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Sunday Snippet-03/31/2013
Welcome back đ Today’s eight-sentence snippet is part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. Click over for a complete list of participants.
This is the last week (for now) that I’ll be posting from my childhood-friends-to-lovers story. This excerpt follows very closely after last week’s snippet. Matthias and Caroline haven’t seen each other for thirteen years, and they’re about to go out for dinner. As friends? Is it date? Caroline’s not entirely sure. (P.S.: it’s a frigid November night.)
His hands curled around her lapels and he pulled her into his space. She gasped and he smiledâthe same amazing smile sheâd inwardly melted over years ago. He maneuvered the top button of her coat into its corresponding hole, then the second. The third button slipped through its slot, his hands lingering before sliding sideways to cup her waist. Not once did his eyes stray from her face.
âI mightâve been a nerdy nobody, but I was still a teenage boy, and you were the most beautiful girl in school. Of course I thought about touching you.â
âIf you wanted to, why didnât you ever try?â
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Blurb Time–Body of Work
I have the blurb for BODY OF WORK! A release date is just around the corner. I’m so excited for you to meet Brian Black and Cassie Johnson, along with some secondary characters I thoroughly enjoyed writing. I hope you’ll love them all as much as I do. Now, here’s the blurb…
Cassie has fantasized about the ginger-haired personal trainer for months. Brian is friendly, but never moreâuntil he appears on her doorstep and shows her how much her flirting has affected him. The more sheâs with him, the more Cassie wants the fairytale, not just hot sex with the six-two hunk. She can give Brian full access to her body, but after her exâs reaction to her explicit photography business, sharing her secrets, and her heart, isnât an option.
Brian knows better than to break the rules. Donât date gym members. Keep his inner beast on a leash during sex. Cassie tested his resolve on number one her first day in the gym. Shattered the second rule when he touched her. The petite pixie shares his preferences in the bedroom. She makes him laugh and loveâbut past mistakes haunt him, emotionally and tangibly. Cassieâs worth the price heâll pay for breaking the rules. Now he must convince her to give him her heart.
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Sunday Snippet-03/24/2013
Sunday snippet time again. Thanks for stopping by — I appreciate & love all your comments! Today’s eight-sentences are part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. Check out all the participants by clicking that link.
This week, it’s a bit more from one of my works in progress, the childhood friends to lovers story of Matthias and Caroline. You can find other snippets by clicking here.
In this excerpt, Matthias and Caroline are about to go out for dinner. To catch up after thirteen years apart, or maybe it’s a date, Caroline’s not sure. As a gentleman should, he’s helping her into her coat, and…
“You have very soft skinâjust like I always imagined it would be.”
Caroline turned in his arms, sacrificing the touch to see his face. “You thought about how my skin would feel?”
“Remember all the times I was in your bedroom?”
Oh god, this was it. “Every one of them, yes.”
“You had all those bottles of lotion on your dresser. That either meant you had the softest skin in the world or some sort of eczema problem.”
I hope you’ve enjoyed these early snippets. I’ll get back to posting from this one in the future, but starting next week, I’ll be switching to my soon-to-be-released book, BODY OF WORK. I hope you’ll come back to check out the hulking, ginger-haired personal trainer and the petite photographer who both think it’d be best to stay away from each other, but can’t seem to do that.
Have an awesome day! đ
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Sunday Snippet-03/17/2013
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks for stopping by. Your visits & comments are always appreciated. đ
Today’s Sunday snippet is part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. You’ll find the complete list of participants by clicking that link.
This bit is from one of my works in progress, the former-friends-to-lovers story of Matthias and Caroline. We’ve spent the past few weeks in Matthias’ head. This week, we’re in Caroline’s.
His old glasses had disappeared, giving her an unobstructed view of those incredible, dark-brown eyes. Sheâd always loved his eyesâsheâd just been scared to look at them too long. Holding his gaze for more than a couple of seconds had made her want to do crazy things. Like hug or kiss him, and in their later years together, kiss him while she flattened him to her bed and squirmed on top of him. Matthias hadnât shown that kind of interest in her. And heâd been too important to risk losing him by making a move.
Still, sheâd always wondered. What if.
