Blurby for Nutcases: It's the year 2033. Since so many people have developed allergies to peanuts in this century, the government has banned peanuts and all peanut-related products, including (*gasp*) peanut butter. Side note: I think that was the most anyone has ever used the word 'peanut' in a sentence. Well, as you can imagine, Morgan, my heroine, refuses to live in a world without PB. So, with the help of my hero, Clark, they build their own peanut-butter-making machine in the secret basement of her home and begin the business of bootlegging. Also, they share a few pb kisses, etc, etc.
And now the excerpt, continuing from where we left off:
“Why are you throwing dolls at me?”
She fought a smile as her eyes adjusted to the darkness.
Instead of chucking the doll back at her, he wrapped a protective arm around
it. Such a softy. “Because it’s fun.”
The bed springs squeaked in protest, then she heard his feet
on the ladder. She propped her head on her elbow and the smile finally broke
free when he appeared. “Make some room, I’m not sleeping down there.”
“You lost rock, paper, scissors fair and
square.”
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We are now entering the final week of school. I've spent the majority of my weekend marking assignments and writing report card comments, and you know what? I'm gonna miss this. As much as I'm thrilled that the end is in sight and summer break is upon us, I will so dearly miss teaching every day and interacting with students and co-workers. My first year of teaching has been everything I dreamed it would be and more. Can't wait to see what next year has in store! :) Wishing you all a fantastic week!
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I can't imagine a world without peanut butter! :) Cute concept. They sound like a fun couple.
ReplyDeleteMe either! It's a world I wouldn't want to live in. ;) Thanks, Jenna!
DeleteFun little scene, they get along so well....
ReplyDeleteThey're just adorbs, aren't they? ;) Thanks, Veronica!
DeleteI still just love this story. Love that he wants to climb in with her.
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows that the top bunk is where it's at! :D Thanks, Sarah!
DeleteLove the interaction between these two, and I'm dying to see what happens next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Skye! Stay tuned! :)
DeleteHow charming is this! You've captured this reader with their antics and foreplay so playful. Thanks.
DeleteAww, that's so awesome to hear, Charmaine! Thank you! :)
DeleteIt's wonderful to hear that your first year of teaching was all you imagined it to be. I hope the next one will be as much fun.
ReplyDeleteLol, great 8 as always;).
Thank you so much, Tina, for all of the above! I hope my next year of teaching is even better than the first! :)
DeleteI have a feeling they may be safer on the bottom bunk...
ReplyDeleteLove this couple!
Hee! No doubt about that. But these two are adventurous till the end. ;) Thanks so much, A-M!! xoxo
DeleteAnother fun and flirty snippet. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lorien! :)
DeleteI wonder if he really doesn't want to sleep down there--or if he just wants to sleep next to her?
ReplyDeleteOh, everyone knows how awesome the top bunk is! It's a little from column A and a lot from column B. ;) Thanks, Caitlin!
DeleteI'd go insane sans peanut butter and would probably make my own clandestinely too.
ReplyDeleteThey seem like a really fun, cute couple.
Then you're my kinda girl, Carrie-Anne! Thank you! :)
DeleteSo much dang fun! Your writing always puts a smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteAnd your comments always put a smile on MY face! :D Thanks, Millie!
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