![]() Through the Layers
-- EXCERPT: I knock again and pull out my phone. Maybe I should call him. The door swings open and Micah stands there, dripping wet, holding a towel around his waist. “Hey, you’re early.” “I … I …” I’m trying to form words, but my brain has gone to pudding. I can feel it, all squishy, sloshing around inside of my skull. He opens the door wider to let me in, but I just stand there, admiring—gawking—at the water dripping down his chest. The beads of water trail over his muscles, down his stomach, to somewhere underneath the towel. “You gonna stay out there all night?” My eyes shoot back up, and he’s smiling. “Would you like to come inside or did you want to get to business out there?” My mouth drops, and he laughs. Finally realizing he’s teasing me, I find some kind of strength to not stare at him, and go inside. “Just give me a second to dry off.” I stop and stand behind the sofa. Usually, I’d feel comfortable enough to go to the kitchen and grab something to drink, or just lounge around on their couch, or even head straight into his bedroom and turn on the TV and start to watch something. Now, I’m stuck. What should I do? Does he expect me to do something or say something? Should we have something to drink first? I know they usually have some alcohol in the apartment, maybe he wants to relax first. Should I change already? Why is it they make it look so much easier in the movies and on TV when it comes to this sort of stuff? “What are you doing?” Micah asks, coming back out of the bathroom. He’s got on a pair of shorts and a shirt that fits him snuggly, but I can’t erase—nor do I want to—the mental image of him opening the door in nothing but a towel. “Um …” I look around, unsure how to answer. He gives me a hug and kisses the top of my head, before walking to the kitchen. “Happy birthday. I ordered a pizza. I would’ve gone all out, but you said you just wanted a chill night. Is that okay?” “Mm-hm.” I nod. Turning around, he stares at me still standing there. “Are you okay?” Get it together, V. This was your idea! ![]()
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13 Comments
Michele Soyer
9/18/2018 04:54:11 am
Like the cover and an interesting title.. makes me want to read the book....
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Bea LaRocca
9/18/2018 06:56:13 am
Gorgeous cover and I loved the excerpt! This is a must read for me.
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Rita Wray
9/18/2018 10:07:26 am
I liked the excerpt, thank you.
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Sara Zielinski
9/18/2018 12:30:51 pm
What a beautiful cover
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shelly peterson
9/18/2018 01:35:35 pm
Sounds great. I love the cover.
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heather
9/18/2018 02:14:49 pm
This sounds like my kind of read.
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Shirley Ann Speakman
9/18/2018 03:16:18 pm
Congratulations on your new release R H, the book sounds really good and the cover is beautiful.
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Janet W.
9/18/2018 07:41:28 pm
Such a beautiful and romantic cover! I'd love to read this!
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Victoria
9/18/2018 08:02:24 pm
This sounds fantastic, thanks for sharing!
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Dale Wilken
9/18/2018 09:46:39 pm
Sounds great.
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Elena
9/25/2018 03:34:45 pm
Nice cover. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Jolanda
9/26/2018 02:47:36 am
I liked the excerpt
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wendy hutton
9/26/2018 02:58:57 pm
beautiful cover good luck with the book
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