Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 20/12/2015 #romance #reading #dreams #Ireland

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JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS was re-released early August and
 has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.

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I've chosen a little snippet further along in the story. It's Christmas and "they" (don't want to give too much away) are attending the Christmas Eve service.

Enjoy :-)

As they all  listened to the sermon, Hollie glanced towards him and noticed his arms resting on his knees and his head facing down. Was he even listening? She watched his hands. There was something about them—strong, yet soft at the same time.

He wore a subtle diamond ring on one of his fingers and a silver watch around his wrist. She couldn’t help but stare and suddenly had a vision of these hands touching her, caressing her body, and taking her into an embrace. Hollie blushed and quickly turned her head. Feeling guilty, she tried to get her mind back to the minister’s words and the Christmas story he was telling.

“ ... in these days of Advent, may you have hope, trust, and faith. Open your hearts to your family, friends and those close to you.”

Open your hearts…hope, trust and faith—the words went through her mind, and she glanced at him again. Their eyes met as he turned towards her with a smile.

        

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Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 13/12/2015 #romance #amreading #dreams #Ireland

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JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS was re-released early August and
 has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.

Here's another little snippet.

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The last couple of days had been an emotional roller coaster for her. Hollie wasn’t entirely sure whether she had overreacted or if Jeremy had, indeed, come on to her too fast. Fact was, she wasn’t ready to face him yet, because not only was she hurt, but embarrassed as well.

She felt Ben’s stare on her and sighed. Then she noticed his hand in a gesture of dismissal. “Girlfriend, don’t you worry about him. Davo will keep an eye on him.” He raised his eyebrows at her as he casually shrugged. “Honestly, I'm not sure what happened, but he’s not a bad guy. He came along to the cricket the other day. I thought he was okay.” Placing his arm around her, he added, “C’mon. Don’t let him ruin a beautiful day like this for you.”

Hollie choked back a laugh. “Jerk, you get along with everyone who plays cricket or footy and drinks beer.”

“Now, now, now. No need to be nasty.” He winked at her.

             

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Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 06/12/2015 #romance #amreading #dreams #Ireland

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Here's another little snippet.

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~~ I've moved forward a few lines. This is the afternoon after last week's dream ~~

After Hollie parked her car in a nice shady spot, she and Alex grabbed their bags. They spotted Ben coming towards them.

Hollie rolled her eyes—he was wearing bright orange and white board shorts, his dark brown AC/DC T-shirt, and well-worn sandals. She sometimes wondered how he could hold a job as primary teacher, but the kids loved him.

“Hello, mister,” Alex greeted him with a quick wave and a hint of flirt  in her voice.

He acknowledged the girls with kisses on their cheeks. “How’re things?”

“You’re early, considering you’ve had to come all the way from Devonport.”

With a boyish smile, he replied, “I stayed at Davo’s last night. I was supposed to stay at Mum and Dad’s, but that last beer was just one too many.”

“Doesn’t sound like you at all to have a beer too many.” Hollie handed him one of the bags for the barbeque and noticed Alex staring at him. She waved a hand in front of her face. “Hey, earth to Alex.”

Alex rolled her eyes and quickly grabbed one of the bags.

Ben moved a bit closer to Hollie. “Hey, just to let you know, Jeremy is here as well. He apologised to Davo all week, and the old man finally gave in and let him come when he promised to leave you be, or at least apologise to you,” he said quietly.

Hollie stood up straight. “You’re kidding me.” With a few words, her anticipation for the party dissolved in an instant. She swallowed her misery.

             

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Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 29/11/2015 #romance #reading #dreams #Ireland

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Here's another little snippet.

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 ~~Today's snippet is a bit longer, but I wanted to add the whole dream sequence

 otherwise it might be too confusing.~~

“Please don’t,” she begged as her body was trembling, almost shaking. She stared blindly at the windows, trying hard not to sob, as her throat tightened with each of his touches.

“Come on. Don’t be like that,” he replied, moving his lips past her ear and down her neck. His hand slid down her body and under her shirt.

“Please stop. I’m awfully tired.”

He stared at her and his mouth twitched. “Sweetheart, you’re always tired.”

Her efforts to push him away were ineffective. His tight grip around her waist didn’t give her much room to move out of his arms. She was helpless, as the more she denied him, the more relentless he became. She felt his hand in her hair at the back of her neck and he moved his head closer to hers. It sent shivers down her spine.

“I love you, sweetheart,” he said under his breath.

She could barely speak and her words sounded throaty. “Please,” she whispered, nearly sobbing. “Please don’t.”

He lowered his head, and she assumed that he would whisper something in her ear. She knew she was fighting in vain when he trailed caressing kisses along her neck with his mouth; he wouldn’t listen. With his body against hers, his breathing against her neck became heavier and stronger. Turning her head away from him, she closed her eyes and did her best to ignore the pain with each movement.

When she heard him under the shower, she slowly went into the guest room down the hallway, took a little teddy bear out of the bottom drawer in the cupboard, and sat on the bed. She cradled her friend as the tears streamed down her face.

Please, someone help me, please, she sobbed. Please, someone.

She heard him coming towards the room, and quickly wiped her face with a tissue and carefully placed her little teddy bear back into the rear of the drawer underneath her pink and yellow baby blanket.

“How about I prepare us a nice dinner?” he asked with contentment.

Her faint smile held a touch of sadness and pain. It was just as painful on her lips as what had just happened between them. Yet still she smiled. “Sounds good,” was all she was able to whisper.

Hollie woke up in a sweat—as usual. Her breathing was deep and fast as she cried and her body ached. What was this? Why did she keep dreaming of this woman? And who on earth was she?   

          

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Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 22/11/2015 #romance #amreading #dreams #Ireland

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JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS was re-released early August and
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Here's another little snippet.

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Hollie’s heart pounded, and she found herself melting into the moment. Yet, she pushed Jeremy away when he moved his hand up her thigh. His hold on her face grew stronger, and his kisses more wanting. With one big push against his chest, she was able to get hold of the door handle and more or less tumbled out of the car. Jeremy followed her outside.

“Hollie,” he nearly shouted, coming towards her. “Hey, what just happened?”
With burning fury in her eyes, she tried not to cry in front of him. “What happened? What kind of girl do you think I am?”
Jeremy stepped closer. “Hey,” he said quietly, reaching out for her. “I’m sorry.”
She flinched away from him.
“Leave me be. Just go,” she said and turned around striding to the house with big steps. The tears ran down her face. How dare he insult her by assuming she would be ready for anything more than just a drink? Little by little, her heartbeat slowed down as she heard the car speeding off into the dark night.   
             

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Snippet Sunday - JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS 15/11/2015 #romance #amreading #dreams #Ireland

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JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS was re-released early August and
 has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.

Here's another little snippet.

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Hollie guided Jeremy through the streets of Launceston onto the country roads. She knew a few shortcuts, and soon they arrived on the farm. Out of the corner of her eye, she watched him as he drove the car down the bumpy driveway, but he didn’t seem fazed by the dust and dirt at all. A smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

His green eyes narrowed suspiciously. “What?”
With a shrug, she admitted, “I expected some cursing while coming down the gravel road.”
“It’s just a car. Nothing that can’t be fixed.”
After a moment of awkward silence, she said, “Thanks for giving me a lift. It’s much appreciated.”
With her fingers tensing in her lap, and shivers down her spine, she met his gaze. His eyes explored her, and for a moment she was lost in his stare. She didn’t consciously notice when he came closer, but suddenly felt his hand on her face. He leaned forward and touched her lips with his.

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