Welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample! All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. Today I’m posting once more from my soon to be released historical romance Only Scandal Will Do, set in Georgian London.
If you’ve been following on Sweet Saturday Sample, you know that Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam has been kidnapped and sold to a masked man in a London brothel. She’s been trying to explain her circumstances, but the arrogant man hasn’t been receptive to reason. Here’s the next section after last week’s six in which the man gets more info that may change his mind. :
“Jack?” The man’s eyes gleamed. “But surely Manning’s name is William Fitzwilliam.”
Katarina stopped. “Uncle William? You knew Uncle William?”
“Knew him?”
“He died in August last year.” Hope stole through her. He didn’t know about Uncle William. That was why he didn’t believe her. “My father, Colonel Robert Fitzwilliam, his younger brother, inherited the title. We lived in Virginia all our lives but were planning to remove to London when my father died unexpectedly in October, leaving my brother John the earldom. After several months of settling our affairs and a horrific crossing, we finally arrived in England four weeks ago.”
“Oh, my dear, I am so sorry. How dreadful for you.” At the soothing words, laced with sympathy, Katarina sagged with relief. At last, he believed her.
He grasped her hand, and the warmth of his skin dispelled the chill in her fingers. His thumb stroked over the top of her knuckles, kneading the skin with soothing circular motions, an exquisite treat for her misused flesh. “You must have been devastated, my lady.”
Kat stared at their intertwined hands, lost in the velvety sensation of his touch. Now she raised her eyes to his, only to realize his head still bent over their hands as he concentrated on each small, comforting movement.
“I was.” The confession popped out, drawn by his compassionate caresses. “I still miss my father dreadfully.” Kat shook her head, blinking back tears she had no intention of shedding. She tried to withdraw her hand, to distance herself from him and the painful memories that weakened her ability to think clearly. But he tightened his grip and snared the other hand as well.
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Beautiful scene!
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uh, oh…I don’t think he believes her! And now she’s trapped… Love the suspense!
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Great sample. I’m also inclined to believe his sudden about-face is just an act.
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I keep wondering about him. Is he good? Or bad?
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Nice, Jenna…
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Okay, I’m not buying his act.
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Wonderul snippet.
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I think he has only ONE thing on his mind, and that is exactly what he intends to do to her!
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I don’t believe anything he says.
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I, too, wonder if he’s sincere or not. *Very* intriguing story, Jenna!
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Nice little excerpt there, Jenna!
Neecy
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Oh, nice. But, is his sympathy real or just a way to get her to stop running? Loving the story Jenna!
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Now that is what you call chemistry;0) Thanks!
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Oh, it is always a thrill when the heroine is going one way and then… Wonderful tease, Jenna!
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Jenna, this story is exploding! I won’t say anymore because I know what happens.
You are a brilliant Master, lol.
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Thank you, Grasshopper. LOL! 🙂
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Well he’ll have to believe her at some point…but not sure the moment is now
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Ooh. I like! Now I wonder if his sympathy is all an act…and what he’ll grab next. Hehe
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Nice sample. Can’t wait for the whole book..
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Very nice, Jenna!
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