New Release Counting Daisies, a clean romance full of heart
and emotion by Whitney Cannavina!
Counting Daisies (Flowers and Hearts Series) by Whitney
Cannavina
Released: December 20th, 2017
*Counting Daisies is a standalone in a series
*This is a clean teen romance
Buy Counting Daisies on Amazon
Blurb:
With the loss of her mother, Makayla's life it turned upside
down. Starting over in a new school, meeting new friends, and getting to know
the father she never met before, she has to learn to navigate this new life
that was thrust upon her. With new experiences, and new friends, she finally
begins to live the life she never thought she'd have all with a new and
exciting romance with the uber popular, Austin James.
Follow Makayla on a journey of self discovery, loss, love,
and finding happiness in this clean teen romance.
*This is a standalone in a series.
Excerpt:
“Lacy, everyone is staring at me. They know I’m the leper.
The outcast. The new girl!” I whisper with a slight screech at the end.
“Why would you call me at…four thirty in the damn morning.
What the hell Kayla?” Oops. I forgot the time difference when I called Lacy for
moral support.
“Sorry.” I mumble out. “Seriously though. What do I do?”
Lacy grumbles unintelligibly as she tries to wake up. “Ok. I
guess I am awake now. So what is the problem again?”
“Everyone is staring.”
“Where are you?”
“In my truck. It’s not like the truck is an eye sore. The
rest of the student’s cars and trucks look similar to mine. It’s because they
know I’m the new girl.”
“Ok. Listen carefully.”
“OK. Should I take notes?” Rummaging around in my backpack,
I search for a pen and notepad.
“No. Relax, Kayla. Just listen. Get your backpack, get out
of your truck, and go straight to the office. Get your schedule and go to
class.”
“That’s it? No insightful advice from yoda?”
“You called me at four thirty in the morning. What kind of
magical advice did you expect me to come up with this early?”
“I don’t know. A spell to make me invisible?”
“Nope. I’m using that for me. Gotta check the guys out this
year in the locker room.”
“Gross. Ok. Sorry I woke you. Love you.”
“Yeah, yeah. Have a good first day. Don’t replace me.”
“Never.” We hang up and Lacy’s insightful words do nothing
to help the anxiety I am feeling on my first day of senior year at a new
school. Taking a deep breath, I sling my backpack over one shoulder and open my
door with the other. Keeping my head down to avoid making eye contact with
anyone staring, I shut my door and make a beeline for the double doors to the
entrance of the school. I can feel the eyes boring into me but I choose to
ignore them. I’m like a shiny new toy for everyone to play with when all I
really want to be is a dust bunny hiding under the furniture that nobody can
see.
Keeping my eyes downcast, only occasionally glancing up to
see the direction I am going, I finally make it to the office with no issues.
After retrieving my schedule from the counselor, I step out of the office and
take in my surroundings. Students mill around chatting excitedly about the
first day of school, seeing who has the same classes and making plans to meet
up later. It’s not any different here than it was on our first day at my old
school. Only this time, I don’t have my best friend at my side.
“Hi.” Surprised by the chipper voice standing next to me, I
jump a little and look at whom it was that spoke. The girl is taller than me,
and beaming with excitement. Great. I’m probably her next project.
“Um, hi.” I reply hesitantly.
“I’m Bobby. You’re new here right?” Bobby pauses waiting for
my reply but for some reason, I can’t speak. “‘Cause I haven’t seen you around.
Want to come meet my friends? I promise they are all nice. I’m sure you could
use a friend since you probably don’t know anyone here.”
“Oh. Sure. I…I guess I could meet your friends.” My nerves
seem to get the better of me as my hands begin to shake and my palms become
sweaty.
“Great. Let me see your schedule? Maybe we have some classes
together. Then I can save you a seat.” I hand her my schedule and cast my eyes
away, unsure if this is a hazing of the new girl or if Bobby is actually a kind
peer. “Wow. You have three classes and lunch with me. That is so exciting! I
promise to save a seat for you next to me. Oh, what am I thinking? Is that ok
with you? I hope I am not being too forward but I didn’t want you to feel
nervous and alone. Kids at this school aren’t too bad but I know being the new
kid is nerve wrecking. I was new my freshman year.” Bobby sure does talk a lot
but she seems to be genuine and I am starting to feel grateful for her
kindness.
“No. You’re fine. I would like that very much. I don’t know
anyone here.” I look around at the students and notice a tall and familiar
figure leaning against his locker surrounded by a few students I vaguely
recognize from around town, including his flirty friend. Bobby must notice me
looking as she goes to explain who he is.
“That’s Austin. He’s the star quarterback. Gorgeous right?
He is so sweet, too. But he doesn’t ever have a girlfriend. Sure he has women
flocking to him for his attention but I never seen him go steady with anyone.”
Of course he’s the star and popular.
“That’s fine. I wasn’t looking to date anyone, honestly. I
just recognize him from when he and his friends came into my work one day. I
didn’t realize he went here.”
“Yeah. He was born and raised here. Everyone knows and loves
him. Watch out for his friend, though. Beau is a major flirt. He’s harmless but
always hitting on the girls. I’m not sure if he does it because he’s in love
with any woman that walks or for entertainment, but you will learn quickly to
ignore his cheesy pick up lines.”
Chuckling, I remember well, his pick up lines. “Yeah. I met
him, too. Austin actually stopped him from bugging me but not before he got in
two lines that I shot down flat.”
“I like you already. Let’s go. Bell is going to ring any
second for our first class and the teacher is a stickler for time. You’re not
in your seat before the second bell, then you’re sent out.”
Other Books by Whitney-
Fate (Short Story):
The Romance Series
Starting Over
Looking For Love
Romance Series Bundle
Taken Series
Save Me
Break Me
Reclaim Me
About Whitney:
I am an author, blogger, and mom to the best kid ever. On
the days that are not hectic (which is hardly ever) I spend my time writing
what I can. I write mostly contemporary adult romance but I think I will
venture out just a little and write a few for teens to broaden my reader
spectrum. I have always been imaginative making up stories and friends when I
was younger, and once I had a teacher tell me how horrible a story I wrote was,
that I didn't write until just a few years ago. I realized I don't care what
her or anyone else thinks, as long as I love what I write then I am happy. That
doesn't mean I don't want readers to love my books, I am just understanding
that not everyone will love what they read and I am ok with that.
I also run a blog with two other awesome ladies called
Country Gals BOOK Blog and I hope that you would take a look and see what we
have going on. I was just kind of thrust into it but I love exploring new
genres, finding new authors, and reading a range of books I might not have heard
of before then. It also helps I love to tell other readers about some great
authors.
I grew up in Southern California, and on top of being and
author, blogger and mom, I also love to watch movies, read excessively, go to
hockey and baseball games, and relax with just my friends and family.
I hope you take the chance to check out my books and
hopefully enjoy them.
Stalk Me:
Snapchat- wlcannavina87
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