Title: The
Three Month Plan
Author: Kimberley
Genre: YA
Romance
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Kelly Callahan had everything going for her. Everything
that is, except for a relationship. It wasn’t for the lack of trying, it just
seemed like she was a magnet for all the wrong ones. But all of that was about
to change the minute she laid eyes on Jake.
On a dare from her close friend, Michelle, Kelly
accepts a challenge to date and become Jake’s girlfriend within three months.
The consequence of losing is global humiliation, and she refuses to lose.
Enlisting the help of her childhood friend and
confidant, Brian, Kelly manages to catch Jakes attention. She also unknowingly
hooks Brian who tries to sabotage the plan. Kelly finds herself with a dilemma;
take the final step with Jake and win the plan or follow her heart and reveal
her feelings for Brian.
Author
Bio :
Horses were one of my first loves, and writing soon followed. As a child, I spent hours writing poems, and short stories (about horses). My parents realized that I was horse-obsessed and decided to buy me one after taking riding lessons
for two years. I think they hoped that all of the hard work, and hours spent mucking stalls would help me give up this expensive hobby. They were wrong. Writing is still a passion of mine, although now I primarily write fiction. My first novel, Red Rock, was published in 2010, and big surprise, there are horses in it. My second novel, The Three Month Plan was released August 2013.
Other Loves: My family, yoga, skincare and makeup, sushi, and raising money for pediatric cancer. I have two rescue dogs and would have more if there weren't zoning restrictions. I’m always trying something new, as I tend to get bored very easily. Thankfully, my love of driving around with the gas light on fuels some excitement. I love novels with happy endings, and am a hopeful romantic. My latest obsession is browsing Netflix, and I can name all 50 states in alphabetical order in under 30 seconds. Do I feel a wager coming on?
Author
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Email: redrocknovel@yahoo.com
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Excerpt:
The boardwalk wasn’t as crowded today, but it was still early, and the fog hadn’t yet cleared even though it was afternoon.San
Diego
The boardwalk wasn’t as crowded today, but it was still early, and the fog hadn’t yet cleared even though it was afternoon.
“I just don’t get it,” I complained.
“Sara Jennings has a great guy and she is awful.”
“You just have to be patient, Kel.
It’s not like you haven’t had your share of dates,” my friend Michelle assured
me, “Besides, you’re only eighteen.”
Michelle was right. It wasn’t for the
lack of trying; it just seemed all the wrong guys clung to me like lint on
velvet. I went through all of the stereotypes: the jock focused only on his
next score; the quiet boy that couldn’t open up; I even dated a nerd that spoke
in sexual innuendos. I was ready for a real boyfriend, somebody I could
be serious with.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,”
Michelle said, pointing in the direction I was staring. “Him?”
“What?” I smiled, taking another sip
from my soda.
“No offense, but you do know
he’s totally out of your league,” Michelle replied. I just ignored her and kept
staring in his direction, admiring his short, dark hair. His eyes had a
piercing blue quality that reminded me of the blue in the ocean. His casual
demeanor showed in his flip flops, grey t-shirt and black and grey board shorts
that hung low on his hips as he prepared to start the wave machine.
“Thanks for the vote of confidence,” I
said, meeting Michelle’s gaze. “But, I bet he’d be interested if he knew my
awesomely charming personality.” I grinned.
“Is that a challenge?” Michelle
snickered. “You wanna make a bet?”
I just laughed and shook my head. “Um,
no,” I said flatly. “I wouldn’t even know where to begin.”
“It’s not like you have anything to
lose,” Michelle teased. “You don’t start your yoga training for another three
months anyways.”
I replied wistfully, “But he doesn’t
even know I exist.” I looked toward him as he continued to ready the machine
and talk to the crowd that had gathered. He yelled for the people to form a
line – his voice deep, sexy and made me flush at the sound of it.
“That is what it
looks like, isn’t it?” Michelle said dryly, looking in the same direction as
me.
“Besides,” I explained, “he probably
has a ton of girls throwing themselves at him.” I sighed and looked down to my
lap disappointed at my own lack of confidence.
“You can always ask Brian to introduce
you.” Michelle grinned at me.
