Monday is release day for Double Six, the fifth book in the Rowan House series. It seems fitting that it is releasing during NaNoWriMo as I drafted it during last year’s NaNoWriMo. I had a lot of fun writing Elaine’s story, her character is impetuous and full of surprises. This year for my NaNoWriMo project I am working on the second book in a brand new series. Today’s snip is from Double Six.
ELAINE TAPPED ON Petra’s door.
“Just a minute,” Petra called.
Elaine wiped her sweaty palms on her pants. Petra yanked the door open. “Yes?”
Elaine stared at the dark smudges under Petra’s eyes. “Are you okay?”
Petra swiped at her face. “I was testing some new mascara. Not so waterproof.”
Elaine raised an eyebrow. “Do you have plans for this evening?”
Petra gestured to her room. “Other than finishing my packing and washing my face? No.”
“Would you be interested in participating in a going away scene?”
Petra pursed her lips and rested a hand on her hip. “Where?”
Elaine tilted her head. “The large playroom.”
Petra’s mouth curved into a blade-sharp smile. “Is there a theme?”
Elaine rested her hands on the doorway to stop herself from grabbing Petra and kissing the cheeky expression off her face. “Innocence lost.”
Petra’s smirk was replaced by a feral smile. “Time?”
“Eight.”
“I’ll be there.”
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Brenda Murphy writes erotic romance. Her novel, Knotted Legacy, made the 2018 The Lesbian Review’s Top 100 Vacation Reads list. She loves sideshows and tattoos and yes, those are her monkeys. When she is not loitering at her local library she wrangles two kids, one dog, and an unrepentant parrot. She reviews books, blogs about life as a writer with ADHD and publishes photographs on her blog Writing While Distracted. You can find her on Facebook by clicking here. Sign Up for her email list here www.brendalmurphy.com
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