Sunday Snippet: Same Time Next Year

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, mentors, fur baby mothers, aunties, found moms, and mother figures. I hope this day is joyful and everything you want it to be. For all those out there who have a hard time with this day, I hope peace and serenity find you.

Coming off a super-busy week with a lot going on between work and home. There are times I really wish I could split myself in two so I could get more accomplished.

Work projects ended up being chaotic. A bunch are finishing up, which is great. But they're also closing out with little things that need attention and happening all at once. Whew! I'm actually not sure how I made it through the week.

I have a couple of new projects starting this week and they're fairly normal, which is good for my executive function. I at least feel like I'll be able to breathe.

Even with all the chaos projects, I ended having a decent viewing week. Made it through my usual slate of shows. I didn't get to watch any extras, but I'm okay with that.

Started out with Brokenwood Mysteries and really enjoyed the mystery. I rather like Reverend Green and Doctor Plummer and seeing them work through a rough patch kind of made the whole show.

Got started on an episode of Foyle's War and need to finish it up this week. I'd forgotten how twisty the last two seasons were with the spy thrilled angle.

Caught another episode of Death in Paradise. Thoroughly enjoyed Mervin and Solomon interacting. Kind of curious where they'll go with things and I have a feeling it won't be to a good place.

Enjoyed another episode of Poirot and loved having Hastings return. The twisty, twisty tale also made for great viewing. Love it when Poirot almost stumbles then catches himself before he faceplants.

Elementary ended up being really good. I love Joan having Marcus's back. Getting the dirt for him made me so happy. Also loved the mystery they had to solve.

Watched another episode of Young Justice and I'm pretty interested in where things go. I like the team figuring out how to interact and I look forward to seeing their new member.

Finished up the third season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Gotta say for someone who really disliked Mariner well into the second season, I'd probably die for her now. That's a great character arc. Just saying.

That's pretty much it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Same Time Next Year, a paranormal novella that brings a couple together when they offer aid and comfort for each other.

Here's the miniblurb:

After commiserating over failed hookups, Tessa Gem and Hart Cantley make a date for the following year at the same time, but they have no idea their fae collective will be at war when they meet again.

And a preview snippet…

Hart blinked. "I think I took a harder blow on the head than I thought. I couldn't have heard you right." Tessa Gem pulling a one-eighty?

Yeah … no. He didn't see that one coming.

Tessa met his gaze. "Yes, you did." She settled closer to him. "Head injury aside, I know you've had thoughts about how to incite change. What are your ideas?"

Hart took a moment before answering. "I don't know where to start. But equal representation is key. And the mad power grabs have to end." Hopefully starting with his mother.

Tessa nodded and added her two cents. "It's gotta start at the top. Lop off the head to cure the disease." She huffed out a breath.

Hart widened his eyes. "You've given this some thought, too." Who knew a seed had been planted the last time they spoke.

Tessa shrugged. "Yeah. A lot recently. I'm good at kicking in doors and sweeping up the riffraff. But I didn't sign on to enforce policy that's become discriminatory or to line some fat cat's pockets." Her tongue clicked against her teeth, making a derisive sound.

A pocket of righteousness unfurled in his gut. If rank-and-file Tessa could revise her stance, progress might be possible. Change had to start somewhere.

But… "I don't disagree with your theory, but I gotta challenge you to project what would happen if the top dogs were removed." Starting at the top would be bold but problematic.

Tessa took a moment, the wheels spinning in her brain. "Okay, yes, as a wake-up call, it would work. But long-term … more power-grabbing paws are going to stick their mitts in." She grimaced. "And we're right back where we started."

Hart grunted. "Exactly." Two steps forward followed by about five steps back.

Tessa cocked her head. "So … what's the plan?" A speculative gleam entered her gaze.

He gave her his best innocent brow arch.

She rolled her eyes. "Look, I know you have one. And I'm in, Hart." A frown marred her features. "Unless you don't trust me."

Really happy with how this one is coming together. Tessa and Hart want the same thing, and they'll need to work together to make it happen.

 

That's it for this week.

Cheers!

Skye