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WeWriWa 8

3/23/2013

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My dear friends, as we gather together on the internet for another weekend, I wish to thank all of your for your kindness and encouragement.  It gladdens my heart to read your comments each week, and I very much enjoy making the rounds of the other WeWriWa posts.

This week we are back to my WIP The DeFord Chronicles, Part II.  I have used the random scrolling method and it has brought us to a couple I have not yet introduced to you all.  With all the lovey-doves flying around court, I have to say these two are refreshing in that their courtship is rather unconventional, far less flowery and poetic than many of the other couples in the story.

Ian Devereaux came to court only because he couldn't get out of it, but he found a purpose for being there the moment he set eyes on Sarah Milton.  He took a unique approach to wooing: he simply decided he would marry her and told her so.  She, being rather level-headed and not prone to the whims of others, has pretty much ignored his declaration.  Yet Ian persists in believing that they are to be wed.

Sarah finally gets angry enough to lose her temper while they are out riding, and the following occurs. (creative punctuation warning)


          “By God you are beautiful!”  It was not like Ian to say such things aloud but her eyes blazing, her cheeks flushed, and the look of angry determination on her face was an ironically perfect complement to her normally placid nature.
          She raised the hand holding her riding crop to strike him, but he was quicker than she.  He edged his mount beside hers, caught her hand and kissed her full on the mouth in broad daylight where anyone might see.
          Chest heaving, eyes still snapping, she stared at him and then did the unthinkable--she kissed him back.  
          “Be my wife,” he blurted out without thinking.
          She pulled her arm free of his grasp and dug her heels into the gelding.  “You shall have to catch me first.”


That's my eight for the week, though I had to squeeze it some.  I hope you enjoyed it.  I'll see you around the web.

Kate

70 Comments
Sara Barnard link
3/23/2013 03:57:03 pm

Oh, I love this 8!! I love Sarah's spunk and Ian's complete disregard for society's probing eyes! :-)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:21:30 am

Thank you, Sara!

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Susan Stuckey link
3/23/2013 10:35:22 pm

Very nice 8 :-) Clearly shows that neither are overly concerned about society's rules - him kissing her and her challenge to race in the city. Nicely done. And definitely keeps the reader wanting more.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:23:08 am

Thanks, Susan. They're actually outside the city, but I could only squeeze so much into the eight sentences. I'm laughing now at the idea of the havoc they would create racing in Vallenburg. They might actually do it, too!

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Donna Cummings link
3/24/2013 01:33:17 am

Oooh, I love this -- so much fire and passion. I can't wait to see more of this!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:23:51 am

Thank you, Donna! So nice to see you, well we're online so I can't actually...you know what I mean. :o)

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Gemma Parkes link
3/24/2013 02:33:51 am

Love these two characters, they're fun and sexy in equal measures. Great snippet.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:24:08 am

Thanks, Gemma!

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Melonie link
3/24/2013 02:55:01 am

And the chase is on! I think this is my favorite 8 of yours so far :)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:24:55 am

Why thank you, Melonie! These two are fun to write, because they are so different.

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Veronica Scott link
3/24/2013 03:53:40 am

Oh my, this is a very interesting courtship they've got going on! Excellent excerpt, can't wait to read more!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:25:50 am

Thanks, Veronica. Yes these two are unconventional and that makes them a blast to write.

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J.M. Blackman link
3/24/2013 04:12:35 am

This is packed full of passion. The flirtation is quite aggressive, but it works so well and definitely make me want to read more, Kate. Wow. Sarah is in control here. It's fantastic.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:27:21 am

Thank you, J.M. Sarah has been slow to warm up to Ian but now that she has there will be fireworks. ;o)

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charmaine gordon link
3/24/2013 04:23:53 am

Completely wonderful and audacious. Thank you!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:27:57 am

And thank YOU for such a lovely comment, Charmaine!

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Evelyn Jules link
3/24/2013 04:32:05 am

This is such an exciting scene! Love the dialogue and the kissy-kissy smoochie-smoochie. I think we need more of that once he 'catches' her. ;) Great work!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 04:38:51 am

Thanks, Evelyn. They do plenty more once he catches her, but it all happens off-screen.

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sue link
3/24/2013 04:52:49 am

Sounds like the "affection" is two sided. But as someone said, she's in control now. Fabulous snippet

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 05:08:06 am

Yes, it is two-sided now. Thank you, Sue!

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ann swann link
3/24/2013 05:56:34 am

Great tension...love how he blurted the proposal!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 06:42:33 am

Thanks, Ann. It's almost his second proposal. I say almost because the first one was just him saying "You shall be my wife." Sarah was rather amused by his assumption, but as you can see he wins her over.

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Clare Davidson link
3/24/2013 06:01:01 am

Love it! That's an encounter you really wouldn't expect from society gentry. Sarah definitely has spirit and Ian doesn't seem to care about anything other than her. Great snippet.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 06:44:40 am

Thank you, Clare. You seem to understand these two perfectly. Ian knows she's the only one for him, and Sarah refuses to be told who she's going to marry, even by the man she wants. LOL

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S. J. Maylee link
3/24/2013 06:52:36 am

OMG, I love Karen. What a fun snippet :)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 07:55:14 am

Thanks, but who's Karen? LOL

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Elaine Cantrell link
3/24/2013 06:53:28 am

Totally unconventional behavior from both of them. Nice.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 07:55:39 am

Thank you, Elaine.

