For my final Six Sentence Sunday, I’m putting up six from my historical novel, Only Scandal Will Do. This has been such a blast for the almost two years I’ve been posting on SSS. I’m hoping this isn’t really the end, and that there will be a new beginning–an HEA for the Sixers who will miss their Sunday get-togethers.
These six are from another one of my favorite parts of the novel: Lady Katarina has just married the Marquess of Dalbury (under duress). A couple of days after the marriage, Dalbury is taking Kat on a tour of his London townhouse. They end up out in the stables where he gives her a wedding present, a horse named Stella. And this brings them very close together, willingly, for the first time.
Mouth suddenly gone dry, she swallowed, and parted her lips to speak. He hovered above her mouth, his breath hot, moist, sweet. She breathed deeply, aware as never before of the rich, comforting aroma of the stables mingled intimately with his distinctive scent of citrus soap and male musk. The rasp of his breathing sounded low and steadier than hers. The strong clasp of his hand around hers, the heat pouring through her like a molten river where they touched, sent a surge of longing throughout her body. If she just raised her head, even slightly, his lips would be on hers and–
Come on back next week–I’m gonna be posting–to find out the rest of the story! BTW–Scandal’s book trailer (created by the fabulous Danielle Fine) is entered in You Gotta Read’s January Video contest. If you don’t mind, would you please click here and vote for Scandal? It’s video #6 and currently in 2nd place–about 100 votes behind the leader. The poll closes today, so if you’d please vote for me, I’d really appreciate it!
Now pop over to the Six Sentence Sunday list and check out the rest of today’s snippets.
Thanks to all! It’s been a blast!
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
Great six, Jenna! Soooo close… 😉 I really enjoyed this book! Best of luck in your book trailer contest!
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Tease! LOL
Great description, Jenna! I enjoyed this six very much! 🙂
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Lush description! It was great meeting you through SSS and I appreciate all the wonderful comments you have left on my blog. I definitely will be stopping by again and I’ll see you on Twitter.
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Lovely sensual six!
Hope to see you at Weekend Writing Warriors (starting next week, same as SSS but with 8 sentences) http://www.wewriwa.com/
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I didn’t enter every SSS but it had a huge influence on the way I saw my own writing. And of course I;ve enjoyed meeting and reading everyone’s offerings.
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I’m like you and truly hope this continues somewhere. I’m so thankful to Sara, without SSS I wouldn’t have gotten to know so many amazing people!
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Hey Jenna! Couldn’t let the last SSS pass by without popping over to comment. Loved the six–this is on my Kindle and still on my TBR. I tried to vote on the video, but it’s been disabled. Hope you win!! I’m so glad we met through the SSS meme and I got to know your writing. I’ll watch my twitter feed for your updates! All the best.
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I loved this book, and I was introduced to it and your writing by SSS. I feel like we’ve all graduated now and will scatter….
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Oh, so very close! Fabulous six! While I won’t be participating in SSS anymore, I’m sure I’ll see you around. 🙂
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Great sexual tension!
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Great six! Loved this book!
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Made me all swoony – a terrific excerpt to end Six Sentence Sunday with! I’ve really enjoyed stopping by your blog every week, glad to hear you’re not going to stop posting. Best wishes!
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never would have met you if not for SSS – added bonus 😀 (think I found SSS before you did )
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Very nice ending six!
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Hooray, the end of SSS is not the end of your excerpts! It’s been wonderful to meet you here and we’ll keep in touch!
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Oh, so sensual. Love a good historical!
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You captured this reader with the beautiful description. Thanks.
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Voted. Cool video and great book. Glad to have met you on SSS. I’ll watch for you on FB and Twitter.
~gem
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Wow. This is utterly delicious! And I will *definitely* see you next week for SSS, so keep it coming!
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I love it! I’m adding this as my next historical to read. 🙂
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Great way to finish off SSS.
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Great six. I tweeted.
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Oh, how nice! It’s not ending. It will continue, just in a different form.
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Lovely 🙂 I need to move this book to the top of my tbr pile 🙂
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Raise your head, Kat!! 😉 Great 6! Love Scandal!! And peeps need to vote for the Book Trailer! It’s neck and neck! Here: http://networkedblogs.com/HkX2D
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