Here's one last snippet from Summer Lovin'. It's right after Mia and Luke shared a dinner that Luke cooked, followed by a kiss that was interrupted by the puppy, now nicknamed Hellboy:
If Hellboy hadn't had such a short attention span the previous night, Mia might have given in to the urge to have her very first fling.
She adjusted the lawn chair so it was in a reclining position, and then grabbed the tube of sunscreen. She couldn't take a chance on falling asleep and getting sunburned, and after tossing and turning all night, spending way too much time reliving the kiss, she could barely keep her eyes open now.
Talk about a kiss. It made her want to—
She squeezed the tube of sunscreen so hard it came out in a huge splat.
To celebrate the arrival of summer, and to thank you for stopping by each week, I am giving away a free e-book copy of Summer Lovin' to anyone who wants one. Just let me know in your comment if you're interested, and I'll email you a coupon code you can use to read this on the e-reader of your choice.
Now I'm off to read YOUR Six Sentence Sunday snippets!
Your words painted quite a picture! I can visualize this scene down to the minute details--and can sympathize with her about the need for sunblock! :)
Posted by: Jenny Hickman | June 24, 2012 at 08:30 AM
I love that cover. Can't wait to read it:)
Posted by: Rachel Kall | June 24, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Thanks, Jenny -- and I'm sure sunblock was invented for me so I wouldn't turn into a lobster. LOL
Rachel, I hope you enjoy it!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | June 24, 2012 at 08:51 AM
Hmm, the tube of sunscreen seems like it's a metaphor for something. What could it be? Great, funny six as usual.
Posted by: Linda Morris | June 24, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Oh my, she needs to be more gentle with the sunscreen...
Posted by: Lisa Fox | June 24, 2012 at 09:33 AM
She needs to lay it on thick....Hmm. I do so love the dog in this book. Makes me want to get dog.
Posted by: Patricia Preston | June 24, 2012 at 09:35 AM
Great snippet! Love the last line! (And I already have a copy)
Posted by: Angela Quarles | June 24, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Linda -- LOL -- thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Lisa, she's got more strength than she realized. LOL
Patricia, I've thought I wanted a dog too. Then I remember how he chews up shoes!
Angela, thanks -- and I'm glad you've got a copy. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | June 24, 2012 at 09:42 AM
I love your sense of fun, wonderful writing!
Posted by: Alix | June 24, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Okay, I'm wondering if the last line is a metaphor, too. :-) Very nice 6.
Posted by: Virginia Kelly | June 24, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Good detail. Very descriptive.
Posted by: Cara Bristol | June 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM
LOL, what would Freud say about that sunscreen squirt? haha! Nice six. :)
Posted by: Joya Fields | June 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Watch she doesn't slide off the lawn chair! LOL, nice six.
Posted by: Elin Gregory | June 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM
I love what is going on with the tube of sunscreen!! Fun detail woven into a flirty snippet. Great!
Posted by: WIldcats Wife | June 24, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Her first fling! oh boy, that tube is in trouble, lol. Wonderful 6!
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | June 24, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Wow if that tube of sunscreen isn't a metaphor for what she really wants to squeeze, I don't know what it... lol! That's just plain awesome.
Posted by: Tonya Burrows | June 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Hellboy? LOL! I've know a few cats who should have been named that, but never a puppy. Too funny! And I love metaphors. Heck yeah, I'd love to read this now that I've finished with Contest Reading Mania(tm). I'm a Kindle girl.
Posted by: Silver James | June 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Yes, we all know that wonderful feeling of thinking about someone all day and night! Great imagery!
Posted by: Gemma Parkes | June 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Donna, thank you so much for the opportunity to read your book. I enjoyed this excerpt. I'd love an ecopy of Summer Lovin'!
Posted by: Kimberly K. Comeau | June 24, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Great six! And may I just say...ooh, ooh! Me, me, I want a copy!
Posted by: Kate Warren | June 24, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Great six, love her thoughts.
Posted by: Paula Martin | June 24, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Fun six and cute cover! I'd love to read a copy.
Posted by: Babette James | June 24, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Alix, thanks!
Virginia, it could be a metaphor. LOL
Thanks, Cara. :)
LOL, Joya -- I'm sure he'd say plenty!
Elin -- I hadn't thought about her sliding off the chair. Too funny!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | June 24, 2012 at 08:05 PM
Wildcats Wife, I like the "flirty snippet" description. :)
S. J., it's a fling she'll never forget!
LOL, Tonya -- glad you liked it. :)
Silver, I'm glad you survived the contest reading! I've sent you a coupon for your free copy -- hope you enjoy it.
Posted by: Donna Cummings | June 24, 2012 at 08:08 PM
Gemma, yes, that's exactly it -- when you can't keep your thoughts on what you're supposed to be doing!
Kimberly, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The coupon has been sent to you!
Kate, I know you've gotten your coupon, and I hope you enjoy Hellboy and Mia and Luke. :)
Thanks, Paula!
Babette, your coupon has been sent, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | June 24, 2012 at 08:11 PM
LOL - that must have been some thought! :)
Posted by: Lorraine Paton | July 03, 2012 at 11:25 PM
She had a lot on her mind. LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | July 03, 2012 at 11:51 PM