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Frank Fisher link
3/24/2013 07:20:01 am

Love the last line. Their behavior is definitely out of the ordinary.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 07:55:59 am

Thank you, Frank.

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Sue Ann Bowling link
3/24/2013 07:27:37 am

I hope she's not riding sidesaddle!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 07:57:10 am

LOL Good point. I'm not sure the side-saddle had been invented but I will look that up during the fact checking phase. In any case, Sarah's a good horsewoman.

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Sarah W link
3/24/2013 07:33:34 am

What is it with men, thinking that amazing kisses and compliments are enough to . . .well . . . never mind. Hope she smokes him in the race, just for the principle of the thing!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 07:59:02 am

Thanks, Sarah. :o) She hasn't made it easy on Ian. She's pretty much been ignoring his idea that they are destined for one another. And she's riding his horse.

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karen Y. bynum link
3/24/2013 07:53:17 am

Ooo, great 8! Love a plucky heroine! :)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 08:01:35 am

Thank you, Karen. Sarah's not really the heroine, actually the main heroine's best friend. But she does play an important role in both this book and the "The DeFord Chronicles, Part III."

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Jenna Jaxon link
3/24/2013 08:28:57 am

Loved their exchange! This is one couple your readers will not forget! Can't wait to see if he does catch her. :)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 08:35:47 am

Thanks, Jenna! I may branch into writing romance at some point, as people seem really interested in what happens when Ian catches up to Sarah. That might make a good spin-off story.

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Carrie Crain link
3/24/2013 08:32:04 am

I love a good ole romantic chase scene! I like her spirited adventure!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 08:36:40 am

Thank you, Carrie. I thought you'd like Sarah. She's normally quiet and serene, but when she gets worked up...oh boy does she spark!

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Joanne Stewart link
3/24/2013 08:48:40 am

Oh my goodness. Haha! I adore that she kissed him back! And kudos to him for kissing her in the first place! I hope he catches her. ;) Fantastic snippet!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 09:56:24 am

Thanks, Joanne!

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Karen Michelle Nutt link
3/24/2013 09:02:46 am

Oh a spunky heroine and a hero who isn't afraid of it. Loved the snippet. Go Ian-- catch her!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 09:56:54 am

Thank you, Karen. Don't worry, he does. ;o)

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Paula Martin link
3/24/2013 09:07:28 am

Great snippet, I like her spirit!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 09:57:14 am

Thanks, Paula!

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Siobhan Muir
3/24/2013 09:20:31 am

I really like that she caught him off-guard as much as he caught her. Fun snippet, Kate. :)

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 09:57:41 am

Thank you, Siobhan! These two are a perfect match.

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Claire Gillian link
3/24/2013 10:15:01 am

Go get her! A spirited woman is a fine catch, assuming he CAN catch her.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 11:51:03 am

He can. Thanks for visiting, Claire!

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Denise Moncrief link
3/24/2013 12:15:15 pm

She should let him chase her until she catches him. Very entertaining eight!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 03:00:36 pm

LOL Denise. That's pretty much what she does. Thanks.

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Chip link
3/24/2013 12:15:22 pm

Wonder if she will make it easy for him to catch her?
Nice 8!

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 03:02:08 pm

Nah, she means to make him work for it. Thanks, Chip!

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Carrie-Anne link
3/24/2013 01:41:08 pm

They're very well-matched! I don't think he was expecting that reaction.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 03:01:07 pm

Thank you Carrie-Anne. No he wasn't expecting it, but he didn't mind.

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Carol Duff link
3/24/2013 02:39:24 pm

I love that, "You'll have to catch me first." But she did kiss him back. There must be something brewing inside.

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 03:01:34 pm

Thanks, Carol. There is indeed something brewing.

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Teresa Cypher link
3/24/2013 02:41:11 pm

I like it! Of all the snippets you've posted (SSS included) this is my hands down favorite!

Teasing, playful, yet sincere, and surprising! You've run the gamut.

Is the first book available on Amazon?

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Kate Warren
3/24/2013 03:03:21 pm

Thank you so much, Teresa!

Yes, the first is available in print on Amazon and others. I haven't put it out on Kindle but if I get enough requests I will.

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Mandy Earles link
3/24/2013 03:04:05 pm

Very playful. I like her wild nature. A heroine I can relate to. Can't wait to find out if he catches her ;)

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Kate Warren
3/25/2013 05:21:10 am

Thanks, Mandy.

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Cindy Amrhein link
3/24/2013 03:12:11 pm

Totally romantic snippet right there! Excellent 8.

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Kate Warren
3/25/2013 05:21:34 am

Thank you, Cindy.

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AJ Bradley link
3/24/2013 04:24:24 pm

Wow, LOVE! Snap, crackle, pop, there are sparks flying everywhere. Love that she kisses him and then flings her rejection/dare in his face, so fun. Great 8!

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Kate Warren
3/25/2013 05:21:52 am

Thanks, AJ.

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India link
3/25/2013 02:25:26 am

Oh, I like this! I love a good historical, especially with a heroine who isn't so all fired set to find herself a husband. Great 8 Kate.

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Kate Warren
3/25/2013 05:22:14 am

Thank you, India. :o)

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Sarah Ballance link
4/12/2013 04:42:55 am

Yay for her! Love this snippet.

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Kate Warren
4/13/2013 03:26:11 am

Thanks, Sarah. This is one of my favorite scenes for those two.

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