Friday, September 6, 2013

Seductive Studs & Sirens!

I'm participating in the Seductive Studs & Sirens mini hop. http://seductivestuds.blogspot.com/

The idea is to post just 150 words to capture the imagination. Today, I'm offering another small sampling from my unusual Victorian polyamorous romance written with a touch of reader-interactive art history: Loving Leonardo (book 1 in the series)

 
 
Setting the stage: At this point in the story, Nicolas and Ellie have built a comfortable friendship with Luca based upon common interests, namely Leonardo da Vinci. After days of coming to know one another, all parties can feel something growing in the air -- an undeniably mutual attraction.



I believe we were all aware of a sexual tension growing in the intellectual-rich loam. There were little things at play now: the way Ellie moistened her lips and looked at us with eyes that lingered from one to the other. The way Luca’s irises had darkened from snow shadow to moon shadow as he looked upon her. The way I’d catch myself with a reminder to breathe as my eye was drawn to these small distinctions. Like da Vinci’s sfumato, our mutual attraction hung in the air, and I was struck by the notion that the smoky quality depicted in his art was desire. Desire like this.

“Ah.” Ellie nodded in understanding and circled the rim of her wine glass with her fingertip. I could feel the gears turning in the perfect machine of her mind. She said,
“Why Signore Franco, I do believe you’ve evaded my original question.”

Here's a story recap


 

Book 2

 
"The lush language and wonderful descriptions drew me in and kept me spellbound as I read the progressively adventurous escapades of Luca, Nicholas and Ellie. The art history was obviously well researched and the tension in the plot deepened upon the trio's arrival in Italy. I was intrigued by the first person male point of view."
~A Reader

oOoOo
 
I'm having a busy weekend. Come see!
 
The Weekend Writer Warriors here tomorrow

 
Sneak Peek Sunday tomorrow
http://calliopeswritingtablet.com/ 

My Sexy Saturday today plus Sexy Snippets on Sunday
http://calliopesotherwritingtablet.blogspot.com/


And available now for 99¢ and FREE on Sunday!
See my part in the Darwin Murders ebook
http://www.amazon.com/The-Darwin-Murders-ebook/dp/B00ENQBI7Q/

 

There's a new game for September on Romance Books '4' Us
http://romancebooks4us.com LOTS of prizes, including a grand prize of a $50 Amazon/B&N gift card, ebooks, t-shirt, & totebag. Find those falling leaves!


oOoOo


Rose Anderson ~ Love Waits in Unexpected Places

Main Blog:
Subscribe on the Main blog for interesting posts, updates & more.
 
Satellite Blogs:
One hop or four, there's lots of action on these blogs!


Salon Blog:
Come start a great discussion or add to one. (Temporarily inactive)

Exquisite Quills:
Several authors & their romances.
From sweet to scorching.
Exquisite Quills Readers & Authors Yahoo Group (NEW)

Romance Books '4' Us:
I'm a featured blogger the 4th of every month
Many great topics there all month long.

I'll happily sign all ebooks with Authorgraph

Social Media:
I'm everywhere. Come say hi. I follow back.
 
Author Pages etc:
I have many author's pages and static pages around the web. Too many to list here! If you see me, do say hello.

4 comments:

  1. Very nice--love the voice in this snippet.

    Welcome to SSnS, Rose! :)
    ~Charley

    ReplyDelete
  2. beautiful scene. I love the detail... the "smoky quality" of desire :) very intriguing scene

    ReplyDelete