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This six comes from my story in Tidal Whispers, an ocean creature themed anthology that releases tomorrow from J. Taylor Publishing. My story is called “The Sweetest Song” and features a siren, Circe, and the captain of the only fishing vessel ever to have eluded her destructive clutches, not once but three times.
In this scene, Circe is trying to leave Otis because she realizes he may be more dangerous to her heart than she could ever be to his fishing boat.
The rain had stopped, and twilight had rolled in, though it would not get dark, not for a few more moon cycles.
Otis didn’t say a word but caught hold of her hand and brought it to his lips. She stepped closer, close enough for him to slide his other hand around her waist and draw her near. His lips descended to drop a light kiss on hers.
It wasn’t enough. One kiss would never be enough.
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Dale Long
June 3, 2012 at 6:01 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Begs the question, who is luring whom?
Nice twist!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:08 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hmm, good point! Who is the irresistible one?
Sandra Bunino (@SandraBunino)
June 3, 2012 at 6:10 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
What a sweet and telling moment. I’m looking forward to reading this! Sensational six, Claire!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:08 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks so much, Sandra! Hope you like it when you read it. It’s a lot gentler and sweeter than what I normally write.
Eleri Stone
June 3, 2012 at 7:48 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Wonderful sense of longing in this.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:09 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Eleri!
Karen Michelle Nutt
June 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
The siren’s in danger of losing herself to his charms– love it! Congratulations on the upcoming release!!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:09 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Karen!
Tonya Burrows
June 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Uh oh, sounds like the fisherman is turning the tables on the siren, luring her to…. what? What an interesting premise!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:09 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Definitely some table turning going on. THanks for visiting and commenting, Tonya!
Karyn Good
June 3, 2012 at 9:25 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I love the whole concept of a siren having been taken in by love and finding herself trapped. Wonderful six!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Karyn!
Gem
June 3, 2012 at 10:24 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Oh very nice twist on the siren tale. I’ll look for this.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Appreciate the visit and nice feedback, Gem.
Ann Swann
June 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Oooh, I like this. The names alone are enough to set the tone. Great job!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:11 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Ah! I love it when readers pick up on and comment on the names! Thank you!
Melissa MacKinnon
June 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
“His lips descended to drop a light kiss on hers.”. Love this line. A great six!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks so much, Melissa!
Jessica Subject
June 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sweet and sad at the same time. Great six!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Jessica!
Ruthie
June 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Lovely — very slow and evocative.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:06 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Ruthie!
Ryan Derham
June 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
“One kiss would never be enough.” To lure him to his death as much as to satisfy her longing? Circe has quite the dilemma.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:06 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hmm…good way of viewing it. I suppose it could be either, and yes her dilemma grows the longer she knows him and learns more about him and those he loves.
Samantha Paige
June 3, 2012 at 12:41 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sounds like a great read.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank, Samantha! I hope readers think so.
Lisa Fox
June 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
A beautiful kiss.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:04 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Lisa!
Mae Clair
June 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
That is so beautifully sensual and haunting. Just lovely!
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:04 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you so much, Mae.
sueannbowlingauthor
June 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Really nice. High-latitude white nights?
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:03 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks and yes, the long summer days of Alaska.
Elin Gregory
June 3, 2012 at 1:13 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
This is very sweet. A lovely six.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Elin.
Silver James
June 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Congrats on the release. I love the twist in this story. I have the feeling Circe is in for some serious soul-searching…and loving.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 12:59 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Silver. She definitely has a couple of epiphanies.
S. J. Maylee
June 3, 2012 at 4:38 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I so love that it’s not enough. Yeap, I’m melting, lol. Lovely 6.
Claire Gillian
June 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Aww, thanks S. J.
siobhanmuir
June 5, 2012 at 4:29 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Wonderful six, Claire. I particularly liked the last line. Nicely done.
Claire Gillian
June 5, 2012 at 9:19 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Siobhan!