The name of this blog hop intrigued me because I live in the South, and if you want sultry summer nights, the South is the place to be. In mid-summer the scent of roses, gardenia, and mimosa perfume the night while tree frogs, cicadas, and katydids try to out sing each other. The heat of the day is broken, but you can feel the humidity lying on your skin like a wet sheet. Before the advent of air conditioning people built sleeping porches so they could take advantage of the coolness at night.
I used to put my pillow at the bottom of my bed because there was a window there, and I wanted the air on my face. During the night, it would cool off, and I’d turn around so I could get under the cover. I was sixteen when we air conditioned our house.
Of course there are other ways of heating up the night...
Of course there are other ways of heating up the night...
Here’s an excerpt from Return Engagement which is available at http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=819 . In this excerpt, you’ll find out what happens to my hero and heroine on a sultry, summer night. The heat of the day is fading, but Richard and Elizabeth can heat the night with the passion they feel for each other.
“Look at the moon, Richard. Have you ever seen anything so big and beautiful? Isn’t it lovely the way it’s reflecting off the water?”
“Yes, but not as lovely as you are.” Richard made a sound of disgust. “That is so trite. You’d think I could do better, but all evening I’ve had trouble saying what I mean.”
Elizabeth laughed. “Maybe it’s because you’re trying too hard, but for the record, I think you’re doing just fine.” She shivered and hunched her shoulders as she hugged herself. “That wind is cold.”
Richard immediately removed his jacket and handed it to her. “Here, put this on.”
“Won’t you be cold?”
“I’m fine. I’ve got on long sleeves and that’s enough.” His eyes twinkled in the moonlight. “In fact, I kind of like the idea of you wearing my clothes. Sounds like high school, huh?”
Richard tugged on her hand. “Let’s sit down and watch the moon awhile.”
Elizabeth willingly sank into the damp sand and cuddled close beside him. My gosh, the man had muscles she hadn’t known even existed! “Richard, about this evening…”
“All right, I will.” Richard turned slightly, an almost angry look on his face. “What the hell do you think you’re doing getting yourself engaged to Alex Crawford? It’s obvious to a blind man that you don’t love him. You’ve been teasing me and flirting with me all evening. You’ve even kissed me.” He stirred up the butterflies in her stomach when he gently caressed her shoulder. “Right now your body language makes me think if I wanted to take this snuggling any further you’d be willing.”
“You don’t strike me as the type of woman who’d pick a man for a night of sex and then go back to her fiancĂ© like nothing had happened. If that’s true I don’t think you love Alex as much as you think you do. The question is: what are you going to do about it?”
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This is where you can get the best price for the book. http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=819
For more blogs go to http://spartanheartbyauthorkristinecheney.blogspot.com/2011/08/register-for-upcoming-august-blog-hop.html
The last picture is re-blogged from http://nursebambi.tumblr.com/
Hi Elaine. Your book sounds really good. Posted on my FB page(sue brandes).
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Thank you so much, Sue.
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Thank you, Leanne.
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Great post, Elaine! Loved the excerpt. Wishing you much success with your book.
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Your book looks like a great read ! Id love to win a copy and review it for you, but I am adding it to my TBR list also ..
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Enjoyed your post, Elaine :-)
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The book sounds really good! Thanks for the chance to win!
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