Saturday, July 14, 2012

Overprotective Cop Strikes Again #SixSunday

 Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

In this snippet from BENEATH THE SURFACE, Brooke tries to shrug off an attack. But Garrett, an overprotective policeman, hovers.

   “Damn kids,” Garrett said. His strong arms started a slow caress from her side to her ribs as if to comfort her. “You okay?”

   She wished he’d stop asking her that. She straightened in the seat and tried to right herself on the cushion. She nodded, not sure if she wanted him to hold her tight or let her go.




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15 comments:

Mackenzie Crowne said...

Go with holding tight, Brooke. You know you want to. ;-)

Laurel Wanrow said...

Yep, that's the place to be!

A.S. Fenichel said...

Very interesting internal conflict. Nice six!

Joya said...

LOL, Mac. You are good at reading characters' minds. haha! :)

@Laurel-LOL. So true. Thanks very much for stopping by.

@A.S. Glad you noticed the internal conflict. Thanks very much for commenting. :)

Laura Kaye said...

Great conflict!

Karen Michelle Nutt said...

I have to go with the holding tight, too. lol Great six!!

Veronica Scott said...

Yup, I vote for the "holding tight" option! Interesting excerpt, makes me want more of course!

Sandra Sookoo said...

Nice snippet :-) I vote for cuddle time!

Joya said...

@Laura-Thanks for stopping by, glad you liked the conflict.
@Karen, Veronica and Sandra-LOL, why am I not a bit surprised that you're all in agreement about the cuddling instead of pulling away. :)

Donna Cummings said...

I know the answer to this one! I wouldn't mind him hovering over me. :)

Joya said...

@ Donna-LOL. Good answer!! :)

Teresa Cypher said...

Held, or free? The dilemna! Great six, Joya! :-)

Maryellen said...

great conflict!! nice snippet :)

Kate Warren said...

Take the comfort, Brooke!

Joya said...

@Teresa-LOL. Yeah, I guess it's kind of a *no brainer,* isnt' it?

@Maryellen-Thanks for noticing the conflict.

@Kate-Hahaha. I think Brooke should take your advice! :)

Thanks very much for stopping by to comment, ladies! :)