I’m back with more of Only A Mistress Will Do. It’s still on sale for .99! If you want it at that bargain price, here’s the Amazon link!
In this snippet, I’m continuing the scene between Tristan and the woman he is betrothed to. It’s an arranged marriage so Tris can gain a valuable piece of property. He and Dora have met only a couple of times and danced perhaps twice. So Tris tries to reassure his young bride-to-be. This week I’m continuing on from last week. Tris has just kissed Dora, her very first kiss, although she tells him she’s uncertain whether she liked it.
(Creative punctuation used to conform to the WWW rules. The published text may be slightly different.)
“Then we will have to try again, when next I come.” He smiled gently, trying to reassure her as he would a skittish colt. “Perhaps then you will know.”
“Did…did you enjoy it, my…Tristan?” The big blue eyes held out the hope of his approval.
“I did, Dora, very much. Soon I hope you will feel the same.”
Her smile stretched the width of her face, banishing her uneasiness and lightening her eyes to a dazzling azure. “Oh, I am sure I will, Tristan.” She bobbed her head and scurried out.
BLURB:
The man of her dreams…belongs to another woman.
Destitute and without friends, Violet Carlton is forced to seek employment at the House of Pleasure in London. She steels herself for her first customer and is shocked when the man rescues her instead of ravishing her. A grateful Violet cannot help but admire the handsome Viscount Trevor. But she must curb her desire for the dashing nobleman she can never have because he is already betrothed to another . . .
Tristan had gone to the House of Pleasure for a last bit of fun before he became a faithful married man. But when he recognizes the woman in his bed, he becomes determined to save her instead. Now, his heart wars with his head as he falls for the vulnerable courtesan. Unable to break his betrothal without a scandal, Tris resolves to find Violet proper employment or a husband of her own. Still, his arms ache for Violet, urging him to abandon propriety and sacrifice everything to be with the woman he loves. . . .
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“…as he would a skittish colt.” That line is so perfect. 🙂
No post for me this week. 🙂
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Thank you, Teresa. I think it paints how he sees her very well. 🙂 I saw you weren’t on, but hoped you stop by. 🙂
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He seems to be preparing her for more.
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He is. He doesn’t want to hurt her, and he knows he will, so he’s trying to gain her trust. Not the best position to be placed in for sure.
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Aww, very cute! 😀
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Thank you, Amy!
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I like how he’s considerate of her feelings, and how cute Dora’s innocence is. They seem to be a good match so far.
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He is being very considerate, because he wants this to work as much as it can, but she’s really “not his type.” and he knows it.
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Dora’s innocence is very cute.
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She’s supposed to be very innocent and naive, however, she does have a character arc that I hope is surprising. 🙂
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Dora’s fortunate that he’s so considerate. Enjoyed the snippet!
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Yes, because he wants the marriage to work so they won’t be miserable together. He has a history, which you find out in the book, that makes him keenly aware of how miserable a family’s life can be.
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There is a delicacy in this scene that is so lovely.
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Thank you so much, Charmaine. What a lovely compliment. 🙂
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Such a sweet snippet ❤
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Thank you, Elyzabeth. Dora is a very sweet character. She was fun to write.
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What a sweet, tender scene.
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Thank you, Ed. 🙂
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