Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you!
And here's an excerpt:
The clown took three hurried
strides and swept her into his arms in a way-too-friendly greeting. “It’s so
nice to finally meet you!”
“Whoa.”
She closed her eyes as the shudders ran through her. It’s okay...it’s over...just don’t look at his face.
“I’m sorry I’m a bit late. I was
just at a birthday party and it ran overtime and the traffic was crazy! I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long.”
She
just kept staring at her hands which were shaking on her lap. Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors!
So...dating. It's the worst. But it's the only cure for the whole singleness thing, barring a mail-order groom. In my attempts to find Mr. Right, I've dabbled in the world of online dating, tiptoed my way through Tinder, and just last weekend I tried speed dating for the very first time. I would describe the experience as exhausting, entertaining, and enlightening. In that order. I learned three valuable lessons that night: 1. The cutest boys hover around the food table. 2. Pumpkins are NOT a good conversation starter. 3. I'm a sexy beast. Follow-up to the last lesson: Over 70% of the men I dated for 8 whole minutes wished to see me again, and I received a certificate stating as such...which I might have laminated and hung on my wall. :D Wishing you all a fantastically fun and fabulous week ahead!!
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You paint quite a picture. Funny as always with more than a touch of poignancy Dating. Bah Humbug.
ReplyDeleteBah Humbug, indeed! :D Thanks so much, Charmaine!
DeleteOh so funny! You really focus on the horrors that can happen on a blind date, complete with the added humor. QUICK! DITCH THE CLOWN!
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She will! Eventually! Maybe! ;) Thanks, Cindy! Off to read yours now. :)
DeleteOh dear, of all things, to be confronted with a CLOWN! Your imagination is so wonderful, always unexpected developments. Loving the story, great 8!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I get the feeling that many of you are anti-clown. :D Charlie isn't so bad, you'll see. Thanks, Veronica!
DeleteGoodness. Not sure how well I would respond. I think, probably much as Sydney does---pretend to not be concerned that he's weird. lol. @_@
ReplyDeleteHee! I think she's just trying to remember how to breathe right now. Thanks, Gem! :)
DeleteHey now -- clowns need love, too. Maybe he'll turn out to have a sparkling personality. Or not. But at least she'll have a great story to tell her pal when she gets back home! Great excerpt, you sexy beast, you!
ReplyDelete:D Clowns everywhere are glad for you, A-M! Thanks so much for visiting!
DeleteHa ha ha. Comes in his full costume. You have me laughing.
ReplyDeleteThat's my goal every week, Millie! ;) Thanks so much!
DeleteHa! He's lucky she didn't pepper spray him. Great excerpt, as usual. Congrats on surviving the speed dating thing. Any clowns in the mix?
ReplyDeleteLOL, no clowns for me, Alexis. Although I wouldn't have minded if there were some. ;) Thank you!
DeleteI agree with Alexis - I would have had the pepper spray out before he got within three feet! But it gave me a great laugh :)
ReplyDeleteHee! Let's not be too hasty. The clown has many redeeming qualities too. ;) Thanks, Catherine!
DeleteOh man -- showing up in costume might be a deal breaker. I don't see this going well.
ReplyDeleteLol, she's auditioning men, not circus performers. ;) Thanks, Shannyn!
DeleteWell, now I get why he's in costume. But really, how long does it take to remove the makeup, at the very least?
ReplyDeleteHey, you'd be surprised. Good grease paint can take quite an effort to remove. Not that I've ever worn it before or anything...Thanks, Caitlin! :)
DeleteI'd run....I want her to run...run dammit! LOL
ReplyDeleteSo, would you prefer that she run then? :D We'll see what she does. Thanks, Nicolette!
DeleteLOL um wow. Sounds like she may have a small fear of clowns. At least we know why he showed up in costume. At first I was thinking he was trying to make a big (and wrong) impression. This at least gives him a good excuse and an easy opening to the 'what do you do for a living' talk. Should be fun to see how the rest of this date goes.
ReplyDeleteYes, I couldn't very well have him show up in full clown garb on purpose, although clowns tend to be very proud of their profession. Maybe. I think I heard that somewhere.... ;) Thanks, Meka!
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