Welcome back to Six Sentence Sunday! I want to thank everyone for their great support each week. I do appreciate it and look forward to your comments with anticipation.
I’m following up my six from last week with the next sentences from Only Scandal Will Do. Here’s that gorgeous cover again.
In this scene from Scandal, Duncan has just purchased a woman in a brothel auction and has come to claim his prize. His “slave” however, insists there has been a mistake and Duncan attempts to set her straight.
“I think not, my lovely. I paid a small fortune for your ownership this evening. Make no mistake about that.” He continued to stroke her hair, and his mouth below the half mask twitched into an insolent smile. “I am pleased, however, that you possess courage as well as beauty.” His fingers touched her cheek as he murmured, “The mask hid the slave’s wealth well.”
Sounds like he’s just as determined as she is. 🙂
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Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
Fantastic set up. Loving it.
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I think he’s in for more than he bargained for! Great story line. 🙂
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Oh, I love a good historical romance and yours sounds great. I can’t wait for next Sunday…post more!
Michelle
Author of Concilium, available July 2012
Concilium: The Departure, November 2012
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Love the set-up and the story line. Hope ‘Scandal’ finds a home because I’d liked to read this one.
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Jenna,
That was great. I can’t wait for it to come out.
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Great characters, Jenna!
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Great six! I can’t wait to see how she knocks him off his high horse.
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Very nice….the reason I love histies…the dominant alpha.
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Wonderful snippet! Can’t wait to see how she enslaves him! Gorgeous cover! Good luck on the release!
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Always a joy to read your six, Jenna! I think he’s going to have his hands full with her, lol!
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He’s Mr. Smartypants now…poor guy doesn’t know what hit him. Great 6, Jenna!
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Love this excerpt. I’m not usually a historical reader, but your snippets have me ready to jump in. I’m probably missing the obvious, but when does it (or did it) release?
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I just got the release date for Only Scandal Will Do last week–May 21, 2012. I’m really excited about it. Thanks so much for asking. I hope you do jump in. 🙂
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His last line make me want to smack him up the side of the head with my fan! Well done six, Jenna. 🙂
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He was even more arrogant in the original version, Siobhan. He’s actually mellowed a lot. LOL
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Jenna, fantastic six!
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Such an arrogant “master” is just begging for discipline. Hope she serves it up. 🙂
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Oh yes, doesn’t seem like either of them are going anywhere without the other. Great six, Jenna!
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I find your last sentence intriguing. What wealth does he think his slave has if it is hidden 😉 Greta snippet
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Actually, he’s referring to her beauty. The only wealth a slave could own.
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Sigh – what you put your characters through – I like the image of the insolent smile below the mask. they sound like a fun couple 😀
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Fun snippet. I’m ready for her to take him down a peg!
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I enjoyed this snippet and it’s a beautiful cover!
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Two strong-willed individuals. Looking forward to finding out what happens next. 🙂
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Great writing and beautiful cover
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Yes it does sound like is determined. Great six! This is another to add to my TBR list.
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Boy is he biting off more than he can handle, I bet.
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I sure wouldn’t take that bet, Lindsay. I need my money. LOL Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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