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INNOCENT TEARS has been re-released.
It has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.
Here's another little snippet.
THANK YOU
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“Advice is what we ask for when we already
know the answer, but wish we didn't.”
Emma sighed inwardly. In her early twenties and she still lacked confidence in what other people thought of her. Tucking an escaping strand of her tawny hair behind her ear, she tried to keep a positive attitude because, after all, she loved working at the All Stars Hotel in Melbourne. It was something she always wanted to do—to greet people to this beautiful city, and make their stay as comfortable as possible. And she was often told how popular she was with staff and guests alike for her positive attitude, her generous heart, and kind spirit.
“Ma’am, that’d be room five-o-two. If you go to the right over there, take the lift to the fifth floor and follow the hall to the near end, you will find room five-o-two on your right.”
Teresa Gibbs took the card from Emma and turned it in her hands.
“Ma’am, you slide that into the door instead of a key. I’m happy to ask someone to come with you and show–”
“I’ll be fine. Thank you.” And Mrs. Gibbs turned to go.
Emma leaned across the counter and smiled at Nadine. “Enjoy your holidays,” she said and winked. “And come see me sometime to tell me about the tooth fairy.”
“We’re not on a holiday,” the girl said in almost a whisper. “We’re here to meet my dad.”
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ooohhhh.... Who's her dad? Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Emmy :-)
DeleteOooh, I just got a shudder wondering who her father is and where he is coming from. Intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chelle ... we shall find out :-)
DeleteMethinks Emma will be meeting her dad too. ;-)
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
You think right :-) thanks Joyce
DeleteMrs. Gibbs really is a cold one, isn't she? Or just burned out? Great snippet -- sets up what's to come.
ReplyDeleteShe is indeed one of a kind :-) Thanks PT
DeleteI always enjoy behind the scenes stories, and it'll be fascinating to have more glimpses of the hotel's inner workings, via Emma. And I so want to know what's going on with the poor little girl - great snippet!
ReplyDeletethank you so much, Veronica. Appreciate your comment.
DeleteOh ho, that's a different response. Good snippet, Iris. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Siobhan :-)
DeleteI want to know who her dad is. Enjoyed the snippet. :)
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Thanks Karen, and thanks for the share, too :-)
DeleteYou have me wondering who her dad is too! :-) Good little hook there at the end of the snippet. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. Appreciate your comment.
DeleteIt does :-) Thanks, Cecilia.
ReplyDeleteFirst off: I LOVE this quote! “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer, but wish we didn't.”
ReplyDeleteThen onto the snippet...
Plot twist at the end! I wonder if meeting this father is the reason Mrs. Gibbs is such a sourpuss. Can't wait to find out next week on that. I love how she sounds like she's trying to remind herself why she loves her job when she crosses people like Mrs. Gibbs. I know I do the same with my job. LOL.
Aww ... thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them!
DeleteThis is very good. You have a way of capturing the little details that set a scene.
ReplyDeleteTHANk YOU! Really appreciate your comment, Jeff.
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