Oh, you caught me blushing. This isn’t Saturday, but look at my headline. No, I didn’t sleep through Saturday. Instead, it was a busy day, and I chose not to post the snippet that I had written. More on that one later.
Instead, I chose to write a snippet from Bull Rider Series #3. The cover is finished and I’m not too far away from sending my manuscript off to the editor. Shame on you! Of course you can’t see the cover yet. 🙂
Before we begin, I have a question. I do that often, huh? What do you think when you read, “Christmas at Love House?” What is the first thought that comes into your mind when you read Love House in the title? The full title is:
Christmas at Love House: A Bittersweet Interlude.
I’m only curious after having a short conversation with an author friend about my title. Thanks!
I guess we should get to the snippet! It’s self-explanatory so no set up is needed.
Caulder slid his hands up her back to bring her closer. Nuzzling his face against her neck, he whispered, “Come on, let’s get some coffee. It should be ready now.”
“You hug me like that and leave? Humph!” She grinned with an upturned face. “Is Natale up? Last night she said she was an early riser, but they were all up late.” Velia took his hand and they walked down the elegant stairway. At the window on the first landing, she stopped a moment to look out at daylight peeking over the horizon of the forested landscape. A honey sunrise greeted her, offering a view of blowing snow and silhouetted trees. “It’s already snowing hard.” She peered over her shoulder. “Please be careful. You have a long drive to the airport.”
Caulder came back to embrace her from behind, speaking low beside her ear. “Darlin’, it’ll be fine. I ride big bulls for a living, I can do snowy roads. That’s why I drive that humungous four-wheel drive pickup truck.”
“Let’s hope so. It isn’t your driving that concerns me, but those other drivers who aren’t bull riders.” A sneaky grin directed toward him, brought a smile to his face. At the bottom of the stairs she stood on the first step and wrapped her arms around his shoulders when he stepped off. “I’ll miss you. Oklahoma seems so far away.”
“I’m not staying more than a day.” To be continued…
Thanks for reading and putting up with my scattered posting schedule.
For a bit more information, check out the page for this upcoming book.
Sending good vibes for a fantastic week ahead.
Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
8 thoughts on “Short Snippet Saturday: Darlin’~ It’ll Be Fine”
D. Wallace Peach
Great snippet and totally believable. The title makes me think of one of three things: An orphanage, a bordello, or a romantic dreamer’s home. Hope that helps. 😀
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hey, thanks, Diana for letting me know what Love House makes you think of. The bordello is what concerned me during a conversation with a friend. I don’t know if you clicked on a picture to see what Love House looks like, yet, it doesn’t say what it is. I think we can say maybe a romantic dreamer built it. Believable is good! 🙂 The name “Love House” comes from the second book in the series. Thanks for commenting.
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D. Wallace Peach
I figured that’s what you were getting at, Mary. I actually don’t think you need to worry about the title being associated with a bordello. Your covers clearly indicate western romance and the blurbs will handle the rest. 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
That’s almost exactly what I mentioned to my friend who I talked to about it. This cover isn’t as western as the rest, but it works for me. 🙂 It does have my little bull rider logo on it though, and the same hero and heroine, of course. Thanks, Diana.
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davidprosser
It’s a great title Mary J. certainly no doubt as to the genre anyway. An interesting snippet from the book which shows a great relationship between the couple which allows for humour as well as affection.
Have a Magic Week,
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Wow, David, I’m glad you saw the snippet for what it was. 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting. Wishing for a magic week for you too. I love that…magic week. Hugs.
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Teagan Geneviene
LOL, you had me looking at calendars — I was so happy that Monday wasn’t nipping at my heels after all. 😉 It’s easy to believe things that you want to be true.
Seriously though, it’s a lovely snippet, Mary. My favorite couple.
Have a wonderful new week. Mega hugs my friend.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Teagan. I want to say Velia and Caulder are my favorite couple too, but it’s hard to put one couple over the other when I love them all. They are in a special place in my heart, though, a very special place. Hmm, maybe that means… LOL. Yep, they’re special. I’m confused about “believing things you want to be true.” Do you mean the title? Thanks for stopping by this evening.
You have a wonderful week, as well. Take a breath, it really is Sunday. 🙂
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