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“What if I don’t want it to end?” Excerpt from LAND OF THE NOONDAY SUN:

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Our protagonists have just spent a wonderful day together, but as the sun begins to set, so does reality, and our male hero is not sure how to proceed.

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His lips enveloped hers again. As cool as the water felt, her insides boiled. Fastening his arms tightly around her, he kissed her until she felt lightheaded. His lips finally stilled, and he retracted a few inches, sighing deeply.
His nose glided back and forth across her cheek as his hands moved up her arms and cupped her face. “What are we going to do, Cassandra?”
“Right now,” she burst out. Laughter was good. He looked too serious. “I was thinking pizza.”
He chuckled too, but there was an edge to his laugh, and then his countenance grew serious. His eyes searched hers for an answer to his question.
She touched her fingers to his lips. “Shh…let’s not think about anything at the moment. Can’t we just enjoy today? It’s been a long time since I've had a vacation. I feel as though I am away somewhere, and this is a summer romance. Tomorrow we can go back to annoying each other, especially in front of the employees.”
His hand gathered around her fingers, pressing them closer to his lips, and then he pulled her hand to his chest. “What if I don’t want it to end?”



According to readers, Land of the Noonday Sun is a sensual, though often heart wrenching, romantic-suspense novel with a bang-up mystery and a breathtaking backdrop of Nantahala, North Carolina. 


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  1. Elin GregorySunday, May 27, 2012

    Lovely natural dialogue - and very romantic. Nice 6.

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    1. Carmen DeSousaSunday, May 27, 2012

      Thank you, Elin. That is exactly what I was hoping to portray. It's not always easy to take six lines out of an MS and make it flow. Easier when I'm going week by week, but I jumped back into this one after being away for a few weeks. Appreciate the feedback!

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  2. M.J. KaneSunday, May 27, 2012

    I agree with Elin, very romantic. Nothing like a man who's determined to see a matter through, especially when it comes to the woman he wants.

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  3. UnknownSunday, May 27, 2012

    Sweet romance! Great SSS!

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  4. UnknownSunday, May 27, 2012

    I'm echoing here, but beautifully romantic. Great six!

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  5. patonlorraineSunday, May 27, 2012

    Aw, I love him. :) What a great way to finish your six: "What if I don't want it to end?" So sweet.

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    1. Carmen DeSousaSunday, May 27, 2012

      Thank you, Lorraine. He's one of my fav protags. Tragic past, full of life, and passionate. :)

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  6. Mackenzie CrowneSunday, May 27, 2012

    Sweet, romantic six, Carmen.

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  7. Veronica ScottSunday, May 27, 2012

    Excellent excerpt, I really like the different emotional levels between the two characters!

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  8. Jess SchiraSunday, May 27, 2012

    I love the lightness and sweetness of this scene. Best of luck with your release!

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  9. Jenna StormSunday, May 27, 2012

    Very romantic and sweet six sentences.

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  10. KateSunday, May 27, 2012

    That's sweet. Why does it have to end? I'm with him on this. Unless he's just being hypothetical.

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  11. Suzan ButlerSunday, May 27, 2012

    Aww, very nice six!

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  12. Damiana AlderSunday, May 27, 2012

    Great conversation!

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  13. AnonymousSunday, May 27, 2012

    The last line here is a fantactic hook. Well done :)

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