Day In Life ~ Lauren Riley by Lissa Marie Redmond

Occupation: Cold Case Detective “Why’re you so bright eyed this morning?” I asked my partner as I dumped my tote bag on my desk in the cold case homicide office and struggled out of my winter coat. Shane Reese leaned his athletic frame against the wall near the metal...

Jim Bean and a day in his life by J.D. Allen

I worked hard to create this new identity in Las Vegas. My life’s on cruise control, destination nowhere. I got clients enough to pay bills, a cat, and a stash of good Scotch. I start my day over at the Coffee Girl. It’s across the street from my townhouse and...

Dorie Slaughter and a day in her life by Mona Marple

I remember when I was their age, you know. When my only worry in life was what dinner to make for him at home. Before my Jim arrived. Back when my body and my mind were still my own. I’d turn the radio up while I dusted and plumped up cushions. Women were starting to...

Bee Maxwell and a day in his life by Lena Gregory

Hi! My name is Bee (Bryan) Maxwell, and I own Dreamweaver Designs, a designer dress shop down the boardwalk from Mystical Musings, and the owner, Cass Donovan, is one of my dearest friends. My typical day doesn’t start until sometime around noon. That is, if Cass...

Bella Davidson and a day in her life by Tracy Weber

Occupation: German Shepherd Hero Today has been anything but typical. It started out great. How could it not be great? I’m here in Cannon Beach, Oregon, on vacation with my two best human slaves, yoga teacher Kate Davidson and her boyfriend Michael Massey. Well, I’m...