Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors!
I’ve switched to my next big release in late December, Book 4 of The Widows’ Club series, Much Ado About A Widow! If you’ve been keeping up with my widows over the past year or so, this book is Georgie’s story–a true romantic comedy adventure romance. Of course, nothing else would do for the heroine, Lady Georgina Kirkpatrick!
BLURB:
Lady Georgina Kirkpatrick defied her family, jilted her fiancé, and married the man she loved. But when her husband died at Waterloo, she was delivered right back into her father’s power . . .
Victory is sweet—but England’s triumph was Georgie’s rout. Now that she’s widowed, the loathsome marriage her father first arranged has simply been renegotiated. With neither money nor rights, and nowhere to flee, all she can do is cherish her last weeks of freedom. . . . Until a band of ruffians overtake her carriage and kidnap her. When she escapes in seaside Brighton and encounters her brother’s rather wild friend, Lord St. Just—whom she suspects aspires to be a pirate—she’s prepared to entertain more of his adventurous suggestions than usual . . .
St. Just knows his mind and his duty, and he loves a challenge. Helping a fair lady make her farewells to hoodlums suits his talents well. Within the hour he has Georgie, her lady’s maid—and her little dog too—sailing for his castle in Cornwall. Meanwhile, the lady’s entire family, her kidnappers, and her scheming intended are in pursuit. But as he and the indomitable Georgie grow closer, he begins to suspect that together they will prove a match for them all . . .
I started my snippets a good way into the story. Lady Georgina, on the way back to her father’s house to an arranged marriage with a man she’s already jilted once, is kidnapped. She manages to escape and runs straight into the arms of her brother’s friend, Robin, Marquess of St. Just. who tries to persuade her to sail with him to his home in Cornwall, to which Georgie answers with a resounding “No.” Rob is still fearful for her safety and makes a decision in today’s snippet.
We are in Rob’s POV now.
Some portions of this snippet may be changed from the book’s regular format to allow for WWW’s 10 line requirement.
SNIPPET:
It struck him as unwise to send her onward to her father’s estate. It could very well lead her into danger or doom her to a disastrous marriage and might indeed thwart the plans and wishes of the friend who’d been a steadfast part of his life for more than ten years–that reason, more than the others, gave him pause. If he unwittingly foiled Brack’s plans, he’d never forgive himself.
Decision reached; now to inform the damsel who didn’t even think she was in distress.
“I fear I cannot, in good conscience, allow you to willingly march into danger, Lady Georgina; I have a duty to your brother to keep you safe until such time as he can advise me of his plans for your welfare.” Carefully, trying not to give away his actions, Rob backed toward the doorway; he wasn’t completely certain what the lady was capable of, but he’d wager that she’d try to bash him over the head with the poker if given the opportunity. Another step and he bumped into the cabin door. “Your brother wrote to me asking for my assistance; therefore I must render it.”
“And I am telling you the only assistance I require is in continuing our journey to Blackham.” Her green eyes flashed like emeralds on fire.
Much Ado About A Widow is now available for pre-order here and will release on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019!
And don’t forget to check out the rest of the Warriors here. There’s some fantastic snippets to be read.
The Widows’ Club series by Jenna Jaxon
Check them out on my Amazon Author Page!
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I love a good battle of wills! They’ve met their match in one another.
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I like how he’s being slow in his efforts to save her, esp. since she doesn’t think she needs saving. lol He’s treating her like a skittish horse, gentle with good intentions.
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Love that she is feisty! I have a hunch she can handle things. I’m curious to know more.
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I’m really enjoying these excerpts. Your heroine is such fun.
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I’m sure she is not going to bend easily to his will. Great excerpt!
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No, she really doesn’t. She’s got spunk and she’s not afraid to show it. LOL
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‘he wasn’t completely certain what the lady was capable of, but he’d wager that she’d try to bash him over the head with the poker if given the opportunity.’ – If I didn’t already love the woman, this would have sealed the deal. 😀 Great work!
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I really do love Georgie. 🙂 I’m glad you do too!
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She’s definitely feisty, and I’m glad he recognizes it. I wonder if he’ll be able to accomplish her mission, and if so, without getting injured. Great snippet!
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Thank you, Jessica! Things are about to take a little turn…LOL
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Irresistible force, meet immovable object.
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And when they meet, boy to the sparks fly! 🙂
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Somehow I don’t think she’s going to appreciate his idea of help! I’m wondring, since you’ve already shown us how smart she really is, if she has a strategy in mind for dealing with the situation with her father…but either way it’s an intriguing story! Loved the snippet.
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Thank you, Veronica! Well, she has a plan, but it’s about to be derailed in a big way. 🙂
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They are at eyes with each other. Something will crack and soon. Jenna, I so enjoy your snippets. Best always from me to you.
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Thank you so much, Charmaine! ❤
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