What I Don't Like About You

By Laura Burton

A romantic comedy prequel to the Truth or Dare series.

Debbie and Mark have history, but she's been avoiding him since last summer. Thanks to a dare, the two of them are locked in a basement, and Debbie is forced to face her complicated feelings.

Can she resist his devilishly handsome smile and those deliciously tempting lips?

A short read and introduction to the Truth or Dare romantic comedy series.

Heat level: A lot of sizzle but no sex.

★ Scroll up and one-click now to whet your appetite for some romantic fun set in New York. ★

• Language: English
• Publisher: Laura Burton
• Release date: Oct 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005453572

Laura Burton

Laura writes romance novels that are sweet and thrilling.She hates seeing the same stories rehashed over and over and loves to let her characters take the wheel during the writing process. This can lead to unexpected twists and turns!Having spent too many nights binge-watching TV shows and movies, her attention span is shorter than a goldfish. So you won't find filler, loads of backstory or dull scenes in her books. Life is too short to be trudging through muddy pages.Laura's books are packed with sizzling chemistry, swoon-worthy smooches, adventure, old-fashioned bad guys, and delightfully happy endings. Guaranteed.Readers often praise her books for their originality, humour, and addictive narrative. Looking for fast-paced, easy-to-read stories about finding The One? You're in the right place.Take a ride with Sassy heroines, gold-hearted heroes, and indulge in some true escapism.To receive updates on new releases, free books and funny notes in your inbox each week, sign up to Laura Burton's reader newsletter here: https://sendfox.com/form/m5o2l1/3zlp8j

Book preview

Chapter One

Debbie

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Note to self: consuming excessive amounts of sugar is just as bad as drinking too much alcohol. This is why I don’t go to parties. Everyone knows I’m much happier at my tiny apartment in upstate New York, curled up with a snuggly blanket, breaking the spine of a new book and tearing through the pages like a literary monster.

In fact, right now I’d rather be at my local DIY store looking at thirty-two different shades of white than sit in Michelle’s living room with all of these people.

I don’t mean to be a Debbie-downer. Though, my name actually is Debbie. But parties make me uncomfortable. Especially in a suburban home in New Jersey. With twitchy neighbors and uptight locals with the cops on speed dial.

Besides, parties often involve too many people, deafening music blasting my ear drums, and nothing but junk food in sight.

So, what do I do? I down sugar shots like I’m twelve years old because I do not drink, and the sugar rush has me bouncing off the walls.

"Debbie Brown. It’s my twenty-first birthday, and you’re my best friend. You have to come to my party," Michelle said, giving me her puppy-dog eyes. Michelle and I have been friends since we were in diapers. In fact, as I look around the cramped living room at the sea of faces, I realize there isn’t a soul in this house who isn’t a close friend.

Cameron and Jonah have been part of the group since our first year in college when Michelle made me join the Glee Club. Holly and Katia have been our roommates since our second year. And then there’s Ryder. He looks as awkward and disgruntled as I feel.

But now the sugar is rushing to my head and my brain is full of bees.

Where are you going? Michelle asks, her big round eyes fixed on me as I rise to my feet.

I’m going to use the bathroom. Is that okay with you? I ask, sticking my brows up and giving her some sass. Michelle rolls her eyes and nods.

They won’t miss me, I figure, as I stroll down the narrow hall and consider making a break for it. It’s getting late, and before long Cameron will be over-tired and suggest a game of charades. Holly will go along with it because she worships the ground he walks on. And Katia will act cool and aloof but secretly plan to kick everyone’s butts and win the game 10-1. Jonah will shamelessly flirt with Michelle all evening, and Ryder will make sarcastic comments from the corner while