Penelope ‘Nellie’ Brennan has finally had it! Tired of her health problems holding her back, Nellie is determined to do just whatever she wants to do and no one is going to stop her. First item on the list for the determined 17-year old: secure a date to her first school formal dance. Second: find the perfect dress.
Brian Moss has agreed to a favor for his Mama: take her friend’s daughter to the girl’s first formal dance. All it took was a glance at Nellie for Brian’s interest to be piqued. He needed to know more.
What started out as a half-blind date, soon became so much more when Brian learns of Nellie’s big secret. Even after discovering the truth, Brian doesn’t run from her. Nellie is as surprised as those near and dear to her. But can Nellie trust him to stay? Will Brian be able to handle things when they get even harder? Can their quickly-deepening relationship survive the truth?
Excerpt #1: Love Us
Some Books
“So, Brian, what do you want to do after
high school?”
“Wow, you are a curious one, aren’t you?”
It wouldn’t be the first time someone
accused me of being too curious.
“Guilty, but you still didn’t answer my
question.”
“Hmm…ok. But before I answer I want to ask
you something. Do you know what you want to do after high school?”
“Ah, but if I answer first it may make you
change your answer. Come on, you know you want to tell me…”
“Little Cat, you know me so well! Frankly,
I have no clue what I want to do after high school. Don’t get me wrong, I have
dreams, but a plan of action to achieve them? Yeah, I got nothing.”
Little Cat? Smartass.
“That has to be the most honest answer I
have ever heard. Most kids our age automatically throw out college or trade
school, like it’s expected. You didn’t. Very interesting.”
I looked down at my menu to take a break
from Brian’s eyes. They spoke more than I was willing to commit to. This date
was only a favor, nothing more.
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