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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Snippet Sunday!

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28 comments:

E. Ayers said...

She stood up straight and adjusted the straps of the pure silk dress on her shoulders before putting on the matching beaded jacket. /He wants a politician’s wife? He’s going to get it./

CAMPAIGN Brad and Ryn's Story
A River City Novel
by
E. Ayers

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Available as a Kindle Unlimited

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CAMPAIGN is a contemporary/mainstream novel with a little sizzle.

Linda Andrews said...

Rune's hands encircled her waist and dragged her onto his lap. "Guess we do fit."

Entanglements (A spy novel during world war I)
by Linda Andrews
Amazon US:
http://www.amazon.com/Entanglements-Loves-Great-War-Book-ebook/dp/B00KHDN7HS/

Rose Anderson said...

Hermes Online by Rose Anderson. http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004XDGWL6 An award-winning scorching story of an online exchange of love letters between Vivienne and the man she only knows as S.
........................................................................
V,
Feel me lightly kiss, and yes you will feel me bite ever so slightly, for the need to devour you is great.
~S
..........................................................................
Buy all my books wherever books are sold. Sample the first chapters free on https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/333971 Stop by my blog for interesting topics all month long: http://calliopeswritingtablet.com/

Catherine Kean said...

Here's a snippet from my medieval novella A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER, the first story in the ENCHANTED BY AN EMERALD anthology (available in eBook and print). The heroine has just discovered the hero, lying naked and unconscious in the woods:

Aislinn walked down the length of his body to his feet, then up the other side of him. The man was a magnificent creature, his skin satiny and bronzed, his arms and legs bulging with muscle. A large, ugly bruise darkened his right hip, as well as his right forearm.

http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Emerald-Jewel-Box-Anthology-ebook/dp/B00MP0JQ6W/

http://www.catherinekean.com

Andrea Cooper said...

Viking Fire - historical romance with a touch of magic and on sale at Amazon-Kindle this month for $1.99

“I believe it’s improper for you to stare at a lady so.”

“Would you rather I stare at you on our wedding night?” She opened her mouth to speak, but he continued. “Whilst you are without clothes?”

http://amzn.com/B00DV0XJ9U
http://www.andreaRcooper.com

Erin OQuinn said...

From the opening paragraphs of Thin as Smoke, retro m/m romcom, just released:

Now, after getting to know the man and learning his deep fears and desires, Michael was far more solicitous of his friend’s feelings. In fact, he thought dryly, by now I’m becoming utterly trained, a falcon on the tall man’s wrist, still predatory, yet becoming more and more a taxidermist’s specimen.

A stuffed bird whose stiff beak may wither from neglect.

http://www.amberquill.com/store/p/2118-Thin-As-Smoke.aspx
Coming soon to Amazon dot com and other dot coms.

Allie said...

Here's a small snippet from my contemporary romance, Sean's Sweetheart, available now.

She tugged at his neck, pulling his head down toward her. Even a saint couldn’t resist her when that little tongue darted out, licking her lips in anticipation. And he was no saint.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT3K3CU

Visit me at http://alliekincheloe.com for longer excerpts, and more information about Sean's Sweetheart.

Marie Laval said...

This is a snippet from A SPELL IN PROVENCE, my contemporary romantic suspense published by Accent Press
He looked down. The light of the rising sun played on his face and made his green eyes seem deep and warm. Time slowed down. The noise from the crowd became muffled and distant, and all she could hear was the crystalline spring water trickling in the old fountain. The spring that ran through the forest between Manoir Coste and Bellefontaine and bound hearts and lives together, or so the spell said … Her heartbeat slowed, or maybe it stopped altogether.
You can find A SPELL IN PROVENCE on Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spell-Provence-Marie-Laval-ebook/dp/B00RVQO8RM/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1421344692&sr=1-10&keywords=accent+press
and http://www.amazon.com/A-Spell-Provence-Marie-Laval-ebook/dp/B00RVQO8RM
You can find me at at http://marielaval.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you!

Rita said...

An exchange between the Hero and Heroine in Under Fire when they first meet.

“What’s it going to take to get you to dance with me?”
She crooked her index finger and motioned him to come close. “A million in your bank account and seven inches in your pants.”
Without missing a beat he replied, “The million I have, but even for a woman as beautiful as you, I won’t cut off three inches.”

You can find Under Fire where ever fine ebooks are sold. http://amzn.com/B005CRQ57S

PJ Sharon said...

Here's one from SAMI's CHRISTMAS WISH LIST, a novella that's part of The GIrls of Thompson Lake box set, which includes 3 of my contemporary YA romances.

