Have you ever watched that channel that shows nothing but
movie trailers? Sometimes I catch my husband watching it between sporting
events. It’s so funny to see trailers for movies five or even ten years old. The
thing I love about trailers are that they tend to pull some of the best parts
of the movie to reel us into wanting to see it. I thought I’d try that with
this blog. I’ll show you my favorite lines from five chapters of The Spy Wore Blue: A Lord and Lady Spy novella
and reel you in! And in breaking news, THE SPY WORE BLUE is only 99 cents right now. That's a matinee price!
Chapter One
But something went wrong. A sound startled her or the wind knocked her
cloak in front of her eyes, and the pistol went off before she was ready. She
swore, watching as the man fled. She was usually a much better shot. She did
not know how she could have missed him. Blue would certainly have some
criticism or other. But when she looked for him, he was gone. She heard a moan
and looked down, then gasped when she saw Blue in a dark heap on the
scarlet-stained snow.
Chapter Two
She’d really shot him,
and bloody hell but it hurt. Blue had always thought Helena would be the death
of him, but he thought she would hit him over the head with a wine bottle or
stab him in the back. This—this—felt like a betrayal
Chapter Three
He was looking about
her room, studying it, seeing God knew what in every little crevice. He turned,
and she studied his broad back and slim waist. While her mind screamed that he
was dangerous to her, her body screamed desire. Her lips tingled as she
imagined tracing a light path down that muscled back with her mouth and tongue.
She clutched the arm of the chair and made herself focus.
Chapter Four
And then his mouth was
on hers, and it was as though the spark from a fire had leapt onto dry hay and
ignited. Her whole body roared to life, consumed by heat and yearning and
voracious desire. She dug her hands into his hair and pulled his mouth hard
against hers. She felt as though she would die if he didn’t kiss her deeply,
thoroughly, completely.
Chapter Five
Blue
was never hasty. Never impulsive.
Except
once.
He looked at Helena
now, studying her furrowed brow as they sat over steaming bowls of soup at her
table. He didn’t like that she was a target any more than she liked it, and
judging from the worried look on her face, she hated her new position.
Which line is your
favorite? One person who comments will win a copy of either Lord and Lady Spy or
the upcoming True Spies. Winner’s
choice!
I love the one about him never being impulsive. The fact that this time he is means something really special is about to happen!
ReplyDeleteLove your books, Shana, but don't enter me in the drawing. I've got it ordered.
Thanks, Mia!
ReplyDeleteThe one for chapter 2 is hilarious. Oh, what a betrayal! I think Blue needs to find a new special somebody, *ahem* me... LOL
ReplyDeleteI loved the teasers for chapter one AND two!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Azucena!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Victoria!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely chapter 2. That one is a surprise and it threw Blue off.
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Chapter 2 made me laugh. There's just something about the phrase 'bloody hell'....
ReplyDeleteI like the third one. The suspense of things to come!! (although I liked them all).
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Yes, it did, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gina! One of my faves.
ReplyDeleteThanks, cats lady!
ReplyDeleteChapter two...but I like the way they all tie together to tantalize us. Thanks, Shana
ReplyDeleteHi Shana,
ReplyDeleteI liked all of them, but must say that Chapter 2 really made me giggle. " Bloody hell" is such an "English saying", and one that I admit to sometimes using myself.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Thank you, LSUReader! I do try to tantalize!
ReplyDeleteTrue, Diane! I heard someone say it here the other day in front of some kids, and I thought, that is a really bad word if you're British.
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The quote from chapter two is my favorite. How's he going to get over being shot?? :D
ReplyDeleteI'm reading The Spy Wore Blue right now, and my favorite quote is the one from Chapter One. I was so shocked when he disappeared and was then found on the ground. Thank goodness she wasn't aiming for him. :D
ReplyDeleteOhh I loved the quote from chapter 2! If that was the only thing I had ever gotten to see before about this book, I would be sold just by that!
ReplyDeleteThanks, bn!
ReplyDeleteGood question, Julie. You know my answer, right ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL, Barbara! That was a really fun scene to write. I had no idea she was going to shoot him until I wrote it.
ReplyDeleteOh, good, Ada! Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteFYI, I'll announce the winner on Sunday when no one is blogging, but I'll randomly pick a winner tomorrow afternoon and contact her by email. So you can still post comments for another day.
ReplyDeleteI like chapter 2...the idea that he figured all of these up close and personal ways she would attack him...but didn't think of this alternative! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading them all but I pick chapter 5. I really want to find out what happens next!
ReplyDeleteChapter 2 is my favorite. Sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly right, Elf! Thanks for stopping by :-)
ReplyDeleteAnita, the book is only 99 cents right now! Go forth and find out :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crystal!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I think I REALLY like Blue!
ReplyDeleteMe, too Brooklyn Ann. He kind of comes in and steals the scene.
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