Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors!
Sorry I’ve been MIA for a couple of weeks–I had a deadline (2 actually, one for a manuscript, one for edits on another manuscript), so I was writing non-stop for about 3 weeks. But now edits are done for the next Widow book and I’m awaiting edits on my next to-be-published book, Only Pleasure Will Do, so I’m back with time to spare to come visit you all for WWW.
I’m back again with more from Much Ado About A Widow, Book 4 of The Widows’ Club series.
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 enacts his plan. He locks Georgie in the cabin and hurries off on an errand, leaving Georgie to fume. Rob returns to the ship and sets sail with Georgie, Clara and Lulu. And Georgie discovers she is no sailor. After a night of being violently seasick, she is appalled when Rob appears with food in hand.
This week’s snippet follows a few sentences after the last time I posted. Rob has implemented his grandfather’s method of administration to recalcitrant patients and is trying to get more nourishment down the weak but still feisty Georgie.
We are still in Rob’s POV.
Some portions of this snippet may be changed from the book’s regular format to allow for WWW’s 10 line requirement.
SNIPPET:
The Justine
“I am pleased to see you are assisting with your recovery—what is that dog doing?” he asked as he peered down at the bit of fluff trying to worry his good leather boots.
“She is protecting me from unscrupulous gentlemen who would take advantage of a lady when she is obviously suffering and incapacitated with a dire illness.” Frowning, Lady Georgina took another small sip, without his prodding this time–an excellent development.
“Well, she is attempting to ruin my best pair of Hessians–will you call her off before I am forced to interfere in a manner similarly unpleasant?”
Another look of delightful malice from the expressive green eyes, then Lady Georgina called to the animal, “Lulu, go sit in the corner; I’ll tell you if I need you to”—she stopped abruptly and glanced at him—“assist me further.”
Amazingly, the dog seemed to understand her mistress completely, for she trotted to the corner and lay down, muzzle on outstretched paws.
“And now, my lady, the broth if you please?” he said, plucking the cup out of her hand and swiftly substituting a bowl of chicken broth instead.
Wrinkling her nose, Lady Georgina curled her lips up, then said, “Are you always such a bully to your captives, Lord St. Just? I must confess I did not suspect this side of your character when we met at Lyttlefield Park last autumn.”
“As I recall, Lady Georgina, at that time you were not attempting to sail the Channel in the dead of winter.”
Much Ado About A Widow is now available as an e-book on Amazon and in Barnes and Nobles, Books A Million, and WalMart stores in paperback.
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
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Glad she’s feeling better. Now he’s going to be in for it. 🙂
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I love the banter between them. And the dog is so cute. Can’t resist the efforts of a dog to rescue her owner. lol St. Just is a great character. Can’t wait to read more.
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I love their dialogues! Their relationship seems to be on the gradual up and up.
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Haha! He’s such a smart-arse. The little dog attacking the boot is a perfect touch!
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Thank you, Teresa! Lulu is still keeping an eye on him. She doesn’t trust him an inch! LOL
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I always enjoy a good back and forth of Regency-style dialogue! I like these two characters…and the dog is of course wonderful. Terrific snippet…
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Thank you, Veronica! I love writing the banter too–but then I’ve heard a lot of dialogue over the years in the theatre.
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I adore the banter. Especially the line about the dog protecting her.
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I loved writing Lulu! And my editor said I needed more scenes with her. LOL
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That is an obedient dog. And she is thawing a little, despite the banter.
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Yes, she is. Smart girl! 🙂
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She’s pretty darn plucky after a bout of seasickness. Bodes well for future adventure. Love the banter and her ‘fierce’ protector!
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She does seem to have turned a corner. Maybe getting her sea legs–or stomach? LOL Thanks, Nancy!
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Watch out for the tide-although life should begin to find a better way. Romance? Oh yes indeed.
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The romance is coming, I swear, Charmaine! 🙂
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Well, she definitely seems to be feeling better, back to her feisty self. I wonder if she’ll admit his methods helped with her seasickness.
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We shall see what next week brings! Thanks, Jessica!
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I wonder if she’s starting to recognize that everything he does isn’t evil.
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The tide may be beginning to turn. 🙂
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