Cuddly Behavior

by Cari Z

Part of the Bad Behavior series:

Protective Behavior
Cuddly Behavior

Editions:ePub

ISBN: 978-1-64230-086-4

Detective Andreas Ruffner is less than thrilled when his husband and partner, Detective Darren Corliss, announces they’ll be cat-sitting for a couple of weeks. He’s even less pleased when he realizes the cat in question is a large grumpy thing with razor-sharp claws and no regard for personal space.

When Darren deploys the puppy dog eyes, though, Andreas is powerless to say no, so they’re on kitty detail… and despite his best efforts, Andreas is a sucker for the critter shedding all over his apartment and stealing his husband’s affection.

It’s only for two weeks. Plenty of time for the cat to get on his nerves, but not nearly enough for her to trick him into falling in love with her. Right?

This 15,000 word short story is Bad Behavior book 6, and is best read after Protective Behavior.

This book is on:

3 To Be Read lists
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Published: April 15, 2020
Cover Artists:

Garrett Leigh

Genres:

Comedy, Contemporary

Tags:

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 2
Romantic Content: 2
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 26-35
Protagonist 2 Age: 46-65
Tropes: Married Life, Pets Are 'Portant
Word Count: 14900
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters

About the Author

Cari Z. is a Colorado girl who loves snow and sunshine. She has a wonderful relationship with her husband, a complex relationship with the characters in her head and a sadomasochistic relationship with her exercise routine. She feels like Halloween should happen every month, which is why you get this picture of her, and hopes that you enjoy reading what she's put out there as much as she enjoyed writing it in the first place.

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