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Welcome again to Excerpt Thursdays<\/strong><\/span>. Today we have 3 (three) excerpts intended to send you to your bookstore, be it online or brick and mortar. I’m still working out the quirks for this and I’m learning as I go along. I’ve lengthened the word count of the excerpts to 500. Hopefully, between the cover, the setup (if there is one) AND the excerpt, we’ll have you hooked in no time flat. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

And to go along with this theme of giving you a sample of a writer’s work before you buy, The Season<\/strong><\/span> website now features FREE READS<\/strong>.<\/span> This is another–better–way to sample an authors’ work absolutely free. Currently there are 4 novellas available for download. Stop by and give these authors a try!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/em>A Christmas Scandal ~<\/span> Jane Goodger<\/span><\/a>
\nRelease Date: October 6 ~ Publisher: Kensington<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this sequel to Marry Christmas<\/strong><\/span>, Maggie Pierce has loved Lord Edward Hollings for years, but she cannot have him because of a terrible (it really is terrible!) secret she must keep from him. She truly believes that if he knew the truth, he would leave her forever and for that reason, she\u2019s decided to pursue an older gentleman she doesn\u2019t love to save the family from ruin. They are at a ball and Lord Hollings has decided he can no longer allow the woman he loves to pull away from him.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was nearing midnight when the small orchestra began playing the Emperor\u2019s Waltz, one of Maggie\u2019s least favorite Strauss compositions. It wasn\u2019t because the piece wasn\u2019t lovely, but because it began strong and lively, then turned so soulful she rarely was dried-eyed by the end. And she was to dance with Lord Hollings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"AChristmasScandal\"<\/a>Maggie wished she had been smart enough to disappear somewhere, for she didn\u2019t think she\u2019d be able to get through the Emperor\u2019s Waltz in Lord Hollings\u2019 arms without completely breaking down.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMiss Pierce,\u201d he said, coming up behind her.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

She nodded, praying he couldn\u2019t hear her heart which was pounding so painfully, and she held up her arms, carefully placing one in his firm hand, the other on his shoulder.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He held her lightly as they began to move among the other dancers. \u201cAs I recall, this is not your favorite Strauss,\u201d he said, completely surprising her.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot believe you remember that.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He smiled. \u201cIt seems I am cursed to remember every detail about you.\u201d He tightened his hold just then, and she let him.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Something was different about him. He kept his eyes on hers, his gaze holding a strange, dark intensity that made a flood of heat nearly consume her. <\/em>Oh, dear God.<\/span><\/p>\n

They danced without speaking, without smiling, and a casual observer might think they were a couple who was bored, with life, with each other. But someone who was watching intensely might have seen Maggie\u2019s parted lips, the way her breath was catching oddly in her chest, the way his arms pulled her subtly closer and closer until they were nearly fully embracing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

When the music stopped, Lord Hollings pulled her out of the ballroom and to the empty veranda. He didn\u2019t say a word. Neither did she.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Even when he pressed her against the cold stone of the mansion, even when he brought his mouth against hers, even when he pressed his aroused body to hers, even then, they were silent. She pulled him against her, reveling in the feel of his mouth, his tongue, his hands that seemed to touch her everywhere, her breasts, her neck, between her legs. And she, my God, she touched him on his face, his neck, his chest, and fleetingly, because she simply could not help herself, his arousal.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He pulled away, breathing harshly, staring at her as if she\u2019d bewitched him. Swallowing heavily, he finally spoke.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe can\u2019t have you.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

And then he pressed a finger against her lips, to stop her from speaking, and then put that same finger against his mouth. He left her there, just as another couple walked onto the veranda, giving her a silent warning to remain still and silent.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Maggie remained on the veranda until the other couple, driven back inside by the cold, left. She hadn\u2019t realized just how frigid the air was until they were gone, then she began shaking violently, tears streaming down her face.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Crushing Desire ~ April Dawn<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nRelease Date: December 2009 ~ Publisher: Breathless Press<\/strong>
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\"Crushing<\/a>“I suppose that you were letting him touch you so intimately because you didn’t want someone inside to hear your complaint?” he asked, shaking her slightly.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“But I was–.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

