December 15, 2014
Literary Escapism Black Friday: If You Stop Believing in Santa, All You’ll Get Are Panties!
Black Friday is here and we’re discussing the season with Randi Cooley Wilson’s Eve and the London clan of protectors from Redemption. Keep reading for a chance to win a signed copy of Revelation or Restraint.
“Why the fuck are we doing this again, siren?” Asher complains.
“Revenge,” I state simply and take another step forward.
The striking dark prince narrows his indigo eyes and folds his muscular arms over his chest. “Revenge?” his voice lined with disbelief. “You do realize we’re at the mall, siren?”
I shrug. “Shopping on Black Friday is a holiday tradition.”
“By the grace this sucks. Twenty minutes to find a parking spot because the fucking valet was full, a five mile hike to the entrance, proceeded by hours upon hours of searching for the perfect gifts, and now this?” he groans.
I smile mischievously. “You forgot the fifteen minutes we stood in line for the soft pretzel you just had to have. The twenty-two minutes we waited for the Cinnabon cinnamon roll, and the ten minutes of painful line lingering in order to get you the ice cream cone you scoffed down without sharing.”
“I’m a gargoyle. I need substance in order to deal with this human holiday stress.” Asher waves his hand dramatically around the crowded mall. “Don’t judge me, siren.”