Sunday, October 02, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday - Walking The Edge: Snippet #17

Hello beautiful people

Chilly and dismal today - the sun is trying to peek through the clouds, but I don't think it will win this battle. Never mind though - I know how to bring my type of bright sun to the day. Yes, you guessed it - it's time for Six Sentence Sunday. Snazzy and sassy snippets from published works or WIPs - what more can you ask for a nice relaxing day to end the weekend?

This week, I'm concluding the attack scene from Walking The Edge. Thanks to everyone who comes by, and double thanks if you leave a comment. I love reading your takes on my work, and any suggestions are more than welcome. :)

I'll up the ante next week - because this book is, after all, a romantic suspense, and we have yet to see the romance between Gerard and Amelia so far. But before this, today's snippet.

Remember - Gerard met Amelia at the bistro, and in a fight where he behaved like a total chauvinistic macho pig, believes her to be a lure sent to catch him in a compromising position. He leaves her in the dark alley, but when he gets home, he is assaulted by a thug who is about to kill him... when Amelia steps out of the shadows and swiftly dispatches the assailant to kingdom come. This is last week's excerpt, and this continues from there...
(includes a POV break, but I want to show you a bit of the latent conflict in the book)

"....
Finally, she lowered the gun and stepped up to him. From his previous deduction, he hadn't expected her to be trembling or bumbling her way about, but still, the efficiency with which she sidestepped the body and crouched at Gerard's side sent warning bells off in his head.

"Who the hell are you?" he asked, aware the thought had made it into words.

* * * * *
That's what I'd like to know too. Amelia didn't reply even as the thought crossed her mind. Now wasn't the time to look for answers. ..."


Catch the rest of the super SSS crew and their amazing excerpts here.

From Mauritius with love,

Zee

60 comments:

Unknown said...

Ooohhh! Intense!

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Kathleen! Yup, things are getting intense from here on :)

Unknown said...

OOOh...sent chills down my spine! It may be dismal out the window, Zee, but it's hot in your computer :-D. Hope you're having a relaxing Sunday and absolutely loved these 6 x

Sandra Renee Pesso said...

Nice job, Zee! Things are heating up between these two. Super six!

Cate Masters said...

Excellent suspense! Wonderful description - I could see her so clearly. Great job.

Gem Sivad said...

Right. Secure the area first. Can't wait until these two "meet". :)

Sarah Grimm said...

I so love this! Can't wait to learn more about them both.

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Angela! Lol, yup, these two definitely heated things up in the 'puter. :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Sandra! Yup, the dynamics are changing. More heat next week :)

JoAnne Kenrick said...

Agree, this is one intense snippet! fab stuff xx

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you, Cate! I tried to keep this a 'visual' story and glad if you think I managed. :)

Zee Monodee said...

Lol Gem! Yup, secure the area first. Emotions and passion second. *grin*

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Sarah! :) More next week, and things will be a bit different (*suspense...*)

Cara Bristol said...

You write so well! I've been enjoying this story immensely. Can't wait to see what happens next week.

Anonymous said...

Great six! Intrigues me to read more. Thanks!

Taryn Kincaid said...

Who is she? Itriguig!

sue said...

I love the intrigue in this and the unaswered questions. and the visual descriptions. I hope this will post

lexcade said...

The plot thickens!!! Now my brain's going everywhere wondering about Amelia's past. Great tease!

J.M. Blackman said...

So close to some answers and the tension just keeps rising! Two confused people with a gun between them. Can't wait for next week!

Cherie Marks said...

Niiice! This story just keeps getting more and more interesting. Great six!

Siobhan Muir said...

Nicely done! I loved both their uncertainties. Great six.

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks JoAnne! I missed your comment coming up since I was posting at the same time - hence why it's so late. :)

Zee Monodee said...

Aww, thank you Cara! That's so sweet of you! I'm moving to a love scene next week, ratchet up a different kind of tension between them :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Jennifer! More next week, in a different light :)

Zee Monodee said...

Yup Taryn - that's the big question behind this book! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Sue! Yikes, Blogger been giving you problems? Glad this came through though :)

Zee Monodee said...

Lol Lex! Yep, Amelia's past is a big mystery and they're all trying to fill in the blanks :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Jalisa! I'll ramp up the tension between them next week - stay tuned :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Cherie! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Siobhan! :)

J.C. Martin said...

Interesting that you incorporated a PoV shift in your excerpt! I'm intrigued by Amelia's response.

Paula Martin said...

Intriguing - I want to know too!

D Carney said...

Great exchange! Things are about to get interesting, huh?

Christine Warner said...

Love these two Zee..both strong, compelling characters...can't wait for them to realize their attraction. Nice Six :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks J.C! I wanted to show what was going on in both their heads right then, and the shift happened into the 6. :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Paula! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Lol, Dee! Yup - even more intense and hot. :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Christine! I love this duo too - they came to me like real people right from the first idea. :)

Unknown said...

Wowsers, talk about intense!

Aimee Laine said...

Oooh, gotta wonder, now! :)

Claire Gillian said...

Ooh, I love a good romantic suspense with a kickass heroine. You got all the ingredients so far. :)

Anonymous said...

Warning bells indeed! Intriguing six!

Lindsay said...

I can't wait to see what happens next.

Sherry Gloag said...

"That's what I'd like to know too. Amelia didn't reply even as the thought crossed her mind."
How fascinating. I want to know more. :-)

Anonymous said...

Nice six. Intense and ... suspenseful.

Piper said...

I have goose bumps. That was so intense. You have such a way with words and I'm hooked. Loved your six!

Lisa Fox said...

I love this! Very intense!

Romance, Rumours and Rogues said...

Fantastic Zee!

Love rom suspense!

Liia Ann White said...

I'd like to know too!
Great 6 Zee!

Zee Monodee said...

Lol! Thanks Alisha! :)

Zee Monodee said...

That's the big question, Aimee! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Claire! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Sarah! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Lol Lindsay. Let's just say, things heat up between them ;)

Zee Monodee said...

*grin* @ Sherry! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks Mirriam :)

Zee Monodee said...

Awww, thank you Piper! Such lovely words :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thank you Lisa! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Thanks for dropping by, Nicola! :)

Zee Monodee said...

Lol Liia - that's a big, big question in the book :)