And he’s just as ruthless and alpha as his three brothers š . Excerpt below.
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āTeam, Iād like you to meet a good friend of mine, Ms. Destiny McDonald. Ms. McDonald is a certified financial advisor with years of ā¦ā
The coachās words again fell by the wayside as I took her in. She was little, probably around five foot three but the heels she wore gave her at least three or more inches. The white and black polka dot silk blouse she wore, stopped right at her waist, revealing the curves of her hips. Her mahogany skin held a healthy glow and her oval face stood out thanks to the short haircut she wore. The was beautiful. For the first time since entering the lecture hall I regretted not sitting closer to the front of the room. Her physical beauty was only heightened by the fact that as Coach McClellan talked she stared around the room, hands clasped in front of her, completely unintimidated by the fifty or so sweaty jocks in the room. Including the teamās players there were about fifteen on our coaching staff. That meant in a room of close to seventy men, she was the only female in the room, and she held her ground, staring at and studying every single one.
When her dark brown eyes finally connected with mine, my gut clenched again. My fist tightened and a sensation Iād never felt started at the top of my head and moved through my entire being. Her gaze lingered on me for just a second longer than sheād intended. I donāt know how I knew that but I did and it caused a grin to open up on my face.
āI expect you all to give Ms. McDonald your full attention,ā Coach McClellan finished up saying.
She took a step forward and her perfectly plump lips that were coated with a clear gloss opened slightly, preparing to speak. I leaned in, needing to hear her voice for the first time but she was cut off.
Immediately, I grew annoyed and agitated when instead of a feminine voice, I heard āWhat the hell can this bi-ā the voice paused as the woman at the head of room raised a perfectly arched eyebrow, daring him to finish that word. ā…female teach anyone of us about money? Was that your ten year old Honda Civic I pulled up next to in the parking lot?ā Leonard Riggs asked before breaking out into a round of laughs. Snickers from around the room began to join in as well.
The tops of my ears began to heat up with the anger thatād come from nowhere grew in my belly. I shot a death glare in Leonardās direction. That kid needed to be shut up. He was just beginning his second season in the league as our teamās cornerback and he had a mouth on him that needed to be closed. That moment just solidified for me that Iād be the one to shut it, eventually.
But before I or Coach McClellan could respond to Leonardās statement, the Ms. McCloud–I hadnāt caught her first name, too caught up in staring at her when coach had first said it, held out her hand, warning coach off. She stepped forward.
āYes, Mr. Riggs that is my ten year old Honda Civic you so lovingly parked your Bugatti next too. I wouldāve thought my Honda was more your speed since itās foreign and all. Isnāt that what your rap star friends always tote? Having foreign cars? But,ā she moved even closer to Riggs, stepping up one than the second stair. ā… unlike your leased Bugatti and your friendsā vehicles, my Civic is both foreign and paid off. Do you know what that means, Mr. Riggs?ā She paused.
āNah, what?ā Leonard challenged.
āIt means that over the last six years Iāve had my car, that three hundred dollars that wouldāve went to car payments went to my investment accounts instead. Along with the other funds Iāve saved in costs for higher car insurance deductibles, gas and more. And over the course of the last six years, Iāve more than quadrupled my net worth by not spending on extravagant, luxury items that depreciate as soon as theyāre driven off the lot. And do you know what that means, Mr. Riggs?ā She paused again.
No answer.
āIt means, that I could stop working tomorrow and never have to worry about having a roof over my head or about where my next meal is coming from. And that, is what this female can teach you about money.ā She stared at Leonard for another second before moving back to the front of the room. āNow,ā she clapped her hands, looking at the rest of us with a heart-stopping smile on her face. āAre there anymore questions?ā
A banging sound sounded as my back bumped against the seat behind me. I was, quite literally, knocked over. I stared at the tiny, slip of a woman that had just stunned our entire football team and coaching staff into silence. I was pretty sure my fate had been sealed in that one moment. When I finally tugged my gaze from her face to peer up at the screen behind her, I knew. Emblazoned across the screen was her name, title and picture. Destiny McDonald, Certified Financial Advisor.
Destiny indeed.
OMG. I am so excited for his story. I love this series. Youāre an amazing author.
Cant wait for this to be released.
Hi Tiffany, I can’t wait to read Tyler’s story. Quick question, should the 5th sentence in your excerpt begin with “She” instead of “The?” Keep up the great work. š
Awesome! When will it be released!?!
God, I can’t wait for this to drop
Wow…speechless
I cannot wait…
waiting for the release…
Ohh big things come in little packages!
I cannot wait to devour the finished product. I have been waiting very impatiently for this story.
I have read all of the Townsend brothers’series! I await with bated breath for Tyler’s story. I enjoyed all of them immensely however there’s is always a favorite mine was “Aaron’s Patience” I can’t wait to see if Ms. Patterson can hit another homerun with her next instalment.
Can’t wait
When is the book about tyler Townsend coming out
Hi I just want to know when Tyler book is coming out and if you are going to do another Rescue 4 book?
I will definitely be getting back to my guys at Rescue 4 this year.
Tyler has met his destiny, literally. Can’t wait to read there story. Is there ETA?
When is the release date??
Can’t wait! When’s the release date? My favorite book of yours is Aaron’s Patience, loved, loved, LOVED it. Truly hope this is just as good!
I cannot WAIT to get my hands on this book!!! I love the Townsend brothers and I love your writing! I can already tell this is going to be another Tiffany Patterson Best Seller! Go head girl!!! Go head ??????????????!!!
I love your books and your stories but just wanted to let u know putting politics in a stories sometimes help if u r trying to stay current in your story but please don’t be one side in your views as a indepent I check out both side a make my decisions not all views are correct unless we check our own facts that r given to research like in school check the stories to make sure it is correct. Both side should be presented r u could loose people in your stories u write about
How old is Tyler meant to be in this book? I’m only 30% in so sorry if you mention it later on.
I’m EXTREMELY late but Tyler is 26 in the story.
After reading about Carter, I knew his brothers’ stories could only get better and better. You are a wonderful storyteller. I particularly enjoyed Tyler’s story. Please tell me Robert is next!!
Robert will get his story but he’s not next. I’m working on Damon and Sandra next.
When can we expect the Damon and Sandra book?
I simply cannot wait for your novels.
I don’t have an exact date yet but before the end of February.
I absolutely loved the book. I read it in one day. I am now waiting for Robert Townsend story. I love the series and Iām looking forward to more.
All I can say is “Tiffany Patterson is one click for me always.”
<3 Thank you!