Sunday Snippet: Uniform Differences

Whew. It's been a week.I'm under the weather and not enjoying that at all. I'm behind on my two workprojects and we're getting a buttload of snow at the moment. Also … I'm on coldmedication and it's making me loopy. Fun times.

I made a video forTip Jar and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'm excited about thisnew endeavor and hope it gets some traction.

Really slow weekfor viewing. Between being under the weather and everything else going on in theworld, I didn't have the spoons to really dive into my shows.

I didn't end upfinishing the episode of One Lane Bridge. I'm hoping to get to it thisweek.

I did watch thefinale of London Kills and it ended up being pretty thrilling. I have abehind the scenes episode to watch and then I'll be starting the next season.

Caught an episodeof Death in Paradise and enjoyed it. I'm liking Neville a lot more this season.Very interested in how things play out with Florance's under cover job.

Started an episodeof Beyond Paradise and should finish it today. I ended up sleeping a lotover the weekend and just didn't have a chance to get the whole episode in. Idid get a chuckle that Humph named his duck Selwyn because that's thecommissioner's name from Death in Paradise. Not sure how I missed thatbefore.

That's pretty muchit for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Uniform Differences,a novella that brings a couple together by focusing on their differences.

Here's theminiblurb:

When it comes to respect, Tegan Gruss and EllsworthBoshuk have a few uniform differences when defining how to show it. Ellsworthis tired of her constantly busting his chops—he's her superior officer—butTegan doesn't care about rank when someone isn't worthy of her time or effortand Ellsworth is very worthy.

And a sneaky peek…

Ellsworth rolled a shoulder."Look, I've been thinking. I rely on you too much." He paused amoment. "And to be honest, it borders on an abuse of power." Lettingout a sigh, he owned the truth. "Because, to further blur the lines, I'velet my attraction for you get in the way and I should know better." He didknow better.Her eyes went wide. "Wait, doyou honestly think I give a crap about the regs? No one pays attention tothem." When he quirked a brow, she backpedaled a little. "Okay, letme rephrase. Regs get broken a lot out here. It's not blatant and we policeourselves." She folded her arms over her chest. "What do youexpect?"Probably a good question. What didhe think happened in remote outposts? Far from the stern eye of the admiralty.Of course, things were less rank and file.He grunted. "I don't expectanything from you." He folded his arms over his chest. "From me, Iexpect to not put you in a position where I can take advantage of you."More than he already had by relying on her and letting their chemistry makethings murky.Tegan rolled her eyes. "As ifI'd let you. Well … I actually would if it involved a hot romp on a lazyafternoon." She got up close and personal with him. "And it wouldmost likely go something like this…" Her mouth hovered close to his, a slytwist to her lips.Then she leaned in and caught hislips in a sizzling hot kiss. He didn't think twice when her tongue invaded thenplundered. His arms unfolded and he brought his hands up to cup her face,tilting her head to take the embrace deeper.When a low moan rumbled up from herchest, reality slapped against his brain. He ended the lip-lock, way moreslowly than he should because he wanted to remember every detail to replaylater. In vivid color and on loop in his mind.Easing back, he brushed his thumbover her cheek. "Yeah, no. This can't happen right now. Not when I'mtrying to get my feet under me." Even if he'd rather have her there. She gave him a sexy smirk. "Fine.I can live with that." Trailing a finger down his uniform shirt, sheflashed a smile. "Let's see how long you can."Turning, she did a slow walk to theexit giving him ample time to watch her incredible ass on the way.

I am having so muchfun with this story. Tegan loves to push buttons, and Ellsworth enjoys her effortsto thumb her nose at protocol.

 

That's it for thisweek. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye