Life In The No Dating Zone
Release Date: 12/02/14
Swoon Romance
Summary from Goodreads:
After surviving her parents' relationship drama when her older sister elopes, Claire Gardner vows not to date during high school. Now, three years later, Claire is thrust into new relationship drama--her two best friends have boyfriends. Which means Claire is spending more and more time alone. And she's more than a little peeved.
Enter Gray Langley. His year-long crush on Claire's friend Lindsey has made him desperate enough to ask Claire for help. Hesitant at first, Claire agrees--anything to get rid of Lindsey's current evil boyfriend. But as Claire and Gray plot together, an attraction develops, and now she must decide if being with Gray is worth the pain that will come from confronting her parents with the reasons for her vow.
Enter Gray Langley. His year-long crush on Claire's friend Lindsey has made him desperate enough to ask Claire for help. Hesitant at first, Claire agrees--anything to get rid of Lindsey's current evil boyfriend. But as Claire and Gray plot together, an attraction develops, and now she must decide if being with Gray is worth the pain that will come from confronting her parents with the reasons for her vow.
Excerpt:
The next morning I felt a lot better. I'd had my afternoon of feeling sorry for myself and it was over. Time to move on. Yeah, I'd felt jealous of Rose's new relationship, but I was over it. Sort of. I wouldn't be a very good friend if I didn't want her to be happy. I supposed I was mature enough to handle any changes that might come from Rose having a boyfriend.
The doorbell rang. I started to get up, but remembered Mom was down there with Jack. I went back to the novel I was reading.
But then her voice came ringing up the stairs. "Claire, you have company!"
Uh-oh. I jumped up. Grayson. Or Gray. Was it already eleven o'clock? I'd completely lost track of time. "Coming," I yelled.
I yanked on a pair of shorts, brushed ginger cookie crumbs off my T-shirt, then went to the mirror to make sure there were none in my teeth. I tried to smooth down my hair, but I had serious bedhead, so I pulled it into a ponytail. I didn't even have makeup on. But whatever. He was here for advice, not to take me out. That wasn't even an option, anyway.
I jogged downstairs, figuring I shouldn't leave him in my mother's clutches any longer than necessary. She could get someone's life history in about three minutes. I peeked around the kitchen doorway. Gray sat at the kitchen table next to Baby Jack in his highchair. My mom was putting the iced tea pitcher back in the fridge.
Gray wore basketball shorts, a Notre Dame T-shirt, and flip-flops. His dark blond sun- streaked hair poked out in different places. I'd never seen it like that. In fact, it hit me he was really tan. Normal, of course, for the summer, but I hadn't realized he was such an outdoorsy guy.
The doorbell rang. I started to get up, but remembered Mom was down there with Jack. I went back to the novel I was reading.
But then her voice came ringing up the stairs. "Claire, you have company!"
Uh-oh. I jumped up. Grayson. Or Gray. Was it already eleven o'clock? I'd completely lost track of time. "Coming," I yelled.
I yanked on a pair of shorts, brushed ginger cookie crumbs off my T-shirt, then went to the mirror to make sure there were none in my teeth. I tried to smooth down my hair, but I had serious bedhead, so I pulled it into a ponytail. I didn't even have makeup on. But whatever. He was here for advice, not to take me out. That wasn't even an option, anyway.
I jogged downstairs, figuring I shouldn't leave him in my mother's clutches any longer than necessary. She could get someone's life history in about three minutes. I peeked around the kitchen doorway. Gray sat at the kitchen table next to Baby Jack in his highchair. My mom was putting the iced tea pitcher back in the fridge.
Gray wore basketball shorts, a Notre Dame T-shirt, and flip-flops. His dark blond sun- streaked hair poked out in different places. I'd never seen it like that. In fact, it hit me he was really tan. Normal, of course, for the summer, but I hadn't realized he was such an outdoorsy guy.
About the Author
I'm not the writer who's been writing for as long as she can remember. In fact, I didn't start writing fiction until I was almost thirty. But, I've always been a reader. Which, of course, is one of the basic requirements for being a writer. I've read everything from horse novels and spy thrillers to historical romance and fantasy sagas-and lots in between. There's something wondrous about picking up a book and entering a new world with new adventures. And I don't plan on stopping any time soon.
When I'm not reading, I hang out with my husband and two old dogs, plus my grown sons whenever I get the chance. In the fall I spend way too much time yelling at my TV while watching football. I'm also addicted to British TV shows. Top Gear, anyone?
Oh, yeah. And I write. Kissing books. Or at least books that include kissing. Hope you enjoy them!
Oh, yeah. And I write. Kissing books. Or at least books that include kissing. Hope you enjoy them!
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1 comments:
congrats to Patricia on the new release!!! This sounds like a lot of fun :)
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