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So, for Two-fer Tuesday, let's bring it down to TWO sentences. That's right, two. I want to see if you can find two sentences that showcase your story. Make me want to keep reading. Tell me if I got it done....
"Oh,
God, Wyatt. Don’t you dare die on me.”
Your turn....
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Perfection, D'Ann! But I have to read this anyway because it involves subjects I very much like: bull riding, romance, cowboys.
ReplyDeleteI'm cheating by using a really long sentence and a shorter sentence. ;)
From The Treasure Hunter's Lady:
Whether this rebellious trip into the wilderness against her father's wishes spurred her into oblivion, or she found herself still locked in a kiss with Abel, still breathing after they fell, she'd never regret opening her heart to him. The boat tipped sideways and the sickening sensation of falling made her stomach lurch.
Great job, Allie!
DeleteLoved it!
I find these challenges so hard, like writing a synopsis. I just came up with this one to tweet:
ReplyDeleteSpirit guide bargains with an elf to rescue his soul mate from disaster. Too bad she neither recognizes him nor wishes his intervention.
Sharon~
DeleteThese aren't supposed to be work, they're supposed to be fun! Just have fun with it.
Oh, yes I want to keep reading! I think this book is going to be next on my list!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Rionna.
"Blake, he killed me."
"No he didn't damn it! I'm right here. I'm kissing you."
Oh, thank you, Rionna! I DO think you would like ACTK.
DeleteLove your two!
Yes! I want to read more! Awesome teasers, ladies! Here's mine:
ReplyDeleteShe ran for her life.
Avery Marks breath sawed in and out of her lungs as she forced her wobbly legs to carry her away from the cave.
That was fun, D'Ann! Thanks!
I LOVE that scene, Jenn!
DeleteAll of these sentences make me want to keep ready.
ReplyDeleteThis is fun.
Where's yours, Brenda???
DeleteVery nice teasers, ladies. D'Ann, I MUST read your book right away. This is very, very hard, but here's mine for Soul Seducer.
ReplyDelete“So I hope you’ll understand why I don’t think much of your duty. Why—whether it’s Gaylen, you, or some other reaper I’ve yet to meet—death is death.
Thank you, Alicia!
DeleteLove this, very spooky!
Thanks, D'Ann, this is fun.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine from CLEAR AS DAY:
Mother always said, among other things, that a lady never goes skinny-dipping and must always wear a proper hat. Kay was only half skinny-dipping, but she fervently wished she’d worn something a bit more substantial than a baseball cap and the bottom half of the quintessential teeny-weenie yellow polka-dot bikini.
Me, too!
DeleteWhat great teasers. Here is mine from "The Seduction of Lady Phoebe"
ReplyDeleteThere is no use telling me I can’t be in love with you when I am. It was the only good decision I made back then, if it was, indeed, a decision.”
Nice one!
DeleteNice one...okay, I'll play - from What a Texas Girl Wants:
ReplyDeleteThe problem was she did want to kiss her new husband - a little bit too much. And he wasn't her husband - not really.
Love your excerpts. I have to move this up to the top of TBR pile because by the time your tour's done, I'll have read most of it :)
DeleteLove it!
DeleteThank you, Margie! You made my day, hope you love the whole book!
DeleteOkay. Since we know I can't do blurbs, I can't do this, either, but I really like these two from what I've finally titled THE BEST SUMMER EVER.
ReplyDeleteThey were just eyes, for God’s sake—they couldn’t really make music in his heart—but they did. Oh, hell yes, they did.
Love your title. And two lines.
DeleteWhat do you mean you can't do it? You did, and well!
Delete*loves*
DeleteCome on Liz how much better could it have been? Really has style and grabs this reader.
DeleteDobson Winters was not the kind of man that celebrated things. He didn't celebrate his birthday, the Fourth of July, or Thanksgiving and he wasn't about to lend his blessing or his money to the town of Cordial, Texas to decorate the square for nothing.
ReplyDeleteIntrigued.
DeleteMe, too!
DeleteHe did his best to close his mind to those feelings and concentrate with the eye of a lawman. He needed to prove she wasn’t involved,
ReplyDeleteif nothing else to himself before this thing got any further. Describing Texas Ranger Tyrone Dixon in Incident at Cold Creek Tejas Conspiracy
Love it! I want to read this!
DeleteLoving the teasers....everyone's are so good. Fun idea D'Ann!
ReplyDeleteI am, too! Where's yours???
Delete"She may have been ninety-seven, but she was a woman. She might have been a maiden aunt, but she had a story."
ReplyDeleteFrom Perfect on Paper by Patty Froese.
This reminded me of one of our English teachers in Junior High. Every year she said, "I'm a fifty-eight--insert next age---year old virgin and darn proud of it." I'm not sure why the English teacher felt the need to share this with her students, but it was a yearly ritual.
DeleteOh, I like that one! I have an aunt who fit that description to a tee (a decade younger when she died, but other than that, on the nose!)
