I hope everyone who observes Thanksgiving had a terrific one. The fam and I went to my dad's for a very low-key dinner and quality time together. It's been a few years since we've been able to do that, which is weird because he only lives two miles away from me. LOL
I can honestly say this year I'm so thankful that my family and work life is on an even keel and I some majorly great ideas popping for both my writing and a business venture I hope to pursue in the new year. My editing work keeps me busy and I get to read new books all the time. For a book nerd, there's nothing better.
Television took a back seat to some work commitments and the holiday. I caught a bunch of Classic Who episodes. I'm in season two during the Rome arc. Thoroughly enjoy watching the first doctor.
I’m almost finished with season one of Penny Dreadful. There are times when the show seems to plod along a little. I hope that smooths out with the next season.
Legends of Tomorrow had a great Thanksgiving episode. I kind of like Nate being with the time bureau. Of course a huge showdown with his dad is inevitable. Sadly. I also kind of love Ray getting a little tarnished and being so uncertain about some of his decisions. Makes him a lot more interesting.
Wow. Wynonna Earp keeps getting better. They never quite do what I expect them to do and I love it. Messy relationships playing out on screen is highly entertaining.
Got in another episode of The Dresden Files and I remember watching this one. I hope the new incarnation stays with some of the interesting details of how Harry became a wizard. Also got the last episode of Underbelly's first season. Gotta say it started out pretty slow but ended up being pretty decent.
I watched Midsomer Murders while getting caught up on folding laundry. The entire episode… so yeah, I had a crap ton of clean clothes to fold. Also got an episode of Babylon 5 in on the same day.
To round out the week, I caught episode seven of Birds of Prey on CW Seed and then followed up with The Flash's All Doll'd Up. While I like Nora, she can be a little whiny sometimes. Hope that changes soon.
And that's it for television this week. Tonight's post is from New Year's Nip, an Organic Nature sexy short.
Here's the mini-blurb:
Eppie Collins has a terrific guy, one who gave her a wonderful Christmas holiday. She's returning the favor on New Year's Eve, making surprise last minute plans to watch the midnight fireworks in the city. Vin's not the only one who can pull out all the stops.
And a snippety peek…
Cozy in her bed, Eppie stretched and almost purred like a cat. Her final numbers for the year, after she added the Christmas sales in, far surpassed her expectations. She'd been so pleased she dragged Vin to bed at seven o'clock and didn't let him sleep until after midnight.
A niggle of guilt fluttered in her consciousness. He scheduled his year-end meeting with his employees this morning and had to get up at the ass crack of ugly o'clock to go back to his place and pull all his notes together then stop and pick up the annual bonuses he gave the workers, which usually doubled their standard weekly pay and made up for having the week between Christmas and New Year's off.
And he got a late start because she'd been in the mood for wake-up sex.
Amazing what a couple days away and kick ass profit did for her libido.
She sat up and swung her legs over the edge of the mattress. Planning something hot and sexy for New Year's would be a great way to repay Vin's generosity and general awesomeness for putting up with her stressed-out insanity. If he could plan and execute an amazing surprise, she should be able to pull off the same.
And she had just the idea to blow his mind.
After grabbing a quick shower, Eppie dressed and went downstairs. She poured a mug of coffee and checked her phone for messages. Finding none, she scrolled through her contacts and found the person she wanted. Swiping her finger over the send button, she waited for a response.
"You've reached the Chamberlain. This is Maj. How can I help you have a fantastic day?" The renovated hotel on the city's waterfront had become a popular destination on the final day of December and Maj took pride in making every visitor feel special.
Eppie's lips curved. She'd roomed with Maj Domer their freshman year of college and they'd remained friends over the years. When spring arrived, Eppie couldn't wait to have Maj over for a weekend of girl talk and catching up in her new haven—the shed Vin built for her.
Eppie jumped right in. "By finding me one last room for the New Year's Eve celebration." She waited a moment. "Please, please, please." The city always put on a gorgeous fireworks display over the water to welcome in the New Year.
Maj gave a happy shriek. "Eppie? Oh, my God, how are you?" She spoke to someone else on her end. "Cover the front desk. I'm taking five." A moment or two passed then Maj spoke again. "Sorry, wanted a distraction-free environment. What's going on? How was your holiday?" Maj never failed to throw a million questions out before Eppie had a chance to answer the first one.
But she'd had lots of practice with Maj's chaotic style. "I'm terrific. Had the best year to date for Organic Nature. And my excellent holiday was spent in a secluded B&B."
Maj lowered her voice. "Is that hot man of yours still rocking your world?"
Eppie laughed. "Absolutely. That's why I'm hoping you can work some magic and find a room for me." She didn't care what kind as long as it had a bed and bathroom.
Maj hesitated a moment. "Welllll, I might happen to have just the thing." Her fingers tapped on a keyboard. "But… I have to swear you to secrecy. Okay?"
Eppie didn't think twice. "Done. My lips are zipped." Excitement thrummed through her veins.
Maj lowered her voice again. "We have a suite reserved all year round for one client. He pays in advance and we keep the suite ready for him at all times." She paused, no doubt on purpose to draw out the suspense. "That said, due to something of a personal relationship with him, I happen to have permission to use the suite when he's not going to be here." She stopped, letting the innuendo sink in. "He'll be out of the country until mid-January so the suite is yours if you want it."
Eppie fist-pumped the air. "Sold. How much?" She didn't care what figure Maj named, she'd happily pay whatever the price. "And we obviously need to do some major catching up on this new personal relationship." She hoped this guy worked out for Maj.
Maj laughed. "Since I owe you several times over, I'm going to comp your stay. Why run the hotel if I can't let one of my closest friends surprise her hot, sexy man?"
Eppie huffed out a breath. "Don't think I'm not aware you changed the subject. And thank you. I am trying to surprise Vin."
Maj clicked her tongue against her teeth. "I knew it. And I did jump topic, but only because I don't want to talk about him while I'm working or do it over the phone." Her tone grew wistful. "We need a girls' weekend. Soon."
Eppie agreed. "Let's make some time in the spring. I'll have a better idea of what's free after Valentine's Day."
Maj didn't argue. "Sounds good. Now here's how we're going to be all covert…"
Eppie listened to Maj provide details. They would bypass regular check-in and go directly to the suite. They could come and go as they pleased, but Maj directed her to use the VIP entrance and gave her the code to enter and exit, which Maj would change after their stay.
The VIP entrance. Eppie shook her head when she ended the call. Maj surpassed Eppie's wildest hope to secure any room, even if only a last minute cancellation. But an entire suite on the top floor?
Oh… she had some plans to make.
I had a major block on this story but it finally started coming together. Hopefully, I have the rest of this series ready to launch by next year.
That's it for this week. Happy reading!
Skylin
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