March 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cassandra Roberts-Jones, Contemporary Romance, Short Stories
Julia Cartwright uncrossed her legs and set her teacup on the breakfast table. Life didn’t always turn out the way she wanted it to. Drawing her sheer housedress around her shoulders, she stood and strolled to the bay window that overlooked the train station and Greta’s bakery. The glow from the street’s light posts dimmed as [...]
January 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Karoline Barrett, Romantic Comedy, Short Stories
After a two hour plane ride, the last thing I wanted to do was stand in line waiting for a rental car. I tapped my foot and peered around the man in front of me. How long could it take one person to rent a car?
I adjusted my super size sunglasses and tried to determine [...]
December 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Cassandra Roberts-Jones, Contemporary Romance, Short Stories
“Tracy, this is absolutely beautiful,” Dawn said, caressing the large agate stone with her fingertip. The vintage sterling silver bangle surrounded her wrist with elegance and class. “You’re too good to me.”
“I’m glad you like it. There were so many to choose from. They make them right there on the island.”
Dawn stood and leaned over [...]
August 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Marcy Bassett-Kennedy, Short Stories
“I’ll see you Thursday night, Jess,” Jack Maguire said to his wife. He wiped a smudge of baby food from her cheek before pressing his lips to hers.
It was their usual Sunday night routine. Saying goodbye.
Their youngest, baby Ella, bounced in her mother’s arms until her dad leaned over and planted a raspberry on her [...]
January 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Sherrie Kingston, Short Stories
I’m going to have fun this week if it kills me!
Christine Sullivan heaved a sigh. Thanks to a sinus infection, instead of lying on a beach in the Caribbean sucking back rum drinks with her friends, she was still in Ontario. Spending her vacation camping in Algonquin Park. Alone.
Get over it. You’re a big [...]
December 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Nan Donahue, Short Stories
Abby Sixsmith watched her brother and couldn’t contain a surge of envy. He looked so happy!
It was so unfair. Greg, who since a teenager, had sworn he’d never marry, had just exchanged vows a few hours ago. Abby, who had been dreaming of her wedding for most of her life, sat at his reception single [...]
November 13, 2008 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Elle Fredrix, Short Stories
Melanie Anderson eased her tired body down onto a large, flat rock. Thank goodness they were taking a break. She could use the time to soothe her aching, soon to be blistered, feet.
Okay, everything ached, but this trip didn’t come complete with a steaming hot tub. They were roughing it, after all.
Man, she was so [...]
November 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Sherrie Kingston, Short Stories
Kelly Trent didn’t mind winter. Really. She didn’t.
Today, however, was worse than normal. Blizzard like conditions had descended on the city the night before and showed no signs of letting up. Still tense from this morning’s treacherous drive, she wasn’t looking forward to the repeat performance in the opposite direction.
Why did she have to be [...]
October 30, 2008 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Sherrie Kingston, Short Stories
Kate Middleton smoothed her hands over her slim hips and wriggled. Life was good.
Sure, she had a lot to mourn over, but she had much to be happy about as well. And she firmly believed that a positive attitude made any battle easier. It had taken her a long time to accept that, but she [...]
October 21, 2008 by admin
Filed under Contemporary Romance, Nan Donahue, Short Stories
“Hey gang! Glad you all could make it. Welcome to the first annual Amazing Treasure Hunt!”
Why had she agreed to this?
Tami Griffith scowled at her best friend, who seemed unnaturally gleeful today. For some reason Kim thought this treasure hunt was a big deal, and she’d hounded Tami about joining in until she’d agreed just [...]
