by Leigh, T. K.
“What are you talking about?” The tea kettle began singing, but I ignored it.
“Us.” He gestured between our bodies.
“Us?” I felt like I was in some sort of parallel universe.
“What did you think I was talking about?”
“I don’t know, but I certainly didn’t think it was that. Kevin, you’re a fun guy. I like hanging out, but relationship?”
He stepped back, his formerly massive erection no longer standing at attention. Regardless, it was still impressive.
“And can you please cover yourself?” I snorted out a laugh. “I can’t take you seriously with your junk flopping around.”
His eyes narrowed, hurt evident in his expression. “You’re a piece of work,” he spat in a tone that emphasized it was not a compliment. He retreated from the kitchen and stormed down the hall into my bedroom.
Shrugging, I pulled my pajama pants back up, then turned toward the stove. I shut off the gas, removing the kettle from the heat. Pouring the water into the French press, I allowed the coffee grounds to steep, shaking off the guilt that tried to force its way into my conscience. Catholic guilt. It wasn’t my fault Kevin wanted to change the rules after several months.
“I’m out of here,” he called out. I turned around to see him walking toward the front door.
“Okay.” I hesitated, unsure of the protocol in situations like these. I never got close enough to someone to know how to act after a disagreement. Or argument. I wasn’t quite sure which this was. “Want to come over later?”
His hand on the doorknob, he stopped. His shoulders rose and fell, then he faced me. “No, Molly. I’m not going to come over later. I’m done putting time and effort into something you won’t.”
“Kevin…” I approached him. “I just… I didn’t think this was a serious thing.”
“Well, it is…or was. For me anyway. But it’s fine. I get it. I thought you were different, but you’re just like the rest of the girls in this town. All you see are the muscles and nothing else.” He whirled around and threw open the door, storming out of my apartment.
I stood frozen in place, unsure of what to do. Should I run after him and apologize? Why? For being me? Sure, I enjoyed his company, and he was pretty good in the sack, but that was as far as it went.
Like I heard my father say all those years ago when my mother left him because she wanted more out of life than kids, like I was reminded when Drew’s ex-bitch, Carla, left him because he was no longer the hockey celebrity he once was, ‘real love isn’t real life’. There was no such thing as happily ever after. Humans existed only to inflict heartache on others.
Nothing would ever convince me otherwise.
I hope you enjoyed this peek into WRITING MR. RIGHT. To read more about Molly, be sure to pick up your copy here!
Playlist
Miss Invisible - Marie Digby
The Scientist - Coldplay
Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
Smallest Light - Ingrid Michaelson
Already Gone - Sleeping At Last
Loved - Lucy Hale
Just Breathe - Pearl Jam
I Don’t Wanna See You With Her - Maria Mena
Amnesia - Gavin Mikhail
Black and Blue Bird - Dave Matthews Band
Times Move Quickly - Noah Gundersen
Old Days - Ingrid Michaelson
I’m Lying to you Cause I’m Lost - The Paper Kites
Bitter Pill - Gavin James
The One That Got Away - The Civil Wars
We Can Never Go Back - Joy Williams
Can’t You See - Matthew and the Atlas
Over and Over Again - Nathan Sykes
Horizon - Rachael Yamagata
In The Silence - JP Cooper
Killing Me - Luke Sital-Singh
Bumper Cars - Alex & Sierra
All You Never Say - Birdy
Heartfelt Lies - Ron Pope
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz
Breathe Me - Sia
Little Do You Know - Alex & Sierra
Naked - James Arthur
Dancing on my Own - Callum Scott
Jealous - Labrinth
The Hollow in Retrospect - Corey Kilgannon
A Little Fire - Parker Millsap
Can’t You See - Matthew and the Atlas
In Love Again - Colbie Caillat
Waves and the Both of Us - Charlotte Sometimes
Hole in my Heart - Gavin James
Can I Stay - Ray LaMontagne
Mess I Made - Parachute
Sorry - Aquilo
Broken - Lifehouse
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
Say Something - A Great Big World
Bring on the Rain - Keri Noble
Breathe Again - Sara Bareilles
Colour Me In - Damien Rice
Move Together - James Bay
The Shape of Us - Ian Britt
Perfect Duet - Ed Sheeran & Beyonce
Acknowledgments
I published my very first book in August of 2013, the book that people still know me best for… A Beautiful Mess. Back then, I thought that story would be the only one I’d ever write. I didn’t think I’d have another story in me. Hell, crafting a book is hard work. I thought I’d be a “one and done” kind of author.
Apparently not.
You often hear authors discuss our “book babies”, and there’s certainly some underlying truth to those words. We spend months nurturing these stories and characters, then set them free, hoping people love them as much as we do. It’s hard work, and often stressful at times, but it’s honestly the best job I’ve ever had. I still can’t believe I’m lucky enough to be doing this, even all these years later.
Of course, I have my husband to thank for that. Since he learned I’d written a book, he’s done nothing but offer me all of his support. I hear stories about how some authors’ spouses look at writing as a hobby. He knows this is a career for me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for him.
On that same note, thanks to my fantastic nannies who treat Miss Harper Leigh with all the love she deserves so I can work on my books. Sharon and Brooke, I wouldn’t be able to do this without you!
There’s only one woman I ever trust with my manuscripts — Kim Young. Thanks for an amazing five years. Here’s to five more!
Thanks to my wonderful admin team who help me manage my social media presence — Melissa, Joelle, Vicky, Lea. And to my fabulous beta readers - Stacy, Lin, Melissa, Joelle, Vicky, Sylvia.
Thanks to Emily from Social Butterfly PR for dealing with the insanity that is my brain. When I told her what was a stand-alone had turned into a duet, then said I was writing a prequel novella, she went with the flow, nothing fazing her at all! You make my job so much easier.
A special shout out to my street team. Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to help promote me! And to my lovely reader group! Thanks for giving me a place to be myself, horrible jokes and tasteless memes and all!
Last but not least, thanks to YOU! Without readers, I’d have no one to write for, so thanks for taking a chance on my books! Whether you’ve just found me or have been with me since the beginning, I’m forever grateful!
Peace & Love,
~ T.K.
Also by T.K. Leigh
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
The Beautiful Mess Series
A Beautiful Mess
A Tragic Wreck
Gorgeous Chaos
The Deception Duet
Chasing the Dragon
Slaying The Dragon
The Vault
Inferno: Part 1
Inferno: Part 2
Inferno: Part 3
Inferno: Part 4
Standalones
Heart of Light
Contemporary Romance
The Redemption Series
Promise
Commitment
Redemption
Romantic Comedy
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sp; The Other Side of Someday
Writing Mr. Right
Dating Games
Mature Young Adult
Heart Of Marley
Mystery / Suspense
Vanished
For more information on any of these titles and upcoming releases, please visit T.K.’s website:
www.tkleighauthor.com
About the Author
T.K. Leigh is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Beautiful Mess series, in addition to several other works ranging from sexy and sinful to fun and flirty. Originally from New England, she now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, beautiful daughter, and three cats. When she’s not planted in front of her computer, writing away, she can be found training for her next marathon (of which she has run over twenty fulls and far too many halfs to recall) or chasing her daughter around the house.
T.K. Leigh is represented by Jane Dystel of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret Literary Management. All publishing inquiries, including audio, foreign, and film rights, should be directed to her.
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