Status Updates From Something Shady

Chapter 9. Snooze fest. But trying to persevere

Enjoyed Garters, the first book in this series, for its spunky, compelling and quirky heroine. This book is boring and the characters are non starters. Also, way too much annoying ‘innocent lady taught by experienced man.’ God, I’m tired of that.

How do they propose if they never talk about it?" "Well," Mikolai said, propping his foot up on the front tire and leaning forward to rest his hand on his chin. "When I went to ask for your mother, my Uncle Leos went with me. He said to your grandfather, 'I hear that you have a fine goose to sell and we were hoping that we could get you to part with it.'" Teddy laughed out loud. "You pretended you were buying a goose

She clapped politely, as did all in the crowd, her gloved hands effectively rendering her applause inaudible. It was the gentlemen who truly were allowed to show their appreciation, loudly and with shouts and whistles. Perhaps that was why the world always seemed to cater to their choices.

the inevitable changes og age made her sufficient curves softer, more soothing, infinitely approachable. Mikolai felt a sudden desire to approach.

re- reading this one