#snippetsunday - What Is Everyone Looking At? - #Selkie Snippet

This week's snippet is more sentences from SEAL THE DEAL, the first book in my new selkie series coming soon from www.decadentpublishing.com) A little further on from where I left you last week. Anne is starting to realize things aren't what they seem in Port St. Mary.

#snippetsunday - Not The Best Place To Be - SEAL THE DAY #selkie

And here we are once again...hi! Thanks for stopping my Snippet Sunday post. (Yes, that's my nifty little logo I made for this post - Sixers, feel free to use it in your SS posts. And the banner below.)
Even though we're not Six Sunday anymore, I figured I'd stay within those specs because, well, just because. For this six, I've jumped ahead to when Anne is prepping to meet Finn for the first time. For previous snippets, go here: SNIPPETS

Scents Of Apple Pie & Fresh Bread #sixsunday #samplesunday

Hi fellow Sunday snippet writers and readers...thanks for stopping by my blog this week!

For this weeks six, I jumped ahead a bit from my last snippet (scroll down my blog's home page to find the previous TWO snippets from this manuscript. Finn has now made the change from seal to human, and, well, the rest kinda speaks for its self. I hope you enjoy. FYI still no submission news to share yet so keep those fingers crossed for me ;)

Snippet is pre-edited, so there may be some boo-boos and no-nos.

SEAL THE DEAL, ISLE OF MAN AND SELKIE bk1 - copyright JoAnne Kenrick, all rights reserved.

Minutes later, he arrived at his parent’s stone cottage. Once a home for the lighthouse keeper, it now served as a modest farmhouse. Inside, he expected to find a pitiful fire in the hearth, not quite crackling, with his mother at the table figuring out some jigsaw puzzle while snuggled in a huge, thick sweater. His father with his feet up, enjoying some comedy show on the old television with a tartan blanket over his knees; a typical scene after a long day hauling arse around the farm. He turned the handle, opened the green door, and inched forward. Rich burgundy colors and scents of apple pie and fresh bread greeted him.

Psst: I'm giving away a copy of HOT WINTER KISS over on Cate Master's blog as a part of her Celebrate Amore event. http://catemasters.blogspot.com/2013/02/day-10-celebrate-amore.html

#sixsunday #samplesunday -- Oh, to be admired.

Last week--for the last official Six Sunday post (wah) -- I shared the opening scene from what was a work-in-progress. Seal the Deal, Isle of Man and Selkie book one, is now out on submission with Decadent Publishing (cross ya fingers for me).

I thought I'd carry on from almost where I left of. So...here it is. Finn Kneale is prepping for 'the change' viable due to the energy shift of the Isle and the leap year eclipse.

Don't forget, this is pre-edited. So there may be boo-boos.

Think, Finn, think.

Soft cotton towels against his whiskers, the warm touch of the sun on his shoulders as he worked the farm, tasty homemade soup tangy on his tongue. Soft flesh of a woman beneath him. Oh, to be admired for his manliness rather than his cutesy seal features and bubble blowing talents. Fragmented recollections of the little things was all that had survived years of watching the shoreline.

Tensing, he pulled his attention to how much he needed legs again.. -- Copyright, JoAnne Kenrick - 2013+

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#sixsunday - You cheeky beggar! Irish Kisses by @joannekenrick

This week's six comes from Hot Winter Kiss, a 1Night Stand story set in a remote Irish castle amidst a snow storm.

Irish Kisses book four, can be read as a stand alone.

Amazon category bestseller, #1 Ireland.

“Not going to let me forget about that, are you?” Sandra backed up against a kitchen cupboard and gulped.

He strutted into her personal space and nudged her chin. “Nope, and I’m only ta happy ta oblige a replay...for memories sake,” he rasped, slinking forward and pinning her against the worktop behind her.

“You cheeky beggar.” Sandra glanced over his shoulder and willed herself not to look him in the eye, for if she did, her knees would buckle and she’d slam to the ground.

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Happy New Year, and of course, happy reading!

#sixsunday - weak spot for a silver- tongued man

Merry Christmas, thanks so much for stopping by my blog to read my addition to Six Sentences. Today, I'm sharing six from my brand new holiday release, Hot Winter Kiss. Apt sharing considering it's Christmas Eve tomorrow! So if you're yet to read, and this little snippet catches your attention, why not treat yourself? There's a drink recipe within the story too; perfect to snuggle up with while reading this festive, snowy read.

