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A Matter of Time #6.5
Ears, Eggs and Bunnies
A Sam and Jory Easter Ficlet
14 pages, ebook
First published April 18, 2014
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Mary Calmes
135 books5,087 followersMary Calmes believes in romance, happily ever afters, and the faith it takes for her characters to get there. She bleeds coffee, thinks chocolate should be its own food group, and currently lives in Kentucky with a six-pound furry ninja that protects her from baby birds, spiders and the neighbor’s dogs. To stay up to date on her ponderings and pandemonium (as well as the adventures of the ninja) follow her on Twitter @MaryCalmes, connect with her on Facebook, and subscribe to her Mary’s Mob newsletter.
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January 11, 2018
Re-read 15th August 2021
Re-read 30th April 2019
Re-read 10th September 2018
Original review
I read this as a stand alone after reading some great reviews and while I’m not familiar with the characters I enjoyed it.
Jory is taking his two children Hannah and Kola shopping for bunny ears, since it’s Good Friday most places have sold out.
They find the shop they’re looking for but they also find some women in dire need of help.
It’s a nice quick little read. It seemed a bit bizarre that Jory storms in when his husband Sam is a US Marshal and would appear to be better placed to help. But this is a light cute read so all’s good.
Re-read 30th April 2019
Re-read 10th September 2018
Original review
I read this as a stand alone after reading some great reviews and while I’m not familiar with the characters I enjoyed it.
Jory is taking his two children Hannah and Kola shopping for bunny ears, since it’s Good Friday most places have sold out.
They find the shop they’re looking for but they also find some women in dire need of help.
It’s a nice quick little read. It seemed a bit bizarre that Jory storms in when his husband Sam is a US Marshal and would appear to be better placed to help. But this is a light cute read so all’s good.
December 2, 2022
|| 3.0 stars ||
After reading But For You I was honestly scared that Jory had lost his spark and fire completely, but this short story luckily showed me that he still had some light in him left. He was once more all-in with his good-natured “act first, think later” mentality and his scatter-brain was also back in full force.
It didn’t quite have the same charm that I was used to seeing from Jory, but I was happy to see him at least be something other than a meek little lamb again.
The story itself was insanely ridiculous, but I didn’t much care about that. I just wanted to see Jory be somewhat back to himself again, and that was enough.
'A Matter of Time' series:
1. Book I - 3.5 stars
2. Book II - 3.5 stars
3. Book III - 2.5 stars
4. Book IV - 4.0 stars
5. Bulletproof - 4.5 stars
6. But for You - 2.0 stars
7. Parting Shot - dnf
8. Piece of Cake - 2.5 stars
Short Stories:
5.5. Just Jory - 4.0 stars
6.5 Ears, Eggs and Bunnies - 3.0 stars
After reading But For You I was honestly scared that Jory had lost his spark and fire completely, but this short story luckily showed me that he still had some light in him left. He was once more all-in with his good-natured “act first, think later” mentality and his scatter-brain was also back in full force.
It didn’t quite have the same charm that I was used to seeing from Jory, but I was happy to see him at least be something other than a meek little lamb again.
The story itself was insanely ridiculous, but I didn’t much care about that. I just wanted to see Jory be somewhat back to himself again, and that was enough.
'A Matter of Time' series:
1. Book I - 3.5 stars
2. Book II - 3.5 stars
3. Book III - 2.5 stars
4. Book IV - 4.0 stars
5. Bulletproof - 4.5 stars
6. But for You - 2.0 stars
7. Parting Shot - dnf
8. Piece of Cake - 2.5 stars
Short Stories:
5.5. Just Jory - 4.0 stars
6.5 Ears, Eggs and Bunnies - 3.0 stars
March 26, 2020
2 ‘back pedalling’ Stars
Whelp. This ficlet didn’t work for me.
What was meant to be a cute and humorous little snapshot into the lives of Jory, Sam, and their two little cherubs, felt totally regressive to me, particularly in terms of character development across the series.
All the growth and maturity that Jory had (painstakingly) accomplished by book six was just thrown out the window, with him acting just as annoyingly reckless and idiotic here as he once did in decades (and books) past. And to be honest, that’s not a Jory I enjoy reading.
Oh well. 🤷🏼♀️
Whelp. This ficlet didn’t work for me.
What was meant to be a cute and humorous little snapshot into the lives of Jory, Sam, and their two little cherubs, felt totally regressive to me, particularly in terms of character development across the series.
All the growth and maturity that Jory had (painstakingly) accomplished by book six was just thrown out the window, with him acting just as annoyingly reckless and idiotic here as he once did in decades (and books) past. And to be honest, that’s not a Jory I enjoy reading.
Oh well. 🤷🏼♀️
March 19, 2018
Another Jory quickie. This one was quite hilarious.
June 7, 2017
The kids are now nine and seven, Jory's still helping others without thinking of the consequences. Sam still get pissed because he is worried but forgives fast because he's Jory. Overall, it was a unnecessary short story of the couple and their kids, but cute for those who want more of the family.
