#phyllis sharp

[drchristineputnam]

Couple of gins, please, Phyllis,” Mark said briskly. “It’s a pleasure, sweetie. It really is,” Phyllis assured him. “Who’s your friend?” “This is Pen. Pen, Phyllis. She’s the landlady here. What she says goes, so watch it.” “Oh, tush. You’re very welcome, Pen.” She passed him a glass. “What a lovely name. Are you much mightier than the sword?” Pen coughed explosively on his gin. Mark shot Phyllis a glare, took up his drink and ushered Pen to a booth, which offered a bit more privacy. “Sorry about her. No manners.

An Unsuitable Heir by KJ Charles

[drchristineputnam]

He’s in the back room, with Nathaniel.” “Oh. Uh. They aren’t, you know, are they?” It seemed utterly implausible, but stranger things had probably happened, though Clem couldn’t think of any offhand. “Lord, no. Mark would throttle him before he got his trousers off. No, Nathaniel’s after professional help as well. Some problem with a confidence trickster, apparently.” “Oh, dear,” Clem said vaguely. “Might be good for him,” Phyllis said with a little shrug. “Nat thrives on righteous rage. He’ll enjoy a really deserving target.” “That’s not very kind,” Clem objected. “Kind is your job, sweetie. I do accurate. In you go now, and good luck.

An Unseen Attraction by KJ Charles