Mae Clair’s The Other Side of a Kiss

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Mae Clair

Six Sentence Sunday 8-19-12

Hi, friends! It’s Six Sentence Sunday time.

I’ve missed the last few rounds due to being away (and working on another novel) but I wanted to jump back in today and share another snippet from my upcoming release, WEATHERING ROCK.

I appreciate everyone who has been following along and commenting. If you’re unfamiliar with the story a blurb, character list, and book trailer can be found here.

The last time I posted, Caleb DeCardian (hunky colonel from the American Civil War who has time traveled to the present) finally got Arianna Hart (feisty teacher of American history) to have dinner with him. It turned into a romantic evening and Arianna succumbed to Caleb’s charms which resulted in a deliciously sensual kiss. If you missed that excerpt, it was A Kiss Worth Waiting For.

I’m picking up immediately after that, with Arianna’s POV.

~ooOOoo~

“Don’t.” She wrenched free. Flustered by her behavior, she raised trembling fingers to her lips, still moist and puffy from his kiss. She’d promised her attraction wouldn’t go this far, yet had tumbled into his arms. She could still feel the searing heat of his mouth on hers, the hungry possessiveness of his tongue sealing them together. He might appear courtly and refined, but his kiss was far from genteel.

~ooOOoo~

Will Caleb take no for an answer when he has a woman like Arianna in his arms?

I hope you’ll join me next week as I continue their story. In the meantime, don’t miss out on all of the other great SSS reads taking place today. You can find a complete list at the Six Sentence Sunday website.

Sit back, enjoy your coffee or tea and let the good times read!

37 thoughts on “Mae Clair’s The Other Side of a Kiss”

L.j. Kentowski on August 19, 2012 at 8:33 AM said:

Yet again you have me begging for more Mae! Great 6!

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM said:
  
  Thanks, L.J. So happy you’re looking forward to more!
  
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Donna Cummings on August 19, 2012 at 8:55 AM said:

But we don’t want a genteel kiss. 🙂 Very nice six. I love how flustered she is by this.

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Donna. Yes. genteel is not exactly what she’s looking for in a kiss, LOL!
  
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Loni on August 19, 2012 at 9:34 AM said:

You’re in denial Arianna! Just give in. I have a feeling it’ll be so worth it!!

Awesome Mae. I’m eagerly waiting for next weeks.

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Loni. I’m looking forward to it too. I can’t believe October 8 is lingering around the corner. Yikes!
  
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Angela Quarles on August 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM said:

Arianna, you know you want it! You were enjoying it, girl! Loved this bit too ” He might appear courtly and refined, but his kiss was far from genteel.”

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Angela. I love a man who is courtly but smoldering underneath!
  
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  - Angela Quarles on August 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM said:
    
    oh my, yes!
    
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stephanieingramauthor on August 19, 2012 at 10:11 AM said:

Hmmm… Arianna, go for it! I can’t wait to find out what happens next. 🙂

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM said:
  
  Thanks Stephanie. Their road to romance definitely won’t be smooth, LOL!
  
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Karen Michelle Nutt on August 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM said:

Arianna wants it all right. I can’t wait to read more. Great tease!

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Karen. Glad you enjoyed it!
  
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Kate Meader (@KittyMeader) on August 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM said:

“…far from genteel” indeed! Very nice six, Mae.

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Kate! 🙂
  
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Kate Warren on August 19, 2012 at 11:22 AM said:

It’s only a matter of time before she stops fighting it and gives in to what she wants. Why do heroines have to be so difficult?

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM said:
  
  LOL! I agree completely, Kate. I think of the Star Trek line “Resistence is futile.” “)
  
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Joanne Stewart on August 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM said:

Oh, I love this six. Love her conflict, the warring of her emotions. Terrific stuff!

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:37 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Joanne. So glad you enjoyed 🙂
  
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aliciacoleman on August 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM said:

Very nice six, Mae! ::fanning furiously!::

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:37 PM said:
  
  Love that reaction, Alicia! 😀 Thanks!
  
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S. J. Maylee on August 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM said:

Nice. I see her trembling. Beautifully written.

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much. I’m glad the six worked to convey her feelings 🙂
  
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Sue on August 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM said:

Does she really desire a genteel kiss?? No way I say lol
(I am not able to participate this week due to family issues)

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM said:
  
  Sue, I know you have a lot on your plate. Thanks for commenting despite all you have going on.
  
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Carrie Crain on August 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM said:

Your heroine is trying to be sensible, but he’s making it difficult for her. Yummy and romantic.

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM said:
  
  Aww, thanks, Carrie. They are definitely a matched pair. Even if they don’t know it yet, LOL!
  
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ChristineWarner on August 19, 2012 at 2:24 PM said:

LOVED IT! I can feel her internal struggle and all I can say is DAMN..that was some kiss!

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- Mae Clair on August 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much, Christine. I do love a smoldering kiss! 🙂
  
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Maryellen Brady on August 19, 2012 at 9:17 PM said:

WOW! Does that steam up the reading glasses 🙂 LOVED THIS!

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- Mae Clair on August 20, 2012 at 8:04 AM said:
  
  LOL! Thank you, Maryellen! 🙂
  
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Ryan Derham on August 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM said:

I like the way you handle her conflicting feelings and show us that side of Ari. Great scene, Mae!

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- Mae Clair on August 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Ryan. The girl is definitely conflicted 🙂
  
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veronicascott on August 20, 2012 at 11:17 PM said:

“Far from genteel” works for ME! I really enjoy this story as we’re getting to see it in these excerpts – want to read it all at once, of course! Excellent snippet – I hope Caleb can erase her doubts!

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- Mae Clair on August 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Veronica! He may have his work cut out for him but I have a feeling she’ll cave in the end, LOL!
  
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Lynne Kensington on August 30, 2012 at 8:50 AM said:

Six Scalding Sentences. Nicely done, girl. Way to ramp up the hormones!

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- Mae Clair on August 30, 2012 at 8:54 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Lynne. That sounds like a seal of approval. So glad you liked 🙂
  
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