Today's snippet is from my latest, Lord Rakehell's Love. It's the novella that commences The Curse of True Love series, where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, tries her hand at playing matchmaker in Regency London. Unfortunately, it doesn't go smoothly.
The hero, Simon, is trying to figure out how to win back Georgiana, who left him at the altar when he was late to their wedding. Oh, and he was also accompanied by his best friend Hugh's ladies-of-the-evening. In this snippet, Hugh, also known as Lord Wastrel, is giving advice to Simon on how to win Georgiana's favor:
"I have it on good authority that females find it quite enticing when a man grovels with his heart in hand."
Simon was not convinced this was the manner in which to prove his love to Georgiana. He had made similar protestations at their wedding, but to no avail. He had sent flowers to her home each day, along with heartfelt letters begging her forgiveness.
Every single bloom and missive had been returned without a reply.
"I have good reason to doubt the success of your plan," Simon admitted.
"You doubt me--after all I have done to earn the title Lord Wastrel?"
"Perhaps I would have fewer doubts if you were named Lord Wedded Bliss."
Thanks to all the Weekend Writing Warriors for stopping by! I'm excited to read your snippets this week.
Ha ha :) Lord Wastrel does sound more like the name of a scoundrel, lol.
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | September 08, 2013 at 10:11 AM
LOL. I think Simon's in a tad of trouble, and I'm not too sure I'd be taking any advice from Hugh either. :)
Posted by: Anne Lange | September 08, 2013 at 10:36 AM
S.J., he's definitely a scoundrel. I can't wait until he has to deal with troubles in his own book, the next one. *evil cackle*
Anne, Simon has gotten in a bit of trouble. So yeah, advice from Hugh is hard to take. LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | September 08, 2013 at 10:58 AM
LOL- Love that dialogue!
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Posted by: Summer Ross | September 08, 2013 at 11:09 AM
No more advice from Hugh! Enjoying this story, can't wait to see how Simon gets his lady to listen to him. Great snippet!
Posted by: Veronica Scott | September 08, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Thanks, Summer!
LOL, Veronica -- Hugh loves to give advice. I'm glad you're enjoying this. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | September 08, 2013 at 02:32 PM
You give good banter between the guys. I love it. I do agree with Hugh -- I very much enjoy a good grovel scene. But flowers aren't going to cut it
Posted by: Shannyn Schroeder | September 08, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Love the last line! Good point!
Posted by: Sassyspeaks.wordpress.com | September 08, 2013 at 02:57 PM
This is adorable. I love him already! Great snippet.
Posted by: A.S. Fenichel | September 08, 2013 at 03:07 PM
LOL! Love the exchange. The dialogue says a lot about their standing, and their relationship.
Posted by: Sarah Cass | September 08, 2013 at 03:31 PM
I laughed straight out! Great scene and captured in only 8 sentences. Well done!
Posted by: J.A. | September 08, 2013 at 07:00 PM
This was a fun eight. I'm thinking Hugh should keep his advice to himself : )
Posted by: Millie Burns | September 08, 2013 at 11:16 PM
If he were named Lord Wedded Bliss there would be no story. LOL Great snippet.
Posted by: Heather Boyd | September 09, 2013 at 02:40 AM
Shannyn, I'm looking forward to some groveling for Hugh in the next book. Does that make me evil? LOL
Thanks, Sassyspeaks!
A.S., I think they're both adorable. I'm too easy. LOL
Sarah, glad you enjoyed it. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | September 09, 2013 at 09:08 AM
J.A., I'm always glad to hear I make people laugh. :)
Millie, you're probably right about Hugh keeping his advice to himself -- although I can't see that happening. LOL
Heather, that's true -- there'd be no story! LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | September 09, 2013 at 09:10 AM