This week's snippet is one of my favorites from this story.
Although he exerted himself thoroughly in my punishment,
which continued unabated, he spoke as calmly as if he were reading the news.
I am not proud of this, if asked directly to verify its
accuracy, I may not be so honest in the future, but I shall confess it here.
While teetering across his knee, I worked up an impressive
amount of saliva, which I then projected onto his shoe with both accuracy and
delight.
He paused in his efforts to scorch my rump, set me on my
feet—my skirts thankfully fell back into place over my throbbing bottom—then
stared down at his sputum-adorned shoe.
Blurb: When Miss Sarah McLean causes a scandal in Boston, her father takes her to London in search of a husband.
At her first party, Sarah insults Lord Amherst who takes her over his knee to spank some manners into her. When this spanking comes to light, Sarah's father offers him a choice: Marry Sarah or send her back to America where she has no prospects for a husband.
Intrigued by the spirited Yankee Girl, Lord Amherst proposes.
Despite the circumstances of their marriage, Sarah and Jeffrey form a bond and appear headed for a bright future.
That is, until Sarah pretends to be someone she's not.
At her first party, Sarah insults Lord Amherst who takes her over his knee to spank some manners into her. When this spanking comes to light, Sarah's father offers him a choice: Marry Sarah or send her back to America where she has no prospects for a husband.
Intrigued by the spirited Yankee Girl, Lord Amherst proposes.
Despite the circumstances of their marriage, Sarah and Jeffrey form a bond and appear headed for a bright future.
That is, until Sarah pretends to be someone she's not.
While teetering across his knee, I worked up an impressive amount of saliva, which I then projected onto his shoe with both accuracy and delight.
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I enjoyed this book. Loved her feisty, superior attitude.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! She's really in for it now! What a feisty little chit!
ReplyDeleteI loved the quote, "as he was spanking her, he kept talking as calmly as if he were reading the newspaper." :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a character. She sure is gutsy. I'm almost afraid to learn what happens next, but must know. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, gut, insanity - I'm not sure what she has, but I truly wish her the best!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he was dumbfounded that she'd dare to sully the shine of his boots in such a manner. I'm afraid of what he might have her do next, though I can't say I'd blame him. She is a feisty little chit. Nice snippet, Celeste. And I am on Amazon Prime, but I think I've already purchased this book. Will need to go check.
ReplyDeleteWhat's his problem? I'm sure a spit shine would look quite good on his boots.
ReplyDeletehehe what a fun snippet :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVED that scene!!!
ReplyDeleteUh oh! Not a good move at all :)
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