Sentence Sneak Peek - The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée

The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée by Kristen Painter

The first sentence from each chapter of The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée, it's a mini summary of what you can expect to read.

* Spoilers are highlighted like so :)

“A hundred thousand dollars to upgrade the video system to high-definition?”

“Sebastian would be lying to himself if he tried to deny the slightly righteous pleasure that he’d taken from keeping Evangeline waiting.”

“Sebastian stared into his backyard, seeing nothing of the gardens or the purple sky brought on by twilight.”

“Sebastian stared after Tessa, mouth open, head full of disbelief, the ring still warm in his hand.”

“Sebastian nodded, slightly distracted by the flush of color in Tessa’s cheeks.”

“Tessa ate her steak in small bites, very aware that Sebastian’s mood had taken a dark turn.”

“Sebastian had been holding back, thinking he could get away with the barest of effort.”

“Nerves were not something to which Sebastian was accustomed.”

“Tension colored the rest of the morning and afternoon, until at last they separated to prepare for the evening ahead.”

“Sebastian couldn’t believe the words coming out of his own mouth, but Evangeline’s presence at dinner had put a very hard line under the truth of who she was. ”

“Sebastian freed himself from Evangeline as soon as possible.”

“Sebastian opened the day’s paper, a third cup of coffee on the table beside him.”

“With Greaves and Tessa gone again, Sebastian finally headed to his office.”

“Sebastian’s meeting with Julian went well.”

“I don’t know about this.”

“Tessa had only entered Sebastian’s bedroom when she realized she was no longer alone.”

“Tessa’s mouth hung open.”

“Ever After was a gorgeous store dedicated to the icon of womanliness that was the wedding dress.”

“Sebastian had yet to receive the documents from his solicitor, even though the man had promised they’d be in his inbox in plenty of time.”

“There was no way, no way, Sebastian should be able to see the sword on her back.”

“In a moment of brilliant clarity, Tessa understood that her vow to never again draw her sword had been made with the impetuousness of youth.”

“The next few hours passed in a whirlwind for Tessa.”

“Back on the street level, Tessa and Sebastian said goodbye to Julian.”