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Can’t Get Enough - Contemporary, Interracial, Erotic Romance

Excerpt:

This was a stupid idea.

She glanced around the converted library. Part of her would rather explore the old stacks instead of sitting through a speed dating session.

I should have never let Crystal talk me into this.

The host cleared her throat. “Now for the rules. Women stay seated. Men rotate to the left. You have a total of five minutes. Then you move on. You will here this sound,” she shook a cowbell, “when it is time to move on. If you find a possible match, you can exchange numbers and move to the lounge area to talk further. Now ladies, be seated.” She waited for all the women to find a seat before clanging the cowbell, “Start dating.”

Faith Hardison plastered a fake smile on her face and resisted the urge to check her cell phone.

Leaning back in her seat, “So what did you say you did again?”

“I’m a clown. I have a children’s party entertainment business.”

“Sounds interesting. Tell me more about….” At that moment the bell sounded, “Sorry time’s up.”

“I was hoping we could exchange numbers.”

Faith smiled, “Sorry. I’m afraid of clowns.”

The next guy sat down and Faith immediately reached for her purse, “Want a piece of gum? All this talking has made my mouth dry.”

“No thank you. The other lady said the same thing.”

“So why did you decide to try speed dating?”

Bad breath guy leaned forward, his arm rested on the table. “I figured it was the best way to meet a bunch of women at one time with little effort. Wanna exchange numbers?”

“No thanks. I’m really just here to support my friend.”

By time the fifth guy had sat down, Faith was tired of the endless stream of not right for her guys.

“Let me guess. You’re divorced. Your ex is a bitch. And you’re looking for a sugar mama like in the Beyonce song.”

The man sitting in front of her let out a deep, rich laugh. “Not quite.” He held out his hand to her, “I’m Michael Samuel.” He smiled, “I see you’ve had the same luck I have. Do you know there is a lady down there whose opening line is she’s double-jointed?”

Faith laughed, “I’m Faith. Sorry. This has been an interesting evening to say the least. I never realized how many,” she paused, “unique people were looking for a little love or romance.”

“I understand. No offense but this is not my idea of fun. I’d much rather be at home, in the kitchen or at a sports bar.”

“None taken. So tell me Michael, what brings you to speed dating night? Looking for love? Romance? The one? A one night stand?”

“None of the above. The truth?”

She nodded.

“My best friend roped me into this. He didn’t want to come alone. And I, like an idiot, agreed on my one night off.”

“Sounds like we have similar best friends.” She leaned forward. “I have an idea.” Faith glanced around and then lowered her voice. “Since you don’t want to be here and neither do I. We pretend to exchange numbers and go over to the lounge area to talk.”

He smiled again, showing off deep dimples, “I wish I had sat here first. It would have saved me from the lady who wanted to know what my portfolio looked like.”

She returned his smile just as the bell rang.

Michael stood, holding out a hand to her. She placed her hand in his, ignoring the way her stomach began to flutter.

Butterflies mean nothing. Plenty of men can make your stomach quiver and knees weak. It could be lack of food too.

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Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG13)
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Stephanie Draven, Fantasy with Romantic Elements (PG 13)
Danie Ford, Contemporary YA (PG 13)
Babette James, Contemporary Romance (PG 13)
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Kaige, Historical Romance (PG 13)
Jeannie Lin, Contemporary Romantic Elements (PG 13)
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Cherrie Lynn, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)
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