Wednesday, 4 December 2024

⚓ Deck The Hulls ⚓Kat Cassidy ⚓

Fresh from a life tangled with the Greek mob in LA, Adam Sgouros is starting over in witness protection—but he feels unmoored in his new small-town existence. When a sudden need to dispose of a body without drawing attention arises (Not his fault! He can explain!), Adam realizes his first Christmas in the sleepy, wintery little town of Silver Shoals is shaping up to be anything but merry.

Elijah Jensen has always been an optimist, but this year, even he’s struggling to keep his head above water. A head-cold from hell and a boat that’s falling apart at the seams seem determined to sink his holiday spirit, and all he wants is to get through the season without any more complications. Complications like a musclebound ex-gangster hijacking his boat (Accidentally! He can explain!)—and taking him along for the ride.

Stranded on the water by a snowstorm, this unlikely pair must navigate through a holiday filled with danger, unexpected warmth, and enough secrets to sink them both. Can Adam's tough exterior thaw under the force of Eli's unyielding optimism, or will the storm—and Adam’s past—prove too much to weather?

 

 

This is a Christmas short that I feel is just a start to Alex and Eli's life

There were a few times whilst I was reading I was kind of "but really?" and it was a bit too much, if that make sense?

I didn't really feel much attraction or spark between them either.  I know it took place over such a short time that that did not really have a chance to develop, but even little things like looks and innocent touches felt like they were missing.

It is a good start to what will be an interesting series if we get more in the future.