DeleteBeautiful! I love it!
Deletethese are fun. here's my teaser from my arson inspector's response to whether he'd like a "booty call."
ReplyDelete“But if it’s just for sex, will I feel cheap and used after? I mean I’d hate to find you thought of me as just your dick-on-a-stick … or would that be your dial-a-dick?”
from arsonists anonymous. coming aug 13th from crimson romance.
LOL. Love dick-on-a-stick
DeleteLOL. That's all.
DeleteOh wow that's a GREAT line D!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Where is yours???
Delete“I think it’s right up your alley, Ace. I call it a sour puss.”
ReplyDeletecomment from heroine to hero after a bartending showdown, from A Place to Rest My Heart, release date July 30.
Great line.
DeleteFunny! I love it.
DeleteFun times again, D!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine from my newest WIP: Small Town Armageddon.
When you blow up an entire town and were the outcast nerd, it doesn’t matter if you’re a genius. You are simply Carrie gone global.
love the 'carrie gone global' line!
DeleteMargie does it again - gotta know more!!!
DeleteLOVE it!
DeleteAnd when do the CPs get to see this one? Huh? Huh?
Loved that line, D'Ann! :)
ReplyDeleteSadly, I'm stuck on my opening lines.
Lady Arabella de Percy peered over her shoulder at the forty feet or more that loomed below her and expelled a harsh breath.
“Hell.”
I love this, and love where it goes.
DeleteLove the lines above. More for the TBR pile!
ReplyDeleteThis is from Blind Lust..my paranormal novella released last week! I love it and had so much fun writing it!
"You looked into the future...you slimy, selfish little toad,” Lizzy hissed the worst insult she could think of. “You cheating, despicable, worm ridden piece of shit.”
Love his, Annie!
DeleteLOL. Love it. I think she's a little mad.
DeleteThis is from The Bull Rider's Brother -
ReplyDelete"I think that‘s my line, Lizzie," James said huskily. "Because I haven‘t known what‘s going on since I left you."
Love it!
DeleteWhat fun! I loved everyone's lines. Here's mine from my current wip, The Infamous Lord Blythe (to be released May, 2013 from Random House):
ReplyDeleteThe notorious rake and scoundrel of London society. Richer than Midas himself, but with a reputation no matchmaking mama could overlook and an appearance no debutante could ever forget.
*swoons*
DeleteHave I told you you make we love histies again???
DeleteThis is from my upcoming 'Until the Stars Burn Cold' -
ReplyDelete"I said, who the hell are you and what are you doing in my bloody bed?"
The man stirred with a sigh.
Love your title, and love the lines!
DeleteThanks so much. I really enjoyed reading all the different snippets :)
DeleteFrom my September release, GATHER THE BONES, Lyrical Press.
ReplyDeleteAlice, trailing behind the adults, piped up. “Mummy? Where’s Daddy?”
All three adults stopped quite still. Helen and Angela turned to look at the child.
Paul didn’t move. Helen glanced at him and saw the color had drained from his face.
I am intrigued!
Delete“Are you ready for me now?” Sean whispered, his voice low and deep and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteKristin suddenly felt as if she’d left the lion’s cage open and had a 'Free Lunch' sign above her head.
From Craving Kristin; it's with a publisher now. Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed. Love it!
DeleteThese teasers are definitely making me want to do some reading!
ReplyDeleteHere are 2 sentences from my debut release, Dangerous Ally:
“Do you think it was easy for me,” Lucas asked, his voice falling to a whisper, “lying next to you the last two nights, knowing you were right there and I could just reach out and touch your soft skin? No other man in his right mind would have undergone that amount of torture."
I love it, shows a lot!
DeleteThis is from A HUNTER'S ANGEL (available July 20)
ReplyDelete“Bugs? There are two bad ass, crazy vampires out there and you’re afraid of bugs?”
This line makes me LOL.
DeleteI'm having so much fun reading all these. This is dangerous here, you know that?
ReplyDeleteHere goes - my two sentences:
There was no use trying to hide his revulsion. “Wood Nymph.”
A wood nymph! Gross! LOL
DeleteI was like um how can I do this. I have two sentences they aren't dialogue though. But how is this?
ReplyDeleteAmy is an Army Captain widowed with an eighteen month old daughter. Her daughter has been kidnapped and she can't give the police any more information without risking her and her daughter's life.
Dialog hero here not Amy.
"Captain Raines, are you still in ICU? Don't mention anything else and I'll arrange to be there in about an hour.
Nice job! There's no rule about dialogue...come by again.
DeleteThank you, everyone, for sharing! Your lines are awesome, and I want to read them all!!!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Everyone.... Sorry I'm late. Just two more sentences?
ReplyDeleteThe beginnings of a slow, secret smile tipped the corners of her mouth.
"It's okay...I've won."
Necessary Evil by Stephanie Freeman