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One more week of this story, then, in April, I’ll be changing it up, sharing snippets from my upcoming release, Body of Work. Get ready for some hot excerpts. đ
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Sunday Snippet-03/10/2013
Welcome! Today’s eight-sentence snippet is part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. Click that link for a complete list of participants.
I’m continuing with a bit from my current WIP. Childhood friends Matthias and Caroline (who both harbored deep crushes but never declared their feelings) are meeting for the first time in thirteen years. Matthias has a lot on his mind.
Matty — nobody else called him that. Not ever. The affection in her voice sliced at his resolve to keep her at armâs length. Memories of the other times sheâd used the nickname floated to the surface. Always innocently, but so damn sweetly. Had things gone differently back then, she wouldnât be waiting tables in this shithole today. Sheâd be living like a queen. His queen.
That’s it for now. Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by. đ
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Cover Reveal: Body of Work
Look what was in my inbox this morning…the cover for my coming-soon book, BODY OF WORK! I think it’s very sexy and romantic. What do you think?
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Sunday Snippet-Write Club 03/03/2013
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. Today’s snippet is part of the Write Club meme, hosted by the lovely and talented Skye Warren. You can find a list of the participants here, and if you haven’t read any of Skye’s books yet, you absolutely should, so click here to check them out.
Today’s six-sentence excerpt is from my current WIP, a former-friends-to-lovers story whose hero and heroine lost contact for thirteen years before reconnecting. In last week’s snippet, Matthias was seated in the diner where Caroline works as a waitress, appreciating the view. (Find previous snippets here, here and here, chronologically.) This week’s offering follows shortly after last week’s, with Caroline taking his order.
“I’ve never eaten here — what’s good?”
“Fries and gravy.”
“That’s your suggestion in a Chinese food restaurant?”
Some things hadn’t changed. He’d watched her eat fries and gravy in the high school cafeteria nearly every day for five years. Even from two tables away, the process had been agonizingly erotic — her tongue darting out, swirling around the length of a fry, scooping the gelatinous brown goop with its tip… good god.
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New Book Contract!
I’m very excited to announce some news… Last week, I accepted a contract for my next book, BODY OF WORK, with Ellora’s Cave.
When I started writing this story last fall, I intended it to be a short, hot novella. The characters had a lot more going on than originally planned, and it wound up a 70k novel. Oops. Oh well — more sex! More angst! More banter! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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Eight Sunday-02/24/2013
Sunday Snippet time. Today’s eight sentences are part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. Click over for a full list of this week’s participating writers.
Today’s excerpt is from my current WIP, a contemporary erotic romance. Matthias and Caroline were unlikely best friends — a gangly nerd from a family who had next to nothing and a constant class favorite, the beautiful daughter of a well-to-do family. Each harbored deeper feelings for one another, neither brave enough to share them before graduating high school and losing touch for thirteen life-altering years.
The first two excerpts are here and here. Today’s snippet also comes from the early pages of chapter one, as Matthias sits in a booth where Caroline is waitressing.
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The kitchen door swung again as she reappeared in the dining room. She cut a straight path toward him, and he sat back, enjoying every second. The gentle curves sheâd had in high school had lived up to their promise. Nice, full breasts on display in a low-cut, pale-pink sweater. The apron cinched around her waist accented her hourglass curves. Too bad she was wearing jeans. Heâd love to see those legs again. How many times had he stared down at them during class under the guise of looking at his binder — her skin temptingly bare below the edge of a short skirt, her knee brushing his as they huddled over an experiment in the physics lab.
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 Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful Sunday. đ
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Recommended Reads
It’s been far too long since I posted some recommended reads. (You can find old posts here.)
Admittedly, I haven’t read nearly as much the past few months as I’d like. Here are some books that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed recently. I hope you like them too. đ
HOW TO MISBEHAVE by Ruthie KnoxRandom House Loveswept ~ More Buy Links
Tags: Contemporary, Sexy, Novella
Blurb:
As program director for the Camelot Community Center, Amber Clark knows how to keep her cool. That is, until a sudden tornado warning forces her to take shelter in a darkened basement with a hunk of man whose sex appeal green lights her every fantasy. With a voice that would melt chocolate, he asks her if she is okay. Now sheâs hot all over and wondering: How does a girl make a move?
