I've been challenged to a new game by Kathleen Rice Adams. This one is called "Look" and the object is to find the first instance of the word "look" in your work in progress and post the surrounding paragraphs. Then, tag other people to do the same.
As I told Kathleen over on Facebook, this gives me an excuse to roll out my new cover, which I finished just last night. As most of you already know, a big name western romance author chose to use the same title I've been using for her latest book, which gave me quite a bit of pause. Finally, I decided to keep the title and tweak it just a bit. In doing so, I ended up making a whole new cover. The background is an old photo I took out in extreme West Texas more than 30 years ago. I had to enhance it a bit because the color had started to fade. With a few modifications, the cowboy and his lady are a combination of two stock photos from Hot Damn Designs and Illustrated Romance. Anyway, here are the paragraphs and the new cover for My Wild Texas Rose.
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~~~~Sample Paragraphs~~~~
Leaning down, his restless gaze traveled the length of the street outside.
What or—more likely—who was he looking for? Her brother, no doubt. Did he think she’d gone to the window as a signal to someone out on the street? Could he actually think she was setting him up for an ambush?
“There’s no one waiting outside. And no one is going to come busting through the door. I told you, I’m here alone.” Her conscience pricked her because it wasn’t exactly the truth.
When he straightened and faced her again, she could see the pinpoints of sweat clinging to the ridge of his upper lip. A faint web of squint lines accentuated the outer corners of his eyes.
Having him so close sucked all the air from the room until there was only him, leather, sun-drenched cotton, and something so unique and pleasantly male it made her head swim.
“I didn’t think you were coming.”
“Started not to,” he admitted. “I didn’t know what the hell I’d be walking into. But my curiosity got the best of me and here I am.”
Happy reading!
Devon
Oh, Devon, this is gonna be a good one! Hurry and get it published. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, ma'am. :) I'm working on it, I truly am. Glad you enjoyed the sample.
DeleteDevon, I second Jacquie's comment. Get to writin', gal! Can't wait to see this one "on the street." :-)
ReplyDeleteYou and me both, Kathleen. LOL! This is the one that's kicked my butt.
DeleteOooh, yummy -- both the cover and the excerpt! Can't wait to read the whole book!
ReplyDeleteHey, Lyn! Thanks! In case you haven't seen yet, I tagged you. Come to think of it, you've been scarce lately. Miss you. :)
DeleteSounds great, Devon. Gotta love those westerns!
ReplyDeleteHey, welcome, Linda! Glad you liked it! :)
ReplyDeleteMy little dog's name is Molly also.
DeleteHave you posted a picture of her on FB? I remember seeing a little dog on there named Molly that reminded me of my Molly.
DeleteOh-so-easily I could see that trickling bead of sweat & even I had difficulty breathing from the subtle masculinity of this man. Good grief, Devon, I didn't even notice the 'look' -- LOL. ;-P
ReplyDeleteI guess it's a good thing I didn't continue with the next couple of paragraphs where his shirt is sticking to his chest and all that. LOL! Thanks for coming over, sweetie. ;)
DeleteExcellent cover Devon!! It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't wait for the book to come out.
Get a move on lady.
Teresa R.
Thanks, Teresa! I'm working on it. Nothing but setbacks lately, but I'm working on it. Thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paty! :)
DeleteSquee! So excited about this and I love the new cover! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the cover, Taryn. :)
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