Six Sentence Sunday (7/31)

Today's six sentences come from my newest release, 

The Seduction of Damian (The Gossip of Mysterious Lane #1)

currently available via Kindle, Nook, & Smashwords.

Damian waved to a couple of ghouls as they strolled down the sidewalk. Their small bat bobbed along, stretching its leash to the limit.

       “Congratulations!” The male ghoul’s thumb rose, his head tipping in an atta-boy. His wife’s yellow eyes moved over Damian in a slow analyzing appraisal. When her vivid blue tongue snaked out to run over her thin bottom lip, Damian fought a shudder and thanked whatever lucky star he might have that she was already taken.

Sweet Saturday Samples (7/30)

For my Sweet Saturday Sample this week,

I'm offering a taste of my Contemporary Romance, Fade to Black.

     As they pulled up to the scene, the police were setting up their command center. Kate didn’t even wait for him before she headed into the throng of people.
     Rich shouldn’t have been surprised. This was how Kate Callahan rolled. He’d watched her since she burst onto the scene two years ago. Thought she was beautiful then, but she was all business. Never took the time to get chummy with anyone but her sources. So, of course, she beelined it for the sheriff.
     “What can you tell me?” she asked, gripping her pen for his response.
     “Press conference in ten minutes, Kate.”
     “Oh, come on, Reggie.” She was right on his heels as he started walking away. “I’m sure there’s something you can give me now,” she pressed.
     He stopped, turned with a dramatic roll of his eyes, then smiled. “Kate.” He tsked his tongue, then whispered, “The mother thinks that the father took little Mary out of her bedroom sometime early this morning. He was just released from prison two weeks ago.”
     Kate gasped, but didn’t react further as she jotted down some notes. “Did she have a restraining order against him?”
     “Yes,” he verified.
     “Damn,” she muttered and made more notes.
     “Well, I’ve got to get the PIO ready for the press conference.” He pulled a flyer off his clipboard and handed it to her. “You didn’t get this from me.” He winked and headed in the direction of the Public Information Officer.
     “Thanks, Reggie.” Kate turned on her heel and smacked right into Rich’s chest.  “Oh, sorry.”

     Rich chuckled and stole the chance to run his fingers through her silky, soft hair. “Now who’s apologizing?”
     She slapped at his chest, her face turned from playful to serious in a flash. “Is the live truck here?” He nodded and motioned over her shoulder to where the microwave signal was being sent to the mountain. “Good.” She pulled her phone out of her pocket, pressed some buttons and put it to her ear. “Dale…yes…. Press Conference is in five, but I’d like to cut in now…. Okay.” She closed the phone and looked at Rich. “Let’s get a move on, Spencer, we go live in two.”

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Excerpt from THE SEDUCTION OF DAMIAN

“No laughing, Jocelyn.”

She did anyway.

Her giggles carried through the line and washed over Damian, easing the tension in his shoulders. Damn him, a grin lifted the corners of his mouth.

“I’m sorry.” She snorted. “I know it’s not funny.” Giggle, giggle, snort. Deep breath. “Do you wanna move in h—” Her question was cut off by another snort.

Damian shook his head and snorted right along with her, but not in amusement. “No.”

She cleared her throat and he imagined her pursing her lips to gain some composure. “Who knows; maybe nobody will care and you’ll be able to continue living your life without the nuisance of drooling women.”

Her words were meant as a comfort, but instead of calming him, they spiked a defensiveness that he didn’t understand—and was completely absurd.

“Come on, it’s not that far-fetched to think that I’m a great catch.”

Her laughter died a quick death. “Damian, you are a great catch!”

His chest puffed out a little and he was glad that she couldn’t see his peacock move.

“You’re every girl’s dream; handsome and sweet and funny and—” She trailed off.

“Yes?” A cheesy grin pulled back over his fangs.

Another snort; a scoff. “I’m your friend. Which means my job is to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head small enough to fit through the door. You’re right; I’m sure it won’t be long before females are lined up around the block waiting to stroke your ego.”

“Not funny.”

She kept talking right over him. “If you ask, I’ll bet they’d stroke other things for you, too.”

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Back Cover Text:

When Paranormal Partners magazine names Damian their most eligible bachelor, life as he knows it changes forever. Females come out of the woodwork to try and link their names to his--with seductions that make his skin crawl and his stomach heave.