Set up -- Without giving away any spoilers and what not, Sandra Dunst, a cockney barmaid at Bell's Irish Pub in Soho, London, has just woken up in a remote Irish castle after having a somewhat adventurous and cold night.

Hot Winter Kiss

A holiday Irish Kisses book.

Amazon category bestseller

Fresh and clean, she shuffled to the bay window and glanced out at the promised views. Mad ocean waves crashed ashore, and the bloke she’d snogged last night stood at the edge of the cliff, a black dog beside him. Hotheaded Irishman. She’d seen her share of those, working in an Irish pub. This one was different, although his brogue affected her the same way—wobbly knees and a flutter of the heart at every syllable he spoke. The guy was tall, brooding, ever so handsome...and no doubt dangerous because of her weak spot for a silver- tongued man.

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Happy holidays, and of course, happy reading!

#sixsunday Gunpowder, treason and plot.

Picking up where last week's finished, Tansy had weaved her way through the bonfire night crowd and ducked into a dark alley where she found the birth home of Guy Fawkes. Here, she is sneaking around perhaps where she shouldn't.

Treacle and Treason - book four Tales from the Coffin, a ghostly Guy Fawkes tale, will be available 26th October 2012!

“Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” She chanted the infamous rhyme while sneaking toward the basement made of legend; the ghost of the infamous betrayer himself had been spotted there on several occasions, and on the fifth of November, no less.

“Show yourself, Guy Fawkes,” she whispered.

“Miss, you’re trespassing.”

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Alice Lane #sixsunday from Treacle and Treason, a #bonfirenight retelling

For this week's six, and the weeks leading up to Bonfire Night (5th November), I'll be sharing snippets from my upcoming release, Treacle and Treason - book four Tales from the Coffin which will be available 26th October 2012!

She eyed the deserted alley adjacent to the town square in the shadows of the magnificent York Minister’s tall towers. Sticking out her elbows, she pushed through the crowd until she’d made it to the quiet darkness of Alice Lane, called as such due to the little girl haunting the area. She didn’t know the actual name of the lane, Peter something or other, but she remembered the ghostly fact from the tour she’d taken a few weeks back to get to know her new surroundings.

Leaning against the hard, red brick, she popped a huge piece of treacle in her gob and sucked. That was what Bonfire Night was about; getting up to no good while indulging in dark syrup toffee hard enough to crack a tooth.

She glanced back.

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SSS The Infamous Castillo Hotel, Knightsbridge

Six Sentence Sunday

Taken from my upcoming 1NS release with Decadent Publishing -- THREESOME SWEETNESS, due for release at the beginning of November-ish.

Copyright JoAnne Kenrick, all rights reserved.

Disclaimer, this snippet is pre-edits and may appear differently in the finished, published book.

In her rush to see the magnificent Castillo Hotel up close, she jumped out the vehicle. Smack in the middle of Knightsbridge, the art deco design and cream coloring with gold accents of the facade complimented the posh area.The damned expensive five-star place even had valet parking. Of course, she knew this. But it still surprised her when uniformed staff drove their car away, leaving them standing at the grand entrance to the luxurious building.A doorman grabbed their bags; his composure impeccable, his navy uniform flawless. 

COMING this November. Irish Kisses book 3

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SSS - shitty day in the office snippet from Threesome Sweetness

Here's my six sentence snippet for this Sunday -- Taken from my upcoming 1NS release with Decadent Publishing -- THREESOME SWEETNESS due for release at the beginning of November-ish.

Copyright JoAnne Kenrick, all rights reserved.

Disclaimer, this snippet is pre-edits and may appear differently in the finished, published book.

    Bell’s dark green velvet curtains, and the orange glow illuminating up the windows and flooding the pavement out front, wrapped him in promises of warmth. He grabbed the brass handle and swung the pub door open.

    There stood his wife, delicate features and thick brunette hair.

    His heart warmed. Everything seemed brighter—warmer somehow—in her presence. He twirled his wedding ring and sighed, blessed to have such a beauty to come home to after a shitty day in the office.

COMING this November. Irish Kisses book 3

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#sixsunday Devlin's back...with a toy box!

It's a short Six Sunday this week, and it's dedicated to all who have been emailing me about Devlin and his crass tongue after having read Sweet Irish Kiss. Yes. He IS getting his own book. Yeay.