Travis leaned in and kissed me, slowly and gently, his lips warm and moist. I fell into the kiss, lost in the moment—the sheer bliss of being in Travis’s arms and knowing he was willing to give us another chance—willing to see the best in me. As my heart soared and happiness bubbled up inside, a new sense of peace washed over me. Maybe it wasn’t too late to choose a new path, and maybe forgiveness and second chances were still within reach.

You can read the first chapter on WATTPAD, or find me on Amazon’s Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/author/pjsharon

Thanks Rose!

Cynthia Woolf said...

This is a snippet from my latest book, ANNIE, The Brides of San Francisco, Book 2.

“Thank you, both. You’re sweet.”
Nick stood there, his thick brown hair shimmering with streaks of gold, his brown eyes twinkling with what she would swear was mischief.
He cocked an eyebrow, “I’m anything but sweet, Miss Markum.”

You can find ANNIE at all ebook retailers. Here is the link to my Amazon Author page where you can find all of my books listed. http://www.amazon.com/Cynthia-Woolf/e/B005O1ZXK2/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barbara White Daille said...

From Rancher at Risk by Barbara White Daille

Over the years, she'd had to explain to hundreds of people that she couldn't hear. She had built up a thick skin, an armor that protected her against any reaction.
But today, with this man, for the first time in her life, she hadn't felt ready to hear a response--and she didn't want to think about what that meant.

Rancher at Risk is available at your favorite booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble:
Amazon http://amzn.com/0373755058
Barnes & Noble http://bit.ly/Rancher-at-Risk-Barnes-and-Noble
www.barbarawhitedaille.com
Thanks to the Exquisite Quills for the chance to share!

Donna Cummings said...

From my novella, LORD RAKEHELL'S LOVE, a man who was late to his own wedding, and trying to win back his lady love:

"I have good reason to doubt the success of this plan," Simon admitted.

"You doubt me? After all I have done to earn the title Lord Wastrel?"

Simon cuffed his friend on the shoulder. "Perhaps I would have fewer doubts if you were named Lord Wedded Bliss."

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ET6CFP4
http://www.AllAboutTheWriting.com

Julie Lence said...

No Luck At All by Julie Lence

"Creel–"
He held up his hand to stop whatever Racine had been about to say. "I'd like you to stay here and give yourself a chance to heal. When you're better, if you still insist on leaving, I'll take you anywhere you want to go—Texas, California, back to Boston. I'll buy you a house and make sure you have enough money to live."
"And then what?"

www.amazon.com/dp/B0064R6NVI

Lois Winston said...

Tis excerpt is from my romantic comedy, HOOKING MR. RIGHT, a story about two very stubborn people and the matchmaking cat who brings them together:

The man was as dense as concrete. “Not particularly. I prefer my men with egos slightly narrower than my doorframes.”

“Ouch.” He grimaced, but his expression was as phony as a three dollar bill. She could see it in the twinkling mirth of his baby blues. “I’m really not such a bad guy once you get to know me.”

“I wasn’t planning on getting to know you, Mr. Bennett.”

“Good! Have dinner with me, then.”

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E95NPG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008E95NPG&linkCode=as2&tag=loiswins-20

http://www.loiswinston.com

Savanna Kougar said...

HER MIDNIGHT STARDUST COWBOYS, a ShapeShifter Seductions Presents Novel

"Just like stardust on that beautiful body of yours, sweetheart."

Zance's tone felt like a wicked caress on her skin. Sherilyn glanced over her shoulder, seeing both lust and admiration in his eyes.

