She threw herself on the bed, sobbing inconsolably. Her soul was empty. Her heart was ripped out of her chest. She had fallen so hard for him, her hero in red… Romance was dead and had taken her out with it… He had fallen for her too… For as long as he could be inContinue reading “Romance is Dead?”
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Fire and Ice
Her melodious laugh penetrated his heart with sharp, pointed icicles. For a moment, he couldn’t move. He could barely breath. He couldn’t explain why, but he knew her. He felt something for her. Had she noticed him? He looked surreptitiously in her direction. She was engrossed in a conversation with another woman, with whom sheContinue reading “Fire and Ice”
Babymoon
“This is bliss, isn’t it?” he pushed his feet deeper into the warm sand in front of his chair and let his body relax downward. Near the water a seagull stood with eyes on the horizon. On his right, his wife mirrored his pose, with a contented sigh. “It’s wonderful. I’m so glad we didContinue reading “Babymoon”
Romance Series
She liked to think of it as her Romance Series… Over the past three years she had been through a slew of intense short romances, Tucker, Tommy, Amy, Greg, Kyra (Oh, sexy Kyra!) and now Wes. Every last one was an amazing adventure full of fiery love, mindblowing sex and devastating fights. She was gratefulContinue reading “Romance Series”
The Sunset
The sun hung low in the sky, painting the clouds with its golden hues. He wasn’t facing it but he could see it reflected in her eyes… Eyes he had looked into for the past fifty years… Eyes who still captured his heart, even after three kids, eight grandkids and two great grandkids. The highsContinue reading “The Sunset”
Finding Freedom
She regarded the little red suitcase as she sat on the platform waiting for the afternoon train. She was pleased to see it had garnered quite a few scuff marks and one prominent dent over the past few days. In her mind, the imperfections did not mar it, but were badges of honor. They wereContinue reading “Finding Freedom”
Exhausted
I woke up late, still exhausted from the day before. My leaden body aching and exhausted, I pulled myself out of bed, nonetheless. My husband had scheduled an early tee time with the guys and the kids must be starving. I stumbled to the bathroom and managed to accomplish the bare minimum of hygienic activities.Continue reading “Exhausted”
Currently Reading
Micheal clutched the package nervously to his chest as he entered her hospital room. She didn’t notice him at first. Her head was turned toward the window, while the nurse cleaned and redressed her head wound. His heart skipped as it always did when he saw the damage the accident had caused. He had comeContinue reading “Currently Reading”
Love Language in Translation
She craved his loving attention: afternoon strolls on the bike path, bearing their souls together through a long night of talking or maybe just lazy afternoons watching movies… But he couldn’t stay still and so when he was done running around, long after she had eaten and gotten ready for bed, he called to askContinue reading “Love Language in Translation”
Cover Art
Maria stood shocked in the aisle of the bookstore staring at the familiar picture on the cover. How could she possibly be seeing the face she had hoped to see for so long here, on the cover of this obscure book from the returns bin? It couldn’t be… but somehow was… unmistakably, Ebony. Continue reading “Cover Art”