Here's one last snippet from Lord Midnight. Gabriel has promised to help Marisa escape her upcoming wedding, but when he disappears for a while, she wonders if she's misplaced her faith in him. To her amazement, he shows up at her betrothal ball, which is a masquerade. He is dressed in his typical highwayman regalia, which others believe is a costume, and he asks her to waltz with him.
"You're mad!"
"I know."
She groaned at his cheerful response. He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze as he pulled her close enough to cause a scandal. His sandalwood scent enveloped her, reminding her of other intimate moments they had shared, driving her to the brink of madness. She could not even think clearly, yet he twirled her about the dance floor, as if they were at their own private betrothal ball.
Thanks again for stopping by. Make sure you check out all the great snippets to be found at the Six Sentence Sunday site. I'm on my way there now!
Love, love, love Gabriel. *swoon*
Posted by: Tonya Burrows | May 27, 2012 at 09:06 AM
Cute! I love that he has a cheerful response. :)
Posted by: Joya Fields | May 27, 2012 at 09:08 AM
He's kinda cocky, isn't he? Also love that he's hiding in plain sight by attending a masquerade in his highwayman clothes. Great six!
Posted by: Linda Morris | May 27, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Seeing as I've loved every snippet you've posted, it looks like this is going to have to be my next poolside read!
Posted by: Jenny Hickman | May 27, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Tonya, LOL -- I'm glad you find him swoon-y. :)
Joya, his cheerful response is what gets me every time. LOL
Linda, yes, he is indeed cocky -- who else would hide in plain sight like that? LOL
Jenny -- aw thanks. I hope you'll find it an enjoyable read. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Loved this scene in your book! Gabriel's confidence is so sexy. :) And your "private brothel ball" has all kinds of images going through my mind. ;)
Posted by: Lorraine Paton | May 27, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Love that he showed up as a highwayman. How perfect!
Posted by: Patricia Preston | May 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I'm flushed with anticipation. Romantic six! His arrogance and her lack of it, makes for a scandalous encounter.
Posted by: Wildcats Wife | May 27, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Sigh. That was such a great scene. If you have not bought this book, do it now, you won't regret it :)
Posted by: Angela Quarles | May 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM
A scandal, intimate moments, oh my, no wonder she's not thinking clearly :) lovely 6
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | May 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Wonderfully romantic, truly lovely to read. Thank you.
Posted by: Alix | May 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Gabriel sounds like a fun hero. Looking forward to reading how he helps her escape!
Posted by: Cate Masters | May 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Have I mentioned that I love this story? Yes, but I'm sure I can keep loving it and you won't mind. ;) I've always wanted to go to a masquerade ball.
Posted by: Kate Warren | May 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Gabriel is definitely swoon-worthy! This is on the top of my Buy It Now list, as soon as my check comes in the first of the month!
Posted by: Silver James | May 27, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Great six. Look forward to find ou how he helps her to escape.
Posted by: Paula Martin | May 27, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Lorraine, thank you -- I think confidence is a very sexy attribute. :)
Patricia, he might as well get some use out of that sexy highwayman gear. LOL
Wildcat, that's a great description -- his arrogance and her lack of it causing the scandal. I like that!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Thanks, Angela! I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as you did. :)
S. J. -- yes, plenty of reasons for clouded judgment. LOL
Alix, I'm glad you found it romantic. :)
Cate, I may be partial, but I think Gabriel is a fun hero!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Kate, I definitely don't mind you mentioning that you love this story. LOL I think a masquerade would be wonderful too--maybe that's why it found its way into this book. :)
Thanks, Silver -- I should just have my paycheck direct deposited into the B&N Nook section, because there are so many books I *need* right now!
Paula -- thanks so much!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Yum . . . sandalwood scent, highwayman, masquerade ball, twirling around the dance floor. Deliciously described.
Posted by: Mae Clair | May 27, 2012 at 03:33 PM
:-D <------- Bif smile. I know where this is going! And I love it. Great six, Donna! :-)
Posted by: Teresa Cypher | May 27, 2012 at 07:51 PM
That is a "big" smile :-)
Posted by: Teresa Cypher | May 27, 2012 at 07:52 PM
Mae, I'm glad you liked the description. :)
Teresa, thanks for the big smile!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 27, 2012 at 09:03 PM
Ooh, I love it when they dance as if they are alone. Great six
Posted by: Heather Boyd | May 28, 2012 at 01:18 AM
A rogue through and through. Very romantic six!
Posted by: Monica Enderle Pierce | May 28, 2012 at 02:50 AM
God, I love an arrogant hunk. Really enjoyed this six!
Posted by: Joyce Scarbrough | May 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Sorry I'm late to the game - a holiday weekend will do that! This snippet is so delicious I have to add the whole thing to my TBR...
Posted by: Kate Meader | May 28, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Heather, I love it too, when the world shrinks to just the two of them. :)
Monica, yes, he is definitely a rogue. LOL
Joyce, I'm glad you liked him!
Kate, I'm honored to be added to your TBR list. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 29, 2012 at 05:20 PM