It’s Cassie’s
young friend Allie that’s gotten herself in trouble this time. She tells Cassie
she spent the night with a friend without mentioning it to Ryan and that when he
found her the next morning he practically told everyone he was going to spank
her. Allie decides to take off on a little trip by herself, but agrees to meet
Cassie and Sue as she goes through their town. However, Allie’s been listening
to Cassie explain her own actions to Tom for several years and Allie may be
slanting the story in her favor. Cassie is very upset with Ryan since she had
warned him about being too controlling and not giving Allie the freedom to
enjoy college life. She asked, indignantly, if Ryan had spanked her that
morning.
"No. He was going to, but I left."
"Ryan just let you waltz right out without stopping
you?" Sue wanted to know. "That's hard to believe."
"He went to take a shower to calm down at least that's
what he said, he told me to wait, but I left." Allie's eyes were big as
she turned to me. "He's gonna kill me."
"Not if I have anything to say about it,” I told her
firmly, “you’re coming home with me. Call Ryan and tell him to meet you there
and I'll tell him what's what."
"He won't come," Allie told me firmly.
"Allie honey, that's not true, he may be mad but he
loves you. He's worried about you and I know he'll come if you call him."
"He can't come," Allie wailed, bursting into tears again. "When I left, I took his car."
"He can't come," Allie wailed, bursting into tears again. "When I left, I took his car."
Blurb:
Intentionally or not, Cassie’s influence spreads. Sue’s marriage had improved through Cassie’s influence. However when Sue’s marriage unexpectedly takes a turn for the worse, Sue pushes for the solution she feels will work, a solution that could put Cassie on a collision course with the ivory brush.
Allie and Ryan are both feeling influence from Cassie and Tom. Cassie doesn't mean to lead Allie astray - but Allie sees Cassie as a role model. Every adventure, old or new, captures Allie's attention which increases her desire to be more like her mentor. But for better or worse, Ryan is just as determined to be like Tom.
The Cassie books don’t have to be read in order, but if you are ready to jump in the first four can now be found in the Cassie Box Set. It’s a great deal.
Keep on reading for more great snippets this week.
Hmm. Ryan definitely isn't going to be happy if he has to call a taxi. I'm not sure just how much influence Cassie is going to have on calming him down. Great snippet, P.K.
ReplyDeleteCassie was confident she could - until Allie said she stole his car.
DeleteOh dear, Allie's in big trouble. I suspect Cassie may end up in the same boat. The last line made me giggle. Great snippet PK.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Roz
Cassie would tell you that she has done no wrong - but when has that fact kept her out of trouble?
DeleteI really liked this book. Cassie is such a great heroine and her friends provide nice counterpoints.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy Cassie's relationships with Sue, Annie, Allie and Ryan as much as her relationship with Tom.
DeleteAllie has spent too much time with Cassie and her friends.. Cassie's influence indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes it was never made clear if this influence is for good or evil - but it's there.
DeleteOh boy! You certainly left us wanting more. Allie is so lucky she has Cassie on her side. Wait. What? Lol! :D
ReplyDeleteHa, I think you summed that up pretty well. We'll see next week how Ryan deals with car theft.
DeleteOh dear, sounds like trouble is ahead! Great snippet :)
ReplyDeleteThere is, come back next week for more.
DeleteCassie may not be able to help Allie much now that Ryan has been left without his car. Definite trouble coming!
ReplyDeleteTaking his car was a serious mistake. But she'll know that soon.
DeleteOops! She's digging herself in deeper!
ReplyDeleteShe sure did. I think Ryan is ready to explain that to her in full detail.
DeleteI think she just covered the hole she dug for herself. Nice, PK :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary Sue, we'll see a little more next week.
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