I felt the heat really fan my cheeks.
“Nooo, I'd be way too embarrassed.”
Michelle looked at the guy again and
said, “C’mon Kel, do you see how hot he is?” She lifted one of her perfectly
shaped eyebrows. “Three months,” Michelle said, looking back towards me,
smiling softly.
“Three months for what?” I asked,
meeting her gaze.
“The bet. You have that much time to
get him to date you,” Michelle replied smugly. “You can call it the three month
plan.”
“You’re serious about that?” I
laughed, but was cut short when I realized Michelle was serious. My
expression quickly faded to a dull stare.
“I wish you could see your expression
right now.” Michelle chuckled.
I paused at the silence, contemplating
the challenge as I gazed in his direction. He was smiling to his latest
customer who had entered the restaurant and climbed in line for the machine.
Michelle had a point. I planned on making this a summer to remember. I wasn’t
enrolled in college this fall since I had decided to take a year off before
starting. And the yoga teacher training program didn’t begin until four months
from now. “You know,” I replied with a newfound confidence, “I think
that’s perfect.”
Michelle’s mouth fell open in surprise
that all her prodding worked. “So in three months you will have landed him is
what you are saying?” Michelle asked in disbelief.
“Yeah. One way or another,” I laughed.
“I’m gonna’ do, wear, and say everything that I would imagine a guy like that
would want me to do.”
Michelle grinned. “You’re crazy. A guy
like that is gonna’ want you wearing nothing.”
“Very funny, Michelle.” I playfully
slapped her hands from across the table. “But since you were so instrumental in
creating this bet, I am going to need your help.”
“I was just kidding,” Michelle
laughed. “Why am I getting dragged into this? You should ask Brian to help
you.”
“Well, you certainly encouraged it,” I
responded and looked at the guy again. “But you’re right, how else am I going
to get into his head, without some guy’s input?”
“I’m sure his head isn’t the only
place you want to get in to,” Michelle smiled. “Virginity is overrated
anyways.”
My face flushed, “You’re a bad
influence, and you know that, right? I’m not going to sleep with him.” I must
admit my mind did have a tendency to drift to such things. I’d never allowed
the guys I’ve dated get very far with me, but watching him had me fantasizing
of pressing against his lean body.
“Of course. But you still love me
anyways.” She grinned.
“Yes, yes I do. But that may change
after this whole three month plan is over.” I cocked my head to the side
sarcastically.
“Well, you had better get started
then,” Michelle said. “And your first step might be getting rid of what looks
like competition.” She lifted her head and looked behind me.
I turned my head slowly to see him
casually talking with what looked to be a supermodel. She twirled her naturally
curly long blonde hair around her perfectly manicured pink nails, while batting
her lashes up at him. Her low cut, cleavage revealing top left little to the
imagination as she pressed her chest against his. She was thin, leggy, and
annoying already even though I had never met her. “Uhm,” Brian cleared his
throat, startling me. “Do you want any more drinks?” He arched his eyebrow at
me, and I realized I had been scowling. I swear he was meant to be a spy the
way he seemed to sneak up on us. Brian was my oldest friend, and before we were
friends I had a huge crush on him. He never knew, and I was too afraid to tell
him and ruin our friendship. Now he was more like a brother to me, although a
much cuter brother than I imagined I’d have. Brian worked here part time as a
server. It was yet another reason we came here. He always gave us a great
discount.
“Brian, thank God you’re here,”
Michelle hurriedly said, “Do you know who that guy is over there talking to
that girl?”
“Who, the new guy?” Brian replied,
motioning the direction of the hot guy as Michelle nodded. “Oh, that’s Jake; he
just started two weeks ago.”
Michelle looked at me and smiled.
“Jake,” I mouthed, a slight smile
turning up my lip on one side.
Brian just laughed, “Sorry, girls. You
might wanna’ get in line for that one. You see that blonde girl he’s talking
to? That’s his girlfriend.” He nodded toward the Amazon girl. “And
you see all those other girls in line. Well, let’s just say they aren’t in line
for the machine.”
Crap. This isn’t going to work. I
mumbled under my breath.
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