Sunday, January 4, 2026

Sunday Snippet: Quest for the Kingfish

Well, 2026 is off to a wonky start. It's like it looked at 2025 and decided to say, "Hold my beer." Not sure that's a good thing.

Weather stayed very cold, which I'm totally okay with. We got a bunch of snow on New Year's Eve and I'm happy to have stayed in and enjoyed ringing in the new year at home. It ended up being a super-busy week with a lot going on but at least I didn't have the crazy back and forth temperatures to deal with. My sinuses really hate that.

Another slower work week, but progress on the three projects I'm working on at the moment. The unexpected stuff kind of messed up my groove, but I got back on track. I'm hoping this week is a little smoother.

Didn't quite make it all the way through my round of shows, but I did get the remaining holiday special in. I also have some new seasons of shows I'm excited about.

I started with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and I'm almost finished with my rewatch. I think I have two more episodes left. Then I'll probably watch the fan-funded movie, which is quite excellent.

Finished up the episode of Foyle's War and enjoyed it. I'd forgotten Andrew and Sam split up in this one and I kind of mourn their breakup.

Caught the holiday special of Death in Paradise. Such a good one! Having Selwyn in England added a really nice layer to the whole mystery and tied the episode of Beyond Paradise in nicely.

Started a new two-part Silent Witness and it's a very twisty and turny case. Looking forward to the second part to wrap things up. I also really enjoy the newest addition to the Lyell.

I began season four of Poirot and enjoyed the first episode. Interesting mystery and a lot of fun with Hastings really wanting to talk about his shooting of the alligator-like creature and no one being interested until the very end.

That's all I got in this week on my television shows.

Tonight's post is from Quest for the Kingfish, a novella that sends a couple of a wild adventure in search of an elusive artifact.

Here's the miniblurb:

Stevie Peel is a little bit backward and standoffish, but she loves a good mystery. Griff Lannsiter takes an immediate liking to Stevie and when she finds an ancient scroll tucked into the dusty stacks of the research library, he offers his help on her quest to find the elusive kingfish.

And a preview snippet…

Griff propped his head on his hand. "So this scroll is the answer to everything? Filled with cryptic clues and mumbo jumbo to find the mysterious Kingfish?" He quirked a brow. "Maybe I should take the dusty roll into protective custody."
Stevie snorted. "Forget you. I'm going to find the single most hunted and well-hidden artifact in our history." And put everyone else to shame.
Griff prodded her. "You sure about that?"
She gave an emphatic nod.
He flashed a grin. "Good. Want some help?" His free hand curved over her hip.
Stevie smirked. "Thought you'd never ask." She tucked the parchment under the bed and snuggled into Griff. "But it'll keep until the morning." Her lips trailed along his jawline. "Right now, I want something a little more tangible."
Griff's hand drifted around to cup her ass. "I think I can help provide what you're looking for." He leaned in, his mouth hovering close to hers.
She caught his lips in a hungry kiss and his erection bobbed against her stomach.
She eased away, reaching down to palm his length. "I'd say there's no doubt about that." Her stroking had his cock swelling in her grip.
Griff nuzzled her throat and skimmed a hand up to her breast. Her nipples grew taut and sensitive. He thumbed over a pebbled tip and a zing of heat pooled in her core.
She wanted more. She needed him. Even if she got lost in the haze of uncertainty of why he'd return her feelings.
Griff moved his hand to cup her chin. "Stevie. Stop thinking and let me in." His mouth captured hers.
She deepened the kiss, sliding her tongue to tangle with his. He moaned and shifted onto his back, hauling her over to straddle his thighs. She took the hint and raised her hips to sink over the hard, long length of his dick. Once fully seated, her eyes closed and she savored the sensation of being filled to capacity.
Griff brought his hands up and cupped her breasts. "Yeah, that's it. Ride me, Stevie." His hips flexed and dipped under her.
She planted her palms on his chest and rocked back and forth. Heat and lust coursed through her veins. Tingling awareness skittered along her nerve endings. Griff's hands fondled her dangling boobs, amping up the tension coiling low in her belly.
Her head drooped, a riot of colors swirling in her mind. "So close, Griff. It's so good." The pressure burst outward and an orgasm washed over her.
Griff hissed out a breath. "Ah, yeah. Right behind you." His thighs grew taut and his head thrashed on the pillow.
Stevie collapsed down to her elbows, her mouth seeking his. Griff meshed their lips together, his heartbeat running wild against her chest. Her fingers and toes were numb with bliss.
Easing away from him, she rested her forehead against his. "Will you stay with me tonight?" She didn't want to break the spell they were under yet.
Griff gave a brief nod. "I'll stay as long as you let me."
She smiled and shifted to the side and burrowed into him. She didn't notice when he drew the sheet up and over them. Her eyes drifted shut and sleep claimed her.

I didn't quite know where this one would end up going, but I had a stroke of inspiration and think I have a plan now.


 

That's it for this week.

Cheers!

Skye 

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