And speaking of things under the surface, today’s excerpt from PoD is a moment of truth for my hero and heroine, a time for answers to those sticky questions . . . and hers is a doozy!
“Are you a mobster?”
With a booming laugh that trickled down to a lopsided smile, Kip asked, “Is that what you think, a mobster befriending the daughter of a police commissioner?” At Ophelia’s blink of surprise, he scoffed, “It’s not like no one in New Orleans knows you.”
Not rising to her own defense, she got back to her original question, arguing, “It would explain the money, the flash, the disappearances, the secrecy.”
“Yeah, it would, but it doesn’t. We’ve got money, lots of it that my brothers earn in Reno and Las Vegas through our casinos and hotels. We earn it honestly, and I invest it for them, all above board.”
“Then why hasn’t anyone ever heard of you?” Okay, she’d done some subtle checking. Nada.
Can’t wait for next week to see what he has the say to that!
In the meantime, here’s a look at the full package, blurb, and buy link for my upcoming release, PRINCE OF DREAMS . . .
IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE CARDS . . .
Kip . . . Prince in the shapeshifter House of Terriot
He'd said he wasn't a mobster. . . She should have asked if he was a monster.
Who was this too good to be true, always ready in a crisis guy working a menial job for her father? Ophelia knew things. Something was not quite normal about the Kip Terriot hiding behind another name in lace-up dress shoes and a preppy wardrobe – something wild and exciting as all hell. A dangerous something calling to that restless difference in her own soul.
Ophelia . . . daughter of his enemy, girl of his dreams
So sassy, so sweet so perfect . . . and what he had to do would destroy her.
Kip was in New Orleans to save his clan and his kind, not to play white knight for Ophelia Brady with her quirky habits, curvy body and tormented past. His deception would rip the heart from her world, not help heal it. Was his family’s nemesis using his own daughter to make Kip the played instead of the player, pulling him between love and duty to make an impossible choice?
“Emotionally captivating! A brilliant conclusion to a unique series!” – Book Bling
PoD and I are participating in a Haunted Halloween Spooktacular tour from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31. If you’re interested in hosting a stop, following the link to sign up. I promise to be a fascinating guest!
September has wrought some great or scary stuff. The law office I adore working for is closing its doors at the end of the month. My boss will either retire or take a fabulous job. That leaves me either unemployed or going with him on an exciting new venture – with full benefits! Cross you fingers for me. It’s going to be a suspenseful few weeks . . .
Inhaling! Exhaling . . . off to visit your snippets to keep my mind off things in the best possible way. Happy fall, y’all!
Weekend Writing Warriors is a weekly hop for everyone who loves to write! Share an 8 to 10 sentence snippet of your writing on Sunday. Visit other participants on the list and read, critique, and comment on their 8sunday posts.
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In the meantime, here’s a look at the full package, blurb, and buy link for my upcoming release, PRINCE OF DREAMS . . .
IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE CARDS . . .
Kip . . . Prince in the shapeshifter House of Terriot
He'd said he wasn't a mobster. . . She should have asked if he was a monster.
Who was this too good to be true, always ready in a crisis guy working a menial job for her father? Ophelia knew things. Something was not quite normal about the Kip Terriot hiding behind another name in lace-up dress shoes and a preppy wardrobe – something wild and exciting as all hell. A dangerous something calling to that restless difference in her own soul.
Ophelia . . . daughter of his enemy, girl of his dreams
So sassy, so sweet so perfect . . . and what he had to do would destroy her.
Kip was in New Orleans to save his clan and his kind, not to play white knight for Ophelia Brady with her quirky habits, curvy body and tormented past. His deception would rip the heart from her world, not help heal it. Was his family’s nemesis using his own daughter to make Kip the played instead of the player, pulling him between love and duty to make an impossible choice?
“Emotionally captivating! A brilliant conclusion to a unique series!” – Book Bling
PoD and I are participating in a Haunted Halloween Spooktacular tour from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31. If you’re interested in hosting a stop, following the link to sign up. I promise to be a fascinating guest!
September has wrought some great or scary stuff. The law office I adore working for is closing its doors at the end of the month. My boss will either retire or take a fabulous job. That leaves me either unemployed or going with him on an exciting new venture – with full benefits! Cross you fingers for me. It’s going to be a suspenseful few weeks . . .
Inhaling! Exhaling . . . off to visit your snippets to keep my mind off things in the best possible way. Happy fall, y’all!
Weekend Writing Warriors is a weekly hop for everyone who loves to write! Share an 8 to 10 sentence snippet of your writing on Sunday. Visit other participants on the list and read, critique, and comment on their 8sunday posts.
Spread the word, share the love, warriors - Hashtag #8sunday.
He better have a good explanation, because she doesn't seem like she's going to let it go.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding! I have faith in him as a sweet talker.
ReplyDeleteEither the truth will come out or the lies will get deeper and thicker. Which is worse?
ReplyDeleteA little of both, to be sure . . . to increase the tension.
DeleteTruth or a great liar. Exceptional snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charmaine. Not much practice in it but very smooth . . .
DeleteNot sure she's ready for the eventual answers she's going to get but it'll be interesting to watch! Great snippet...best wishes on the job situation, whichever way it turns out.
ReplyDeleteThanks!! She's gearing up for the truth but not quite ready yet.
DeleteCOngrats on the pre-order! Wishing you a gazillion sales. :) If they keep up this conversation, she's going to be in for a shock I don't think she's ready for. Loving these excerpts! Fingers crossed for you on the job front!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna! Hopefully I'll hear something re job today. Holding breath.
DeleteThis week you're treating us to The Big Reveal. Your characters are admitting what they know, and you're telling us about your pre-order. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteA double dip. Who doesn't love that!!
DeleteWow, lots of excitement in store for you, Nancy! I'm always happy to go along for the ride. Congrats on the pre-order and best of luck with the job situation!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. Fingers (and toes) crossed!
DeleteHe sounds so plausible - but can she really believe him? Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lyn! Helps that he's not reallllly lying . . . just not telling her everything.
DeleteThat's an excellent question. Some wealthy people are very private, but you can usually find *something*.
ReplyDeleteHe's pretty darn good at what he does, but you're right. He'll find out there's always someone just a bit better.
DeleteI can't wait to hear his answer.
ReplyDeleteHope he makes it a good one!
DeleteShe does have a point. People like to flock to money and power. Secrecy takes a lot of effort.
ReplyDeleteBut worth it when they have a LOT to hide!
DeleteCan't wait to hear his explanation. Intriguing snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen!
DeleteMany thanks for all this valuable information.
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DeleteNot again! I'm crossing my fingers & toes for you that it all works out. Congrats on the pre-order. Love those. Then I don't have to think and the book drops into my Kindle. Best wishes. Good snippet this week. I'd be as curious as Ophelia.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Di - on all counts!
DeleteYou do a search and come up with 'nada'? Run. Run now while you can...
ReplyDeleteNo kidding!!
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