January 11, 2018
3.5 Stars.
January 28, 2022
A Sam and Jory Easter Ficlet
July 4, 2015
Fecking Jory. You gotta love him as much as you love Lucy.
“You’re a trouble magnet.”
“Yeah, but––”
“If people didn’t actually know you, they’d never believe you were real.”
April 21, 2014
Whaaaat?!!
Thank you, Mary, for in your wisdom blessing us with this sweet morsel. It's almost as good as those Easter chocolates shaped like mini eggs with a sugar shell.
A sample that in no way contain spoilers:
Hannah gave me another too sweet smile, like I was adorable. I didn’t remember why I even wanted kids.
Also, Jory makes this statement: What? No. I’ve got this. Any fan of this series knows this means trouble.
(Of course, my evil critic did sneak in a few times -- but no! That asshat will not ruin my fun.)
I probably should rate it 3 stars, but it soothed the savage beast created by Floodgates.
Thank you, Mary, for in your wisdom blessing us with this sweet morsel. It's almost as good as those Easter chocolates shaped like mini eggs with a sugar shell.
A sample that in no way contain spoilers:
Hannah gave me another too sweet smile, like I was adorable. I didn’t remember why I even wanted kids.
Also, Jory makes this statement: What? No. I’ve got this. Any fan of this series knows this means trouble.
(Of course, my evil critic did sneak in a few times -- but no! That asshat will not ruin my fun.)
I probably should rate it 3 stars, but it soothed the savage beast created by Floodgates.
April 25, 2014
Oh my gosh, thank you, Mary Calmes!!!
Eeep. That was awesome.
Eeep. That was awesome.
September 19, 2017
~ 3.5 stars ~
March 10, 2018
A trouble magnet, LOL...
April 22, 2019
3.5 Stars
Jory being Jory. But this one was kind of fun. (Mich says, grudgingly.) Might have made an excellent full-length entry with the human trafficking investigation angle, too.
Jory being Jory. But this one was kind of fun. (Mich says, grudgingly.) Might have made an excellent full-length entry with the human trafficking investigation angle, too.
January 17, 2024
This is another free holiday “ficlet” that is available on the author’s website under the “free reads” tab. It’s not necessary to read these in order to understand the main books. They’re completely separate little bits of Jory’s insanity.
April 6, 2018
✮4 Stars✮
April 25, 2014
Wish it just focused on both of them, but really nice to see Jory and Sam again, as always.
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Holy sh**, how did I know about this?? More Sam and Jory?! :D
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Holy sh**, how did I know about this?? More Sam and Jory?! :D
June 30, 2015
I enjoyed this ficlet way better than the bank robbery ficlet. The kids are still really cute.
April 20, 2014
Hahahaha....
Ok Mary, you're still allowed to write about Jory, once in while...
Ok Mary, you're still allowed to write about Jory, once in while...
April 20, 2014
Very entertaining on this beautiful Easter morning. A great way to start my day. :~)
February 9, 2024
Jory!!! ...and what's his name! 💖🤣
February 19, 2024
Omg Jory and his kids are hilarious! Always trying to be helpful and getting into the most precarious situations. The truest hearts ever! 💜💜💜
November 5, 2014
This was just a short fun, very, very fun read that is free to read over on Mary Calmes blog.
If you are familiar with the series 'A Matter of Time' you will probably enjoy this as much as I did. If you haven't read the series and are familiar with it and thusly the awesome that is Jory, you'll think I'm nuts but I'm not...really, go read the series then read this again. You'll get it then, I promise.
If you are familiar with the series 'A Matter of Time' you will probably enjoy this as much as I did. If you haven't read the series and are familiar with it and thusly the awesome that is Jory, you'll think I'm nuts but I'm not...really, go read the series then read this again. You'll get it then, I promise.
September 29, 2014
I know, you've heard it before but I just LOVE Jory. I swear he could get in trouble just sitting and reading his Kindle :) And looks like his kids are going to follow in his troubling foot steps. It's amazing what kinds of trouble a set of bunny ears can get Jory in.
Recommended for a quick smile.
Recommended for a quick smile.
April 21, 2014
Cute, and it does nothing but make me miss Jory and Sam and now I want to read the whole series all over again, not like I have not read it 4 times at least :) More Jory and Sam, Please, maybe Aaron and Duncan, I miss those boys!
February 8, 2015
Cute little ficlet with Jory,Sam ,and the kids celebrating Easter.Of course it wouldn't be a Jory story without our favorite trouble magnet running into trouble and this short fiction is no different.Read and enjoy!
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April 20, 2014 Loved every word! Jory and Sam.....just...you gotta love them and with kids that are exactly like them. This was a treat!
April 24, 2014
Loved it!
April 25, 2014
4.5* loved it--want more Sam and Jory!
April 25, 2014
Adorable. Thanks, Emma, for recommending this to me!
April 25, 2014
Re-Read, 2024
I'm doing the Audio this go round but don't want to miss out on the shorties.
Mary, your imagination knows no bounds! Ha!
Trouble Magnet indeed.
I'm doing the Audio this go round but don't want to miss out on the shorties.
Mary, your imagination knows no bounds! Ha!
Trouble Magnet indeed.
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