Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
This week:
Rowan is curious to why Maverick opened Heart and Soul as a coffeehouse and not a bar. The coversation is picking up from last week.
Maverick's POV. Rowan is speaking first.
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"Usually, the coffeehouses I've frequented were college hangouts where they met to work on school projects. Never thought of a coffeehouse establishment as a place to host live music. It's an interesting combo, but wouldn't you bring in more money if you served alcohol?"
"Maybe, but it's not just about the money for me, and don't underestimate a good cup of coffee." He lifted his cup with a grin before he placed it down and leaned his elbows on the counter. "I wanted a place where music could be appreciated with keen senses. The specialty coffees and teas were just an added bonus," he added as his gaze took in her every feature. She had a beautiful straight nose with just a tiny tilt at the tip, and her blue eyes were framed with dark lashes and her lips… well, those lips were going to get him into trouble if he didn't watch his step. Rosy full lips meant for kissing were always difficult to resist.
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Love to hear your feed back. 🙂
About Heart and Soul...
80s rock star, Haley Rose went missing without a trace on October 31 1988 and was eventually presumed dead. Three decades later, a thirty-year old woman, Rowan Beckett recalls things only Haley Rose would know and she can belt out songs in the same fashion as the missing 80s star. However, Rowan couldn't be the missing rock star since the woman would now be in her fifties. Could Haley Rose have came back reincarnated as Rowan Beckett?
24 thoughts on “Difficult to resist… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday”
Nice snippet from what sounds like an intriguing story. Well done!
I love how the conversation contains a hint of flirtation!
Jessica,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet.
His reasoning makes sense. Some places get so loud you can’t even hear the music.
PT,
It can become overwhelming.
Sounds like a nice place to hang out. Good music and nice beverage!
Linda,
My kind of place.
Wonder if he had a past problem with alcohol . . . I like him! And that’s a place I’d like to visit.
Nancy,
There is a history of something.
I like your characters already! Especially the description of her lips!
Sara,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the snippet.
A civilized place for music. And, he’s tempted.
He’s definitely tempted.
Well he’s certainly distracted! I like his explanation for why a coffeehouse…great snippet.
Veronica,
Thank you.
Terrific explanation regarding his bar with music and good coffee. You brought me right into the scene and the touch of heat!
It seems his business plan is working for him — the coffee shop’s still open.
I love coffee and live music! I think he’s had a great idea.
I like the undercurrents in their dialogue. He’s seeing her more than just a boarder. I like how this is going. Nice.
There’s always a call for unique coffee shops! I also love that last line, and hopefully he’ll get a kiss!
Loved the snippet and his explanation for the bar with music and coffee (although I’m more a tea and hot chocolate person myself! 🙂 )
I like the way he’s obviously attracted to her, while trying not to show it!
I like his explanation for the coffeehouse … he’s not in it for the money but for the music and taste.
I like where this relationship is heading. It probably won’t be long till things heat up.
I predict… those lips ARE going to get him into a lot of trouble. Oh, BTW, I want that fingernail polish from the photo!!!
Nice snippet from what sounds like an intriguing story. Well done!
I love how the conversation contains a hint of flirtation!
Jessica,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet.
His reasoning makes sense. Some places get so loud you can’t even hear the music.
PT,
It can become overwhelming.
Sounds like a nice place to hang out. Good music and nice beverage!
Linda,
My kind of place.
Wonder if he had a past problem with alcohol . . . I like him! And that’s a place I’d like to visit.
Nancy,
There is a history of something.
I like your characters already! Especially the description of her lips!
Sara,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the snippet.
A civilized place for music. And, he’s tempted.
He’s definitely tempted.
Well he’s certainly distracted! I like his explanation for why a coffeehouse…great snippet.
Veronica,
Thank you.
Terrific explanation regarding his bar with music and good coffee. You brought me right into the scene and the touch of heat!
It seems his business plan is working for him — the coffee shop’s still open.
I love coffee and live music! I think he’s had a great idea.
I like the undercurrents in their dialogue. He’s seeing her more than just a boarder. I like how this is going. Nice.
There’s always a call for unique coffee shops! I also love that last line, and hopefully he’ll get a kiss!
Loved the snippet and his explanation for the bar with music and coffee (although I’m more a tea and hot chocolate person myself! 🙂 )
I like the way he’s obviously attracted to her, while trying not to show it!
I like his explanation for the coffeehouse … he’s not in it for the money but for the music and taste.
I like where this relationship is heading. It probably won’t be long till things heat up.
I predict… those lips ARE going to get him into a lot of trouble. Oh, BTW, I want that fingernail polish from the photo!!!