Here’s the fourth snippet from my current WIP, the sequel to Cookies for Santa.  In this scene, Spinelli and the other Detectives are waiting for the pathologist report on their victim. **** “Spinelli, why don’t you go over there and sweet talk Bethany into putting a rush on this case?” Marsh urged as a cocky…

Here is the third snippet from my current WIP, the sequel to Cookies for Santa.  In this scene, Spinelli has been called to investigate a murder. **** “You gotta be shitting me. Is that cupid?” Walker nodded. “What gave it away? The nude man with wings, the bow or the quiver full of arrows?” Walker…

Here’s another snippet from my current WIP, the sequel to Cookies for Santa. In this scene, Spinelli, the tough homicide detective, is called out of bed to investigate a murder. **** He leaned forward and brushed his lips lightly across hers. He knew he had to keep it light or he wouldn’t be able to…

Since August I’ve been posting snippets from my novella, Cookies for Santa, which was released by Melange Books on November 5th and is available on LULU, and soon to be available on Amazon in kindle format. Life didn’t end for Spinelli and Shannon in Cookies for Santa.  In fact, life is taking them on another adventure in…

This is the last snippet from Cookies for Santa before it is released tomorrow by Melange Books.  Shortly before this scene, Spinelli nabbed the killer and the heart of his little Santa’s helper.  Things are looking up…but for how long? **** “Ah, Spinelli, why are you still dressing like Santa? You’ve solved the case, your undercover job…

Here’s another excerpt from Cookies for Santa, scheduled to be released by Melange Books on November 5th.  In this scene, Spinelli is dressed as Santa Claus and is attempting to free Shannon from her kidnappers but things don’t go as planned. **** When the bullet struck him, Spinelli felt an odd sensation pass by his abdomen. The…

Here’s some more of Cookies for Santa which is still on track to be released in early November by Melange Books.  In this scene, Shannon is still in the hands of her kidnappers and she’s thinking about the consequences of her untimely death. **** And Spinelli, who would take care of him? He needed taking care of, he probably didn’t…

Just a few of more weeks of Cookies for Santa before it comes out in early November.  In this scene, Spinelli is looking for Shannon who has been kidnapped by Loukas the Greek. **** The thick cool damp air stung Spinelli’s lungs as he descended down the staircase. It smelled musty, like rotting wood. When he…

After a few weeks off it’s time to get back into the swing of things with Spinelli and Shannon.  In this scene, from my soon to be published novella, Cookies for Santa, Shannon is dealing with her kidnapper. **** He wrapped his large strong hand around her tiny bicep and tugged her to a halt. His other…

This week I’m sticking with an excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  In this scene Spinelli is getting a second chance with Shannon.      **** In one swift movement he spun in his chair and swept her onto his lap. Her green eyes widened but she didn’t resist. He leaned his head forward and brushed…