Today we have an interesting excerpt from a historical romance novella by Ute Carbone called Sweet Lenora. I say “interesting” because it is written in the first person point of view, and uses some antique word choices that make the reader really move back in time. Fun stuff! SETUP OF THE SCENE: Lenora Brewer has stowed… Continue Reading
Today on First Sight Saturday, Allison Knight shares an excerpt from her historical romance Lynbrook’s Lady. Setup of the scene: After the death of her father, Abby Whitmore is ordered to England by her half-brother, family she didn’t know she had. He told her to wait for him, but he hasn’t shown up yet and her merger funds are almost… Continue Reading
This week I welcome Tina Gayle to share a first meeting excerpt from her contemporary romance, CFO’s Affair. I really like the picture on the cover of this book. It says business and romance without anybody being naked! So refreshing! Here is a blurb about the book to help make sense of the scene to… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome a guest to share an excerpt of a first meeting. This week we will be entertained by author J.L. Sheppard’s paranormal romance Demon King’s Desire. EXCERPT Jenna awoke around seven o’clock Saturday morning with an awful headache. She didn’t want to open her eyes; she was still… Continue Reading
Today on First Sight Saturday, I welcome Kim McMahill who is sharing her romantic suspense Marked in Mexico. SETUP OF THE BOOK: An idyllic Caribbean vacation turns deadly when hostages are taken at one of Mexico’s most popular Mayan ruins. The kidnappers believe the abduction will be a simple way to negotiate the release of… Continue Reading
Today I welcome Alison Henderson who shares a first meeting scene from her western historical romance The Treasure of Como Bluff. EXCERPT Como Bluff, Wyoming July 1879 Kaboom! The ground shook, and Caroline Hubbard stumbled to regain her balance. Ears ringing from the blast, she glanced across the rocky, barren landscape and spotted a… Continue Reading
Today I welcome Forbes Arnone to First Sight Saturday with her new release In My Mother’s Footsteps. Here is the setup for her first meeting scene: Anela Alborn’s life is a lie. After growing up without the love of a father, her mother reveals his identity. Tragedy strikes and she sets off on an adventure… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday, a guest shares a first meeting between two characters. This week, E. Ayers visits with her contemporary romance A Child’s Heart, which also has strong mainstream elements. This book is Trent and Cassie’s story and is a River City Novel. EXCERPT: Trent Callahan intended to fill the day with a… Continue Reading
Each week on First Sight Saturday I welcome an author to share an excerpt of a first meeting. Today Ally Shields will share her urban fantasy/romantic paranormal Awakening the Fire (Guardian Witch Book One). Here is Ally’s setup of her scene: Twenty-three year old Ari Calin is a fire witch and a Guardian, a supernatural… Continue Reading
Every Saturday I welcome a guest author to my blog to share an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters. Today, Jana Richards is visiting with her contemporary romance, There Goes the Groom. Setup of the scene: Eight years ago, Tony and Olivia were about to marry. They were passionately in love but Tony… Continue Reading
