Beastly & Bookish (A Winter Bliss Romance)

by Catrina Bell

Is there anything better than two weeks off with nothing to do except read books? The answer is, most definitely, no.

There are few things that get me more riled up than people talking down on themselves. The world does enough of that to us already. Not to mention, it’s always lies!

I’ll meet her where she’s at and try to help her with whatever she needs. It’s what a friend would do.

It’s impossible not to be affected, not to want to run my hands all over her. The woman is built like a roller coaster, and I want a ride.

Compartmentalization is key to a healthy work-life balance.

Do the work as efficiently as possible, because when it’s done, it’s done.

“Mmmmm. Breakfast of champions.” He licks his lips with a proud smirk. His chest heaves as he looms over me, naked in the daylight and completely unaware of how glorious he looks. “You ready for some pancakes, goddess?”

“And this part where they’re standing under mistletoe. That’s made up, right? Surely you don’t have to kiss anyone you’re caught under this random plant with. That’s a sexual harassment lawsuit waiting to happen. I need to make sure my human employees aren’t putting those up.”

For me, crying doesn’t only happen when I’m happy or sad. It’s a pressure release valve. I cry anytime the emotions get too much to hold in, and today has been a super emotional day.

Sometimes life takes an irrevocable turn, and we have no choice but to adapt. Find a new normal. Hold tight to all the good we can, whatever we have left.