Happy Sunday!
Did you all have a happy 4th? Did you do anything special?
Since my husband had a video shoot, and my children were with friends, my girlfriend and I went to the movies to see The Lone Ranger. It wasn't what I expected, but I was certainly entertained.
What am I'm reading this week?
I just started listening to Book 1 of the Bonded By Blood Vampire Chronicles by Ariel Burnz on my kindle (text-to-speech). Only two chapters in, but I'm intrigued to know more.
For my night reading (Paperback), I'm still enjoying Riding the Thunder by Deborah MacGillivray. This is the second book in the Sisters of Colford Hall series. The first book is The Invasion of Falgannon Isle. I'm enjoying reading about the hunky dark-haired Mershan Brothers. Do you want to meet Deborah and know a little more about her books? Stop by KMN Books on July 11th. 🙂
What are you reading?
Now for Snippet Sunday. This is another snippet from Magic of the Loch. Today's snippet is a couple of paragraphs later from last week. If you missed last weeks snippet, here's the link: Chapter 2 #3 Alan's POV.
The Wild Rose Press
Kindle
NOOK
Blurb:
Michaela Grant travels to Scotland for a holiday, knowing this vacation is her last. A medical condition threatens her life and any chance of a future—until she meets Alan MacLachlin, a man forced to exist between two worlds.
Alan is the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Once every fifty years he returns to human form in search of his soul mate, the one woman who can break his curse. He believes he has found forever with Michaela, but to claim it he must figure out how to save her life.
Michaela and Alan vow to take what time has to offer, but another threat looms. A sinister shape shifter with a vendetta against Alan is making Loch Ness his personal hunting ground. Now he’s threatening Michaela. Alan must discover who the shifter is and stop him before it’s too late.
*Note: Snippet has been tweaked to fit the 8 sentence limit.
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Set up for the scene: Michaela agrees to let Alan and Hyatt give her a tour of the loch so she can search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Last week Alan is wondering why Michaela has traveled so far away from home when she is not well. Sensing she's being watched, Michaela turns and meets his gaze.
Now for the snippet: (Alan's POV)
Her strong chin lifted in defiance, as if she meant to tell him to back off. Illness had weakened her body, but not her spirit. Aye, the fool lassie knew her time was limited. Scotland would be the final chapter in her book of life and it had him curious. Of all places in the world, why did she settle for Drumnadrochit?
“Where do ye live in the States, lovely lassie.” Hyatt sat next to her on the bench, draping his arm around her shoulders. Alan clutched the wheel tighter, not liking his brother’s bold advances.
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Wonder why Alan doesn't like his brother putting the moves on Michaela. 🙂
More of Alan's POV next week.
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Yep-now officially on my TBR wish-list!
Cool! 🙂
Yay! So glad Magic of the Loch made it to your TBR wish list. 🙂
Enjoying this story SO much, can’t wait to read it all at once. Another excellent excerpt today.
Veronica,
Thanks so much. So glad you’re intrigued to read the full story. 🙂
This is an intriguing concept… how she is his soul mate and they each have the potential to save the other. She knows she’s near her end, but I love her spirit!
Susan,
I’m so glad you admire Michaela’s spirit. 🙂
Is Michaela lake-sick or did I miss something ?
I have the feeling that Alan is going to punch Hyatt in the face really soon.
Linda,
She is ill. Michaela mentions this in the first chapter (Michaela’s POV). The snippets are from previous ‘Sunday snippets.)
Alan only sense Michaela is ill. She has not told him…yet.
Oh that makes total sense.
I shouldn’t have taken the story in the middle.
Great conflict here! Your description really brings it alive.
Linda,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet!
Does Hyatt sense her illness, too, or is it only Alan who’s so sensitive to her condition?
Or is Hyatt trying to get Alan to make a move? 😉
Sarah,
lol– Hyatt would so do this to his brother. 🙂
Hyatt cannot sense her illness. Which you find out later on in the story. Alan is more in tune with Michaela. Remember (earlier snippets) when he touched her there was a connection.
Couldn’t be a wee bit o’ jealousy, now?
Sue,
Just a wee bit. lol
Alan, I think you’re actually a bit jealous actually. 🙂 He’s such a great character.
I’m enjoying Evernights romance on the go this weekend: Succubus Games by Lila Shaw and Under Orders by Doris O’Connor. They’re quick hot reads.
S.J.,
Yep, you could be right. lol
Re: your books you’re reading:
Sounds like tantalizing reads!
Seems like there’s some brotherly rivalry and jealousy simmering! I wonder if Michaela will go for Hyatt before falling for Alan.
Carrie-Anne,
You’ll find out soon. 🙂
Sounds like he needs to make his move. Great snippet, Karen. 🙂
Alan will…soon. 🙂
I think Alan is going to smack his brother upside the head right quick if he doesn’t lay off. I’ve been enjoying the tense dynamics with these three.
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C.,
lol- Hyatt need a good smack once in a while.
Very interesting foreshadowing displayed in this scene! Enjoying the dynamic between the brothers too:)
Sam,
Thanks so much. 🙂
Hyatt makes my skin crawl! Well done!! Alan has his marching orders from within, doesn’t he?