Categotry Archives: Romance writing
Suzie’s House 137: When it isn’t What She Thought
“What’s going on?” Suzie tapped the door to Drew’s room lightly. She could see quite well what was going on. Drew was packing. Her question was why was Gene helping him? “Oh. I was just.” Gene sprung to his feet. He flushed slightly and glanced around the floor like he might have misplaced something there. He glanced out the door with a wrinkled brow. “I’ll go.”
Suzie’s House 130: In Exchange
My regular readers have probably noticed a new arc in the story. That’s because I have a special treat for you this week. Susan Helene Gottfried and I have combined our writing talents to bring you a two-sided story. Once you’ve read this, click here to see the other side of things. “This is great!” Miranda did a little hop, almost bumping one of the security guards keeping the audience away from the stage. She had really outdone herself on […]
Suzie’s House 101: Serious Matters
“I know! I know! Mom, just leave me alone.” Ben grabbed his papers and books off the kitchen table in a huff. Whatever happened to her care free boy? Suzie hesitated for several seconds while she processed this latest shock. Ever since he came back from his father’s house, Ben had been different, and not in a good way. When he lost his temper, she didn’t know how to handle him. It was like giving up an angel and getting […]
Suzie’s House #62: You Can and I Can’t?
Last week, and the week before, we caught Vin and Miranda in bed together. It was not their first time to do it, but it was their first to get caught. Suzie was a bit tipsy at the time, but not so far gone she didn’t know what she was seeing. Suzie hacked off the tops of two carrots with a vicious swing of a cleaver. She knew darn well a cleaver was overkill for […]
Suzie’s House 61: A Compromising Position
We’re going to backtrack in time a little bit this week. Last week we ended with Suzie and Drew coming home from the Cardinal. This week we are starting while they are still there. Vin jerked awake at the sound of the burglar alarm going off. He found himself still sitting in the living room with the remote in his hand, but the TV was off along with all the lights. He almost called out to Miranda or Suzie that […]
Suzie’s House 60: Taking Advantage
She was killing him, all soft and warm and leaning against him. Her eyes were a little blurry with the beer and the lateness of the hour. He told himself not to let her feathery touches go to his head, or rather his lower regions. She couldn’t feel too good about men right now, after having run into her ex, yet she hadn’t gone cold on him. Drew hoped her less-restrained reaction to him had more to do with […]
Suzie’s House 59: Chance Encounter with the Ex
Welcome Fiction Friday readers and Girls Scout Cookie entrants. This is the post to leave a comment in for the chance to win Lemon Chalets. When we left off last week Miranda had gone to the Caribou bar in search of the men who shot Vin and run into the CIA agent Christina instead. Now we return to the Cardinal Bar where Miranda left Drew and Suzie slow dancing. Suzie could feel Drew’s body plastered to hers from breast to thigh. […]
Suzie’s House 57: Miranda at the Caribou
You know, Miranda’s a big girl. Sure she left the Cardinal Bar with a bit of attitude, but that doesn’t mean she HAS to get into trouble. Does it? “Come on, Baby. What’s the matter? ‘My not good enough for you?” A month ago, Miranda might have considered the man. He had a good head of hair, broad shoulders, a nice tan, and strong jaw. He also had a full compliment of alcoholic fumes. He was already sitting at the […]
Suzie’s House 56: Dancing Around the Subject
In last week’s episode Drew caught Suzie and Miranda sneaking out to investigate Sean and Joseph. He was aware of what they were doing, but believed they would be safe enough, so he didn’t try to stop them. He joined them instead. “I thought you said they were at the Caribou.” Suzie leaned across the little table, and shoved aside an empty beer bottle to hiss in Miranda’s ear. Actually, yell with restraint so as to be heard over the music […]
Suzie’s House 55: Ladie’s Night Out
We left off last week with Drew catching Miranda and Suzie in the kitchen while they were trying to sneak out. “Who are you supposed to be? Emma Peel?” Drew eyed Miranda’s outfit with mild interest. She looked like she was playing the part of a cat burglar. Not a real cat burglar. A real one wouldn’t wear patent leather. Too shiny. “This is the latest fashion down at the Cardinal.” “You’re going to a bar now?” Actually, she […]
Suzie’s House 53: A Little Conspiracy
In last week’s episode of Suzie’s House, Suzie decided to take on the case against the red headed men regardless of how Drew feels about it. Suzie tried to sneek out of the kitchen and down the hall, but heard Drew’s footsteps right behind her. She couldn’t let him follow, not for what she had in mind. “Aren’t you cook tonight,” she asked. Drew hesitated in the doorway. “Yes? So?” “It’s already 5:30. I don’t know what you plan […]
Suzie’s House 52: Mixed Up With Muffins
When we left off last week Ben had just left and the remaining members of the house were discussing the two red-headed men, trying to sort out which had done what to various members of the household. Suzie headed off to the kitchen, and Drew soon followed. Suzie pulled out the restaurant bowl – a stainless steal bowl nearly two feet wide from rim to rim. She didn’t even bother to get the recipe from the file. She had dumped […]
Suzie’s House 51: Something to Think About
In last week’s episode of Suzie’s House, Christina, the CIA agent, pays a visit. While she’s there, Suzie calls Ben’s father to have him come take Ben permanently. Drew watched Vin watch Miranda as they sat in the living room waiting for Suzie. Poor Vin. He wanted so much from Miranda, who would give so little. They were both on the couch, but might as well be miles apart. “What do you think?” Drew asked as soon as the […]
Suzie’s House #41: Coming to the Point
I know, it takes me forever to – ehem – come to the point. But I’m there now. So Suzie isn’t here. It’s on the newsletter this week. If you would like to receive this week’s episode and you have not signed up for the newsletter at Suzies_House-Subscribe@Yahoo!Groups.com then please contact me at Alice Audrey 1 @ yahoo . com, without the spaces of course. Provided you are over 18 I will be glad to send it to you. […]
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