Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippet visitors!)
Nine from my new science fiction romance Star Cruise: Marooned:
Red sank into his chair, rubbing the back of his neck. Yeah, his trip to the cabin had sure gone well. He’d managed to annoy Meg twice in ten minutes. Third time and he’d be a total write-off as far as she was concerned. Good intentions didn’t get him too far. Need to up your game, Thomsill. Meg was the only reason he’d signed on to this outfit. One glance at her, sitting at the next table in the Guild canteen on Sector Hub and he’d been a goner. Something about her sweet face and sparkling hazel eyes stuck in a man’s memory.
The excerpt above was a bit earlier in the action than last week’s snippet, right before they landed on the planet. I’m thrilled to say the book has made it all the way to #3 on the Amazon Romance Fantasy Best Seller List! Thanks for all your support, my fellow Warriors and Snippeteers! Much appreciated!
The story:
Meg Antille works long hours on the charter cruise ship Far Horizon so she can send credits home to her family. Working hard to earn a promotion to a better post (and better pay), Meg has no time for romance.
Former Special Forces soldier Red Thomsill only took the berth on the Far Horizon in hopes of getting to know Meg better, but so far she’s kept him at a polite distance. A scheduled stopover on the idyllic beach of a nature preserve planet may be his last chance to impress the girl.
But when one of the passengers is attacked by a wild animal it becomes clear that conditions on the lushly forested Dantaralon aren’t as advertised – the ranger station is deserted, the defensive perimeter is down…and then the Far Horizon’sshuttle abruptly leaves without any of them.
Marooned on the dangerous outback world, romance is the least of their concerns, and yet Meg and Red cannot help being drawn to each other once they see how well they work together. But can they survive long enough to see their romance through? Or will the wild alien planet defeat them, ending their romance and their lives before anything can really begin?
Let’s hope he’ll get another chance. Liking this story so far!
Hopefully once she figures out that he was right she’ll come around.
Hi Veronica. I enjoyed last week’s snippet so much I bought a copy. Am really enjoying it. (Feeling smug because I know what comes next.)
Thanks, Kim! Much appreciated 🙂
Heh, I don’t know about the sweet face, but Mr. SM said something similar to me about why he started up a friendship when we first met. Great snippet, Veronica.
Awww, that’s very cool, Siobhan!
It’s a long haul to get acquainted but you make the journey so worthwhile.
he annoyed her twice in 10 mins – this relationship is starting off well 🙂 but I’m sure it’s going to end fabulously. Love the snippet.
Oh – he’s soooo in love- poor guy – doesn’t know what’s about to hit him.
Aww, I love his awkwardness! I’m sure he’ll get to her heart sooner or later. 😉 Congratulations on your Amazon ranking! That’s awesome!
Looking forward to seeing how he figures out the way to impress her rather than annoy her 🙂
Love his voice. Your heroes are always so lovable! Congrats on the sales.
Poor guy. But if true love was easy, this would be a short story, right? 🙂
Congratulations!
Of course we need the drama!
I love hazel eyes, and don’t blame him for being so smitten. Hazel eyes often look a little different depending upon the light, like how they sometimes look more green than brown.
Congratulations on placing third!
Thanks for the comments, so glad people are enjoying the snippet! The book is Amazon’s #1 Hot New Release in Romance Fantasy at the moment – I really appreciate all the support 🙂
Woohoo! Congratulations on the great sales!!!!!! I’m totally not surprised;).
Love the insight into his motivation you’ve given us.
I love it when a hero knows what he wants. Super-congrats on your story’s success, Veronica!
Congrats on your 3rd place ranking! That’s awesome! Been loving these snippets. Downloading now so I can read while at the beach this week!
Loving this story.
This book was awesome. I hold you personally responsible for my lack of word count on my own sci-fi story yesterday! Instead of writing my stuff, I was reading yours, and I couldn’t put it down.
I accept all responsibility LOL! So happy you enjoyed the book 🙂
Ha! I need to zip my lips–er, still my fingers on the keyboard. Everything I want to reply is a danged spoiler. I love this book!
Sounds like a very interesting premise!
I can see why it went bestseller 🙂 Wonderful writing and how awesome at getting into his head! Love!!
Really hope she doesn’t think he’s a total write-off. I think I like Red.
He’s definitely smitten. Sure hope he gets that second chance. 🙂
Poor guy! He’s having a tough time- hopefully it will all be worth it. 🙂 Congrats on your bestseller status!
I love learning what the guy is thinking. He’s a good hero 😉
The poor guy, he is trying his best and she gets annoyed. It’s a bit hard because I feel sorry for him and at the same time I know this type of guys never manage to get the girl, it’ll be funny if he does.
I love your sic/fi stories. As soon as possible I intend to read this one.
Regroup, and try again. Maybe a little subtler, sounds like he’s overplaying his hand…
Aww, Red. He’s got it bad. I’m just sitting here admiring your cover, Veronica. It’s a beauty! Excellent excerpt too! 🙂
Lovely snappy writing, he’d better sit quiet for a few moments, maybe she’ll come round.
Aww, I like the last line, it’s cute. If he’s determined enough, he’ll win her over I’m sure. She seems like she has a lot of stress and she needs him to ease some of that away, once she finally opens up and starts to relax maybe.
I’m loving the cover you have for this book too. The blurb is enticing, I definitely want to read this whole thing.
Oh, he better not annoy Meg again! Great scene. Loving the cover of the book as well! 🙂
Wow, what an intriguing storyline, sounds great. Congrats on the terrific sales.
Looks like he may be trying too hard to be the kind of man she’d like instead of just trying to be the best man he can be in general. Here’s to hoping it will work out in the long run.
Only twice in ten minutes? Clearly, he’s an amateur in this area. He should strive for at least twice that! Nice snippet…
I’m so glad I snagged this up when it released. Great snippet
I’m guessing he’s NOT a total write-off. Because that wouldn’t be nearly as much fun as watching hum struggle to be noticed…
Great and tempting snippet, as always!