Sunday, November 27, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday #6 sneak preview from On Lavender Lane



Continuing with our saga, here's the next clip from On Lavender Lane, Shelter Bay #3, on sale January 3rd. One person who comments will win an ARC, with the winner announced here, twitter, and my Facebook page tomorrow. And although there's an invitation to "like" the page to access the exclusive fan zone, anyone can see my FB public posts by clicking on the wall link.

On her second day in Shelter Bay, Maddy and former Navy SEAL Lucas have run into each other on the beach where he's continuing to prove himself to be one of the most optimistic, determined heroes I've ever written:

"I'm really trying to hate you."

The definitive words, Lucas told himself, were trying to. "You hold a grudge a long time."

He was tempted to rub at the furrow between her brows, then decided not to push his luck. So far she hadn't slugged him with that clam shovel, which was encouraging.

"Yes, it appears I do."

29 comments:

Vivien Dean said...

And each week, I fall a little more in love with him myself. Great job!

Angela Guillaume said...

I'm glad she's keeping the clam shovel away from his head :). I'm really liking this hero! Thanks for the great six x

Michelle H. said...

Hahaha...love that...especially the visual of the clam shovel! Smart man not to push it! :)

harlan_michelle(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cara Michaels said...

Gotta love a man that catches the nuances in conversation. They may be all that stands between him and a whack from a clam shovel. ;) Great 6, JoAnn!

Jayel Kaye said...

Oh I do like these characters

Holiday Party Decorations said...

Oh, Lucas... Be still my heart!

Alix said...

Hasn't slugged him yet..love it. Great six.

Dee Carney said...

LOL! Very cute!

Stephanie Adkins said...

Great snippet, JoAnn! I love that book cover too! Have a wonderful week!

Carrie Ann Ryan said...

Oh, I'm falling for him. You pulled me in, great six!

Charmaine Gordon said...

Charming and funny. Thanks for a delightful six.

Anonymous said...

I love him! You did a great job creating this character!

Susana R.

Taryn Kincaid said...

Slugged him with the clam shovel! Love it. He's just great.

Siobhan Muir / Meg Palevich said...

I'm as glad as he is that the clam shovel remains quiescent. Fun six, JoAnn! :)

Krystal Wade said...

Love it, JoAnn! Absolutely great chemistry between these two!

Judy F said...

I bet he would cure this cold I have. Eager to read it.

veronicascott said...

Hard to resist this guy. Each excerpt just makes him more appealing. Can't wait for the book, excellent excerpt!

Lex Valentine said...

At least he knows when a woman has the upper hand! LOL

Shari said...

Each week makes it closer to release date of On Lavender Lane. Love Lucas

Xandra James said...

LOL, love it!

Liz said...

Love the humor!

melissamackinnon said...

Love this! I laughed out loud about the clam shovel. I just love these two!

Kathleen O said...

Oh I am going to borrow this line!! Love it!!

Jane said...

Very encouraging indeed.

Jeannie Moon said...

I love it when the hero isn't hemming and hawing about what he wants.

christine warner said...

Love that touch of humor...nicely written six!

Congrats on your release...way exciting!!!

Gayle Ramage said...

lol, love this!

Jennifer Wilck said...

I like him! Great six!

E. Jamie said...

Loved it!