Sunday Snippet: X Marks the Spot

Hello 2020! I'm quite thrilled to have a clean new year to take out for a spin. We have a new puppy named Maggie Mae and she's a sweetie. Her big sister Annabelle needed a companion and so far they're settling in together very well. I'd totally forgotten how much energy puppies have. Yeesh.

Had a limited week of television viewing but got a few shows watched. I caught a full arc of Classic Who and also watched quite a bit of the Doctor Who marathon on BBC America. Sadly, I missed almost all of the episodes from last season.

Started a new episode of Blue Heelers. I had a long hiatus mainly because I've been catching up on laundry and had so much to fold I couldn't do it in my laundry room.

Watched two more episodes of Gargoyles. Also had another great conversation with my oldest about watching this show when he was a little one.

Caught the prom night episode of Riverdale and, again, enjoyed the hell out of it. This show is so incredibly batshit I can't not have fun while watching.

Also watched an episode of Murdoch Mysteries. I'm so on the fence about where they're going with William and Julia. To date, this show has never let me down so I'm hoping that won't be the case here.

Finally, I started an episode of Frankie Drake Mysteries. This is another show that rarely lets me down and I'm having a good time watching this episode.

That's it for television this week. Tonight's post is from X Marks the Spot, a novella that got a start with a writing community prompt.

Here's the mini-blurb:

Nydia Vreeland takes her boyfriend, Declan Morris, on an adult adventure vacation where sexy fun and games ensue. X Marks the Spot Private Island Resort caters to couples who want to push the boundaries of their sexual experience. The way Nydia figures things, there's no way she can lose.

And a snippety peek…

Nydia accepted the hand Declan offered her and stepped onto the dock. "Wow, this is gorgeous." The tropical foliage dazzled in its native environment.

Declan wrapped an arm around her waist. "It is, yes. And so are you." His lips nuzzled her throat. "Did you say we're being met by the couple who owns the resort?" His hand slid down her back to cup her ass.

A thrill shot through her at the mention of Grant and Heidi. "I did, yes. And here they are…" She smiled a greeting when they approached. "Geez, they're even more stunning in person." Her heartbeat kicked up a notch.

Grant extended a hand to Declan. "Hello, I'm Grant. Welcome to our island." His gaze shifted to Nydia. "You've got one hell of a woman here, Declan."

Declan clasped Grant's palm. "Indeed I do. I can say the same for you." He nodded toward Heidi. "It's nice to meet both of you."

Nydia shook hands with Heidi. "This is such a beautiful locale. We're so excited to be here." She fell into step beside the other woman.

Heidi looped Nydia's arm around hers. "We're thrilled to have you. Grant and I don't often get to be part of the same package." She leaned in closer. "We're more than a little excited too." She stopped in front of small bungalow. "This is yours." Stepping back, she allowed the porter to enter with the luggage. "Grant and I right behind you." She pointed to a two-story cottage barely visible through the thick greenery separating the homes.

Nydia raised an eyebrow. "You're not residing in the main lodge?" Why she assumed they would be, she couldn't say.

Heidi laughed. "Only when necessary. The house is kind of our sanctuary. Gives us a place that's just ours." She motioned for Nydia to precede her into the bungalow.

The guys followed and the space should have been crowded, but the airy, minimalist décor kept it from feeling that way. The living area opened out from the small foyer space with the kitchen and dining area within view. The entire right exterior wall had arched doorways open to the patio with billowy curtains stirring in the ocean breeze.

Grant walked through the living room and nodded toward the wide hallway. "Bedroom and bath is along this side and a spa area with a bonus room are on the opposite side. There's also a den with a fireplace tucked in behind the bedroom." He moved down the corridor and opened another door. "This leads out to a paved pathway that will take you to our house." He closed the door and rejoined them. "We'd like to entertain you with dinner and drinks around seven if you're not too worn out from the trip down here."

Nydia slid her gaze toward Declan and arched an eyebrow.

He grinned. "We'd love to join you. Thank you." He slid an arm around Nydia.

Grant and Heidi made their exit and Declan turned to face Nydia.

He cupped her face in his hands. "You are the most amazing woman." His mouth slanted over hers and Nydia patted herself on the back with a mental high five.

I'm excited about this story. The idea is pushing me to explore concepts I don't normally delve into and I'm having fun with the challenge.

That's it for this week. Happy reading.

Skylin