Six Sentence Sunday 9-16-12
Hey, it’s a September Six Sentence Sunday! Tell me that isn’t a mouthful 😀
I’m sharing from WEATHERING ROCK again, though I’m jumping ahead and winding down to the end of the first date between my hero, Caleb DeCardian, and heroine, Arianna Hart. They’ve had dinner, shared a kiss that became too intimate for Arianna, prompting her to announce she was leaving. She also mentioned seeing a ‘wolf-like animal’ on a previous visit to Weathering Rock (Caleb’s home). The revelation had a profound impact on Caleb (who in addition to being from 1863, is also a werewolf with a nasty lycanthrope rival).
I’m skipping over a section where Caleb tries to convince her she must have seen a dog. Though she doubts him, she has no rational explanation for what she saw, and thus drops the subject. Caleb walks her to her car and asks to see her again. Arianna remembers their kiss and how much she enjoyed it, but has reservations given his reluctance to talk about his background. The six picks up with Arianna’s POV:
~ooOOoo~
Could she afford to become involved with such a complex man? He’d volunteered little of himself and his background, dodging the subject whenever she’d asked anything remotely personal over dinner. When they reached her car, she thanked him, then moved to open the door.
He gripped the handle before she could touch it, holding it locked firmly in place.
“I’m serious, Arianna. I want to see you again.”
~ooOOoo~
Okay, gang, I feel like I’ve been sharing this story forever. In a few more weeks the whole thing will actually be available for purchase at last. Happy, happy, joy, joy! In the meantime, you can find all the yummy romantic and werewolfy-mysterious book details on the website of my publisher, Lyrical Press. It’s also available to add to your Goodreads list, should you like hunky conflicted heroes and heroines who simply can’t let matters be.
And did I mention extravagantly-jazzed-deliriously-giddy authors? Yeah. I’m one of those.
Be sure to check out all of the authors offering riveting reads today at the Six Sentence Sunday website.
I’m excited that this will be out soon — I know you must be beyond thrilled. 🙂 This was a great snippet, and I can’t wait to read all of Caleb’s story at one time!
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Thanks, Donna. Yep, I’m jazzed. I get goosebumps when I think how close the release is, LOL!
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Another great look in on Weathering Rock! I love their relationship already! Can’t wait 🙂
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Thanks, L.J. I’m thrilled to know you’re looking forward to release day!
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He’s already infuriating. Good. Make her want him while driving her crazy:)
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LOL! You’ve got it pegged, Jessi. Thanks so much for checking out my six. 🙂
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I’m only guessing, but I believe Caleb will not let Arianna leave until she agrees to see him again. 🙂
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I think you may be right about that, Karen. 🙂 Thanks so much for checking out my latest snippet!
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With you all along the way Mae X
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You always make me smile, Sally. You don’t know how pleased I am to have you with me on this ‘voyage.’ 🙂
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You are an inspiration to anyone who ever had a dream Mae 🙂
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I’d be wary too, but I’m sure her curiosity will get the better of her!
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Yep. Women are like cats. We have to get to the bottom of things, LOL! Thanks so much, Karen 🙂
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I adore that kind of insistence in a man!
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Me too, Sarah. Get’s me every time. Thanks so much for checking out my six!
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Well done six…I love that last line…swoon-worthy!
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The man knows what he wants. 😉 Thanks so much, Christine!
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I have that issue also – no rational explanation for what she saw. Quite the challenge. Talk about stubborn! she is!
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Yep, she’s stubborn and he’s driven and conflicted. I sense friction. And lots of romance, LOL. Thanks, Sue! 🙂
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I love the last line too…goosebumps.
I’m one of those extravagantly-jazzed-deliriously-giddy authors too, 18 days to my first release.
Thanks for sharing!
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Oooh, 18 days, Dana. How exciting! If you’re like me you probably have to peel yourself from the ceiling, LOL. Thanks so much for checking out my six!
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So glad to hear this will be available soon, six sentences at a time is killing me because I’m enjoying the story so much! Great excerpt yet again!
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That makes me so happy to hear, Veronica. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the story and looking forward to the release. 🙂
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Great six this week, Mae!
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Thanks, Alicia. So glad to see you here. Wishing you a Happy Sunday!
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Loved this 6, Mae. I’m very excited for your coming release!
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Well, you’re just making my day, Calisa! 😉 Thanks so much! I’m so pleased to learn you’re looking forward to the release.
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So excited this will be available soon!!!
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Awesome! Thanks, Maryellen. I’m so in love with your magical Starlight Cove, this makes me extremely happy! 😉
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You deserve to be excited. Go for it. Dance on the tables. Ok, maybe not dance on tables, but you get my meaning. 😉
I’d be hesitant about a guy like that too. We readers have the advantage over Arianna, we know he’s the good guy.
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Thanks for the kudos to dance, Kate. I’m a dancing fool, LOL. And you’re right – – Arianna hasn’t realized yet what a great guy Caleb is. I have a feeling she’ll be gone on him soon 😉
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Nice six… I wonder what she will do.
also w/a
Cera duBois
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Thanks, Cera. Happy you stopped by!
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How can she resist a man of mystery!? Great six, Mae! Congratulations on the release!
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Thanks, Ryan. I’m really looking forward to it! 🙂
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Nothing wrong with playing a little hard to get, especially when she’s not yet sure what she’s getting herself into… Awesome job, as usual. 🙂
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Thanks, Kitt. And yeah, as a woman, she definitely needs to keep him on his toes. At least for awhile 😉
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He’s very mysterious, and probably for good reason. I like his boldness. But, I sense she may be hesitant. Good six!
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Thanks, Carrie. He’s definitely carrying around a lot of mysterious baggage and doesn’t lack for boldness!
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How much torture can I stand . . . come on Oct. 8 . . . And where do you find your awesome pictures?
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I love that you’re this excited about Weathering Rock’s release, Sheri *giddy Snoopy dance*
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Oh yeah. His line got me! Very nice six, Mae, can’t wait to read the whole story.
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Awesome! Thanks, Mac 🙂
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Nice snippet, Mae! I added it to my Goodreads “to read” list. Good luck with the launch! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Teresa! That is SOOOOO appreciated! 😀
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