Texas Two Steps Short Story

SHORT STORY/6500 words/ Ever since her divorce, Darcy Miller spends many a Saturday morning attending home repair workshops at the local Builders' Depot. When the sexy new instructor offers one-on-one lessons, Darcy discovers do-it-yourself is much more fun with the help of a handsome handyman.

SHORT STORY/8000 words/Courageous firefighter, fearless beekeeper. In the face of danger, Jim Hennessey goes in and gets the job done. But in matters of the heart, the handsome Texan isn't so brave. When a swarm of honeybees takes up residence in Kristy Baker's backyard, Jim comes to the rescue and captures them. Can he capture Kristy's heart as well?

As president of the Cattle Ranchers Association, Blake Chambers doesn't know the first thing about organizing the Christmas Ball. Lucky for him, Melanie Woods does. The sexy lady takes charge and all goes smoothly until Blake's date cancels at the last minute. Melanie can't believe it when the handsome rancher asks her to step in and be his date. In the spirit of the holidays, how can she refuse?

SHORT STORY/6500 WORDS/Colt Davis avoids commitment and long-term relationships like the plague. No woman's going to tie him down. All his life, he's guarded his freedom and relished his independence. That is . . . until he meets the irresistible Jenny Mitchell.