Thank you for all your well-wishes last week. You guys always make me smile.
Today, I'm changing stories! I'm sharing a snippet from my upcoming story, Alpha's Sunshine, in the Evernight Publishing anthology, Owned by the Alpha.
Allow me to introduce, Sisu and his gritty bar, Moon Point...
Enjoy and have a lovely day!
*This snippet has been edited to keep to guidelines.
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Sisu
wiped the counter with the worn rag. He made a mental note to check the
inventory for some new ones, for although Moon Point was not the best bar in
the city, it still belonged to him.
He
took in the rowdy environment. A group of men played darts in the corner.
Others debated enthusiastically with a mug of mediocre beer in their hands and
a tray of greasy, half-eaten food on the table. Scattered in dark, secluded
corners, couples made out. Red Hot Chili Pepper’s California started to
play and drunken voices joined in singing the chorus.
Sisu
took a deep breath: Alcohol, fritters, heavy perfume, sweat, smoke, wet dog.
The place stunk, yet, even though he only came once a month, it still smelled
like home. He owned three other businesses now, all of them of better quality,
but Moon Point would always be his favorite joint, because his roots were here, in this
place, within this gritty neighborhood.
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He has never been this challenged.
Sisu doesn’t play games. When he desires something, he
goes after it. This time he wants the woman named May. The moment she entered
the bar and his wolf got a whiff of her scent, he knew she belonged to him. The
problem is she’s scared and holding back secrets. But Sisu never gives up, and
this won’t be the exception.
She
doesn’t trust anyone, especially shifters.
May is forced to ask shifters for help, but everything
goes wrong when Alpha wolf, Sisu, interferes. He claims to be her mate, but she
knows that’s impossible. Soulmates don’t exist. Besides, every time he comes
near, a strong keening ache grows within her. Surely it is a warning sign for
her to step away, not closer. Right?
Coming April 25th!
Sounds like a colorful place, owned by an interesting guy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job of describing the place -- I could practically smell it.
ReplyDeleteHe has me all intrigued. Great snippet, Elyzabeth :-)
ReplyDeleteSuper description. Makes this reader want to learn more!
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet :-)
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you set the setting. Can see it clearly.
ReplyDeleteGave me a really good feel for the place, excellent details. Enjoyed the snippet!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely described place. Sisu is intriguing, too. You have me curious :)
ReplyDeleteGreat description! I felt like I was there. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome intro, Elyzabeth! I like him already.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully descriptive first passage. Sets the scene, and Sisu's character so well!
ReplyDeleteGreat description of the lace- and wet dog is a very familiar scent.
ReplyDeleteTweeted.
Memory makes the heart fonder for sure! Because that place doesn't sound like a prize to me. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet, and I loved the sensory descriptions you used! :D
ReplyDeleteYou made the bar come alive through your choice of sensory details. Congratulations on the upcoming release.
ReplyDeleteInteresting home. I love your description, especially the smells. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely snippet, Elyzabeth. Congratulations on your upcoming release!
ReplyDeleteHe has me intrigued. The place seems interesting too. Love how you describe it and he still called it home. lol
ReplyDeleteIn that short space, we learned a lot about Sisu--his roots and how he's risen from them. Looking forward to reading more.
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