Here's a wee snippet (but it is six sentences, I counted). What has that Devlin been up to?

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He put his hand to his forehead and faked a swoon. “Who am I kidding? Could ya see me taking home a girl to meet the folks? I think not. To meet the toy box, sure. But not the family.”

#sixsunday Strange and Beautiful

 Welcome, darn good to see ya here :) My offering for this week is a snippet from a book I just contracted to Decadent Publishing.  I'm not going to share too much about it just yet, but this snippet doesn't need too much of an introduction.Sorry I've had a long absence from SSS, I hope to now get back into the swing of things...and I'm really going to enjoy reading all the snippets this week. I've missed it!

 
You’re excited, who wouldn’t be? I am rather marvelous if I do say so myself. In my day, though, the men held doors open for ladies and the ladies tilted their necks for supper. Oh, no need to wrap that sweater further up your jugular, dear, I’ve already eaten so I’m not hungry...at the moment.” Estella stretched her arms out, licked her canines, and hoisted her moth-hole ridden skirt to expose her alabaster thighs decorated with stockings laddered at the knees and splattered with fresh blood. “But I can’t vouch for Lucy.”

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#sixsunday 33 couples counseling from Sweet Irish Kisses book one

It's been a while...but I'm back! Big squeezy hugs to all you sixers and everyone who has dropped by to read my addition to Six Sentence Sunday! I'm really looking forward to diving in and seeing what you've all been working on.

Fresh from the editing cave, here's a snippet from Sweet irish Kisses #1 which at present does not have a title. Those of you who know my work will remember Devlin McKinney; he is the crass one from Sweet irish Kiss, my 1st 1NS book.

“This is all da couples counseling ya need.” Devlin slammed two Irish Kisses-a baileys based cocktail-between the bickering couple. “Anyone would think ya been married for years, so they would. Surely if ya just stop for a minute, ya'll—” Shaun scowled his way. “It's just a drink, no need to stare at me as if I've booked a church and reception for ya!”

And the inspiration for Devlin is James Marsden, image from http://www.thehunkies.com

#sixsunday 32 -- Irishman going down on her, Sweet Irish Kiss

Sweet Irish Kiss is apart of the 1NightStand multi-author series, and is available for purchase in most eBook stores.

A whole night, no repercussions, with a red-hot gorgeous man who is the spitting image of Colin Farrell. Hmmm, he’s got stubble. What would that feel like brushing up against me?

Images of this hot, Irishman going down on her flashed before her; using his tongue to massage her clit, burying his fingers deep inside her, and his unshaven face scraping at her most sensitive parts. Her sex swelled from thinking about it. She had to experience that first hand, but first she had to stop him from leaving. -- (c) JoAnne Kenrick, Sweet Irish Kiss. All rights reserved.

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sss 29 -- swirling uncertainty

Poor Rachel, will she ever get over her trust issues? Maybe Shaun is just the man for the job...

He leaned forward and put his soft lips to hers. Gentle, loving. If she didn't know better she'd swear she'd fallen in love with him, and he could break her heart by leaving her for another. Uncertainty swirled in her mind, and she allowed herself to indulge in his loving embrace for only seconds longer before leaping out of bed.

(c) JoAnne Kenrick. Sweet Irish Kiss is OUT NOW!

KINDLE - ALL ROMANCE

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sss 28 -- swimming in ale

May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to drop by to comment on my six last week, your feedback was truly appreciated. I love that it raised a few eyebrows. This week's snippet is from Sweet Irish Kiss. And since it's release week, I'm celebrating...drinks are on Shaun! So grab a barstool and order a pint or two of beamish :)

Set-up. Short n sweet: This is a bar scene between Shaun and his bar staff on the lead up to his 'date' with Rachel ;)

Devlin slapped two one-pound coins on the bar which Sandra tried to claim for the cash register.

Shaun stopped her mid-money grab. "Kidding, this one's on me."

She rolled her eyes. "Drinks are always on you. Anymore and you'll be swimming in ale."

(c) JoAnne Kenrick. Sweet Irish Kiss is OUT NOW!!

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sss 27 -- wax play

*This blog post is adult in nature and has sexual/candle kink content. By continuing to read this post you are confirming that you are, depending on your State/Country Law, old enough to view.

