Happy Holidays to authors and readers and anyone else who wanders in. Today, I’m sharing another snippet from my erotic historical western, Cur. I introduced my hero, Cur Villalobos last week here. This week I’m moving ahead in the story with a scene from my heroine’s POV—meet Sara.
“Well, that’s that, it’s done, he’s coming back with a preacher tomorrow morning,” Sara told her mother.
“He’s an awfully big man,” Harriet Conner offered hesitantly, wearing the same bewildered expression she’d worn since her husband’s death.
“Yes,” Sara agreed, not knowing what else to say; Cur Villalobos was taller than six feet, with wide, muscled shoulders that made him seem even bigger. He’d been polite when he proposed, clearly more interested in the river behind her than in the woman he had to marry to control it.
“I only hope he stocks a full larder,” Sara said grimly and unfolded her apron, brushing the dead leaves from the fruit she’d been lucky to find for their meal.
“You know Sara,” Harriet said uneasily, “a man has needs.”
“So do we,” she muttered and paused to swallow a blackberry, savoring the tangy flavor as she tried to satisfy her raging hunger with the meager offering. “We need to eat.”
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Wishing you bargains, scrumptious clothes, warm brandy, cold beer,
Parking spots, patience, temperance in eating holiday candy, and good cheer…
gem
The things we women put up with, eh? I’m not big on erotica, but based on this snippet, I want to know more!
She is a strong woman, and not at all fooled by him. Great snippet. 🙂
Love Sara’s reply and the gesture, too! well done!
Really great set up. It says so much in so few lines.
Beautiful writing. A sense of the bittersweet due to the connection between the mother and daughter and the proposal she is facing. You have a deft hand at writing show rather than tell.
So much info in these few lines. Well done.
Looking forward to what you do with this story
Beautiful snippet, well written as always Gem!
I think they’ll surprise each other with their needs—and themselves, too!
Excellent introduction to Sara, Gem, and her mother, too. 🙂
The emotions you manage to tug at in only a few sentences is incredible, Gem. The descriptions are vivid. I can easily picture the scene and the situation. I’m hooked!
A winner of an eight. Mother with concerns different from daughter’s practical ideas. Love the tug between them.
Great snippet, love the last little paragraph.
You’ve set up a great situation in these last two posts- both characters are entirely focused on something other than the person they’re about to marry. I can’t wait to watch them wake up!
You did a great job of showing her reality with only a few words. Like Alexis said, this marriage is only a stepping stone to something else. Intriguing situation.
I really like your heroine. Her ‘voice’ is so strong and believable – can’t wait to read more of this one! Great snippet!
Just from this snippet I know I’m hooked. I love a marriage of convenience tale and this seems to be one heck of a set up. Let’s just hope Cur doesn’t live up to his name! Great 8!
Love the way you draw the reader right in. Enjoyed the snippet.
Love how it ends with the double entendre. Very nice.
Yes indeed, a man has needs. Momma is worried for her girl, but does her girl need worrying after? Looking forward to more snippets to find out : )
You conveyed so much in this snippet. I was immediately pulled into a connection with Sara and want to read more.
Oh, I like it!
Great snippet! Can’t wait for more!