Sunday, July 1, 2018

Snippet Sunday and Weekend Writing Warriors


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Blurb:

Jenna West has no idea what she might have done to her new tenant Mike Hightower. He's surly and hateful every single time they meet, and he looks at her as though he despises her.

He does despise her. She's from the Middle East, and people like her killed his friend Ramirez when the army sent them to Iraq.

Will the power of love work its magic to soften Mike's bitter hatred, or will he ignore his growing attraction for his pretty landlady?

Last Week:
She stood and watched him as he walked down the sidewalk.
“Is the duplex still available, Ms. West?”
“Yes.”
“Well, if it’s okay I’d like to rent it.”
She nodded and said, “I have a child so no loud parties or noise after nine.” 
“Fine.”
“I’ll need a deposit.”
“How much?”
“Six hundred.”

This week:  I've skipped the rest of the part where they make their arrangements, and today we get Jenna's view of Mike. I hope you've enjoyed these excerpts. Next week we'll do something else.

Jenna wondered what she had done to offend Mike Hightower. The man acted like a positive boor. He always spoke in a hateful tone of voice, and the expression on his face looked downright hostile. She wished that she had the option of waiting for a better tenant, but since she needed the money, she supposed he could have the apartment. What a shame that he seemed so unfriendly. Well, she’d treat him nicely anyway. As her mother always said, you could catch more flies with sugar than with vinegar.

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2018 at 3:00 AM

    I can't help thinking that a single woman should be bit more careful about renting to guys who are powderkegs with a lit fuse.

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  2. Teresa CypherJuly 1, 2018 at 12:50 PM

    Interesting, seeing it through her eyes. My mom said that too. I may even have uttered it a time or two. :-)

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  3. Amy BraunJuly 1, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    I totally applaud her attitude, because I would not take his crap for anything haha Also my blog link isn't working, so here's my post! http://amybraunauthor.com/sunday-snippet-i-got-the-charm-and-you-got-the-glower/

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  4. UnknownJuly 1, 2018 at 4:54 PM

    I would be really hesitant to rent to someone who seemed so hostile for whatever reason. Hope she doesn’t regret it!

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  5. Veronica ScottJuly 1, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    I love her approach and I'm glad you made it clear she really needs the rent money so we aren't left wondering why on earth she puts up with him. Effective writing, great snippet!

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  6. JennaJuly 1, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    Circumstances have a way of making us swallow our pride or distaste about people. I do hope he lets up on her. But at least we know she was raised right! Great snippet!

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  7. UnknownJuly 2, 2018 at 1:55 AM

    She must really need the money! I'd show this guy the door if I had any choice at all.

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  8. LindaJuly 3, 2018 at 6:33 PM

    Hum, I wonder if she isn't miss reading something. If he really didn't like her I don't see why he would want to live there.

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