Setup for this snippet: WIP from Heart and Soul. This is a snippet from my new ‘rock star romance’ that I’m working on. It’s in the very early stages. This is still Chapter One. Last week, we met George Herman, who frequents the coffeehouse daily. He just paid for his bill.
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“I’ll see you tomorrow,” George said as he turned and headed for the door.
“He’s gotta be the saddest man alive,” Katie said as she placed a tray down on the bar.
Maverick glanced at her with a frown but before he could ask her what she meant, his attention was drawn to the door where George was holding it open for a young woman.
“They’re closing,” George told her.
“I know but I just need a moment with the owner.”
“It’s all right, George,” he called to him, “we’re not closed yet.”
George nodded and made his way outside once the woman had crossed the threshold. As she drew closer, Maverick took in her features all at once – dark straight hair, smooth peach skin, dark lashes and rosy lips meant for kissing. She wasn’t a local and yet there was something oddly familiar about her but he couldn’t put his finger on it.
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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?
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This story has a nice tone to it so far, carries the reader smoothly along. Enjoyed the excerpt. Happy New Year!
So is the MC Maverick? Is the whole novel from his POV or just this chapter? And is the genre speculative? That is, is it possible that Rowan is Haley? (And is this Rowan that entered the coffeehouse with kissable lips?) Just wanting more context since I’m unfamiliar with the story. Good job on the writing, though. Although from the set up, I thought George was the MC at first. But no worries. Your snippet is clear enough. Good job. And Happy New Year.
The story isn’t just in Maverick’s POV. It will be in Rowan’s too. Could Rowan actually be Haley? As the story progresses it would seem so. 🙂
George is also a key player as you’ll find out later. So glad you were interested in the story.
Happy New Year to you also.
Nicely set up. The woman now has just a touch of mystery about her. And from your blurb, I think it’s an engaging premise. Good luck! And Happy New Year!
Jenna,
Thank you. So glad you’re intrigued. Happy New Year to you!
Deja vu… a mysterious yet commonplace thing. I get the feeling she’s going to be a big part of his life!
Ooooh the premise of this tale sounds really good. Many writing blessings to you in the New Year, Karen!
Love the intrigue that you have building. here. Sounds like my kind of story. Happy New Year!
I like the almost recognition that teases him. Laying the groundwork for mystery. Nice. Happy New Year, Karen!
So far I’m really liking the story. After reading about the story a lot of interesting questions have been raised for me. Happy New Year.
The premise sounds fascinating, what with the mystery of ‘reincarnation’.
Oh … I can’t wait to read their first conversation. Love it.
Happy New Year, Karen !
About Heart and Soul…
This story has a nice tone to it so far, carries the reader smoothly along. Enjoyed the excerpt. Happy New Year!
So is the MC Maverick? Is the whole novel from his POV or just this chapter? And is the genre speculative? That is, is it possible that Rowan is Haley? (And is this Rowan that entered the coffeehouse with kissable lips?) Just wanting more context since I’m unfamiliar with the story. Good job on the writing, though. Although from the set up, I thought George was the MC at first. But no worries. Your snippet is clear enough. Good job. And Happy New Year.
The story isn’t just in Maverick’s POV. It will be in Rowan’s too. Could Rowan actually be Haley? As the story progresses it would seem so. 🙂
George is also a key player as you’ll find out later. So glad you were interested in the story.
Happy New Year to you also.
Nicely set up. The woman now has just a touch of mystery about her. And from your blurb, I think it’s an engaging premise. Good luck! And Happy New Year!
Jenna,
Thank you. So glad you’re intrigued. Happy New Year to you!
Deja vu… a mysterious yet commonplace thing. I get the feeling she’s going to be a big part of his life!
Ooooh the premise of this tale sounds really good. Many writing blessings to you in the New Year, Karen!
Love the intrigue that you have building. here. Sounds like my kind of story. Happy New Year!
I like the almost recognition that teases him. Laying the groundwork for mystery. Nice. Happy New Year, Karen!
So far I’m really liking the story. After reading about the story a lot of interesting questions have been raised for me. Happy New Year.
The premise sounds fascinating, what with the mystery of ‘reincarnation’.
Oh … I can’t wait to read their first conversation. Love it.
Happy New Year, Karen !