His lips crashed into hers, cutting off her words. The kiss was hard, a crushing of her mouth beneath his, yet still she sighed. Her bones became water at the exquisite feel of his body against hers. She flowed against him and he moaned, his lips softening as they slid lightly over hers. He released her arms, and his hands slipped around her and roamed her back. The exquisite thrill of his embrace filled her with a longing that begged to be satisfied. His tongue slid along her lips, encouraging her to open for him, and with a whimper she did. Her fingers surged up to his neck and into his hair. The firm demands of his hands drew her into his body, fingers slipping lower on her back. She gasped into his mouth as his fingertips grazed her hip sending tremors through her body as the pleasure of his caresses overwhelmed her.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Joshua groaned, thrusting her from him unexpectedly. He breathed heavily for a moment, arms spread slightly; gaze firmly rooted to the floor. Reena’s fingers flew to her lips, touching the still moist flesh.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“Now do you see what can happen, Miss Harrison?\u201d he asked, nostrils flared. \u201cYou need to be more careful who you retire to the gardens with.”<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Promise ~ TJ Bennett<\/span><\/a>
\nRelease Date: May 1 ~ Publisher: Medallion Press<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Set in 1525 Pavia (Italy), The Promise<\/strong> tells an intimate love story played out on the canvas of history. A mercenary must overcome his wounded heart and convince an unwilling widow to marry him in order to keep a promise to a dying friend. A curse on every man who loves her forces the Spanish beauty to rebuff him, but their passion for one another is stronger than the mysterious misfortune that plagues any with the courage to defy the curse. As war draws near and danger surrounds them, will they tempt fate to love one another in the face of certain death?<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid.\u201d G\u00fcnter\u00a0spoke in a soft voice, as though he sought to gentle a trapped but injured animal he wished to aid.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not be afraid?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From Alonsa\u2019s vantage point, G\u00fcnter seemed as imposing as a mountainside. She noted the sharp planes of his face, from the sensual slash of his mouth to the ruffled dark-blond hair she had tangled in her fingers just moments ago. She could not look away. She clenched her trembling hands behind her, stared at his mouth, and cursed her own weakness.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI do not fear you,\u201d she denied feebly. <\/em>Just your kisses and your touch ….<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have always known you belonged to me.\u201d His gaze roamed over her face. He moved closer, until his chest brushed her breasts. \u201cAlways. Mayhap before we ever met.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow who speaks as one insane?\u201d Her voice sounded husky, as though she had just arisen from his bed after a night of ardent lovemaking.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He smiled slowly. \u201cI want you to speak to me like that after the first time I take you,\u201d he said in a gravelly whisper. \u201cLow and soft, like a woman well-pleasured. Which you will be.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Her hand moved of its own accord. The slap rang out in the quietness of the tent, her palm stinging from the force of it. Though it left a red welt across his cheek, he did not react.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He stared at her, his proud nose flaring, his green eyes narrowing to slits. He slid his hand once more around her waist and pulled her to him. She resisted the draw, pushed with her palms against his chest. He leaned into her, and she thought he would kiss her again. Instead\u2014to her surprise\u2014he buried his face in her hair and inhaled deeply. His hand rose and fisted there for a moment, but he released her. She almost fell backward from the sudden loss of his strong arms encircling her.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

G\u00fcnter\u2019s jaw clenched. Then the corner of his mouth lifted in a provocative smile. He made a loose fist with one hand and gave her chin a light tap.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFight me, then. Run, if you must. Hide\u2014if you can. But you will not escape your fate.\u201d He pinned her with the heat of his gaze. <\/em>\u201cI am your fate,\u201d he vowed, and turning on his heel, walked out of the tent.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For reviews, excerpts, and news, visit TJ Bennett at<\/strong> http:\/\/www.tjbennett.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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