Shimmer

Charley Davidson #5.5

by Darynda Jones

Shimmer is a Charley Davidson Christmas Short Story. For more, the author released Glow, which is the same story but through the eyes of Reyes Farrow.

Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Short Stories, Adult

7 pages, ebook

First published December 23, 2013

About the author

NYTimes and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages. As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction. She lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.

Click here to read one of the more popular short stories by Darynda called The Monster:
https://theneverneath.com/2018/02/02/...

She can be found at http://www.daryndajones.com

Reviews

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a "quickie" (in every sense of the word) to keep your interest between books.

“Honey, I’m the son of Satan. I could blackmail you into giving your first born to a traveling circus if I wanted to.”

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short Christmas story that's just a single scene between Charley and Reyes. Super steamy, with a bit of playful snark. Worth the few minutes it takes to read (but wait until you're past book 5 to avoid spoilers).

This story (along with the companion Glow) is available on the author's website:

https://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-...

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

This finally has this couple where I want to see them. It’s a quick read in Charley’s POV meant to be read after book 5. It’s Christmas and it’s a short conversation about presents that brings up the question he asks her at the end of book 5. I love seeing these two together.

[Canan]

Şapşikler😂 Reyes çok fenasın🤭 Noelde içi boş bir kutu vermek....Okeeey🤭

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 shorty stars

You can read it here: http://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-a...

A really SUPER short Christmas story. I read it in about 5 mins. Half of it was them having sex.

Have fun!

[Elise ✘ a.k.a Ryder's Pet ✘ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an alright read, for a short-story. At least it had Reyes in it ;)

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series but Darynda Jones is such a tease! May is far to long to wait for the next one & this little gem was far too short! Can you tell I only complain because I love these books?

[Angela Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just got my Charley and Reyes fix to hold me over until Sixth Grave on the Edge. I have no idea how Darynda Jones does it. She wrote a very short story and left me very satisfied but yet, still in need for more Charley and Reyes. I guess it doesn’t really matter how, just glad that she does. I love, love this short story. Charlie interviewing Reyes was laugh-out-loud hilarious and the few lines of smexy scene was just delish!

Ms. Jones had provided this short story for her readers FREE. You can read here:

https://www.facebook.com/darynda.jone...

http://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-a...

A heed of warning for those who have not kept up with the series, there will be spoilers if you read this short story.

[Ronda · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhhhhh I just loved this short, made me realise how much I'm missing Reyes and Charlie!!! Well written and a great snippet to wet the taste buds!!!

[Maria Dimitrova · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short scene featuring Charley's new brilliant idea on how to fish for information that ends up with hot sex with the son of Satan. What more can I ask? I love the banter between them :D

[Sana Zameer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read: November, 2017
Reread: January, 2024

I can't get enough of Charley and Reyes!

[Carvanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, short as in very, Christmas story involving a moment in time between Reyes and Charley. Charley has purchased a gift for Reyes against a promise that she wouldn’t. The result is steamy and fun and gives us another little peek at their relationship and how it has changed and deepened since book one.

Heroine POV
Safe no ow/om drama
Triggers no apparent triggers

[Liz* Fashionably Late · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, I can't get enough of Charley. I really love this chick.
And anything with Reyes on it is damn good, but this was too short!

[Lillian ☁ Cloud 9 Books ☁ · Rating 5 out of 5]

***** 5 Stars *****

A short and sweet Christmas moment about Charles and Reyes. I love this couple, and I can't wait to read Reye's POV!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shimmer is a free short story that can be read on Darynda Jones' website here: http://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-a-charley-davidson-short-story/

It's a really cute Christmas scene between Charley and Reyes that made me smile and swoon in equal measures. I love these little extra snippets that some authors choose to give their fans and this just made me even more excited to continue reading the rest of the series.

Please be aware that this story contains MAJOR spoilers for Fifth Grave Past the Light though so whatever you do don't read it until after you hit that point in the series!

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy hotness batman! I think I need to cold shower after reading this one.

[Blodeuedd Finland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too short to say anything really.

Cute, fun, the end

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!! I love this series!!

[Ira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet:)

[Ms. Cyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't get enough of Charley and Reyes. This was a tease, but very fun.

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really adds nothing to the series 2 1/2 stars just ok short story.

[Wealie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely short story between Reyes and Charley. I love the fun interaction between these characters and the depth of emotion they both have, but hide beneath humour and snark. There's also a companion short story, which tells the same story but from Reyes perspective - Glow. It's well worth a read and really adds to the enjoyment of the two shorts.

[Syki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aaaaaaaa prostě!

[Renegade ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars

I get such a kick out of these two and their dynamics...

This was Charley's POV:



http://www.daryndajones.com/shimmer-a...

Next up?

The same spicy snippet from Reyes' POV... whoo boy...

;D

[Nikki · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't expect to gain much from reading this short. There is absolutely no character growth or interesting exchanges. We are subject to more tedious sex, in my opinion, that adds nothing and is just so expected by now that it can easily be skipped (same issue now occurring in the main books). Charley seems to offer some of her more annoying comments while boring us with her continued obsession with Reyes looks. Can we have some substantial character growth by now please? Looks only go so far, in books and in life. This is apparently shocking breaking news.

[Rashika (is tired) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Missa very angry.
That was way too short.
Like why?
nd;asdnadj

grrrr.

[Bel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Que AÑLFKJASÑLFJSAÑLKJF!!!! ay me encantan <33333

[Pang Happy Holidays & Happy New Year =D · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so cuteee. <3 <3
And hot, yeah... HOT!!!

[Christy Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a little slice of flash fiction to keep Charley Davidson and Reyes Farrow fans looking forward to the next book in the series. Not really enough of a story to do that for me. However, it had the same Charley snark and sass and a lot of spice. It’s too short to be as good as her other short pieces in the series, but it was fun to read in a few minutes.