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Messy Christmas
Text Me, Cupid, Episode One
2017
First Published
3.71
Average Rating
83
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Meet Will and Florence. He’s freshly divorced and in denial. She’s twice-burnt and prickly. They’re a terrible idea. They know this. But every time their eyes meet, their clothes come off. Meet Florence: “I’ve done this before, looking for a partner or soul mate or someone-to-grow-to-love, and you know what? I’m done with that. Honestly: I’m just looking for some casual sex. A one-night stand. Specifically, during December, because it's a weird season.” She’s shallow: “I don’t respond to creeps, children, married men, or fat people. Sorry. I am that shallow. I might consider couples, if you’re both fit and cute. (Shallow. Really shallow. I’m not kidding about that.)” She’s really that shallow: “You’re not teasing about the hair? I can do bald, but only if it comes with killer abs.” This is Will: “I’m reeling from a recent divorce and incapable of having a meaningful relationship. The only upside to my situation is that after fifteen years of monogamy I get to chase all the strange I want.” Will has plans: In his head, she was already naked. Was she going to be covered with freckles? Fuck, yes—freckles everywhere. He would find every single one. Did I mention, Will has plans? “See, I’ve only known you for five minutes, and I already know you like to be in control. We’re going to change that.” Florence likes him: “You’re very sweet. And cute. Totally as advertised. Fit. Hair. Also, as tall as your profile said, which is a bonus. Do you know that almost all men on dating sites lie about their height? They add two inches. And not just to their c—s. Seriously.” But it’s not going to work out: “You’re sweet. But it’s not gong to work out. I already know.” Or is it? Messy Christmas, Episode One The Challenge - Friday, December 1 The Challenger - Sunday, December 3 One Night Stand Gone Wrong - Wednesday, December 6 Panties, Penises & Bank Vaults - Thursday, December 7 The Negotiation - Monday, December 11 Cute, Fab in The Sack, Not Interested, Also, Psychic - Friday, December 15 Routine To The Rescue, Sort of - Monday, December 18 Methadone Fail - Monday, December 18, continued In Case You Missed It The First Time: Christmas Sucks When You're Divorced - Tuesday, December 19 Lies, Groceries & Plans: Thursday, December 21 Fake Christmas Eve Fails & Victories: Saturday, December 23 + Su

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M. Jane Colette
M. Jane Colette
Author · 7 books
M. Jane Colette’s left-brain persona spends a lot of time in board rooms, “war rooms” and court rooms parsing lies. Her right-brain persona longs to be an iconoclast and artist. When nobody’s looking, she writes poetry (badly) and throws paint at canvas (less badly). Tell Me is their first collaboration, and celebrates their joint love affair with Calgary, Montreal, texting and impractical shoes. ~ HarperCollins Publishers
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