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…

  Following is another excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  In this scene Shannon reflects on the kisses she shared with Spinelli.  Perhaps she stopped him too soon. **** The second kiss, the one in which she nearly threw herself at him, left her breathless and weak. His mouth was so hot, erotic as…

Following is another excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  In this scene Spinelli has just put himself out there… and Shannon rejected him in front of her friend Anna.  Anna thinks Shannon should reconsider. **** Anna pointed at the doorway. “And the hottie you just sent packing, the one that eyes you up as if…

Following is another excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  The story is about a tough homicide detective who has been assigned to help out in the Social Services Department for the holiday season.  He finds himself going undercover as Santa to catch a murderer and to protect his new love interest. Shannon’s mind drifted away…

Following is the third excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  The story is about a tough homicide detective who goes undercover as Santa to catch a killer and to protect his new love interest. “So you’re going to stick out the Santa thing at least another day?” “What are you saying? You don’t think I make…

Following is another excerpt from my novella, Cookies for Santa.  The story is about a tough homicide detective who has been assigned to help out in the Social Services Department for the holiday season.  The hero finds himself going undercover as Santa to catch a murderer. “Well, you must be desperate for cash to take…

Following is an excerpt from my Novella, Cookies for Santa, which placed 2nd in the Celtic Hearts Romance Writers Novellas Need Love, Too! contest.  The story is about a tough homicide detective who has been assigned to help out in the Social Services department for the holiday season. Spinelli turned to face the mirror once…