How do you know you're ready to date again? I may need your help figuring it out.
Five years post divorce and I've signed up on a dating app. Again.
It isn't my first time. I've tried them all. Oddly enough, my favorite was Farmer's Only. It's not a slick site but the men were actually nice and I didn't get any random dick pics, so that was a bonus.
Recently though, as I was preparing for summer without my kids I thought, "I should expand my horizons again. I should create an account on a dating site."
So I downloaded Bumble, spent way too much time pulling pictures and coming up with interesting antidotes, and then spent even more time swiping right on anyone interesting.
Right off the bat I had some decent matches, but let's face it—the pickens are slim in West Texas. I swear I'm the only divorced person I know in this town.
No biggie, though. I was meeting people.
I ended up going on one date with a fabulous guy who went axe throwing with me. We had a blast and laughed the whole time. Sadly, though, he's not a love match.
So I tried again and made plans with "Dan" to meet at a local bar.
A couple of hours before meeting up I started dreading leaving my house. The idea of going out and meeting someone knew just seemed overwhelming. I started hoping that he was a catfish who would no-show me so I could read my book with a glass of moscato alone.
And that's when I started wondering. Maybe I'm just not ready for this. I would love to date someone special. I'd love to have a partner in life. But getting there seems like so much more effort that it's worth.
"Dan" ended up being nice enough but not a love match. So I'm back to square one and frankly I'm already tired.
Have you been in my shoes? I'd love feedback and/or advice from you if you've experienced the same thing. It's not that I'm opposed to going out, it just seems so... taxing.
Help!
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Have you picked up MATTER OF TIME yet?
"This is my favorite book from this author!" - The Book Lover, Goodreads Reviewer
"I love that M. E. Carter can write a hero that isn't an alpha and has his own insecurities and strong heroines who help these heroes see themselves differently." - Gretchen Anderson, Goodreads Reviewer
"The nerdy girl inside of me was thrilled to read a love story that didn't have a hero who tried to be the toughest guy in the room. And on top of that, he was never said to be the most handsome guy in the room either. But this kind of love story is what we, as readers, should be wanting more of. The kind of story where the guy gets the girl because he earns her trust and treats her with respect, not because he's beautiful and has money." - McKinnze, Amazon Reviewer
"This is my favorite book I've read in the series." - Melena, Amazon Reviewer
"YES! YES! with the sweet and swoony non-alpha hero who isn’t 6’4 with a ripped physique. I *covet* these romantic stories with realistic men who may be on the shorter and snuglier side. I’m noticing romancelandia is more and more celebrating heroines embracing their dimples and curves. Yet, heroes who may *not* be society’s “ideal” physical male specimen are few and far between and so when it happens- I am HERE FOR IT!" - Erica Testa, Amazon Reviewer
One-click Matter of Time!
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Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3hlYya5
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3hlYNC1
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yCMfvM
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BOOK NEWS!!
Exciting things are happening. Here's what new!
The FINAL BOOK in the Hart Series is up for Preorder!
Yep. You read that right.
Matter of Fact will be the last book in the Hart Series. It's been a great ride and I'm sad to see it end. But you'll love how it all comes full-circle.
Don't miss it! Preorder here:
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3ABAY0A
Nook: https://bit.ly/3AxHjdu
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3qQcJqW
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hDkkVP
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3yveBbi
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3wmB5Ki
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ACu5Mv
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Everything you thought you knew is about to change.
Andrea Johnston and I are writing paranormal romance under the pen name Anabeth Carston.
Panther can be read exclusively on Kindle Vella (for now ;) ). Don't miss the adventure!
One-Click here and check out the first three episodes for free!
https://www.amazon.com/Panther/dp/B09...
~
When was the last time you checked something off your bucket list?
I did a couple weekends ago!
On a whim, I saw Kira Stokes was coming to Dallas so I got my kids a place to stay (grandparents), booked a cheap hotel, and drove the 5 hours to work out with her in person!
It was the experience of a lifetime and I'm pleased to say she is exactly in person who she is on line! She's wonderful!
You can check out her app here: https://app.kirastokes.com/?rfsn=5712...
Hope your summer is going great!
