Since I’m told there isn’t a six sentence Sunday anymore and I have more than six sentences, I’m calling this Short Excerpt Sunday. Leave me a comment and be entered into the drawing for a $5 Starbucks card or a copy of Tame A Wild Bride in paperback (US only) or as an ebook. I hope you’ll leave me a comment.
Also, this is the cover reveal for my new book, CAPITAL BRIDE, coming out by Christmas. I’d love to get your opinions on it.
Now to the excerpt.
He jumped down and then held his arms up to the child. The girl fell into them and wrapped her arms around his neck. There she buried her face, clearly not wanting to meet her new stepmother and sister.
He carried her up the stairs of the platform stopping in front of Sarah. Now that he was closer she saw that his green eyes were rimmed with dark lashes and stood in sharp contrast to his dark hair. Sun, wind and laughter had left lines at his mouth and eyes, giving him character. His face was very pleasing with a sexy shadow of stubble on his strong jaw.
“Mrs. Johnson?” His smooth baritone washed over her leaving her with a little tingle of awareness. One she hadn’t felt in years. Not since before Lee died.
Cindy, I understand Six Sentence Sunday is finishing at the end of January (unfortunately, as I have found it a great way to meet other authors).
Love your excerpt, especially your description of the hero!
Thanks Paula. I thought Six Sentence Sunday was over, but nonetheless I had more than six sentences I wanted to put out there. Glad you liked it.
What a fun excerpt! And I love “short excerpt Sunday.” Some of my author friends do a “Six Sentence Sunday” on their writing blogs, but I think I may just need to borrow your “Short Excerpt Sunday” idea for my blog, because I’m never sure what 6 sentences to share :D. Is that excerpt also from your “Capital Bride”? I do love the cover art; her gingham dress is a lovely touch.
Joelle, so glad you liked it. It is an excerpt from Captial Bride.
thanks 🙂 I’ll make sure that’s on my want to read list on Goodreads then
grr how observant I am lol… I already tried to add “Capital Bride” once on GR and it’s not there yet… I’m just failing on patience
Great excerpt Cynthia–love the re-awakened widow! And that descriptions of him is almost as yummy as the cover.
Amber, I’m so glad that you liked it. I think he’s pretty yummy myself. Of course, I always fall in love with my heros. 🙂
Great cover! I love the excerpt, too. Plus, love the idea of Short Excerpt Sunday.
Thanks Mary. Glad you stopped by.
Cute little excerpt Cindy. I love the idea of the Short Excerpt Sunday. I’ll miss the Sunday six too.
Rose
Thanks for stopping by Rose. Glad you liked the excerpt.
Nice excerpt, Cynthia. The cover is lovely.
Thanks Shelley. I love the cover. Glad you liked it.
Cute new cover, Cindy.
Thanks Roxy. It is a cute cover. Sexy and demure at the same time.