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Every time I tell this story jaws drop. I've been accused of making it up but my imagination runs closer to hot guys with swordslife sucking nightmares or fairytales in the modern world. I'm not good with covert perverts.


I met him in Whole Foods—I now realize I'd confused organic food with wholesome men. He seemed lovely, though, a little pudgier than I like but with mocha skin and dark curly hair. Newly single and thinking of my safety I– Okay, the truth is since I was newly single and thinking of the television show Criminal Minds we chatted on the phone several times before I felt comfortable enough to meet him for a date.


The first half of our outing went swimmingly. Although, I should have known I was in trouble when I told him I write urban fantasy/paranormal romance and he said, "Really? Mm, tell me your fantasies."


"Huh? Oh, no, no. Urban fantasy like Buffy the Vampire Slayer not Emmanuelle."


Um…not everyone is as well versed in literary genres as you or I, right? (If this were an audio post you'd hear me sigh.)


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Published on October 02, 2011 10:17
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message 1: by Taryn (new)

Taryn Kincaid Hysterical!


message 2: by Shirin (new)

Shirin Dubbin Taryn wrote: "Hysterical!"

Taryn, it was one of those moments when you start looking for the movie cameras because you're certain you've slipped into a romantic comedy. Pure craziness!


Jess the Romanceaholic I swear, "No, but this is going into a book" officially makes my Top Ten favorite comebacks lol Epic XD


message 4: by Shirin (new)

Shirin Dubbin Jess the Romanceaholic wrote: "I swear, "No, but this is going into a book" officially makes my Top Ten favorite comebacks lol Epic XD"

Thanks, Jess! ^_^


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