Sunday Snippet: Xtremely Personal

And our abovenormal temperatures are over for now. Most of the week ended up being kind ofhot and humid. Friday brought some rain and cooler weather, like a twenty-degreedrop. It definitely feels more like fall.

Busy with workprojects and I'm getting closer to launching the new venture I've been workingon. I'm not quite ready for prime time but I'm getting there. So excited!

Kind of a slow weekfor viewing television. I had some distractions and ended up being focused onother things.

I caught anotherepisode of Agatha Raisin and thoroughly enjoyed it. Agatha might end upgetting her man, but my big question is whether she'll want to hold on aftershe gets him. I kind of like the true to life vibe this show has.

Finished up thesecond part of Silent Witness and actually kind of enjoyed the twistyturns this one took. Also enjoyed seeing Nikki and Matt try to work through abumpy bit.

Caught another episodeof Death in Paradise. I'm somewhere in the middle of whether I like howthe commissioner tries to nose in these early seasons. I love the character andI like how he interacts with the others even if I'm not completely sure if he's100 percent legit sometimes.

Watched another episodeof Only Murders in the Building. Lots of little shout outs to Broadwayin this episode and I liked that. Also loved seeing Oliver's son so concernedabout his dad. Kind of bummed there's a new detective, but holding out hopewe'll see our favorite one later.

Started seasonthree of my Battlestar Galactica rewatch. The opening episode ranksright up there with "33" for being so well done. The next episode is alsostellar. Can't wait to watch it again.

Enjoyed an episodeof The Batman. The Joker returned and wreaked havoc per usual, which is alwaysfun. And Alfred's snark was on point as always.

Watched an episodeof Classic Rugrats. Kind of fun to see some bumps in adjusting to havingDil in the mix. I'll always have a soft spot for the first five seasons becausethose were the ones I watched the most with my oldest kiddo, but I also enjoythe newer seasons because they have a larger dynamic, especially when two morecharacters are added to the mix.

Started another episodeof VIP and should finish it up later today. I forgot how many dreamsequences this show had whether it be sleeping or waking ones. They're alwayskind of odd but fun.

That's pretty itfor the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Xtremely Personal,the second book in the Xtreme Justice trilogy.

Here's the miniblurb:

A blast from Cythe's past comes blowing in at the worstpossible time. Nyx struggles to adjust to being part of a team and half of acouple and dealing with Cythe's ex isn't high on her list of things she wantsto accomplish. The duo has to thwart the ex-girlfriend's troublemaking, andboth have to brace for a showdown of epic proportions.

And a preview snippet…

Nyx didn't need to buy a clue toinstinctively know Cythe's past stood in front of him.

And he's not happy about it.

A myriad of emotions rolled throughNyx—concern, curiosity, and annoyance. But oddly, jealousy didn't rear its uglyhead. Mainly because Nyx planned to calmly stake her claim and leave no doubtin the other woman's mind where Cythe's affections were now.

She strolled down the stairs and walkedover to Cythe's side, tilting her chin up to give him a long, lingering kiss.

Breaking the embrace, she gave hima crooked smile. "Hey." Her arm went around his waist.

Cythe cupped her ass. "Hey,yourself." His voice rumbled in the sexy way she loved.

Nyx directed her attention to thewoman intruding on her plans. "This is the ex?" A cool vision in askintight pantsuit that aimed to be seductive complete with a zipper from theneck down to the apex of her legs.

Would make removal slick and easy.

Cythe nodded. "Uh-huh. MarisThompkins. And she's just leaving." His head jerked toward the door.

Nyx tsked. "Not yet, Cythe.She hasn't given you an answer." Nyx fixed her gaze on Maris. "Ibelieve he asked why you came back after years of being away and what, exactly,it is you really want." She gave Cythe a sideways glance. "Is thatabout the gist of it?"

When he nodded, Nyx raised herbrows and focused on Maris again.

Maris's nostrils flared but shedidn't reply. Her eyes darkened with anger, and she pressed her lips togetherin a display of frustration.

Nyx placed her head on Cythe'sshoulder but didn't break eye contact with Maris. "We're waiting. Isuggest you get on with the explanation in short order." She straightened."As you can see, we have plans and you're not invited toparticipate."

Maris snarled. "Never mind whyI'm here. I obviously didn't know Cythe had a little playmate." She turnedher full attention to Cythe. "You'll regret this. I had plans for ourfuture and you've fucked that up now." She started toward the door.

Nyx waited until Maris had her handon the knob. "Maris?" When the other woman paused and glanced overher shoulder, Nyx finished. "I'm not a playmate. Cythe and I are partners.You'd do well to remember that."

Maris let out a rude snort andyanked the door open, letting it slam shut behind her.

Nyx turned back to Cythe and raisedher gaze to the loft. "My place?"

Cythe grunted. "Absolutely.Gonna be a while before the stench of her return wears off down here." Hesnagged her hand and started for the spiral staircase.

I have so much lovefor this couple. They're fun to write and like to turn convention on its side.Can't wait to see where the rest of this story goes.

 

That's it for thisweek.

Cheers!

Skye