P(l)ots and Pans...
And also more F*R*E*E books, because of course there are.
Hello Foxes,
Welcome to December. It’s lovely to be here with you all again. Here in the PNW, it’s cold (well, cold for here, which really isn’t terrible). It’s also somewhat rainy, and the skies are the moodiest grey ever. With it being Thanksgiving, we’ve been able to veg out (or bed rot, as the kiddies say). The past week, we’ve largely settled into cozy corners with a soft blanket, a heating pad and a book. It’s pretty blissful.
Now that we’re getting back to our regular schedule, I am drinking hot beverages by the gallon. My current favorite is the delicious Blueberry Sage Stress Relief by Yogi Tea. It’s perfect for sipping and planning my writing schedule for the upcoming year.
Does anyone else get an absurd amount of pleasure from planning? I’ve always been very future oriented, so contemplating what I want to write next is extra delightful. My brain is so busy and I always have far more ideas than time.
Just know that I have several really fun things in mind for 2026, but I have to keep them under wraps for now. Fingers crossed I will be able to share more soon!
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One steamy night. Two pink lines. And one small-town coffee shop about to serve up a whole latte chaos.
Tessa thought her biggest problem was running out of oat milk until two pink lines changed everything.
One unforgettable night in a storage closet with a hot single dad? Check.
A surprise pregnancy? Double check.
Hiding it from said hot single dad while serving him lattes every morning?
Welcome to her new daily grind.
Adrian moved to Sea Shanty Cove for peace, quiet, and a fresh start with his toddler son, but when he puts two and two (and one steamy night) together, he discovers the barista’s secret.
Instead of confronting her, he turns up the charm—and the heat.
Tessa’s trying to keep her cool, her secret, and her pants on.
Adrian’s trying to play it smooth while falling hard.
Meanwhile, their well-meaning friends, a too-chatty toddler, and an inconvenient case of irresistible chemistry threaten to blow it all wide open.
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That’s all from me for now. As always, I hope you are safe, comfortable and with those you love.
XO,
Nika S
Wordmistress and Tea-Swilling Nerd








