Hi everyone. I’m giving a big old WOOT, WOOT! this weekend and posting from Cerise Amour, my Unlikely Gentlemen 2.5 title that released last Wednesday.
Jeb ducked into the tent, sweeping Cherry inside with him. He was tense, as anxious to stay with her as he was to leave.
“I’ll be fine,” she tried to reassure him, but tears filled her eyes and spilled over.
He thumbed one away; then, although he had no business doing it, he leaned closer and brushed his lips across hers. She didn’t kiss him so much as cling to him, her arms going around his neck and her body pressing against his for support and comfort.
He walked her backward to the corner of the enclosed space. When her knees met the cot, she sat on the edge and pulled him down with her.
Jeb thought briefly that the makeshift bed was too narrow and might not hold their combined weight; and then he stopped thinking at all.
Blurb:
After a hasty Civil War marriage to Confederate soldier, Jeb Carter, Cherry Fitzwilliam finds herself abandoned among strangers;over the next twenty-five years she carefully constructs a life based on lies.
Her neighbors and daughter believe she’s a widow who lost her husband in the war. But Jeb is alive and prosperous and Cherry’s one indulgence is a much anticipated monthly meeting with him that usually devolves into a shouting match.
When Jeb Carter becomes ill, perhaps even dying, discord changes to despair and he asks her to be with him to the end. Avoiding the questions of family and friends, they leave Texas on a journey that takes them to a love they’ve long denied.
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Love was often a luxury in past days so it’s entirely likely for married people to find their love developing later.
Very good timing.
I think this one is my favorite story from you, with the little bit I read though.
Mm, love the part where he stops thinking 😉
Ha, that last line is lovely : )
Sweet, sexy and complicated…sounds about perfect:)
great sentences, the first one depicting the conflict within himself, progressing to the last where he’s not thinking anymore 🙂
Congrats on the release!
I love the concept, and I’m definitely intrigued by why the lies have happened. Adding this one to my list.
The temptation is just too much. So yummy. Love these kinds of moments and you capture it so well. Congrats on the release! 🙂
You drew me in from the first sentence. Poignant and hot.
I’m with Gemma. Spend too much time thinking, and well, you miss out!
The last line is awesome, but I love the physical description through the whole thing.
Great snippet. Like everyone else, I loved the last line. The story premise really sounds interesting.
The last line stuck with me – sometimes it’s best not to think at all. Good pacing and descriptions as well.
I really enjoyed the scene and the story premise is fascinating…excellent excerpt!
Nice, Gem! Love that he stopped thinking. Great snippet and congratulations on your new release. 😀
Beautiful scene—and an interesting premise! What on earth has kept them apart for so long? Can’t wait to find out!
The premise gave me goosebumps. I just bought it from Amazon. 🙂
I’m curious too. Why aren’t they together?
Very nice. Great pacing & a great last line are highlights in an enjoyable snippet.
Oh there’s no holding back now. I loved the snippet. Wished there was more. 🙂