Shane is a shape-shifting hawk in conflict with his true nature and just lost is loving great-grandfather who was like him. He has just arrived at his great-aunt’s house to pay ![bigstock_Young_Brown_Eagle_10578419[1]_crop](https://danijace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bigstock_young_brown_eagle_105784191_crop.jpg)
his respects.
In the curve of Nona’s horseshoe drive sat a sleek, red Mustang he didn’t recognize.
His animal instinct flared as he turned her doorknob. A cackle of female voices from the kitchen pricked his ears. With his mouth set in a grim line, he crossed the small living room in three long strides. A short, plump woman with a thick braid of black hair turned toward his footsteps. Her soft, brown eyes lit at the sight of him.
“Shane,” she called mournfully, stepping into his embrace.
“Nona.” He hugged her tightly, swallowing hard.
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Dani Jace. Romance Author 
What a tender moment. Well captured.
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Very nice setup. I’m really wondering what happened.
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Thanks! Stay turned for who’s there he doesn’t want to see!
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It seems like he’s angry at the intrusion of someone unknown at Nona’s. I wonder who owns the mustang.
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You’ll find out next week! Thanks for continuing to stop in!
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So fluid, so visual. The Nona hug got me. I just bought it. 🙂 Good 8!
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Yes, he does feel and very deep. Thanks for stopping by this week!
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His great-aunt’s hair is still black? Is that significant? And who owns the Mustang?
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Maybe I should have said streaked with gray. Maybe she dyes it… And yes who owns the red sports car. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m definitely curious: who owns the red Mustang? Why does Shane feel a twinge? I enjoy books that feature several generations of a family, especially when the relationships are loving.
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Glad I sparked your curiosity and you’ll find out next week! Thanks for stopping by.
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Nicely done snippet with catching the grief and friendship – yet raising questions about the owner of the red mustang. Great 8.
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Thanks so much and for stopping by!
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Can’t wait to see who is there that he’s unhappy about but I really enjoyed the moment with his grandmother. Very nice snippet!
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Thanks!
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