With his finger, he massaged the wax over her clit before it stuck to her. Then peeled it away. She had never, ever had wax there before, never been brave enough, stupid enough. Figured it would be too painful. But it hadn’t hurt at all. It was sensual and intimate on so many levels, and proved the trust between them was tenfold.

-- Rock You Like A Hurricane, Sirenic #1 with Siren-Bookstrand.(c) JoAnne Kenrick. OUT NOW!! Buy at BookStrand before 28th September and get a rockin' discount

I'm sorry I wasn't able to comment on many Six Sunday Snippets last week. With three releases, and guest blog posts piling up, I was kinda snowed in. But I'm all caught up and ready to rumble... cya over at your blog! WOOT And don't forget to head on over to www.sixsunday.com to find more snippets from 100+ authors waiting for you to discover their work. Hey, you never know, you may find a favorite new author there.

Pssst...my Sweet Irish Kiss booktrailer is up for votes over on You Gotta Read Videos if you feel inclined to want to head on over and make a vote. I sure would appreciate it.

EDITED TO ADD--due to comments--the reason it doesn't hurt Sadie is because a) it's wax from a tea light candle, that wax doesn't heat half as much as beeswax does. And b) her pain threshold for this sort of thing is pretty high which you'll understand why when/if you read the complete story! hehe

sss 26 -- tasty dessert

**This blog post is adult in nature and has sexual/candle kink content. By continuing to read this post you are confirming that you are, depending on your State/Country Law, old enough to view.

He sat still and stiff, greeting her with a pained smile while she wiggled about on the leather seat opposite him. He couldn’t help but liken her to cherry pie; red-hot and encased in a hard, sugared exterior. He wondered if her filling was juicy, too. Suggestive thoughts of ice cream to compliment the tasty dessert seared him into a frenzy of unbidden filthy thoughts. Like dropping candle wax on her nipples and watching them harden. He’d pick the wax off with his teeth.

-- Rock You Like A Hurricane, Sirenic #1 with Siren-Bookstrand.(c) JoAnne Kenrick. Releases THIS WEDNESDAY!!! /21 September 2011

What an ace response my six got last week, thanks so much to everyone who took the time to visit and comment. It's fab to be back in full SSS swing :) I hope this weeks six rocks your socks off, too!

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sss 25 -- desire

SET-UP. 1989. Ryker Conall--lead man for a Glam Rock band called Sirenic--is back in Australia and looking all kinds of Bon Jovi hot. Sadie is doing her best to avoid him at all costs, due to heartbreak he caused her five years earlier. But Ryker is persistent and finally catches up with her....

Reference: bangs = fringe in the States, as in hair fringe.

She quivered in his arms, and gazed into his eyes from behind the safety veil of her bangs. Desire yanked at her insides. How easy it would be to meet his mouth with hers, and to melt into his strong hold. She would have, too, had he not swept her hair away from her face. His face creased with a warm smile. It was the same look he’d given her right before saying “see ya later” and disappearing from her life five years ago.

-- Rock You Like A Hurricane, Sirenic #1 with Siren-Bookstrand.(c) JoAnne Kenrick. Tentative release date: 21 September 2011

I'm so sorry for being late with my return comments last week -- my puter has been rather poorly. But lucky for me, my husband is a darling and fixed it like new. Wait, it is new! Not even a year old yet. Oh well.

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sss 24 -- appetite for rockers

SET-UP. 1989. Ryker Conall--American rocker and lead man for a hair band called Sirenic--is back in Australia and looking all kinds of Bon Jovi hot. Sadie had a fling with him back in '84, and he broke her heart when he left without goodbyes.

She's determined not to fall for him again...

Fans squealed and surged toward him, dragging Sadie and her two new friends along for the ride. The stampede hit her back to reality like a slap in the face, and ended her back-to-the-past drool session. She scrambled to break free of the crowd, and reminded herself that her appetite for rockers had gone up in flames when she burned her spandex leggings and thigh-high rocker boots years ago. She cursed and wished she could literally kick herself. Glam rock was dead to her. She was past it, and she should've been way past Ryker Conall. -- Rock You Like A Hurricane, Sirenic #1 with Siren-Bookstrand.(c) JoAnne Kenrick. Tentative release date: 21 September 2011

Hope you enjoyed my offering for Six Sunday this week. If you happen to have missed any of my previous sixes, there's a link up in the nav bar where I've listed them should you wish to go check them out.

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