by Candice Dow
I frowned. “What?”
“Get out before you get in. That’s how you protect your feelings.”
As I thought of how often I’d used that strategy, I nodded. He smiled. “You feel me?”
“But, what about . . .”
He kissed me before I could mention his loyalty to Scooter. Obviously, it was no longer an issue. After landing a few soft pecks on my face, he asked, “Can you give me that chance?”
“Um . . .”
He kissed me again. “Taylor, we ain’t getting no younger, we might as well do it.”
As his corny lines continued to make me laugh, I knew I wanted to pursue something further with him. I surrendered. “All right, dawg.”
He held me tightly and exhaled, like I’d done him a favor. My hands cupped his face to reciprocate the gratitude. My brain instantly fast-forwarded to visions of us sharing a happy future together. We proceeded to rock to the beats serenading our reunion. As we twirled on the dance floor, I suppressed the fantasy and lived in the moment.
A READING GROUP GUIDE
TAPPIN’ ON THIRTY CANDICE DOW
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The suggested questions are intended
to enhance your group’s reading
of Candice Dow’s book.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Do you think turning thirty forces most people to reevaluate their lives? Why?
2. How do you think Taylor’s family indirectly influenced her decisions throughout the story?
3. Who do you think was the best person for Taylor? Why?
4. Were you at all sympathetic to Taylor’s reasons for dating Scooter?
5. Were Scooter’s issues with Akua justified?
6. Would you describe Scooter as a strong man?
7. Did Devin seem like a player or was he genuinely interested in finding love? What about Taylor?
8. Did Scooter make the right decision?
9. If you were Devin, would you have followed your heart or remained loyal to your friend? Why or why not?
10. Why shouldn’t people put an age on finding love?
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Copyright © 2008 by Candice Dow
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