Welcome back to my Sweet Saturday Sample! Thanks for returning each week or for visiting for the first time. I appreciate everyone who stops by.
Today’s sample is another continuation of my erotic Contemporary Almost Perfect. Its new release date is Friday, December 9, exactly a week away. So this week’s sample continues with a PG-13 rating, though the book certainly is not.
“Since when did you become an optimist?”
He chuckled. “Sometime during the past two years.” His gaze flickered up and down her body. “It’s good to see you, Pam. Despite the circumstances.”
Damn. Now she had to be gracious as well. “Yeah, it’s good to see you too after all this time.” And it was good. Roger had been a part of her life for five years, and though the breakup had been nightmarish, there had been good times, too. That should count for something.
“Are you hungry?”
His question caught her off guard. Food had been the last thing on her mind ever since she’d been dumped overboard. “No, I got stranded after lunch. But if you want to eat…do you have food?” She had absolutely nothing until the Nautilus returned.
“Yeah, I’ve got the stuff for my romantic dinner, remember? The whole nine yards. But I’m okay. They fed me on the way out, too.” He peered out over the water then glanced up at the sun. “I don’t see your ship yet and it’s pretty hot. Mind if we talk up in the shade?” He nodded to the palm trees where she had spread her shirt.
“Oh, sure.” And just what the hell are they supposed to talk about? But she’d try to be nice. She led the way toward the clearing underneath the palms, already at a loss for words.
He grabbed some fallen fronds to make mats for them to sit on. Pam lowered into the lotus position; Roger stretched his long legs out in front of him and leaned back on his arms, smiling at her.
The silence grew deadly.
The silence isn’t half as deadly as some of their words! If you come by for Six Sentence Sunday tomorrow you might get another dose of their spice–so called so we’re in keeping with the theme of my blog from yesterday. I’m posting another six tomorrow from this section–sparks are going to fly at some point! LOL
You can also join in the fun with your own sample next week. And follow this link to Sweet Saturday Sample to find more “sweet” offerings.
Have a great weekend!
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
LOL- He was polite so she has to be gracious. And then the silence- I can almost hear the clock ticking until someone says or does something inflammatory.
Fireworks in the tropics!
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Very nice sample!
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So, now I need to know why they broke up in the first place. She certainly isn’t happy to see him. I have my suspicions about why he’s there, though!
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Thanks for stopping by, Dianne. Yes, their break up was pretty spectacular. He might not be over it yet, because he did throw her out. LOL
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Nicely done!
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Thank you, Jean. 🙂
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Congrats on the new book. Great excerpt.
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Thanks, Elaine! 🙂
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Whew! Is it hot in here? Hope they resolve some differences. Thanks for the sample, Jenna!
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LOL Marsha! These two can melt a desert island all right! Just wait until they get started. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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Can’t wait to buy this one! Hope this coming week seems like only a few hours – good luck!
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I know! I so want this to be out! The waiting has been nervewracking, but the end is in sight. Thanks for the good wishes, Sandra!
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Congrats on the release – final countdown! :c) Great sample, and the final line is awesome!
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Thank you, Sarah! What follows the deadly silence is even deadlier. LOL
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Enough to tantilize but not enough you tease! Congrats on the new release, this story sounds awesome! Can’t wait to read it
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Thanks, Kalli! If I’m teasing you, I’m doing it right, aren’t I? 🙂
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Enought to tantilize, but not enough you tease! lol Congrats, this looks like an awesome story, can’t wait to read it!
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Loving the story
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Thanks, Lindsay, even though you’ve now read parts of it as often as I have. LOL But new material is on the horizon. Promise. 🙂
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Jenna I absolutely will read this…I love love love the concept and the tension….moved it up my TBR pile!
well done.
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Thank you, Liz! I appreciate the confidence so much. 🙂
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Congratulations and best wishes for your release on Friday. I’ll be back tomorrow, these two, kinda creep up on you!.
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I know! Back to back hops every week are crazy and wonderful at the same time. Thanks, Sherry!
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With every excerpt, I look forward to this release more and more. 🙂
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Thanks, Jessica. The long wait is “almost” over! I’m looking forward to it too! 🙂
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Stranded on on an island, I love the plot here! This is going to be a great story! Enjoying the samples.
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Thanks, Melynda! Glad you’re liking it. 🙂
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Good Morning 😀 well everything seems “hunk” dory on the island at the moment….
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Good Morning, Sue! I doubt it will last! LOL Things never go that well when ex-partners get together. Though the “Hunky” part certainly is there to stay. 🙂
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