Welcome! It's been a while since I've participated in Weekend Writing Warriors, but I'm looking forward to diving in again.
Today I've got a snippet from I Do. . .or Die, featuring the commitment-phobe heroine Shelby, who has just been shot at during the wedding where she's a bridesmaid. Ryan, the detective who is investigating the case, has brought her to his home for safekeeping. Unfortunately Shelby manages to trip on her blood-stained bridesmaid dress while going through the front door:
I gave up holding back my embarrassment, and concentrated on staying on my feet--which meant my arms were forced to wrap around Ryan, and his nicely sculpted musculature.
His lips were suddenly against my ear, and I heard a warm, rumbling, sexy sound that made me think of warm toffee and caramel and chocolate. He was dessert all right. And boy did I have a sweet-tooth craving that would not quit.
“This is so not like me,” I started to explain, my blazing cheeks hidden against his chest.
“Don’t worry,” he said, patting my back in a comforting way, although it was probably a brotherly type of touch.
Or, God forbid, one of those “yeesh, poor clumsy doofus” pats.
He made sure I was steady on my feet, which was tricky since having his hands on me made my legs about as sturdy as a Gumby doll that had been heated in the microwave for twenty minutes.
Amazon is having a special sale, and I Do. . .or Die is only $1.99 right now. That's almost 50% off the regular price! Here's the link, in case you need to add this to your TBR pile. :)
Also, I'm starting a new feature called "Friday Friends", where you can get to know some of my writing and book-related friends. I hope you'll stop by this Friday for my first visitor. It's going to be fun!
He sounds incredible... and being that I'm new to your story, I wonder how her dress got bloody. Great job bringing me right into the scene!
Posted by: Susan Schiller | July 07, 2013 at 01:14 PM
"He was dessert all right" - loved that line! Really an interesting premise, I'm feeling sorry for the bride who had the heroine in her wedding party LOL. Great snippet!
Posted by: Veronica Scott | July 07, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Thanks! I'm glad you both enjoyed the snippet.
Susan, I should have included the blurb, so things made more sense! Basically there was gunfire at the wedding Shelby was in, and her best friend, the bride, got a minor wound. Shelby's dress got bloodied when she got her friend out of harm's way. :)
Veronica -- LOL -- Shelby has actually been this bride's bridesmaid for three previous weddings. LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | July 07, 2013 at 01:32 PM
I hope she mis-interpreted his intentions. Have missed your humour
Posted by: Sassyspeaks.wordpress.com | July 07, 2013 at 01:51 PM
Bwahahaha! Gumby in the microwave. Great description!
Posted by: Karysa Faire | July 07, 2013 at 02:51 PM
Gross Gumby alert, lol. I'm just in love with your descriptions. Great stuff and I loved this book.
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | July 07, 2013 at 04:24 PM
Very cute. I love your voice, Donna. :)
Posted by: Karla Doyle | July 07, 2013 at 05:23 PM
Fun snippet, love your expressions!
Posted by: Gemma Parkes | July 07, 2013 at 06:07 PM
The "gumby doll" is a perfect description!
I don't really think it's a brotherly type thing going on... :-)
Good !
Posted by: Teresa Cypher | July 07, 2013 at 07:46 PM
Sassy, I hope to have more of my humor here the next few weeks. :) And his intentions are good. Excellent in fact. LOL
Karysa, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
S.J., hey, what's so gross about a microed Gumby? LOL I'm glad you loved the book. :)
Karla, thanks!
Gemma, I'm glad you enjoyed the snippet. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | July 07, 2013 at 07:48 PM
Teresa -- LOL -- yeah, it's not a brotherly thing. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | July 07, 2013 at 07:50 PM
She is falling for Ryan... he doesn't seem totally indifferent to her...
I want to see what will happen next.
Posted by: Linda Hamonou | July 09, 2013 at 05:50 AM
Linda, thanks for stopping by. Shelby's falling for Ryan (literally!), and his interest is definitely developing. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | July 09, 2013 at 01:59 PM