Something About Sexy ~ @oddlynn3 #MySexySaturday #MySexyAuthors #LynnCrain #MSS115

Welcome to week 115^th week of My Sexy Saturday. This week’s theme is Something About Sexy. I have to be honest, I love this theme because it can be a lot of things ~ funny, quirky or even serious. Still, it took me a while to figure out just what I wanted to post today. I decided to look at some of my WIP that I am working on at the moment. Castle of Her Heart is one of my favorites.

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This is a story about a girl who falls for someone she considers out of his league. Please remember that this is a WIP in not edited. Here’s the setup:

Jesse McCray, producer of the hit TV show Debunking the Myth, finds herself in a bind and calls her friend and boss Andrea Meeker after she is ceremoniously dumped in Spitz, Austria by her crew when she disagrees with the star, Duncan Haines, about Hinterhaus Castle. Andrea’s cousin American born Austrian, Karl Eisler comes to her rescue but only if she promises to pretend to be his fiancée for a short period of time.

Having few options waiting for her in LA, Jess decides to take Karl up on his offer for some much needed down time. After all, what girl wouldn’t want to spend time in a castle with a handsome man in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Spending time with the man could just be the break she craves if she can keep her heart in check…

Here’s my seven sexy paragraphs, actually there’s an eighth line because it gave it more of a punch, from Castle of Her Heart:

     Looking into his eyes, she wondered briefly what it would be like to be his real fiancée. She could image midnight trysts, long showers and intimate soaks in the tub. She could get used to this feeling very quickly. She unconsciously licked her lips, immediately arousing his attention.

     “Do you know how kissable your mouth is?” His hand moved to her neck as his thumb caressed her lips. “I want to do this -” He leaned in and took little nips along the edges of her mouth. “- and this -” His tongue soothed where his had just nipped. “- and this -”

     His mouth was on hers and she was lost. Instead of pushing him away, as she’d done previously, she found herself pulling him forward, returning kiss for gentle kiss. Her tongue tentatively warred with his, her body arched into the hard masculine feel of his as her heart pounded a rhythm older than time.

     Karl pulled back, leaving a trail of kisses along the edge of her collarbone. “Positive I can’t join you in the shower?”

     She groaned but leaned in closer.

     His lips continued to blaze up her neck, his teeth catching her earlobe. “What modification will you require?”

     “Modification?” She felt confused, disoriented.

     “You know to our arrangement - I’ve decided I want the full benefits package.”

My traditional ePublisher, eXtasy Books, is still having a sale on some of my books at their website. Today is the time to get them at a great discount and see if I write stories you might like. Don’t forget to pick up your copies!

The Thing About Elves ~ Book 2 in the Santa’s Elves series

The Haunting of Maggie Grey ~ Award-winning Scottish Historical about a woman doctor

Captive Illusions: Iain and Kelsey ~ Story about a woman’s darkest fantasy

Fluke ~ Book 1 of the Orchid series, sci-fi romance

An Elf’s Desire ~ Book 3 in the Santa’s Elves series

A Love for Eggther ~ Book 3.5 in the Santa’s Elves series

Shopping Spree ~ Story about a very special dress shop

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See you all next week!

Lynn 

Sneak Peek Sunday ~ WIP ~ @oddlynn3 #SPeekSunday

Today is another Sneak Peak Sunday. I bring you a second passage from my work in progress, Castle of Her Heart. This time it’s from Chapter 2 and as this is an engagement for convenience story, this is the part where they talk about the deal. Hope you enjoy!

            The tone of Karl’s voice changed and she knew this was the real problem. “Did you love her?”

            The silence was practically deafening. “I might have thought I did at one time. But no, I didn’t love her and I promised my mother to only marry for love.”

            Not only was the woman practical and frugal but wise as well. “As one should.”

            Jess turned to look out the window, speculating if she would ever find that most nobel of sentiments. Maybe this was just the vacation she needed. What harm would it do to play someone’s finance? After all, she’d seen actors take similar roles all the time. “What’s in it for me?” She couldn’t believe she asked the question.

            The wicked smile was back as his blue eyes smoldered with desire. “That’s the spirit. All room and board as your return ticket to the States. First class of course.”

            “Of course.” Turning her head once again to gaze at the castle coming ever closer. His warm hands rested on her shoulders, his fingers giving a gentle massage. “Let’s seal the bargain with a kiss,” he whispered close to her ear.

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Lynn

Sneak Peek Sunday ~ A WIP ~@oddlynn3 #SPeekSunday

Hi Everyone!

It’s been quite a while since I’ve given anyone a sneak peak of something I’m working on...this one I’m putting the final touches on...and it’s ready to go to the publisher. It's called Castle of Her Heart and takes place in Austria. Sure hope you enjoy!

Set Up: Jesse McCray has just discovered that the cast and crew of the TV show she works on has abandoned her in the Wachau Valley of Austria.

            “Ms. McCray, are you all right?” the man questioned in impeccable English.

            She frowned at him. “Of course, I’m not all right but I will survive. Did they say where they were going?”

            “No, Ms. McCray. They did say that you would take care of the bill.” The desk clerk waited patiently a moment before handing her a stack of paper. “This is a complete accounting of your five day stay for all seven rooms.”

            Jesse gazed at the number at the bottom of the bill and knew she was in trouble. She swallowed hard and held up one finger. “Just give me a minute please.”

            She turned away from the man and frantically dug her cell phone out of her pack. She quickly dialed the person who got her into this mess. Surprisingly, her friend answered on the first ring. “Andrea, we have a big problem here.”

            “I know, sweetheart. I am so sorry Duncan fired you.”

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Lynn