Sunday Snippet: Xanthic Flu
Well, the end ofJune is going to be a welcome sight for me. It's been a long month and yet somehowflew by in a blink.
Work projects arefinally slowing down a little and I feel like I can breathe again. I have toplay catch-up on some things that I had to let slide while trying to getthrough the bulk of my work. Hopefully, I'll get back to some cleaning projectsand get more writing done.
Actually made itthrough all of my shows and finished up two that I had on the back burner. Wehad a lot of rain and some severe storms, but the power stayed on, so I got alot watched.
Watched another episodeof Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and it's one I always look forward to.I love getting into Phyrne's history and her time in France explains so muchabout her.
Enjoyed another episodeof Art Detectives. Nice to have a little backstory for the characters. Alsoenjoyed the mystery of this one. Messy rock-star drama added a nice twist.
Caught another Deathin Paradise episode … possibly the one hundredth ep because Camile made anappearance. Excellent throwback to the very first episode also.
Watched another Poirotepisode where he's either still on holiday or taking another one. I had seenmost of this episode before and it's nice to have all the pieces fall intoplace.
Enjoyed an episodeof Elementary. Interesting to see Gregson decide to stay with theeleventh and Iiked him seeking Joan's help with vetting his possiblereplacement. The overarching mystery also ended up being nice and twisty.
Caught another episodeof Batman Beyond. I remembered this one and liked the team-up of Terryand Max. Bruce had some good lines in this episode.
I think I finishedup the Classic Rugrats rewatch. I might go back and make sure I didn'tend up skipping a season or two. I'll probably switch over the new episodes.
Finally finished upthe episode of Peak Practice I started a while ago. Did not expect tosee Sam propose even though I knew it would happen at some point.
Also finished up thesecond episode of Reacher. Gotta say, I really love this show. Glad I haveseveral more seasons to view!
That's it for thelife update this week. Tonight's post is from Xanthic Flu, a novellathat puts a couple together in isolation and gives them time to explore whatthey have between them.
Here's theminiblurb:
Rowan Buel and Fuller Beckett are competitive by nature,but when they contract the Xanthic flu—a nasty virus that turns the skinyellow—at the same time, it takes their game of one-ups-manship to the extreme.Isolated and quarantined together, the duo learns working together can actuallybe fun.
And a sneaky peek…
Rowan woke slowly,taking stock of her condition.Cotton mouth?Gone. Nighthydration seemed to be working.Headache?Nope. A true bonus.Yellow skin?She cracked one eyeopen.Ugh. Yep. Stillthere.Body aches from thelumpy mattress?Sweet universe, no. But … something harddid poke her in the back.No. Way.Fuller Becket had asignificant erection? While lying next to her?She turned carefullyonto her other side and faced him. Being able to study him while sleeping, shenoted his handsome visage … even with the yellow tinge.His eyelashes castshadows on his cheeks, with their high bones and slight scruff from needing ashave. His lips were slightly full and very tempting. Kissable, for sure.She blinked. I didnot just think that.Yeah. She did.His eyes popped openand widened. His face flushed when realization hit, giving a bit of an orangecast to his skin. He immediately tried to shield his hard-on and his mouthopened but she pressed a finger against it.She quickly bushed herlips over his. "Thank you. I slept great for the first time since gettinginto iso." She would not make a big deal out of his predicament.He shook his head."No thanks necessary. Glad you finally got a good night's rest." He apologized."Sorry for … well, for the…" His gaze lowered to his groin.She palmed hiserection. "Don't be. I'm flattered." She leaned in. "And alittle turned on. I had no idea I could do that to you." She slid out of thebed. "Do you want the shower first? You know, to take care of anythingcausing discomfort…" Her gaze drifted to the outlined ridge under hisboxers.If she thought for amoment he would accept, she'd be more than happy to rectify his situation.His face reddened again."Uh, no. Thanks for the offer." Sitting up, he swung his legs overthe edge of the mattress, his fingers closing over the side with awhite-knuckled grip.Rowan bit back a grinand turned to grab her kit. "If you're sure? I'll be quick." Sheducked into the alcove and started the water, setting the temperature to justshy of cool…Because knowing she hadan effect on Fuller made her very hot and bothered.Writing this scenemade me happy. I love the dynamic between Rowan and Fuller.

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