I've decided to return to Lord Midnight for Six Sentence Sunday this week. In the last snippet, Gabriel shows up at Marisa's betrothal ball, which is a masquerade, wearing his highwayman garb as his "costume". He waltzes with her, even though it's dangerous for him to be there. Afterwards, he is reluctant to leave, especially when Marisa's betrothed appears by her side:
Marisa was visibly nervous by Gabriel's continued presence, and there was no need to prolong her agony.
He reached once more for her hand, depositing a quick kiss on her gloved fingers. "I must thank you for the rare pleasure of the waltz. You have diverted this highwayman from further thoughts of robbery." A devil provoked him to add, "Lest it is to steal you from this gentleman."
Her fingers dug into his hand.
I'm having a "Lord Midnight Madness Sale", to celebrate Lord Midnight being featured several places this week. It is a mere $1.99 right now, so if you haven't had a chance to get your copy, now's the time!
Thanks again for stopping by each week. I enjoy your comments, and I truly enjoy reading all of your posts each Sunday.
Lovely.
Posted by: Torymichaels | September 30, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Such suppressed emotion. Love it.
Posted by: Cara Bristol | September 30, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Very nice 6. He's very cheeky but then masks make people brave.
Posted by: Elin Gregory | September 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Very smooth. I like him! Great six!
Posted by: A.S. Fenichel | September 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM
I get swept away when I read your snippets. They read like a gentle breeze.
Posted by: Carrie Crain | September 30, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Ooohh...I swoon! I like him. Wonderful snippet.
Posted by: Christine Warner | September 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Gabriel is the absolute best highwayman. Adored him. Thanks for reminding me of a great read :-)
Posted by: Virginia Kelly | September 30, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I remember the masquerade ball was one of my favorite moments in Lord Midnight. What a wonderfully courtly, gallant and seductive highwayman you created, Donna.
Sending you wishes for much success with the Madness Sale. Lord Midnight was an awesome read and I know others will fall in love with it (and Gabriel *wistful sigh*) every bit as much as I did!
Posted by: Mae Clair | September 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM
How wonderfully brash he is. Great six!
Posted by: Monica Enderle Pierce | September 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM
sure the devil made him to it. Always blame the devil. He sounds such a rake :D
Posted by: Sassyspeaks.wordpress.com | September 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Her fingers dug into his hand<--love her reflex to hold onto him. Fabulous.
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | September 30, 2012 at 01:33 PM
Love it Donna! He needs to steal her!! ;) Great six.
Posted by: karen Y. bynum | September 30, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Love the snippet. So romantic with a dash of humor. I will tweet your sale. This book is definitely a good buy!
Posted by: Patricia Preston | September 30, 2012 at 03:46 PM
OMG! How had I not downloaded this to my Kindle before now! Corrected that mistake! Can't wait to read the whole thing now. :)
*swoon* Gabriel is sooooo dashing! Loved this six.
Posted by: Silver James | September 30, 2012 at 03:47 PM