Sunday, 23 December 2012

Six Sentence Sunday


More from my latest release, “Her Only Option”, set in Egypt. After Neve and Ross return from the tunnel to the burial chamber, he kisses her.
 
Warm, sensual waves swamped her, flooding her with delicious thrills which reached down to the centre of her being. It was intoxicating and she wanted more, still more.
 
Only when her body, of its own accord, arched against him did she break their kiss. Sudden embarrassment at her complete lack of control made her cheeks burn.
 
“I—I—” She stopped, moistening her lips, not knowing what to say.
 
The latest 5* review on Amazon says: I really enjoyed this - a great blend of strong, believable characters, a compelling storyline, bursting with mystery, intrigue, and romance ... Well researched and beautifully set against the backdrop of the River Nile, with Egypt, both ancient and modern, adding another, absorbing dimension to the book. Would thoroughly recommend - takes you to another world, without leaving home!
 
Blurb: Neve Dalton loves her job as a tour guide on a River Nile cruise ship as much as she values her independence. She isn’t ready to settle down with her Egyptian boyfriend, despite his repeated proposals and his father’s desire to see him married.
 
Nor is she ready to meet Ross McAllister, a compelling and fascinating archaeologist.She struggles against her growing attraction to him until she can no longer ignore what her heart is telling her. This is the man who sets her soul on fire.
 
When she starts receiving cryptic messages, and Ross’s work in the famous Valley of the Kings is threatened, Neve has to make a heart-breaking and life-changing decision which she feels is her only option.
 
Can they discover whose enmity is forcing them apart before it’s too late?

‘Her Only Option’ is available from Whiskey Creek Press and from Amazon.

Read more 6 sentence excerpts from the other Six Sentence Sunday authors here.

17 comments:

Cara Bristol said...

Like the emotional reaction to the kiss.

S. J. Maylee said...

Yes, her reaction was fabulous, perfect reaction for her. Lovely 6.

Paula Martin said...

Many thanks, Cara and S.J. :-)

Stephanie said...

I have to agree with Cara and SJ. I love her reaction. Can't wait to read more! Merry Christmas, Paula! :)

Stephanie said...

Oops, I forgot to add my blog link: http://authorstephaniesullivan.blogspot.com/

gemma parkes said...

Aw, l love her sweet reaction.

Taryn Kincaid said...

Great kiss. Love her reaction.

Sue Ann Bowling said...

Love the contrast between emotion and reason.

Jessica Subject said...

Oh no, don't stop! Great six! :)

Siobhan Muir said...

Oh, don't you hate it when reality intrudes? Great six, Paula. :)

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Steph, Gemma, Taryn,Sue Anne, Jessica and Siobhan!
One final excerpt next week before I begin a few excerpts from my next release.
And Happy Season's Greetings to you all (and everyone else who has left comments this year), and wishing you all the very best of health, happiness and success in 2013!

Veronica Scott said...

Sometimes words are just not necessary LOL! A terrific excerpt today, as always! Happy holidays!

Joyce Lansky said...

Too hot! The book might be banned in Iowa.

http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Veronica :-)

LOL, Joyce - being banned would definitely guarantee more sales ;-)

Kiru Taye said...

Lovely snippet, Paula.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Paula Martin said...

Many thanks, Kiru!

patonlorraine said...

Tee hee. You're six made me smile!