Keep in mind Heart and Soul is a WIP.
Setup for the snippet: Maverick tells Rowan they will chat later, which ends up being as they head upstairs to their separate apartments.
“It was your first day,” Maverick said as they reached her front door and he turned toward her, “are you going to stick around?”
She never worked with someone who asked if she was going to stay. Usually, they were deciding if they wanted to put up with her or not. “I’d like to stick around. You have a fantastic place.”
“It’s good to hear you say you like the Heart and Soul.”
She did very much. She hadn’t felt a part of something in a long time. She could make a home here. Perhaps she could start over here even if she didn’t find what she’d set out to discover.
“Well, goodnight, Rowan.” He nodded and she had a distinct vision of him tipping a hat to her but then the vision slipped away just as quickly when he turned awa.
“Goodnight,” she murmured and entered her place.
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About Heart and Soul…
80s rock star, Haley Rose went missing without a trace on October 31 1988 and was eventually presumed dead. Three decades later, a thirty-year old woman, Rowan Beckett recalls things only Haley Rose would know and she can belt out songs in the same fashion as the missing 80s star. However, Rowan couldn’t be the missing rock star since the woman would now be in her fifties. Could Haley Rose have came back reincarnated as Rowan Beckett?
I get the impression, very gently, that one or both of them might rather not say goodnight.
You just might be right. 🙂
A great snippet, full of promise of things to come and a hint or two of mystery! Just what you need to keep us reading LOL! Well done.
Veronica,
I’m so glad you’re intrigued to read more. 🙂
I liked that little flash of a ghost memory at the end. A dash of mystery to end this cozy scene.
Alexis,
So glad you liked that!!
It sounds as if she’s led a nomadic life so far.
Aurora,
There is a reason for that. 🙂
I wonder what that elusive memory means? Very intriguing!
It’s a good sign when they ask if you want to stay. It means they want you to!
Loved the last two lines. Intriguing.
Having worked places where the reaction on the second day was “OMG! She came back! We didn’t scare her off!” I got a chuckle out of him asking her if she wanted to stick around.
P.T.,
I’m glad it made you smile. 🙂
Like P.T. (above), I worked at a place where they said the same thing. Then I found out why. So glad things are working out for them. You make the reader ask questions. Good job.
Diane,
I’m so glad you’re intrigued.
Love the tipping hat image – I got it too. There is a typo – “as he turned awa.” Great snippet, Karen. 🙂
Great snippet, very intriguing.
Elyzabeth,
Thank you.
Jessica,
There will be a clue but you’ll have to wait and see what it is. 🙂