Building contractor Tony Mazzara was just looking to escape natureâs fury. Instead, he finds himself all tangled up with lovely Amber. Sweet and sexy, sheâs ready to unleash her wild side. Their mutual desire reaches a fever pitch and creates a storm of its ownâunexpected, powerful, and unforgettable. But is it bigger than Tony can handle? Can he let go of painful memories and let the force of this remarkable woman show him a future he never dreamed existed?
LEAVE ME BREATHLESS by Cherrie LynnTags:Â Contemporary, Explicit
Blurb:
Leather and lace donât strike sparks. Or do they?
Itâs Valentineâs Day, but Macy Rodgers isnât feeling the love. Aside from a torrid, one-night fling in a backseat a few months back, her love life has been sorely lacking, but fortunately she has devious friends who feel like playing Cupid. Wouldnât they be shocked to learn that the match theyâve made for her is the same one that steamed up the back of that â69 GTOâŠ
Seth âGhostâ Warren has just returned to town after an extended absence. Between his grandmotherâs failing health, his job as a tattoo artist, his bandâs gigs, and a crazy ex that wonât leave him alone, heâs stretched thin. Cautious cowgirl Macy is the last thing he needs thrown into the mix.
Sheâs all country, heâs all heavy metalâand Macy knows that if anyone can propel her out of her rut, itâs Seth. But when their worlds collide, itâs anyone guess if theyâll survive with their hearts intact.
ROCK ME by Cherrie LynnTags: Contemporary, Explicit
Blurb:
Loving him couldnât be worse than losing him. Could it?
Candace Andrews has had enough of pleasing others. In an act of birthday rebellion, she sets out to please herselfâby walking into the tattoo parlor owned by her cousinâs ex-boyfriend. All she wants is a little ink, and Brianâs just the guy to give it to her.
As soon as she submits to his masterful hands, though, the forbidden attraction sheâs always felt for him resurfacesâŠand she realizes the devilishly sexy artist could give her so much more.
Sweet, innocent Candace is the last person Brian expected to see again. Sheâs everything heâs not, and her family despises him. He doesnât need the hassle, but he needs her, and this time no one is taking her away. Not even those who threaten to make his life a living hell.
Backed into a corner, Candace faces the worst kind of choice. Cave in to those who think Brian is a living nightmareâŠor hold her ground and risk it all for the one man who rocks her world.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT by Ruthie KnoxRandom House Loveswept ~ More Buy Links
Tags: Contemporary, Sexy
Blurb:
Cath Talarico knows a mistake when she makes it, and God knows sheâs made her share. So many, in fact, that this Chicago girl knows London is her last, best shot at starting over. But bad habits are hard to break, and soon Cath finds herself back where she has vowed never to go . . . in the bed of a man who is all kinds of wrong: too rich, too classy, too uptight for a free-spirited troublemaker like her.
Nev Chamberlain feels trapped and miserable in his familyâs banking empire. But beneath his pinstripes is an artist and bohemian struggling to break free and lose control. Mary Catherine â even her name turns him on â with her tattoos, her secrets, and her gamine, sex-starved body, unleashes all kinds of fantasies.
When blue blood mixes with bad blood, can a couple that is definitely wrong for each other ever be perfectly right? And with a little luck and a lot of love, can they make last night last a lifetime?
BREATH ON EMBERS by Anne CalhounCarina Press ~ More Buy Links
Tags: Contemporary, Explicit, Novella, Holiday, MĂ©nage
Blurb:
Christmas is the perfect time for Firefighter Ronan OâRourke to take things to the next level with his sexually adventurous girlfriend. He knows she has feelings for himâand heâs sure of his feelings for herâbut when Thea refuses his invitation to sample Christmas in New York City because what they share is nothing more than sheet-burning sex, Ronan sets out to change her mind.
Deep down Thea Moretti knows she cares for Ronan, but she canât move past her grief over her late husband. Loud music and sex with Ronan are the only things sheâs got that her feel alive, so she takes as much of both as she can get. She knows Ronan wants more, but during the darkest time of the year finding her way wonât be easy.
Ronan gambles everything and challenges Thea: one night of passion with him and another man. Can he prove to her that what they share isnât just great sex but an emotional connection strong enough to last forever?
