Welcome to Saturday Spankings! I would have been here last week but I got a new computer and I couldn’t get word to work for me. You’ll be proud to know I finally got it all figured out myself … eventually. At least I was proud of myself. In my last snippet we found out Allie was pregnant, much to her shock. This snippet from Family on the River takes place two days later.
Allie called Cassie after her appointment with the obstetrician. “Hey Mom, just got out of the doctor’s office. She says everything is fine. Can we get the whole family together for dinner this evening and I can give everyone the details at the same time? That’s easier than fifteen or so different conversations.” Allie’s voice sounded shaky.
“Of course, honey. I’ll clear it with Lily and everyone. Are you sure you and the baby are okay?”
“I’ve started to breathe again, and the doctor says that’s good.” Allie laughed, but it sounded like there was a little hysteria mixed in.
“You sure you don’t want to give me all the details right now?” Cassie asked.
“Tonight’s soon enough. Talk later.”
Cassie loved having all the family together and tonight was no exception. Lily outdid herself on the meal, as usual. Allie was very quiet and ate little, but she looked better than she had a few days ago. Jenny, Lane and Sophie had begun to clear away plates when Allie asked them to wait and to let her tell them about her appointment.
“I’m farther along than I’d guessed.” Turning to Jenny she grinned. “I’m due two weeks after you.”
Everyone cheered and Cassie called out, “That’s wonderful!”
“Is that the way you wanted it, Mom?” Allie asked with heavy sarcasm.
Everyone stopped and studied Allie. “Honey, are you mad at me?” Cassie asked.
“Yes Mom, I’m mad at you. I’m mad that you always, always have to have everything your way.”
“My way? What are you talking about? Of course, I’m delighted you’re having another baby, but I didn’t get you pregnant. I haven’t even whispered or teased about you having another one. What do you mean about me always getting my way? And I don’t, by the way.” Cassie finished up feeling just a little hurt.
“Do you remember what you said when I first told you I was pregnant with Christian? You told me you wanted a dozen grandchildren. The idea terrified me and I told you I could give you one or two and you were just going to have to settle. But no, you had to have things your way.”
“I won’t have a dozen,” Cassie answered back. “I have five from Drew and Jackson and three from Jenny and Cal and now I’ll have three from you and Ryan. That’s only eleven, so there.”
A small smile began playing around Allie’s mouth. “It’s twins, Mom. I’m having twins. You get your even dozen.”
Cassie is busier than ever with her growing number of grandchildren. And she’s delighted to learn another is on the way, though the news comes from a very unexpected source. Spending time with the grands and working at the shelter home she created takes up much of her time. Even with all this, she manages to sneak in time for a girls’ trip. Both the location of the trip and a chance encounter with an old friend cause Tom’s spanking hand to itch.
When a severely beaten woman shows up at the Shelter, she inadvertently brings Cassie and Sue into a dangerous situation. Will Cassie be around to welcome this new grandchild?
Family on the River continues the heartwarming and often humorous story of Cassie’s life.
Cassie’s Space series
These ten books introduce Cassie. She is my friend and has been since she wandered into my imagination fifty-four years ago. She is married to Tom, the man who loves her in a way that makes my heart nearly burst with happiness for the two of them. He loves her, guides her, protects her and when necessary, spanks the fool out of her. I’ve been told that their adventures are exciting, funny and realistic. Their love-life is passionate and fulfilling – but you’ll hear no graphic details, Cassie is a lady and giving too much detail would not be proper.
Cal’s Law series
Cal and Jenny are one of my younger couple. The spanking in their relationship began mere minutes after they met, and Cal hasn’t let up much since. There relationship has it’s struggles, but these two are meant to be together. They live in the same town as Cassie and Tom and there is a lot of interactions among the character of both series. Jenny is not as reluctant as Cassie to openly discuss her sex life, so you’ll find a little more spice in this series.
On the River series
In this, my latest series, everyone is around – all the characters I’ve grown to love over the years are living on the area of the river that they call The Landing. Their lives, their adventures, even their spankings sometimes intertwine. By this time in the series, I’m just typing as my characters tell me what’s happening. And I love it!
I’ll close today with a review on the latest book. This is one of the finest reviews I’ve ever had.
Starting with the first Cassie book until now, I have never been disappointed or failed to wait expectantly for the next one.
And, of course, the links -
Undercurrents on the River (book four)
Family on the River (book five)
