Welcome to Snippet Sunday.
Today's my Birthday and I'll be out most of the day, but I'll be sure to visit everyone's blog when I return!
If you missed the last weeks snippet from The Gryphon & His Thief, here's the link.
Set up: Calli asked why he hadn't killed her if he was indeed a Gryphon shifter. He told her it was because of who she was to him.
*The excerpt may have been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. 
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"I do not wish to harm you and on my honor, I promise, you shall be safe this night." He could not in truth promise her more.
Her safety depended on her relinquishing the stone, but he had a hunch, his little thief wouldn't be forthcoming in handing it over. He had already searched her person and had rummaged through her vehicle, but had not found the cursed item. She'd somehow managed to hide it somewhere between the museum and here, and he meant to find out where.
She placed the phone beside her on the nightstand, without taking her gaze off his and said, "Go on, spin your tale… Gryphon."
Where did one begin such a tale when she looked upon him as if lies flew from his tongue and naught else? To convince her otherwise would prove a challenge at best.
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Should be some story. lol
Thanks for stopping by! Love to know what you thought of the snippet. Until next week, take care.
Top 10 Finisher for Best Young Adult/New Adult novel at P&E! Came in #4! If you're interested in knowing more about The Gryphon and His Thief, here's a blurb:
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Blurb:
Some Treasures are Priceless…
A long time ago, a Gryphon shifter’s duty was to guard and protect the people of the tribes, but Darrien Andros failed to keep his human wife safe from harm. Cursed for the crime, he must guard everything in the Museum of Cursed Antiquities forever, never to truly live and never to die. Centuries have passed, but when he encounters a thief, who uncannily resembles his dead wife, he is convinced he has a second chance.
Calli Angelis is hired to steal Hecate's Stone from the Museum, believing she would be returning it to its rightful owner. She never really trusted the person who hired her and now Darrien makes her doubt her motives, too. He also has her questioning the possibility of reincarnation when the attraction between them ignites into something she can no longer ignore.
As the two work together to unravel the mysteries behind the stone, it becomes apparent an old and dangerous enemy from Darrien’s past is determined to have history repeat itself.
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For some reason I absolutely love this line: “…on my honor, I promise, you shall be safe this night.” He could not in truth promise her more.
And it’s going to be an interesting story he tells!
I love the dialect. It lends so much to this story!
And, happy, happy birthday! I hope you’;re out doing something fun! Much success and happiness in this new year of your life!
Happy Birthday!
I just love the Gryphon’s voice in this- kind of formal and archaic, as though he’s stuck in the wrong time- which he probably is. 🙂
Maybe if he was to change in front of her… That could help. But that might also be dangerous and scary.
Happy Birthday !! 🙂 Interesting snippet today.
I’m in love with your last paragraph. Brilliant! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
When an immovable object disbelieves an irresistible force . . . 😀
I love their mutual frustration, here—and it isn’t even the steamy kind (yet)!
A tale within a tale. We have a cliff hanger here. Love the story and the way you tell it.
A tale within a tale. I love the way you write, Karen. The use of language takes us right into the time and place.
I really enjoyed this little snippet! What an interesting idea! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 I hope you have an excellent weekend!
A challenge that he’s more than up to. Loved this book!
Well for sure we’re ALL waiting for him to spin us more of his tale…I really like this story! You always have such unique premises. Another great excerpt!
So far, it seems like a challenge he’s willing to accept.
Happy birthday!
Thank you everyone for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your support every week! Thanks for the Birthday wishes, too!