Sunday Snippet – GIFT WRAPPED – Curvy
Time for another Sunday snippet from GIFT WRAPPED, my holiday romance, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. This little bite follows immediately after last week’s excerpt. Store manager Brinn has let a handsome shopper into her store after closing on Christmas Eve, to find “one more gift…it’s kind of an emergency”.
“So, give me the specs on this not-a-wife, not-a-girlfriend, who doesn’t wear perfume.”
His hands disappeared into the front pockets of his jeans, taking her mind along with them. “I’d say Alicia’s about your height and build, but younger, and less…curvy.”
“And on that note, guess I’ll start my New Year’s diet a week early and pray that Santa brings me some anti-aging cream.” When he dared to chuckle, Brinn pulled a pair of black, size-small pants and a soft, white hoodie from the rack and stabbed them at him. “How about this set—it looks fantastic on trim, younger women.”
“Do you like it?” he asked, not even bothering to look at the stuff, just keeping his gaze on her.
“I do—I have the same ones at home…slightly stretched out from my curviness.”
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Blurb
After catching her boyfriend cheating two weeks before Christmas, Brinn is seriously lacking in holiday spirit. So when she looks into the eyes of a last-minute shopper after closing on Christmas Eve, she’s sarcastic rather than sympathetic. But Brinn is ever the good girl and her conscience wins out. She offers the handsome stranger ten minutes to select a gift and ends up with a present of her own—a date. On Christmas Eve.
Davis hates Christmas. Especially this year, since a neighborhood heist liberated him of his hard-earned belongings and the few gifts he’d purchased. But the robbery led him to a cute store manager with a sense of humor, smokin’ body and no plans for the evening. Mistletoe might be in order after all.
Their Christmas Eve date is like gift-wrapped, sexy satisfaction. But the best gifts keep on giving, and one naughty night may not be enough—for either of them.
9 Comments
Charmaine Gordon
Totally wonderful snippet. Methinks he’s shopping for his daughter and finds this lovely woman.The concept is delightful!
Veronica Scott
The dynamic between these two who have just met is very intriguing. I’m with Char, as far as guessing who he’s shopping for, can’t wait to find out more. Great excerpt!
Suzie Quint
Great snippet. Does he even know how badly he screwed up?
Frank Fisher
I like this. Bit of flirting mixed with Christmas shopping, which is great for the holiday season. This is my first time visiting your blog, and I’m quite impressed. Good job!
J. L. MItchell
So sassy. Love the tension and that he’s clueless.
Eleri Stone
Ha! Love her. She’s awesome:)
Amalie Cantor
Loving this! Oh a woman and her fear of “curviness.” Work it girl! He’s totally into you! 😀
Shannyn Schroeder
She’s great! I love that she’s snippy without being rude. And he’s just letting her play it out, so you know there’s more to it. Great snippet!
Teresa Cypher
Snappy dialogue! I like it. Good 8.
Have a merry Christmas!