Hey-hey, my peeps! Hope your summer’s going swimmingly. I’ve taken a deep dive into edits on Love Unleashed, and so far it’s been smooth sailing. I’m sure that means choppy waters are ahead. Had enough with the puns? 😀 Here’s another snippet!
Continuing from where we left off…
Since moving to Kendal a few years ago, she’d built a profitable business on behalf of canine lovers everywhere. The Barkery was a doggy wonderland filled with homemade treats, toys, and an ultramodern day spa. Pet owners flocked to her shop because there was nothing they wouldn’t do—or buy—when it came to their fur babies, herself included. She was a successful entrepreneur. She paid her taxes. She attended town events. She was delightful, damn it. Everybody thought so.
Everybody except Kent Clarkson, apparently.
***End of WWW post, but here’s a bit more!***
The man who’d stood up and blown all her hard work out of the water.
Huffing out a frustrated breath, she rounded the corner to the parking lot. All she wanted was to get home, get away from here before she fell apart.
“Hannah! Hannah, wait up!”
Her spine stiffened and she drew up short for a moment, only long enough to turn her head and fix Kent with a fiery glare. Afraid she might actually harm him, or worse, burst into tears, she sprang into motion again. He would not see her cry. She hated showing weakness to anyone, especially him.
Here’s the blurb:
Hannah Barker has it all. A booming business, a fabulous group of girlfriends, and a loving and devoted housemate…with floppy ears and a wet nose. She doesn’t have time for romance. Or so she says.
Kent Clarkson is a single father on a mission to keep his daughter safe. But when the blonde bombshell he’s been butting heads with all summer proposes opening a dog park, Kent—who’s been once bitten and more than twice shy—goes on the offensive. Soon, it’s all-out war.
The whole town knows the chemistry between Hannah and Kent is off the leash, but can these two set aside their differences long enough to fall in love?
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I’m super excited to have the Olympics on, despite the fact that they’re very distracting to a writer who’s already easily distractible. But hey, it’s only a couple weeks, right? 🙂 Wishing you all a productive and fun-filled week ahead! See you next Sunday! Go, Canada, go!
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So much of her personality revealed in this snippet! Well done!
Thanks, Jessica! I don’t usually like writing conflict, but those are often the scenes that expose characters the most. 🙂
There’s always that one exception, which is why his disapproval . . . and approval means so much to her. Such a solid, emotional scene, Julie. Well done!
😀 <-- my face right now. Thank you, Nancy! I so appreciate your kind words!
I can totally relate to her feeling right now – I never let people see me cry either if I can help it! Great snippet…
Now I’m gonna try to sneak up on you and catch you in the act. 😉 Thanks, Veronica!
Grrrrrr, that Kent Clarkson!! lol, This (and last week) is such a great beginning to the first chapter! I can picture her, short angry steps, tucking that purse in tight. So visual! Wonderful snippet!
Now, go enjoy the Olympics. It’s not like they’re on the telly every day. 🙂
😀 Yay! I’m so glad the emotions are leaping off the page. Speaking of leaping (and tumbling), I’ll get back to watching gymnastics!
Thank you, Teresa!!
I wonder what he has to say, and I wonder if she’ll be open to listening?
I’ll share more from this scene next week, so you might find out sooner than you think! 😉 Thanks, Kate!
Great emotional scene. I don’t want people to see me cry either.
I see there are lots of closet criers here. I tend to blubber very publicly. 😀 Glad you enjoyed the scene!
I suspect it’s a good thing Hannah isn’t like you. Clark Kent . . . err, Kent Clarkson . . . might be turned off by pubic tears. Or perhaps not. Actually, it’ll be interesting to see how he reacts.
Lol my characters can’t be entirely like me. Just maybe 60% like me. You’ll see how Kent reacts next week! 🙂
Boy, she is one angry lady! You set this scene up so wonderfully I can actually feel her rage. Great snippet!
Thanks, Jenna! It’s so hard for me to write scenes like this. I much prefer light and fluffy stuff, but it’s good to push yourself out of your comfort zone. 🙂
I think this one needs to be on my list. After reading Learning to Love, I enjoy your characters. Even though he wasn’t much of a likable one at first there. You knew there was a reason. Seeing him here can help you understand him better. Love these side stories.
Aww, Jeff, that’s so kind. I really appreciate your support, and I’m thrilled that you enjoy my characters! 🙂 Thank you, thank you!