If you haven’t read the explanation of how this sequel to Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South came to be, you can read it here. Chapter 1 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton – copyright Jill Hughey 2014 John Thornton had never found any use for delicate furnishings. A man of large build, he favored heavy chairs with… Continue Reading
Each week I welcome a guest author to share an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters. This week, Neil Plakcy, has brought his M/M romance, Mi Amor, to First Sight Saturday. Neil’s fun fact is that he was a second place finisher on Jeopardy! This excerpt is the very beginning of the story.… Continue Reading
Every week a guest author shares an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters on First Sight Saturday. I am happy to welcome Jane Toombs who will turn an impressive 87 years old on December 27. She says this makes her “an old bat,” and I say that if she is still cranking out… Continue Reading
Each week I welcome an author to share a first meeting excerpt. This week Michelle Grey has brought her romantic mystery, Unspoken Bonds. SETUP OF SCENE: When Garrett meets Rachel, he’s just found out he must assume responsibility for his niece, which doesn’t fit into his plans at all. EXCERPT: Garrett had reviewed the… Continue Reading
Welcome to First Sight Saturday, where a new guest author shares an excerpt of a first meeting each week. Today I am happy to welcome Margay Leah Justice (awesome name) with The Scene of Humanity, her women’s fiction book that has some romance and suspense sprinkled in. Here is the setup of the scene: Silvie… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome a guest author to share a first meeting excerpt. Today Jan Hudson is visiting with her lightly suspenseful contemporary romance Big and Bright which is Book 1 in the Berringer Brothers Trilogy. (Who doesn’t love finding a new series? Not to mention one with a hot cowboy….) Fun… Continue Reading
Every week I feature a guest author with a first meeting excerpt. Today I welcome Carole Avila, who has been an intuitive life coach for 35 years who constantly affirms that she is an international financially successful bestselling author. Carole is here to share an excerpt from her August release Eve’s Amulet: Book 1 – A… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome an author to share an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters. This week, I’m pleased to welcome Alison Henderson with her contemporary romantic suspense called Unwritten Rules. Alison is a woman of many talents: she also designed the leggy cover! Setup of scene: This is… Continue Reading
Edie Hart visits today with her short contemporary romance One Bad Day. Any day that you have to wear a tacky costume is a bad day. Read on! BOOK BLURB: Tessa is having one seriously bad day. After agreeing to dress as a cheesy mascot at a convention for her boss, her clothes get stolen, she… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday, I welcome an author to share a first meeting excerpt. This week I am happy to have Rue Allyn with her contemporary romance, Deal of a Lifetime. Take it away, Rue! My thanks to Jill for inviting me to visit with you all today. Please leave a comment and… Continue Reading
