Sunday Snippet: Fortune's Dawn

August is starting out with a weird vibe. The temperatures have been very mild and I'm wondering how much we'll pay for that in the fall months or the winter. Thrilled for the kiddos going back to school in a week or so because they might not roast during the first few weeks like they normally do.

I'm still trying to get some things that I've been putting off in the checked boxes. I did manage to fix the leak in my bathtub, which was way overdue. Should help with my water bill. I got the part needed to fix the washing machine and that's a project for this week. I hope.

Work projects are going somewhat smoothly. I did have the book that won't go away come back one more time. The developmental edit I've got on the back burner is heating up again. I'm also working on a coaching project that's part pull the manuscript together and part help the author get it ready for a copy edit. Had a solid week with copy edits and proofreads also.

Had another good week for viewing. Nothing extra but made it through my usual slate of shows. Also did another Death in Paradise binge of older seasons.

Started with another episode of Marple. I kind of like the actress playing Jane. She's kind of snappy and a little punchy (not physically) with her dialog and I love it.

Also watched another episode of Ireland Coast and Country. I'm really enjoying this series. I now want to make vermouth. Just saying.

Caught an episode of Death in Paradise and finished up season fifteen. I ended up kind of liking the niece. Looking forward to the holiday episode if there is one this year. And also kind of excited about the next season. I really love this show.

Enjoyed an episode of Poirot. The mystery ended up being kind of twisty and I loved seeing Poirot's author friend again. She's a hoot.

Elementary ended up being really good. The whole thing with the woman who leads meetings and Sherlock kind of came from left field, but I'll hold out to see what happens with that. I'll be disappointed if she ends up being Moriarty. The whole take down of the gang is really interesting. Can't wait to see what happens there.

Watched another episode of Young Justice and pieces are falling in place. Nearing the end of the first season and I'm interested in seeing what happens to the team.

Also caught another episode of Star Trek Lower Decks and love how the season-arc mystery is coming together. Also enjoyed the Cerritos team pulling off a ruse to get what they needed. And the name drops from other shows always make me happy.

That wraps up the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Fortune's Dawn, a follow up to Dance with Destiny.

Here's the miniblurb:

Quillan and Jeb answered fate's call, discovered an ancient prophecy that led them to dance with destiny, and now they're setting out to find their lost colony before the cyborgs do.

And a sneaky peek…

Jeb would never take being with Quill for granted. "It's good to have you home." From the moment he'd reached out to her through mystical forces, the concept of what created a happy dwelling space shifted on a core level.

Quillan's head lowered. "And we'll be staying here, together, with each other." Her lips ghosted over his jawline.

Jeb clasped her thighs and raised his pelvis. "Yes, we will." No more singular side journeys.

Wherever she led, he'd follow. Or maybe that should be the other way around.

Quill nuzzled his throat. "Less thinking … more moving." Her hips rocked and her mouth met his.

Jeb's hands smoothed upward along her back. His fingers threaded through her hair. She meant everything to him. And he'd lay the groundwork for her to blaze a path to their future.

Quillan eased back, planting her hands on his chest. Her head dropped back and her breathing went shallow. He flexed underneath her, bringing his palms up to cup her breasts. A sharp hiss escaped between her lips followed by a low moan.

When her pace increased, so did the internal pressure on his cock. He groaned and rose to meet her rocking motion. Wouldn't be long now … her slick back and forth and the dip of her groin against his amped up the friction.

Her fingers curled into her palms, and her fists dug into his chest. "Love you, Jeb. So much." Her core tightened around him, a shudder tore through her, and she gasped through her orgasm.

Jeb's gaze met hers. "Love you too. Always." He gripped her thighs again and let the wave of pleasure wash over him.

Quill collapsed on top of him then shifted to the side to snuggle in close. "You always give me what I need. Always." Her finger traced lazy circles on his torso.

Jeb wrapped an arm around her. "You do the same for me." He pressed a kiss to her temple. "We'll start on more translations after a good rest."

She nodded against him. "Yeah, that works." A yawn escaped before she could stop it.

Jeb dragged a cover over them. The perilous stuff might be behind them, but they had a lot of work to do. Sleep could get scarce the farther they dug into the ancient texts.

This one is still in the very first stages of coming together but I'm having so much fun with it.

 

That's it for this week. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye