Karen Michelle Nutt's Blog, page 26
April 14, 2018
With a side of disappointment… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Maverick handed over the keys to the apartment to Rowan.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
With his hand still on the doorknob, he turned to face her. His dark shades of blue searching hers – for God knew what – but she didn't mind his curiosity. She waited patiently, if not bit breathless for him to formulate the question he seemed intent on asking her with the upmost care.
"So how do you like your eggs?"
"Huh?" she blurted then pursed her lips. Had she heard him correctly? Did he just ask her about eggs?
"I figure we could talk shop over breakfast."
Disappointment rang clear in her mind but she couldn't quite pinpoint why. Of course he'd want to go over the job details.
***
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Last week : Maverick handed over the keys to the apartment to Rowan.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
With his hand still on the doorknob, he turned to face her. His dark shades of blue searching hers – for God knew what – but she didn't mind his curiosity. She waited patiently, if not bit breathless for him to formulate the question he seemed intent on asking her with the upmost care.
"So how do you like your eggs?"
"Huh?" she blurted then pursed her lips. Had she heard him correctly? Did he just ask her about eggs?
"I figure we could talk shop over breakfast."
Disappointment rang clear in her mind but she couldn't quite pinpoint why. Of course he'd want to go over the job details.
***
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April 7, 2018
Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan had a difficult time keeping her attraction at bay.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"Everything looks great," she voiced lamely and glanced away as if she were checking out the apartment further. At least the farce seemed to deafen the awkward silence and she was able to regroup. The apartment wasn't a big place or fancy but she didn't need much. Never had.
"I could help you bring up your things," he offered.
"I'll manage, but thanks," she voiced hastily.
Silence loomed again.
"Okay then." He handed her the keys to the place. "I'll see you in the morning."
***
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Last week : Rowan had a difficult time keeping her attraction at bay.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"Everything looks great," she voiced lamely and glanced away as if she were checking out the apartment further. At least the farce seemed to deafen the awkward silence and she was able to regroup. The apartment wasn't a big place or fancy but she didn't need much. Never had.
"I could help you bring up your things," he offered.
"I'll manage, but thanks," she voiced hastily.
Silence loomed again.
"Okay then." He handed her the keys to the place. "I'll see you in the morning."
***
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March 31, 2018
If you can’t take the heat… Heart and soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Maverick made a hasty retreat after showing Rowan the bedroom.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
She found him in the kitchen, the nook separating them like a barrier she should never cross and yet her mind found a way. Thoughts of red wine, her hands on his bare chest, and stolen kisses... Who was she kidding? She'd give those away for free.
"There are plates and cups in the cupboard." His voice, though deep and melodic, evaporated the vision of pleasure like mist in the morning breeze. She shifted her weight uncomfortably and tucked an imaginary hair behind her ear, wishing a cool wind would touch her heated flesh, but no windows were propped open and the central air didn't seem to be working.
"The coffeepot on the counter and the refrigerator are both in good condition," he finished as he turned to face her, his gaze meeting hers expectantly, his eyes smoldering depths of dark blue… She blinked and blinked again to force the erotic images from her mind. He was going to believe her unhinged if she kept this up.
***
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Last week : Maverick made a hasty retreat after showing Rowan the bedroom.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
She found him in the kitchen, the nook separating them like a barrier she should never cross and yet her mind found a way. Thoughts of red wine, her hands on his bare chest, and stolen kisses... Who was she kidding? She'd give those away for free.
"There are plates and cups in the cupboard." His voice, though deep and melodic, evaporated the vision of pleasure like mist in the morning breeze. She shifted her weight uncomfortably and tucked an imaginary hair behind her ear, wishing a cool wind would touch her heated flesh, but no windows were propped open and the central air didn't seem to be working.
"The coffeepot on the counter and the refrigerator are both in good condition," he finished as he turned to face her, his gaze meeting hers expectantly, his eyes smoldering depths of dark blue… She blinked and blinked again to force the erotic images from her mind. He was going to believe her unhinged if she kept this up.
***
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March 24, 2018
Winter forest and an autumn tree… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan couldn't help but admire her new boss but she has another agenda and it has nothing to do with starting a relationship.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
She shifted her gaze to take in the rest of the room—from the matching end tables to the four-drawer, pine dresser. The window on the far wall was adorned with dark blue curtains tied back to reveal the white blinds nestled behind them, hiding the view she might have to the outside world. However, a framed oil painting, depicting a winter forest where an autumn tree stood with its leaves falling silently to blanket the ground, hung on the wall next to it. It communicated loneliness and at the same time, a quiet beauty she couldn't ignore. Definitely not a bad thing to see the moment her eyes blinked into awareness after a good night's slumber.
"The sheets are new."
With a start, her gaze riveted to Maverick and all thoughts of lonely autumn trees slipped her mind.
