Read a New Excerpt from The Cheerleader

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Hello !

Fall weather is inspiring my writing these days! The Cheerleader takes place mostly in the fall during the college football season. 🏈

But don't let the mention of football put you off--unless you're a big fan like me!

To quote my editor, more or less, there's a lot of weight to this story. I confess, it's not like one of my lighter rom-coms.

But it is similar in tone to my college romance books, like Big Man on Campus.

I'd truly appreciate it if you sent me a note on your thoughts about today's excerpt from The Cheerleader.

Maybe it's the weight of the season with leaves falling, cooler weather and shorter days around here that makes my writing heavier and more thoughtful. 💜

Check out the EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT from THE CHEERLEADER below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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At SQ's House

I love the fall in New England! The crispy air, the scent of the falling leaves and the cooler weather all make me happy. We took advantage of the perfect weather and foliage this week and went on our annual hike at Flume Gorge in New Hampshire➜➜➜

It was crowded even though we went in the middle of the week in the morning. It was all those baby boomers, retired with time on their hands--just like us.

(Although I was playing hooky from my novel writing job, I did get some writing done on the drive.)

Do you have plans for a fall excursion?

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WORK-IN-PROGRESS: THE CHEERLEADER

Total Word Count Goal: 90,000

COMPLETED To-Date: 42,232

PERCENT COMPLETED: 47%

If you're paying attention, you'll notice that I'm on the move again with my progress. I've got some intrigue going with secrets from the past and seriously complicated relationships.

When my plot keeps me this interested, you know it's going to be good!

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: THE CHEERLEADER

Bryan

I can’t hear what they’re saying, but I hear her laugh. The sound sends a zip of something like adrenaline skittering along my nerves, confusing me. I don’t know if I’m worried about Eldy taking her home or… feeling things I have no business feeling.

I wonder if she remembers our encounter on the side of the road all those years ago? If she knows it was me?

When Eldy snakes an arm around the back of her chair, I reach over and grab it, tight.

Leaning in, I say in a low growl, “Stop it.”

Susie looks at me, surprised and then she flushes, probably with embarrassment because I’m way out of line.

Eldy laughs, of course. “I thought you were off girls?”

I mouth fuck you behind Susie’s back before she turns to see my response, looking curious.

“You’re off girls?”

“Training. This is an important season for the team.”

“He means we have NFL recruiters watching us after our winning record last season and some of us—named Bryan Granger—could have a chance at the NFL draft. 

“Is that right?”

I take her question as rhetorical.

“Never mind him. He’s a lost cause,” Eldy says, turning her head, literally, to face him. “On the other hand, I’m very much interested in girls.”

“I bet you are. I hear you’re the team’s star player—off the field.” 

I like her sense of humor as she essentially shuts him down. Because even Eldy can see that she’s not into players.

Leaning in, I grab a fresh glass and pour myself another beer like I’m getting ready to watch round two of the bout between Eldy and Susie. But before I finish pouring, ELdy blows out a loud whistle getting everyone’s attention.

“Hell has just freezed over, guys. Bryan fucking Granger is having a second beer.” He starts clapping. The guys join in with the clapping and whistling, shouts and hoots of laughter like they’re celebrating my supposed lapse in self-discipline.

I flip Eldy my middle finger and don’t bother explaining to him that Liz drank half my first glass as I take a long sip of the cold beer.

“I take it you don’t drink much?” Susie says, shifting closer to me in her chair sandwiched between me and Dane. I remain silent while the guys give me shit, raising their glasses and congratulating me like I’ve won the Heisman.

She watches me, apparently waiting for an answer, so I nod.

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Parker Knight and I have one thing in common. We both take a lot of shots.

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Having completed an extensive car restoration in record time, Dani Winters is looking forward to showing off her work and getting new clients at the infamous Pebble Beach car show.  

Tomlin Takahashi, the owner of the restored car and new business partner, has more than a car show in mind when he invites her to Los Angeles a week prior to Pebble Beach to watch him compete in a charity Judo match.  

Pining after her business partner and taking a trip with him is the last thing her poor heart needs after he’s rejected her repeatedly. Little does she know, his rejection protects him from more pain and tragedy in his life. Both yearn for love and acceptance, even if they go about it in different ways.  

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Enjoy the waning days of the fall, or whatever season you're experiencing in your part of the world.

Take some time to escape from the crazy hoopla of life these days and read or listen to a romance--one with a happy ending to uplift you.

If you have a chance, please drop me a note and let me know what you think of today's excerpt from The Cheerleader. 💜

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