This excerpt comes from the novella, "Angel of Salvation Valley". It has romance, some paranormal aspects and a hero who agrees to kill someone in exchange for his release from prison. Not exactly the recipe for love, or is it?
In this scene, the hero, Drew, has just saved the life of the woman he agreed to kill.
"You're looking better," Drew said. "How do you feel?"
"The sleep helped. Would you help me sit up?"
Drew walked over, gently lifting Lizzie into a sitting position. She
felt good in his arms. It'd been so long. Drew hesitated, his arms
warm from the touch of her. He wanted the feeling to last., but
feared what might happen if he didn't let her go. It wasn't just the
years without a woman. No, it was something deeper, something
specific to her. Drew felt so drawn to her.
"Oh to hell with it," Drew said leaning in. Her lips were
as sweet as he'd imagined. As his arms tightened, Lizzie's arms came
up around his neck. What started as a tentative kiss deepened into
something more. Drew found himself savoring the feel of Lizzie in his
arms, her kiss was like the nectar of the gods. He felt at home, this
valley was home, she was home.
Time stood still, but need continued to grow in Drew, need for what
Lizzie had to offer, and she was offering so much. Yes, he'd kissed,
been with women before prison, but nothing like this. Three years,
three long years and this was his reward.
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Given a chance at freedom for a crime he didn't commit, Drew Carson must kill for his pardon. Taken to a lush valley where a beautiful woman lives, Luke, Drew's "rescuer", lets him know that the woman is his target--kill her, and he's a free man. But there's something strange about the valley. Time stands still, and nothing is as it seems. Will Drew trade murder for love?
Join me next month when the theme will be 'Beware the Ides of March'. Until next time, happy reading and may your February be filled with fun, love, and lots of chocolate candy.
Doris Gardner-McCraw -
Author, Speaker, Historian-specializing in
Colorado and Women's History
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Member of National League of American Pen Women,
Women Writing the West,
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Angela Raines - author: Where Love & History Meet
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4 comments:
Great excerpt. I loved this story. So much emotion and intrigue; beautiful and heartfelt. Happy Valentine's Day early to you.
Thank you so much. I had a lot of fun researching and writing this one. Of course I enjoy all the stories, but this one took place in 'my backyard' so to say, so it's special.
Happy Valentine's day to you also. Doris
What an unusual plot line! You're covers are always striking too. I enjoy this Blog a Book Scene because not only is it fun to revisit some of my own works, but I get to see what everyone else has been up to. Happy writing, Doris!
Patti, thank you for your kind words on the covers. I'm so fortunate to have friends who happen to be actors and that the camera loves.
The plot line showed up one day and wouldn't let go of me, so I wrote the story. Of course spending 20 years working in juvenile detention helped also. They were never guilty of anything. LOL
Like you, I'm enjoying the blog a book scene also. Now, I've got to find time for more reading. Yay! Happy writing to you also, Patti. Doris
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