Angie Mahlke

"His blue eyes twinkle under the dim bar lighting in what feels like his own visual interrogation of me."
          
          The gang meets at Roxy's in Chapter 16 "Tomorrow is Friday" and a bit of drama ensues.
          
          Be sure to check out the poll at the end. Last week's results were pretty evenly deposited between thinking Archie is the sweetest gentleman ever to live and that he's perfect for Vivi and her anxious tummy.
          
          Guess what happened over the weekend? I may have come up with TWO possible followup stories once this series is done after book 6, which bring it up to 8 books in total. The characters are ones you haven't yet met but you will soon enough, and they'd be closely connected to the Andersons. 
          
          Who would be interested in two additional stories after book 6?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

Hi there! Just wanted to say I came by your books and have enjoyed every second spent on reading them! Love the way you write them!!! Keep up the great work!!!

"I don't want to go inside and spend all night analyzing this and regretting that I let you walk away. So...can we try this again? Please."
          
          It's the end of their date, and the anxious tummy has returned. See how it plays out in Chapter 15 "The swirling butterflies turn to sour milk in my stomach."
          
          Don't forget to vote in the poll. Last week the majority of you said you are not competitive like Vivi (and me!).
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

"But knowing I make her as nervous as she makes me is the only evidence she's given me that she might like me as much as I like her."
          
          It's their date from Archie's POV in Chapter 14 "It's probably our love language."
          
          Don't forget to vote in the poll! Last week's poll sits at an even 50/50. We have both closet destroyers and neat dressers. 
          
          P.S. In case you wanted an update on the status of book 5, I'm here to tell you that these are record-breaking stubborn characters. They have resisted every single thing I had originally planned for them,  and have been very adamant in their course changes. Luckily, they seem smarter than me because I've liked all their ideas better anyway. So...I'll just be over here letting these characters boss me around as we find our way together...which, coincidentally, works since both these new characters are floundering a bit in life anyway (and it shows!).
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

Novel November completed and https://www.wattpad.com/story/403679130-starlit-oath  out now

"I sink to the floor and starfish right there in my closet. Defeated. Desperate. Panicked. My heart races and my stomach gurgles. I'm sweaty and my mouth is dry. I should just cancel the date, right?"
          
          Chapter 13 "The level of your anxiety requires a horse tranquilizer" shows a nervous Vivi as she gets ready for her first (or second?) date with her ginger beau.
          
          Don't forget to vote in the poll at the end of the chapter! Who loves this feature? I think it's fun. Last week the majority said this will be their first date, but the results were fairly close. Don't hesitate to chat about it in comments. I always love hearing your thoughts.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

"She's a flight risk, and I'm nervous she won't answer the door for me. I'll yell through the door if need be, I'm that determined to finish this."
          
          How does Archie fare when he confronts Vivi in Chapter 12 "It's only a decade overdue"?
          
          Also! I added a poll at the end of the chapter! I love that we have this option now. Make sure to vote!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

"He sighs, and I feel the warmth of his breath on my face. 'I don’t know. But something happened just now. And you don’t want me to see that it upset you. What did I rescue you from, Vivi? And when haven’t I been sweet?'”
          
          Who's ready for things to get a bit heated between the two "enemies" in Chapter 11 "I think we remember that night differently"?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/400962719-clashing-with-you

I’m loving this wholesome series so much

"Three heads turn in my direction, and I command my body to not shift nervously in my seat. I’ve never tried so hard to be friends with people before."
          
          Archie attempts to make friends with the men in the group in Chapter 10 "Chuck and Duck." See how it goes!
          
          On another note, I've started chapter 1 in book 5, and one of the characters isn't exactly behaving the way I wanted her to. I had the female pegged a certain way, but that isn't the way she wants me to write her, apparently, so I have another bossy character on my hands. I feel myself yelling "Pivot!" like Ross in Friends as I let this assertive lady take the wheel.
          
          And much like epilogues, the first chapters are always soooo hard for me! They set the tone, introduce the characters and plot points, and summarize things that have already been established in the previous books (since this is an ongoing series), etc. It feels like a big weight to start and finish books since both are such important parts!
          
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