Sunday Snippet: Kill Switch

Hello 2025. I trulyhope this year is better than I expect it will be.

I have some goalsfor this year, and one is to finally launch my side project. I've been puttingit off, and I think I finally figured out why. Instead of FOMO, fear of missingout, I have FOFU, fear of fucking up or, a kinder version, FOMU, fear ofmessing up. I need to get over that.

We're under awinter weather advisory and I have to leave super early in the morning to pickmy oldest up from work. I'm debating whether I should fill up my tank now orjust wait and do it on the way. We're only supposed to have an inch of snow,but I'm not sure about the freezing rain and ice. I'll monitor and decide soon.

Very light workweek. I'm working on a readthrough of a series for a friend and I'm so excitedfor this project! I'm also hoping I have some new work starting this week. Ihave tentative dates in my calendar, but nothing set yet.

Had an okay week ofviewing. I've been in a weird mood and haven't been watching as much as I couldhave. That said, I have been getting a lot of writing done so I'm notcomplaining.

Caught anotherepisode of Elementary. Much happier with where Joan and Sherlock in thisepisode. The vibe is very different from the first two seasons, and I think I'mokay with that.

I started a BatmanBeyond rewatch. I have a lot of love for this show and look forward todiving back in again.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of Classic Rugrats. Once again, I didn't remember either of thevignettes, so I had fun watching.

Watched an episodeof Mr. and Mrs. Murder. I hadn't seen any of this one and thoroughlyenjoyed it. I think there's one episode left, and I'll have to find a new showto watch.

Almost through theseason three premiere episode of London Kills. This could end up being awild ride. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.

That's pretty muchit for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Kill Switch, anovella that features a couple that has to fight to be together.

Here's theminiblurb:

Karsen Hill and Theo Gordon live in a modern world fullof magic and mayhem. Torn apart by their circumstances, they still share apowerful attraction, and it will take a kill switch to keep their feelings atbay. When a bar of the same name opens, the duo can't resist meeting to exploretheir options.

And a preview snippet…

Theo arrived home to find hismother waiting by the door.She took one look at his disheveledappearance and curled her lip. "You've been with that female hunter again."She shuddered.Her chastising tone pissed him off."The hunter's name is Karsen, Mother. And who I sleep with—or who I fuck—isnone of your business." She needed to understand that.Meara gave him a long look."It is now. Everyone is here for the announcement." She jerked herhead toward the stairs. "Take ten minutes to shower and change then cometo the study."Theo shook his head. "I don'tthink so, Mom." She hated the casual term. "I'm not down with beinghooked up to any of your porcelain prodigies." As if he wanted a carboncopy of Meara Gordon as a partner.She handwaved his objection."I don't care. As acting head of the family, it's my wish to havethis settled." A delicate shoulder lifted. "Maybe it will boost hisspirits and help him recover." Her lips twisted what she considered asmile.Because invoking Granddad's nameand tying it to her fondest desire to see Theo shackled to one of her simperingswans didn't count as dirty pool. At least not in her eyes. But Theo saw rightthrough her tactics.Theo resisted the urge to roll hiseyes. "And maybe it's your way of controlling my life, which I don't needhelp with."Meara arched a brow. "Really?I beg to differ. If you didn't shirk your responsibility, I wouldn't have toprod you." She gave him a sly smirk. "I can always ask your granddadwhat he'd like." She arched her brows, daring him to argue.Theo didn't buy into her bullshit,but he didn't want to risk having her drag Granddad into the fray. "Fine,Mother. You win this round." He started for the stairs. "But I refuseto discuss any kind of wedding plans until Granddad is in the clear." He'dbuy whatever time he could.Meara gave him a wide smile."That will do for now." She inclined her head.Theo suppressed a snarl."Which one of your bleating minions is the lucky choice?" Did he evenreally want to know?Meara smoothed a nonexistentwrinkle from her blouse. "Deandra Bennet." Her mouth curved againthen she turned and glided toward the study.Theo conceded his mother's pick could'vebeen worse. Deandra could be haughty and vain, but she also aimed to please andcould carry on a conversation that didn't center around whatever Meara Gordonwanted. If Theo had to carry out this farce of an engagement, Deandra would atleast make for somewhat enjoyable company.Heading up the steps, thoughts ofKarsen filled his mind. He didn't look forward to explaining this fucked upmess his mother created … but he owed her the truth. And he had to make itclear the betrothal meant nothing more than keeping the peace.His heart belonged, fully andcompletely, to Karsen.

I'm hoping to havethis one finished up in the near future. I have a lot of love for this story.

 

That's it for thisweek.

Cheers!

Skye