Sunday, 20 January 2013

Six Sentence Sunday




For these final two weeks of Six Sentence Sunday, I’ll give you teasers from ‘Dream of Paris’ which will be released next month.
 
Anna is a teacher at a high school, and is trying to quell her attraction to the new Deputy Headteacher, Matt Carlton. This excerpt takes place at the school prom when, to Anna’s delight, she finds herself dancing with Matt – even though they are swaying to the music about a foot away from each other. But then fate steps in -
 
When a group of girls started to back into them, Matt caught her hand and moved her sideways out of their way. At the same time, he slipped his arm round her and drew her closer. Automatically she brought her hand up to his shoulder, and he swung them both into a pivot, which carried them away from the other dancers.
 
His leg pressed between hers as they turned, and the melting sensation in her stomach became a flood of arousal. Hot pulses of pleasure throbbed through her, and her mind shut down, allowing a million pinpricks of desire to run riot.
 
He smiled down at her and his dark eyes softened as his arm tightened around her.
 
Here’s the (provisional) blurb for 'Dream of Paris':
Anna Richards has a dream of going to live and study in Paris, but when Matthew Carlton comes into her life, her dream changes direction. Attraction sparks between them, but Matt’s behaviour is strangely inconsistent. Anna is shocked when she discovers the reason and is sure there is no future for them. Can Paris work its magic and make her dream come true?
 
A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Preditors and Editors 2012 Poll. When voting ended last Monday, 'Her Only Option' was in 1st place in the Romance Novel Category! The ‘official’ announcement of the results hasn’t yet been made but hopefully, once everything has been checked and verified, I’ll retain that top place.

 
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22 comments:

  1. Jessica E. Subject20 January 2013 at 13:35

    Oh, I think it's time to leave the dance and find a private room. ;) Great six!

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  2. patonlorraine20 January 2013 at 14:29

    Love your six! These two are sizzling! :)

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  3. Paula Martin20 January 2013 at 15:47

    Not sure they can do that during a school prom, Jessica!

    Thanks, Lorraine :-)

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  4. DasNuk20 January 2013 at 18:28

    "A million pinpricks of desire", I love that!

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  5. Veronica Scott20 January 2013 at 18:33

    Hmm, probably not the right place and time for these particular feelings LOL. I hope they can find somewhere private...really a great six and the story's premise is intriguing.

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  6. Kate Warren20 January 2013 at 20:02

    Congratulations on the first place finish! That's wonderful!

    And a big thank you to that group of girls. I'm not sure why but I had a sense that this was a long time coming for Anna, and might not have happened without the crowding of the students.

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  7. Paula Martin20 January 2013 at 20:06

    Thanks, Dana :-)

    Veronica, you're right, too many students around!

    Thanks, Kate, and yes, it was a long time coming, and the evening doesn't end as she hope, either!

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  8. Sue Ann Bowling20 January 2013 at 20:17

    Yes, Romance between the teachers could really give the students the wrong idea.

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  9. S.J. Maylee20 January 2013 at 20:19

    Oh the temptation. Love it, Paula. That was really fun to read. Congratulations on ending the voting in 1st place, that is exciting.

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  10. Gem Sivad20 January 2013 at 21:44

    Very young love and sweet and sexy. Beautiful six!

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  11. Jess Schira20 January 2013 at 21:46

    Lots of chemistry in this snippet! Good luck with your upcoming release.

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  12. Casey20 January 2013 at 21:54

    This snippet is as smooth as the music and his dance steps. Beautifully executed.
    --Kimberly K. Comeau

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  13. Joanne Stewart20 January 2013 at 22:08

    Ohh, sexy description, Paula. Sounds like quite a dance. ;)

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  14. Paula Martin20 January 2013 at 22:21

    Sue - yes, they'll have to be very discreet. As a former teacher, I know it does happen, though!

    S.J. Thanks - on both counts!

    Thanks, Gem, but maybe not so young!

    Thanks, Jess - yes, the chemistry is there, but Matt is fighting it!

    Thanks, Casey :-)

    Dancing can be so sexy, Joanne!

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  15. Sandra Sookoo21 January 2013 at 00:26

    Lovely snippet :-)

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  16. diannehartsock21 January 2013 at 01:41

    Oh, love that he seems as aroused as she is! I feel a HEA coming... :)

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  17. Siobhan Muir21 January 2013 at 03:36

    He doesn't seem to be unaffected either. Great six, Paula. :)

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  18. Karysa Faire21 January 2013 at 05:02

    Congratulations, Paula!

    Love the premise of teachers falling in love. Yes, they're people, too. :-)

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  19. Paula Martin21 January 2013 at 09:04

    Thanks, Sandra

    Dianne - they'll have to sort a few things out before they get their HEA!

    You're right, Siobhan, but he's fighting it!

    Thanks, Karysa - and I know several couples who first met when they were teaching at the same school.

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  20. Teresa Cypher22 January 2013 at 04:54

    Nice snippet, Paula. Dang! You can paint a picture with words. :-) Good six :-)

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  21. Paula Martin22 January 2013 at 11:50

    Thanks, Teresa :-)

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  22. Sarah Ballance3 February 2013 at 18:49

    Oh, boy. This is so tender and awesomely delicious!

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