Holiday Romances

Moving always sucked. Minke shoulda known better than to move with a storm coming in. Fortunately, Minke's friends knew someone who could put her up for the night. Maybe this time moving wasn't such a bad thing after all. An Island Forgot is a sweet romance with a pan and a black trans woman uniting over good food and the joy of finding a kindred spirit that's sure to bring a smile to your face.

2020 changed everything, as much as anything Kanta had experienced, including transitioning. Thing was, she wasn't sure she wanted "normal" back. Not when there was bright, cheerful Avia running mountains of traded food around and smiling up at Kanta so beautifully that Kanta's heart about exploded with joy.

Divorce. Morgan should consider it a defeat. She didn't. It was glorious, though she desperately needed furniture now. Quinn's life was a disaster. Dealing with customers was better than dealing with the mess her life had become. But Morgan was like no other customer. Pretty soon, Quinn didn't want Morgan to leave, even if it meant facing all her problems.

The hottest summer in decades was not the time for starting new things. Padma's life was already nicely settled. She didn't need to date. Not even gorgeous Jaden. But a late Friday night opened a door to… something. Breaking free from the past, Padma and Jaden face down abusive boyfriends, the trauma of moving and meddling bosses in this F/F sweet romance.

Jyoti bounced on her toes, eyeing the traffic whizzing by. Could she run for it? No, not a chance. Too many cars and too many people brought out by the sudden sunshine in Seattle. Ketut was going to laugh. Nothing Jyoti could do about that but run once the light changed. Getting there did bring laughter but also a lovely new lady and a surprise blind date that Jyoti hoped wouldn't ever end.

Ellington whistled as he strolled across the University of Montana quad in shorts. After the Arctic blast, the sun was a blessing. Just not warm enough yet. Ellington jogged painfully to the library so that he didn't freeze solid. Last thing he expected was Leslie Pherigo to ask for tutoring. Ellington was too much of a nobody for Leslie to give him the time of day. Right?

Grey did not want to go down to his birthday party. At all. Father invited the three people Grey most feared. Each of them seemed to feel some claim on him. Leaping from the library windows into the rose bushes seemed a better option than facing them. At least until surprise guests gave Grey an option that he never expected: Escape. With them. Desire's Escape is where love becomes salvation.

Imani needed a vacation. When her friend Tumelo offered her his vacation cottage on Whidbey Island, Imani went for it. She didn't expect her neighbor Kyo Skala, disabled gymnast. Apart, the two of them were broken. Together? The potential was endless. If they could find a way to be together for more than just a week-long vacation.

Kenzie carefully measured off a strand of green embroidery thread. The precise movements, small and dainty, didn't set Devon off. Between his abuse, the pandemic trapping her in Devon's apartment, and Devon's mother in a Mood, she wasn't sure she could survive much longer. But Devon's mother's Mood got Devon out of the house. In a time of pandemic, freedom to move is a precious commodity.

Rutendo stumbled from the elevator to his apartment door, fumbling for his keys. So tired. If his school debt weren't so bad, he'd find a different job. A different apartment. A different life. Too bad he had no hope of change. Except an exhausted injury opened a door that Rutendo didn't exist, right across the hallway. With Yannick's help, change might just be possible after all.

Dating sucked. Rahat sighed and stirred xyr drink just a bit too forcefully. Xyr blind date had disappeared into the bar, never to return. Meeting someone as congenial as Chandra was a shock after xyr evening so far. She was everything xyr departed date was not. Aromantic readers will be delighted by Rahat and Chandra's story which is sure to leave you grinning by the end.

Minke blew a drop of sweat out of her eyes. Again. Helping Finely move into his new apartment was fine. Weird part was when Finley's neighbor thrust a ring box into her hand and ran away. It was a start. Of something. Question was whether Minke's dreams could become reality. Rings of Beginning is a sweet romance that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you grinning when it's done.

Manu knew he should keep walking, but Kapua was wanted by the police and Manu had nowhere safe to go. The offer of a ride was too good to pass up. But Ekene didn't give of creeper vibes. If only the little things weren't weird enough to make the hair stand up on the back of Manu's neck, Manu might, possibly, want to stick around Ekene for a lot longer than just one night.

Dell hurried through the crowds of Pike's Place Market. Radha was going to catch her. Everything changed when Dell ran into Jyoti. Who saved Dell like a knight in shining armor. Question was, could Dell save Jyoti from assassination. The Billionaire's Kidnapped Beauty is a contemporary f/f romance with narrow escapes, love at first sight and amazing cooking that you're sure to love.

Lupe glared across the ballroom. Another wedding and Lupe was still single. They wanted to set her up? Bring it on. They'd get once chance and that's it. Winner take all. Or Lupe take all because one way or the other, she'd be the winner in this one. Either way, Lupe was giving it her all for one night only.

Five Holidays. Five celebrations, none of which Caron truly wanted to attend. The thought of facing them, even with her friends, made anxiety race through her. No matter how much Caron wanted to flee, she couldn't. Wouldn't. She couldn't allow her anxiety to control her life. Especially not once she met Sabah who had as many issues as Caron did. For Sabah, Caron was willing to make the effort.

Tai bounced on her toes, the dock rocking underneath her. Icy cold water washed up over her toes. At least her friends would be here soon for a week-long vacation. When they arrived, Tai's heart lurched because wow. Wow. They'd brought their new roommate and Lake was everything Tai had ever dreamed of. Maybe they'd both find what they wanted on the shores of Twilight Island.

Octavia raised her chin, pursed her lips and carefully put on her bubblegum pink lipstick. Maybe not the best choice for a lesbian bar but Octavia knew what she wanted. Didn't mean Octavia couldn't find a lovely butch girl who wanted a big happy femme, now did it? Theorem of Bright Half-Light is a bubbly rom-com about love, life and going for what you want.

Love and holidays go hand in hand, all year long. Through The Year binds together seven amazing short stories and two novellas in a collection that's sure to be a favorite. Includes: The Girl of Silver Clouds Doors of Shores Pink Trucks and Bow Ties Wedding in the Soup Clouds Drifting Overhead An Island Forgot Theorem of Bright Half-Life Desire's Escape The Shores of Twilight Bay

Sasa hummed as she peeled carrots for soup. Just what they needed after installing a new sixty-five inch TV. Van had spent their entire Christmas bonus on it. Not that Sasa cared. She'd rather read while Van gamed. But a new TV and a pot of soup could combine to create new things. Wedding in the Soup is a sweet romance short that asexual and nonbinary readers are sure to love—Don't miss this!