"Just in case you were wondering," he said with an awkward cadence lacing his words. "Anyhow, that's the bedroom." He turned away and headed back down the hall as if escape was in order.
***
Could it be possible he'd been doing a little daydreaming about her too?
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Last week : Rowan couldn't help but admire her new boss but she has another agenda and it has nothing to do with starting a relationship.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
She shifted her gaze to take in the rest of the room—from the matching end tables to the four-drawer, pine dresser. The window on the far wall was adorned with dark blue curtains tied back to reveal the white blinds nestled behind them, hiding the view she might have to the outside world. However, a framed oil painting, depicting a winter forest where an autumn tree stood with its leaves falling silently to blanket the ground, hung on the wall next to it. It communicated loneliness and at the same time, a quiet beauty she couldn't ignore. Definitely not a bad thing to see the moment her eyes blinked into awareness after a good night's slumber.
"The sheets are new."
With a start, her gaze riveted to Maverick and all thoughts of lonely autumn trees slipped her mind.
"Just in case you were wondering," he said with an awkward cadence lacing his words. "Anyhow, that's the bedroom." He turned away and headed back down the hall as if escape was in order.
***
Could it be possible he'd been doing a little daydreaming about her too?
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March 17, 2018
Senses on full alert… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan was having a difficult time keeping her eyes off her new boss.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
As if he sensed her staring, he turned toward her and met her gaze with an arched brow. Then she realized he must have asked her something but she had no idea what. Heat rose from her neck to her cheeks like a fever out of control, making her wish she could fan herself but wouldn't that appear even stranger than not answering him. She quickly stepped around his tall frame to peek inside the room and hoped her awkward silence wouldn't come off as too weird. A musky, woodsy scent, hit her nostrils like phantom tease. Damn, did he have to smell good on top of everything else? Her gaze landed on the queen-size bed with a blue and white comforter and she chewed on her lower lip to stifle the sigh as images of rolling around on the spacious surface with the man behind her played havoc with her libido. Stop it, she mentally chastised herself. This was her boss, for God's sake and she was in no way interested in starting a relationship with him or anyone else for that matter when she had something much more important to tend to first.
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Last week : Rowan was having a difficult time keeping her eyes off her new boss.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
As if he sensed her staring, he turned toward her and met her gaze with an arched brow. Then she realized he must have asked her something but she had no idea what. Heat rose from her neck to her cheeks like a fever out of control, making her wish she could fan herself but wouldn't that appear even stranger than not answering him. She quickly stepped around his tall frame to peek inside the room and hoped her awkward silence wouldn't come off as too weird. A musky, woodsy scent, hit her nostrils like phantom tease. Damn, did he have to smell good on top of everything else? Her gaze landed on the queen-size bed with a blue and white comforter and she chewed on her lower lip to stifle the sigh as images of rolling around on the spacious surface with the man behind her played havoc with her libido. Stop it, she mentally chastised herself. This was her boss, for God's sake and she was in no way interested in starting a relationship with him or anyone else for that matter when she had something much more important to tend to first.
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Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan was having a difficult time keeping her eyes off her new boss.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
As if he sensed her staring, he turned toward her and met her gaze with an arched brow. Then she realized he must have asked her something but she had no idea what. Heat rose from her neck to her cheeks like a fever out of control, making her wish she could fan herself but wouldn't that appear even stranger than not answering him. She quickly stepped around his tall frame to peek inside the room and hoped her awkward silence wouldn't come off as too weird. A musky, woodsy scent, hit her nostrils like phantom tease. Damn, did he have to smell good on top of everything else? Her gaze landed on the queen-size bed with a blue and white comforter and she chewed on her lower lip to stifle the sigh as images of rolling around on the spacious surface with the man behind her played havoc with her libido. Stop it, she mentally chastised herself. This was her boss, for God's sake and she was in no way interested in starting a relationship with him or anyone else for that matter when she had something much more important to tend to first.
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Last week : Rowan was having a difficult time keeping her eyes off her new boss.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
As if he sensed her staring, he turned toward her and met her gaze with an arched brow. Then she realized he must have asked her something but she had no idea what. Heat rose from her neck to her cheeks like a fever out of control, making her wish she could fan herself but wouldn't that appear even stranger than not answering him. She quickly stepped around his tall frame to peek inside the room and hoped her awkward silence wouldn't come off as too weird. A musky, woodsy scent, hit her nostrils like phantom tease. Damn, did he have to smell good on top of everything else? Her gaze landed on the queen-size bed with a blue and white comforter and she chewed on her lower lip to stifle the sigh as images of rolling around on the spacious surface with the man behind her played havoc with her libido. Stop it, she mentally chastised herself. This was her boss, for God's sake and she was in no way interested in starting a relationship with him or anyone else for that matter when she had something much more important to tend to first.