If having crazy females attempt to seduce Damian is hard on him, it's excruciating for Jocelyn. Firmly planted in the friend zone, she watches as females try to capture the only piece of Damian she wants all for herself--his heart.

"Funny and sexy as hell, yet tender and sweet. Morgan Kearns delivers a scrumptious morself with The Seduction of Damian!" ~Deena Remiel, author of Trinity

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TREASURE QUEST: DISCOVERY LIES BETWEEN THE COVERS:Mega Author Blog Hop Tour (July 18-25)

ARRGH!

Welcome aboard Morgan's Musings, my mateys.

I hear rumors that ye be searchin' for some treasure.

Found some, I have ... and I be willin' to share.

Ahh... Rubies...

They bein' the gemstone that loans its beauty to the month of me birth

I have a fondness for the blood-red stones.

*takes sip of bottle and passes it along*

The rules be a must ... Break 'em and ye be walkin' the plank!

TOUR RULES:

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Now to the good stuff...
and I'm gonna leave speakin' "pirate" to Captain Jack, if you don't mind.

*clears throat*

Okay, so ... rubies.

Of all the stones I’ve always been drawn to rubies;

getting my first genuine pair of earrings for my 13th birthday.

Yes, I’ve had them for a lot of years
(we'll not be discussing how many);
and still treasure them.

Rubies are notoriously conspicuous in every pirate’s booty
and every damsel’s cleavage.

But its usually the blood red brethren that get the attention.

Rubies, in fact, come in a variety of shades; from light pink to dark red.

They are a very hard stone.

Measuring a 9 on the Mohs scale, the ruby is second (third actually)

in hardness to diamonds and moissanite.

Genuine rubies are truly a prize…

…as are the gems that can be found between the covers of my favorite books.




 
Jamie Fraser on pg 414 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon -

"...I said 'Lord, if I've never had courage in my life before, let me have it now. Let me be brave enough not to fall on my knees and beg her to stay'."

Xhex consoling John on pg 300 of Lover Mine by J.R. Ward -

"No, you've got it all wrong, John." Reading his emotions, she shook her head. "You're not half the male you could be because of what was done to you. You're twice what anyone else is because you survived."

Ryodan speaking with Mac on pg 211 of ShadowFever
by Karen Marie Moning -

“Most people are good and occasionally do something they know is bad. Some people are bad and struggle every day to keep it under control. Others are corrupt to the core and don't give a damn, as long as they don't get caught. But evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it's good."

Lula giving tips to Stephanie on pg 225 of Sizzling Sixteen
by Janet Evanovich -

"There's four ways to manage stress," Lula said to me. "There's drugs, there's alcohol, there's sex, and there's doughnuts. I go with sex and doughnuts. I tried the other two and it wasn't any good. You being in a dry spell, you might have to rely on doughnuts."

There are even a few nuggets within the covers of my own novels. My favorite coming from Fade to Black.

Nate Hughes, best friend extraordinaire, classifying Rich's wife -

"A nuclear waste dump is less toxic than that woman.”

Who am I?

I am Morgan Kearns, author of Fade to Black and In It To Win It.

My books are full of surprises that will keep you turning the pages,

with a smidge of humor amongst the dramatics.

I live in Northern Arizona with my family.

***

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PIRATE'S BOOTY (prizes, not plump rear-ends *wink*):

Two lucky winners will receive a free e-copy of FADE TO BLACK.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by Morgan's Musings.

I hope you find all the treasures your heart desires!

Happy Reading!!

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Join her at  http://authorrozlee.blogspot.com/2011/07/treasure-quest-discovery-lies-between.html?zx=c010e745e4879842

"...a gigantic 10"

IN IT TO WIN IT gets a great review! 

"...I just couldn't put this book down. Grayson is such a HOT character it is hard to choose between him and Rich Spencer from Fade To Black. On a scale from 1-10 I give this book a gigantic 10. Morgan you now have a devoted fan for life. Your books just get better and better. If you are a fan of Baseball, true love, love conquering all, and second chances you NEED to read this book. If you LOVED Fade To Black you need to pick up In It To Win It. If you haven't read either pick them both up and be prepared to be AMAZED, in my opinion."

Thanks Raquel for taking the time to read Win!

To read the review in its entirety, go to Skyla11377