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Last week my hero went to my heroine's house to pick her up. Susan won her bet with Robin when Kurt asked her to go to a party with him. Last week he couldn't stop staring at her, and today we are still in his POV.
Excerpt:
“I’ve never
had a beautiful woman win a football game for me.
How did you know your play would work?”
Susan laughed, a musical sound that made him want to laugh with her. “I wish I could take the credit for it, but I can’t. It’s one of my dad’s plays. He coached high school football for thirty years before he retired.”
“No wonder you always enjoy football. You were raised on it. I almost killed your messenger, but I’m glad he stood his ground. Your dad’s play won the game.”
Susan laughed, a musical sound that made him want to laugh with her. “I wish I could take the credit for it, but I can’t. It’s one of my dad’s plays. He coached high school football for thirty years before he retired.”
“No wonder you always enjoy football. You were raised on it. I almost killed your messenger, but I’m glad he stood his ground. Your dad’s play won the game.”
Susan English can’t stand Robin Lanford! She’s so full of herself she irritates everyone on the faculty of Fairfield High. When Robin bets Susan fifty dollars that she can’t get a date with Kurt Deveraux, the head football coach, Susan jumps at the chance to put the little heifer in her place. She had no idea that teaching Robin a lesson would irrevocably change her life, strain treasured friendships, and throw two families into chaos.
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They were meant for each other--once they get down that rocky path they have to follow. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds nice. I'm sure her dad will like him too. Now what is he going to gave her for winning the game for him?
ReplyDeleteNot what you expect, Linda.
ReplyDeleteTheresa, it was a bit rocky, wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteGood start for a potential relationship ... she has a good knowledge about what he loves.
ReplyDeleteShe just crushed all the mystery with that admission... :-)
ReplyDeleteGood snippet.
Don't worry, TM. More mystery on the way.
ReplyDeleteNice moment between them! Enjoyed the snippet, love the idea she knows so much about football.
ReplyDeleteIt's good she learned the plays from her dad.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if maybe her dad played or coached -- or was just a huge fan and she watched a lot of games with him.
ReplyDeleteShe loved the game too, to have paid enough attention to have learned the plays. They have a lot in common.
ReplyDeleteLoved that he admitted that 1) he almost killed the messenger and 2) that he acknowledged that she 'won' the game for him! Takes a real man to admit he's wrong.
ReplyDeleteThe way to a man's heart is through his football! (Although for me it would be hockey or baseball.)
ReplyDeleteAh sweet. Love his answer.
ReplyDeleteThey have so much in common! He should find out if she has any more (football) tricks up her sleeve. 😀
ReplyDeleteWell, she paid attention and remembered the play--she should get a little credit, I think.
ReplyDeleteI'd say she's earned some credit. Football plays are mysterious rituals to me. ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely natural dialogue, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kayrsa above. Takes a confident man to pass on his glory.
Lovely natural dialogue, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kayrsa above. Takes a confident man to pass on his glory.
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ReplyDeleteI love their chemistry and how much they have in common, but I still want to know what the play was! Flea flicker? Counter trap? ;-)
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
(the coach's wife)