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March 12, 2018
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March 10, 2018
Room with a view… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Maverick is showing Rowan her apartment above the coffeehouse.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob. Upon entering, his hand reached for the switch on the wall to the left of him, illuminating the room in a warm glow, coming from the hanging lamp next to the sofa.
Luckily the place had come furnished, which proved a blessing since her previous place of residence had been too. Never big on knickknacks or frivolous items that collected dust on a mantle, all her worldly possessions fit in the trunk of her car.
"This is the living room," he said as he played tour guide. Fresh paint and disinfectant, and some kind of fragrant carpet cleaner scented the air, indicating the place had recently been given a makeover to welcome a new tenant.
"The bathroom is here," he continued the tour as he flipped on the lights as he went. "And the bedroom is across the way."
At the mention of that particular room her mind went where it had no business treading, but who could really blame her? Maverick was a looker to say the least with his perfect hair, eyes that spoke of mischief, lips that confirmed it and not to mention his athletic physique—with muscular arms wedged into a black t-shirt and his bum in those jeans were a dose of sexy no woman in her right mind could ignore…
***
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Last week : Maverick is showing Rowan her apartment above the coffeehouse.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob. Upon entering, his hand reached for the switch on the wall to the left of him, illuminating the room in a warm glow, coming from the hanging lamp next to the sofa.
Luckily the place had come furnished, which proved a blessing since her previous place of residence had been too. Never big on knickknacks or frivolous items that collected dust on a mantle, all her worldly possessions fit in the trunk of her car.
"This is the living room," he said as he played tour guide. Fresh paint and disinfectant, and some kind of fragrant carpet cleaner scented the air, indicating the place had recently been given a makeover to welcome a new tenant.
"The bathroom is here," he continued the tour as he flipped on the lights as he went. "And the bedroom is across the way."
At the mention of that particular room her mind went where it had no business treading, but who could really blame her? Maverick was a looker to say the least with his perfect hair, eyes that spoke of mischief, lips that confirmed it and not to mention his athletic physique—with muscular arms wedged into a black t-shirt and his bum in those jeans were a dose of sexy no woman in her right mind could ignore…
***
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March 3, 2018
Home sweet home… Heart and Soul #8sunday #snippetsunday
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan felt a strange connection to Maverick but the sensation vanished before she could figure out what it meant.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"The employees usually park in the back," he explained with a jerk of his thumb behind him.
"I'll make sure to park there tomorrow."
He nodded. "Ready to see your new home?"
She stood from the stool and followed Maverick outside where he locked the door behind them. They headed around the corner of the brick building to the stairs leading to the second level. He had said the apartment was close by. She hadn't expected it to be above the coffeehouse.
There were two apartments it appeared and she could only assume he lived next door. If she remembered right, he had said he lived in the same complex. He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob.
***
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Last week : Rowan felt a strange connection to Maverick but the sensation vanished before she could figure out what it meant.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"The employees usually park in the back," he explained with a jerk of his thumb behind him.
"I'll make sure to park there tomorrow."
He nodded. "Ready to see your new home?"
She stood from the stool and followed Maverick outside where he locked the door behind them. They headed around the corner of the brick building to the stairs leading to the second level. He had said the apartment was close by. She hadn't expected it to be above the coffeehouse.
There were two apartments it appeared and she could only assume he lived next door. If she remembered right, he had said he lived in the same complex. He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob.
***
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Heart and Soul
Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new 'rock star romance' that I'm working on. It's in the very early stages.
Last week : Rowan felt a strange connection to Maverick but the sensation vanished before she could figure out what it meant.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"The employees usually park in the back," he explained with a jerk of his thumb behind him.
"I'll make sure to park there tomorrow."
He nodded. "Ready to see your new home?"
She stood from the stool and followed Maverick outside where he locked the door behind them. They headed around the corner of the brick building to the stairs leading to the second level. He had said the apartment was close by. She hadn't expected it to be above the coffeehouse.
There were two apartments it appeared and she could only assume he lived next door. If she remembered right, he had said he lived in the same complex. He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob.
***
Love to hear your feed back.
Last week : Rowan felt a strange connection to Maverick but the sensation vanished before she could figure out what it meant.
This is Rowan's POV.
***
"The employees usually park in the back," he explained with a jerk of his thumb behind him.
"I'll make sure to park there tomorrow."
He nodded. "Ready to see your new home?"
She stood from the stool and followed Maverick outside where he locked the door behind them. They headed around the corner of the brick building to the stairs leading to the second level. He had said the apartment was close by. She hadn't expected it to be above the coffeehouse.
There were two apartments it appeared and she could only assume he lived next door. If she remembered right, he had said he lived in the same complex. He placed the key in the lock and turned the knob.
***
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