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, continuing from where we left off:
“And the last one--the million
dollar question?”
“Maybe you could help me solve that mystery over dinner. I love The
Empire, by the way.”
Garrett’s
answering grin nearly stole her breath. “You hungry now, Sydney? I know the maître d' at The
Empire, and I could get us a table.”
“Starving.” She wet her lips with the tip of her
tongue. The subtle gesture drew his eyes to her lips like a moth to a flame.
“Let
me make a quick phone call then and we’ll head on over.” Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors!
So, I'm officially moved in to my new digs! You guys, the move was pure hell. I literally moved across the street, and you'd think it would have been a piece of cake, but, like, everything took soooo much longer than expected, and the process ended up taking two days instead of one, but it's done, thank the Lord and my incredible, patient parents.
Oh, and about the hot guy who I'd hoped would help me with the heavy lifting? Let me just say that, since moving into my new place (which I love!!!), I have met an extraordinary number of cute guys. In fact, it's possible that I made out with a magician last night. Not quite a clown, but close, right? :D Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
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You're the best, my friend. Wonderful uplifting snippet and the story of your own life is terrific as well.
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you so much, Charmaine! You brought a huge smile to my face. :)
DeleteOk so why am I squealing and grinning :) Not just from the snippet but from the move/potential of hottie alerts? Must be the romantic in me. LOL. If nothing more comes from it than fun dates enjoy!! Cant wait for this story to be finished and released. I want to read it
ReplyDeleteHee! Thanks, Michelle! I'm a romantic too, so I'm hoping for more with one of these eligible bachelors in my life. :) This particular story is one I wrote to sub to SilkWords, but they ended up accepting a steamed up version instead that features Charlie and Garrett. Three of the four installments are available to read now: https://www.silkwords.com/stories/online_mating I just completed the fourth installment which should be up soon!
DeleteThank goodness for cute guys and make-out friendly magicians! Hey, all the more fodder for the pages <3 What a great snippet, from the dialogue to the subtle gestures. Great work!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, Sara! I really appreciate it! :)
DeleteYour new place sounds promising, glad the move is done. Enjoyed the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Veronica! Thanks so much! :)
DeleteFantastic interaction between these tow. Congrats on completing your move and on meeting so many interesting guys.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jess! Much appreciated! :)
DeleteAnd now they can flirt over food instead of coffee. Progress! :)
ReplyDeleteExactly! And they can feed each other and it'll be adorable. ;) Thanks, Caitlin!
DeleteIt's easy to tell that a flirtatious dinner will ensue ... unless Garrett puts his foot in his mouth and turns her off somehow.
ReplyDeleteYou have my sympathy about the move. Wife and I have seriously considered moving back to Canada, but the thought of packing up the house, let alone the cost of moving such a distance, has been enough to squelch the thought. Packing more than the cost, though.
Oh yes, the packing and the unpacking is the worst part. But starting fresh in a new place definitely has its perks too. :) Thanks so much for stopping by, Ed!
DeleteYour writing is as fluid as ever, Evelyn! Such a good story premise. :-)
ReplyDeleteYay-- that the move is over!
And double yay on the cute guys! lol
LOL, thanks so much, Teresa! Yays all around! You always make me smile with your comments. :)
DeleteWow, Garrett is quite the man about town, isn't he? Still curious to learn why he is so smooth. "They'll feed each other, it'll be adorable." Hee, I see what you did there!
ReplyDeleteMoving always takes twice as long as you think it will. A-D and I have also been told recently that we are fantastic parents! Enjoy the new place and the cutie magician! Sounds perfect for you!
LOL, I knew you'd appreciate that Digger comment. ;)
DeleteIt really does. You and my A-D ARE fantastic parents, so it's only natural you were told! I'll send you an upDATE in the near future about all the amazing things. :) xoxo
A fun snippet! Great dialogue.
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