Looking for Mr. Right

By Nancy Moore

When Cynthia swears off men for six months and moves a thousand miles from home she thinks her life will be perfect, but will her new neighbor spoil her plans or be the Mr. Right she is seeking? A light romantic novel that leaves you believing in happy endings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nancy Moore
• Release date: Jan 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9781466063082

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Looking for Mr. Right

By Nancy Moore

Copyright 2012 by Nancy Moore

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Chapter 1

Looking for Mr. Right

Cynthia wiggled into the student desk and faced her best friend, Becca. I've got an important announcement, she said, her voice a little bit louder than normal. Listen up.

I'm all ears, Beca mumbled between bites of a large chocolate chip cookie. I've got to stop skipping lunch. I snack all afternoon when I do, she complained as she pushed a sprig of hair out of her eyes and tapped her teeth with her red correction pencil.

Forget about your stomach for a sec and listen to me. This is serious, Cynthia insisted, rolling her eyes as Beca took another bite of cookie and then laid it aside to concentrate on her friend.

Okay, okay, what's up? Beca asked, as she pushed her glasses up on her nose. Like I said, I'm all ears so spill it.

I'm swearing off men, Cynthia emphasized her statement by sweeping her hands back and forth across the desk almost disrupting a stack of papers.

Mmm, Beca said, turning back to her cookie and cup of tea. And for how long are we talking about here? A day, a week, or are you talking long-term like a month? Her smile, proof- positive, that she doubted her friend's sincerity.

A year, no six months. Cynthia hesitated and then quickly added, Yes, six months should be more than enough time.

Are you also giving up deserts and sleeping in on Saturday mornings, too? Beca questioned, the corners of her mouth turning up slightly as she tried not to laugh at her friend's out-of-character announcement.

Cynthia scrunched her nose and rolled her eyes. 'Friends were wonderful but when they tried to analyze your every move it was down right aggravating.' No, I'm serious Beca, really I am.

Okay, okay, I guess you must be to come in here while I'm grading papers to share this news me, Beca replied.

Cynthia looked around the deserted classroom. The students had gone home for the day. Give me credit for at least waiting til after 2:30, Cynthia answered. I've been considering this for several weeks and I've finally made up my mind to do it.

And you are just sharing this with me? Cynthia, what's really with you today? Does it have anything to do with the fact that David hasn't popped the big marriage question? Beca asked. Which, in my opinion, is a good thing. You know how I feel about David.

Absolutely not, David is ancient history. You were right all along; he's a jerk. I've decided I need to take a relationship break. Since you’re my best friend, I wanted you to be the first to know, Cynthia continued, and don't drag anymore guys in my direction. At least not for the next six months. Deal? she asked raising her eyebrows in question.

I guess I can respect your request, but my cousin Vinny is coming for the weekend and I think you two would be perfect for each other.

Beca, please! Did you hear one word I just said?" Cynthia asked shaking her head in despair.

I'm sorry, okay, okay. So for the next six months you intend to have absolutely no contact with the opposite sex whatsoever? When, may I ask, does this six months male sabbatical begin, Beca asked her friend. And have you really thought this through?

Of course I've thought it through and it starts right now! No more men for the next six months. In six months I will reevaluate my life.

Reevaluate your life. Really you sound like a doctor treating some critically ill patient, Beca said, Doling out some cure-all miracle drug.

Actually with the way my luck goes with men and relationships, I need a miracle drug.

Beca tidied up the stack of graded papers and stuffed them into her briefcase. But, really, Cynthia do you honestly think six months will take care of your so-called problem? Won't you still have the same problems to deal with in six months? The only difference being you will be six months older?

No, I'll be more mature and better able to select the right man for me. Her attempt to convince Beca failing miserably. The dating pool will have a different selection in six months, too.

"Dating pool