💜M.E. Carter
It isn't my first time. I've tried them all. Oddly enough, my favorite was Farmer's Only. It's not a slick site but the men were actually nice and I didn't get any random dick pics, so that was a bonus.
Recently though, as I was preparing for summer without my kids I thought, "I should expand my horizons again. I should create an account on a dating site."
So I downloaded Bumble, spent way too much time pulling pictures and coming up with interesting antidotes, and then spent even more time swiping right on anyone interesting.
Right off the bat I had some decent matches, but let's face it—the pickens are slim in West Texas. I swear I'm the only divorced person I know in this town.
No biggie, though. I was meeting people.
I ended up going on one date with a fabulous guy who went axe throwing with me. We had a blast and laughed the whole time. Sadly, though, he's not a love match.
So I tried again and made plans with "Dan" to meet at a local bar.
A couple of hours before meeting up I started dreading leaving my house. The idea of going out and meeting someone knew just seemed overwhelming. I started hoping that he was a catfish who would no-show me so I could read my book with a glass of moscato alone.
And that's when I started wondering. Maybe I'm just not ready for this. I would love to date someone special. I'd love to have a partner in life. But getting there seems like so much more effort that it's worth.
"Dan" ended up being nice enough but not a love match. So I'm back to square one and frankly I'm already tired.
Have you been in my shoes? I'd love feedback and/or advice from you if you've experienced the same thing. It's not that I'm opposed to going out, it just seems so... taxing.
Help!
~
Have you picked up MATTER OF TIME yet?
"This is my favorite book from this author!" - The Book Lover, Goodreads Reviewer
"I love that M. E. Carter can write a hero that isn't an alpha and has his own insecurities and strong heroines who help these heroes see themselves differently." - Gretchen Anderson, Goodreads Reviewer
"The nerdy girl inside of me was thrilled to read a love story that didn't have a hero who tried to be the toughest guy in the room. And on top of that, he was never said to be the most handsome guy in the room either. But this kind of love story is what we, as readers, should be wanting more of. The kind of story where the guy gets the girl because he earns her trust and treats her with respect, not because he's beautiful and has money." - McKinnze, Amazon Reviewer
"This is my favorite book I've read in the series." - Melena, Amazon Reviewer
"YES! YES! with the sweet and swoony non-alpha hero who isn’t 6’4 with a ripped physique. I *covet* these romantic stories with realistic men who may be on the shorter and snuglier side. I’m noticing romancelandia is more and more celebrating heroines embracing their dimples and curves. Yet, heroes who may *not* be society’s “ideal” physical male specimen are few and far between and so when it happens- I am HERE FOR IT!" - Erica Testa, Amazon Reviewer
One-click Matter of Time!
Apple Books: http://apple.co/3qlP1AY
Nook: http://bit.ly/3nMwIUn
Kobo: http://bit.ly/3suIXIM
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/36myIwq
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3hlYya5
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3hlYNC1
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yCMfvM
~
BOOK NEWS!!
Exciting things are happening. Here's what new!
The FINAL BOOK in the Hart Series is up for Preorder!
Yep. You read that right.
Matter of Fact will be the last book in the Hart Series. It's been a great ride and I'm sad to see it end. But you'll love how it all comes full-circle.
Don't miss it! Preorder here:
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3ABAY0A
Nook: https://bit.ly/3AxHjdu
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3qQcJqW
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hDkkVP
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3yveBbi
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3wmB5Ki
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ACu5Mv
~
Everything you thought you knew is about to change.
Andrea Johnston and I are writing paranormal romance under the pen name Anabeth Carston.
Panther can be read exclusively on Kindle Vella (for now ;) ). Don't miss the adventure!
One-Click here and check out the first three episodes for free!
https://www.amazon.com/Panther/dp/B09...
~
When was the last time you checked something off your bucket list?
I did a couple weekends ago!
On a whim, I saw Kira Stokes was coming to Dallas so I got my kids a place to stay (grandparents), booked a cheap hotel, and drove the 5 hours to work out with her in person!
It was the experience of a lifetime and I'm pleased to say she is exactly in person who she is on line! She's wonderful!
You can check out her app here: https://app.kirastokes.com/?rfsn=5712...
Hope your summer is going great!
💜M.E. Carter
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