Sunday, 22 January 2012

Six Sentence Sunday - Fragrance of Violets


My new contemporary romance, 'Fragrance of Violets' set mainly in England's beautiful Lake District, will be released next month.


Here's more of Chapter 1, after Abbey has heard that Jack Tremayne has returned to the her Lake District village home.



Abbey forced the painful memories aside and picked up the dustpan. On her way back into the shop, she paused to listen to her mother and Mrs Garside.

“Is he back for good?” her mother asked.

“I don’t know. Sandra heard it from Barbara who saw him getting out of a car outside Fir Garth yesterday evening.”

“I’m surprised he has the nerve to show his face here again, after all the trouble he caused for this village,” her mother said tartly.

More next week.
Check out the other 'Six Sentences' here.

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22 comments:

  1. Donna Shields22 January 2012 at 00:27

    Mmmmm...intriguing. Can't wait to read more :)

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  2. Cara Bristol22 January 2012 at 13:56

    His return is certainly stirring up trouble.

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  3. Karla Doyle22 January 2012 at 14:33

    Troublemakers are always so irresistible. ;)

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  4. Sandra Sookoo22 January 2012 at 14:39

    Change is in the wind :-)

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  5. Cate Masters22 January 2012 at 14:47

    Such a great illustration of town gossip! Great job.

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  6. Ruthie22 January 2012 at 15:06

    Now I'm really curious. Bad boy! Redemption! Good stuff.

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  7. Patricia Green22 January 2012 at 15:14

    I'm eager to learn about the trouble he's accused of, and to learn more about him in general. You're leading me on! :)

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  8. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 16:11

    the rumor mill of a village fast at work! And love how the Mom is all incensed :)

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  9. Jessica E. Subject22 January 2012 at 16:43

    Yes! I love town gossip. Hehe. Can't wait to find out what he's up to. Great six!

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  10. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 17:01

    I can't wait to find out what trouble he's caused. The dialouge here is excellent. I feel like I'm eavesdropping :)

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  11. Rosemary Gemmell22 January 2012 at 17:03

    The plot thickens! I've given you a blog award, Paula - if you want to pick it up at: http://ros-readingandwriting.blogspot.com

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  12. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 17:59

    Well, at least she'll have some moral support (should she need it) from her mother and the other villagers. Nice set up of even more tension.

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  13. K.E. Saxon, Author22 January 2012 at 18:14

    This is such an intriguing set up and story. Great six!

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  14. Paula Martin22 January 2012 at 18:23

    So pleased that you're all intrigued - and yes, village gossip gets around quicker than a forest fire, doesn't it?
    Thank you all for your comments, it's good to know that you're all curious to find out more.

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  15. Paula Martin22 January 2012 at 18:23

    Rosemary, thanks so much for the award :-)

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  16. J.C. Martin22 January 2012 at 21:02

    Ah, small town gossip. Always spreads fast. Wonder why he's back?

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  17. Paula Martin22 January 2012 at 21:58

    Love your question, J.C, - everything will be revealed in good time :-)

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  18. Alix Cameron22 January 2012 at 23:32

    ohh fantastic writing!

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  19. Paula Martin23 January 2012 at 00:22

    Thanks, Alix :-)

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  20. Siobhan Muir23 January 2012 at 01:47

    Yay Mom for sticking up for her daughter. Fun six, Paula. :)

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  21. Unknown23 January 2012 at 13:03

    A story of redemption, making up for a painful past. Love it!

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  22. Paula Martin24 January 2012 at 01:32

    Siobhan - Mum has another reason for her resentment of Jack, as you';ll find out in next week's six!

    Natalie - yes, their painful past needs sorting out, and Jack will eventually redeem himself!

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