What woman could ever resist that look from a man?

~~~

Blurb-Excerpts-Link: ~http://savannakougar.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html~

HAPPY NEW YEAR READING!

Savanna

Savanna Kougar ~ Run on the Wild Side of Romance ~savannakougar.com~

Lois Winston said...

Ack! That was supposed to be "This" excerpt, not "Tis"!

Susan Macatee said...

From Civil War holiday romance, The Christmas Ball.

Sara gritted her teeth. Thoughts of Doc Ellison caused her pulse to race. While she longed to see him again, the thought of him examining her wound sent a jolt of fear through her.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Christmas-Ball-ebook/dp/B00A5CF3SM/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1352744944&sr=1-3&keywords=the+christmas+ball

JM Maurer said...

This is a snippet from my current work in progress, Book 3, Seeking Hope, Emerging From Darkness trilogy.

“Why are you asking a sex therapist?” Burdick asked.
I scowled at him, trying not to move. “He's a psychiatrist. He knows how to talk to animals. He talks to you.”
“Oh, thanks. So you really did shoot me twice because you think I'm an animal?”
“If I wanted, I would have shot you three times. Once for every time you attempted to get into my pants, as an animal.”

Book 1, Seeking Love, April 2, 2015 (available for pre-order)
Book 2, Seeking Redemption, May 2, 2015

Author page— http://amazon.com/author/jmichelemaurer
Website— jmmaurer.com

Unknown said...

From La Déesse Noire: The Black Goddess, to be released June 15.

(The rumors about our heroine, being bandied about White's:)

“Picks and chooses who she takes to her bed, but will take jewels from anyone.”
“Lord Devlin’s second son buried at the crossroads for unrequited love of her.”
“Josston said it cost him less to take an Earl’s daughter to wife than keep La Déesse Noire for a half-year.”

www.MarianaGabrielle.com

Unknown said...

From "The Tarot Card Murders", one story in "Flagitious" a crime/mystery anthology.

“Well, we could have a psychopath lurkin’ around. Or a nutty drifter or escaped convict,” Ted said. “But it doesn’t take a brain surgeon to understand that, if shape-shifters do exit, they would be very elusive creatures, nearly impossible to detect and capture."

http://www.amazon.com/Flagitious-JoAnne-Myers-ebook/dp/B00NOZCUPG/ref=sr_1_2_twi_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416876867&sr=8-2&keywords=flagitious

http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com

Stephanie Queen said...

From USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Queen
A snippet from my work-in-progress:
PLAYING UNTIL THE END

"He hadn’t realized Dr. Morneau was a woman. A woman with the kind of voice that reached inside him and stirred up his blood.
“This is the only time I have to talk. Take it or leave it,” the siren doctor said.
Her attitude could have frozen his ear off if he hadn’t already been freezing cold. But she got his attention. And a smile"

Try book 1 in the series: PLAYING THE GAME
AMAZON LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BUD1VC

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Queen/e/B005NHDC4Q/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Thanks!
Stephanie Queen

James D said...

From DREAM DOCTOR (book two of the Dream Series):

There’s no one to warn, no criminal to track down, no victim to save. There’s just a friend who’s in pain, and I can’t even try to comfort her because I’m not supposed to know why she’s hurting in the first place.

http://getBook.at/DreamDoctor
http://getBook.at/DreamDoctorAudio

Unknown said...

From the time-travel romance, What Was I Thinking?
“I thought that you would be glad I had been gentleman enough to stop myself before you did anything you would regret.”
“Uh huh. Well, thanks for the favor, Bert.”
“Oh, you are quite welcome, quite welcome indeed.” He wiped his forehead with a spotless, white handkerchief and looked relieved. Apparently they didn’t have sarcasm on his planet.
Read my blog at www.EllenGragg.com
Buy at: http://amzn.com/B00K5AFPE6

Theda Hudson said...

From The Pearl Witch by Theda Hudson

Tarin's right hand felt thick and hot and she shook it again as they ground their way to the top, spilling a cascade of brilliant blue sparks throughout the room. She and Chris fell over the edge, coming at the same time. A great blaze of blue gold light flew off her hand and through the wall.

Link: http://amzn.com/B007881TDY
www.thedahudson.com

Tanya Kelly said...

From LACE & MORE, a contemporary erotic romance

He pulled her closer, craving the feel of her soft curves. His hands caressed her face as he kissed her. Everything about her was a trigger for him. Her scent, her lips, her tongue in his mouth.

Read my blog at www.tanyakelly.com
Buy at http://www.bookstrand.com/lace-more

Kat said...

Currently on sale! .... VOICES ...
Romantic/Suspense with a side dish of Light Paranormal.

“You left me. Walked away from our marriage. Tossed our vows to the wind and disappeared.”

http://www.amazon.com/Kathryn-Jane/e/B00A58PHKA/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
http://kathrynjane.com/

Unknown said...

Farewell to Kindness will be released on 1 April - in honour of the people who said I would never amount to much if I didn't get my head out of a book.

"That night, Anne dreamt of dancing with Lord Chirbury. In her dream, they didn’t walk decorously away after the wild excitement of the dance, to find her sisters and go tamely home. In her dream, the first vigorous dance led to another, even wilder, and part way through the second he swung her out into the shadows as she’d seen some of the village men do with their wives and sweethearts. In her dream, he’d caught her up into his arms and pressed his lips to hers."

www.judeknightauthor.com