Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, the weekly blog hop where indie authors get to share 8-10 sentences from their current/upcoming release or work in progress. I'm still posting from my newest release, Damnation's Door, the last book in the Cursed trilogy, which has been going crazy with the blog tours I have set up with the generous help of XPresso Book Tours and En Pointe Author Services. Last week was full of action, so this week I thought I would tone it down a notch and add some romance. In this scene, main character Constance is sulking from the aftermath of her fight and the exasperation it drew from her friends. She expects her lover Warrick to do the same, but...
Instead of berating me, Warrick slipped onto the staircase with me and opened his arms. I stayed in place, but let him curl his arms around my back and pull me against his chest. The moment I felt the warmth of his body and inhaled his musky pine scent, I began to relax. I started to feel safe, comfortable, loved.
In the three
weeks we had been together, Warrick had shown me more kindness and compassion
than Mateo had done in two years. Clearly my choice in men had improved.
“Don’t do that again,” he whispered into my hair. “You scared the shit out of me.”
Demons are free. Angels are fallen. Hope is dying...
Constance Ramirez and her adopted sister, Andromeda, have stopped Lucifer’s plan– They have closed the Heaven Gate and kept the demons out. But their choice came with brutal consequences, and now every angel on earth is trapped in their mortal body.
All that remains is closing the Hell Gate and establishing a balance once and for all. That means returning to the city of Constance’s nightmares, which has become a haven for murderers and monsters. But even more dangerous than their hunt is that Andromeda’s powers and instincts are turning darker, and this time Constance doesn’t know how to protect her.
Constance is ready to fight for her life, but her enemies have plans she can’t begin to imagine, and they’re prepared to make her suffer...
Trust is lost and hearts are broken in the epic conclusion in Amy Braun’s Cursed trilogy...
Constance Ramirez and her adopted sister, Andromeda, have stopped Lucifer’s plan– They have closed the Heaven Gate and kept the demons out. But their choice came with brutal consequences, and now every angel on earth is trapped in their mortal body.
All that remains is closing the Hell Gate and establishing a balance once and for all. That means returning to the city of Constance’s nightmares, which has become a haven for murderers and monsters. But even more dangerous than their hunt is that Andromeda’s powers and instincts are turning darker, and this time Constance doesn’t know how to protect her.
Constance is ready to fight for her life, but her enemies have plans she can’t begin to imagine, and they’re prepared to make her suffer...
Trust is lost and hearts are broken in the epic conclusion in Amy Braun’s Cursed trilogy...
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There are secrets, there are betrayals, and there are sacrifices…
The Behemoth has been destroyed, and the bloodthirsty Hellions seem to have left Westraven. But Claire Abernathy’s mind is not at ease. A terrible disease plagues her sister, appearing to have been brought on the Vesper, the leader of the Hellions beyond the tear between worlds– the Breach.
To save Abby and stop the Hellions for good, Claire must find the machine her parents built before the attacks, and fix it before the monsters return. To do so, she needs the help of her crew, and must ignore the secrets and rivalries between her captain and the man she saved.
Because the Hellions are not the only dangers following Claire. Twisted humans and old enemies surface to stop her and destroy all she loves. While she is determined to endure the trials, a single betrayal could shatter the hope of a better world, and force Claire to make a choice that will cost her dearly…
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Amy
Super scene. You've got my interest.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you!
DeleteNice, snippet, Amy. Very tender and telling.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That means a lot coming from you. :)
DeleteAw, I love Con and Warrick, especially in moments like these. Congrats on the release!
ReplyDeleteMe too. I always loved writing their romance. :) Thank you!
DeleteOh, I absolutely love that last line. It really proves just how much he cares. Great snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've toyed with the idea of writing a short story or a novella about them told from his perspective, but I feel like he would spend most of it in a panic trying to keep her out of trouble. ;)
DeleteA lovely scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
DeleteOh good, I finally found the comments; I was close to giving up. Nice snippet, and his gentle care is a nice reward for her.
ReplyDeleteHaha I'm glad you put in the effort. ;) I get super busy on weekends and tend to jam two posts together by accident– the review and the Sunday post. But I'm glad you liked it and definitely agree with you– she's earned a little tenderness.
DeleteWonderful scene. Full of concern and tenderness.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
DeleteI did start to wonder what happened to the comment box :-) This is a sweet scene, not all drippy cuteness but real and emotional. Great job with that.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, and yeah, I always forget that my book review and the Sunday snippet get posted on the same day. That time difference trips me up, but I might start doing a scheduled post on Blogger. :)
DeleteIt's always nice to be appreciated. And it's good that he isn't getting too upset, even if she did scare him!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, and Warrick knows Constance very well. She's used to arguing with people, but he knows how to stay calm around her and she kind of falls into the moment with him. I always loved writing their scenes. :)
DeleteWhat a lovely moment of calm in the storm. Warrick sound like a keeper.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, he definitely is. ;)
DeleteSo tender. Loved the scene and her inner thoughts as she compares her relationships.
ReplyDeleteThere's a HUGE difference, believe me. ;)
DeleteAww. Yes, her taste has definitely improved.
ReplyDeleteIt has indeed.
DeleteTough women need comforting sometimes too. This is perfect.
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
They do, and thank you!
DeleteTender scene beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just pre-ordered Midnight Sky. :-)
Aww, thank you! You are too kind. *blushes*
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