conn wants more than neighborly status with Nia. To get it, he must convince her to break the rule protecting her heart—by putting his on the line.
10 Comments
Cara Bristol
I loved their time at the motel. It was a key moment in the book.
Veronica Scott
Sounds like fun to me LOL. An excellent excerpt, I could visualize the motel for sure! Can’t wait for whatever is next…
Sarah Cass
Sounds like she’s in trouble! I’m so curious about what happens in the hotel room…(and added to my TBR list)
Gemma Parkes
Oh dear, I don’t think she has a choice, maybe she’ll warm to the idea later! I love the line about the light going out to reiterate his words!
Charmaine Gordon
First I pictured the Bates Motel in Psycho and wanted to scream. Then I enjoyed this intriguing snippet of what happens next. Thanks.
A.S. Fenichel
I loved this book. Conn is a doll.
Siobhan Muir
I love Conn’s innocent determination. What can he do? They only had one room. 😀 Great snippet, Karla.
Millie Burns
Oh, so funny! She might find out it’s not so bad after all.
Teresa Cypher
Uh oh! Maybe not as bad as she thinks… 🙂 Wonder if they’ll sleep with their clothes on?? lol Good 8!
Caitlin
She could try to sleep in a chair or something… but she might as well give in. He’s going to keep trying.