Friday, August 12, 2011

SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES (August 13, 2011)

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SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES!

SPARTAN HEART
A Saga by Author Kristine Cheney

WHERE PARANORMAL
TIME-TRAVEL ROMANCE MEETS DESTINY

SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.

TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE
DESTINED TO LOVE YOUR HEART HAS WAITED CENTURIES!





Excerpt from Spartan Heart, Part One: A Steamy-Sweet Romance Recommmended for Ages 17+

The museum elevator doors shut. Evangeline pushed the lower level button for the basement. Her heels clicked loud against the marble tiles. Stepping into the Treasure Recovery Room, she spotted the familiar table of lanterns, and headed towards the center of the room. Evangeline’s head turned in search of the statue. Her brows furrowed in confusion. All that remained of the statue was an empty marble platform base. Did someone move the statue? Steal it? Did she dream or imagine it? She was sure there was statue of a Spartan warrior down here. Now it was gone!

A gnarled voice came from behind her. “Can I help you, Miss?”



Evangeline whirled around. “Oh, you startled me!”

The man smiled in hedonistic pleasure. “Pardon me. I’m Phebus. Visitors are not allowed here. I’m afraid I‘ll have to escort you upstairs.”

Evangeline controlled her reaction to the hideous man. In an instant, she didn’t like him. His scarred, distorted face reminded her of unmatched puzzle pieces fused together with thick burned scar tissue. A shiver of fear bolted down her spine. Rubbing her hands down the length of her arms, she tried to ward off a chill. Instinct told her to run.

“I’m not a visitor, Phebus, I’m your new boss, Evangeline Montgomery.”

His demeanor changed in an instant. Phebus looked furious. Offering a scarred limb, she knew he forced his smile. In the same token, she accepted his mangled hand. At the unnatural touch of his cold skin, she shivered. It made her think of Dorien. The uncanny resemblance was troubling.

“I apologize, Miss Montgomery. Welcome back.”

He was lying, she saw it in his eyes. Withdrawing her hand, everything about him repulsed her. “Why, thank you, Phebus.” She played along.

“May I ask what you’re looking for?”

“I thought a Spartan statue was down here. I can’t seem to locate it.”

His scarred brow furrowed. “Funny you mention it. One has been missing for weeks,” he shouted in anger.

Evangeline took a protective step back.

“My apologies. I’m afraid I’m quite protective of the museum’s treasures.” His greasy, black hair seemed to slither towards his mangled face. “I almost caught the thief on the night of the statue’s disappearance. The intruder somehow escaped the room before I could reach him. Perhaps he stole the statue you seek.”

“Did you call Scotland Yard? Why wasn’t I notified of the theft?”

“You were on bereavement leave, Miss Montgomery.”

“I don’t care what I was doing, Phebus. Something this important should have been reported immediately.”

His eyes narrowed.

“Another oversight and you’ll lose your job. Do I make myself clear?”

Phebus took a menacing step towards her. His smile was evil. It made her stomach feel queasy. Taking another step back, Evangeline felt threatened. She cried out when she bumped into someone behind her. Whirling around, she let out a sigh of relief. “Mr. Cornwallis!” She was grateful for his presence.

“Ah, Evangeline. I was told you were down here, my dear."

DORIEN AND EVANGELINE...NOT EVEN TIME COULD KEEP THEM APART


Kristine Cheney is 39, and is a published author with Astraea Press. She is currently writing the Spartan Heart Saga series and has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. She is currently writing the next book in the series, Spartan Surrender, which is expected to be released before the end of 2011. Three more books are planned to follow. She is also currently writing Guilty of Innocence, a single-title release expected in Fall 2011.

An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 21 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.

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7 comments:

  1. Ooo, creepy! Thanks for the sample.

    Marsha Ward

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  2. As ever, always atmospheric in your writing. :-)

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  3. Not sure if he's good or bad. Hmm...good sample. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Some evil or mysterious this way walks. Love it

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  5. Awwww....thank you girls! Thank you for your kind words and your visit. xoxoxoxo

    Kristine

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  6. Gave me shivers just reading it. Nice work!

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  7. Definitely creepy and intriguing. Thanks!

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