Top Shelf Romances

He was everywhere, at every turn. I couldn’t avoid him, even if I tried. How could I, when he looked at me like I was his whole world? Until one day, he didn’t. Now, he wants another chance, but I don’t know if I can trust him with my heart a second time.

I shouldn’t want Melanie as much as I do. She's gorgeous, fascinating, and…my friend’s sister, making her absolutely off limits. I shouldn’t want her, even if she’s perfect for me. When she asks me to be her fake fiancé as a ploy for her promotion, I should say no. Though if I help her, it's my chance to prove to her that I’m not the man she thinks I am. But pretending isn’t my style, so she better be prepared for the real thing.

It’s been eight years. Eight years since I changed my name and ran from my duties. Falling for my sweet and spicy competitor certainly wasn’t what I expected. After all, it’s not like I can tell her my secret and risk everything I've built in my new life falling apart.

Charlotte Love is absolutely like the fairy tales you read in books. He loves her. She loves him. He drops to one knee and an extravagant wedding follows. I’ve seen it happen first-hand for Emma, Melanie, even Eddie in his own way. But that’ll never be my reality. I’ve fallen for Jason. My neighbor, my best friend… my step-sister's ex-husband. If I tell him, I risk more than one friendship in my life. After a night we can’t remember, and of a twist of fate, I might have a chance at my own perfect epilogue ending, too.

Mule Tide Cheer is a short story, including two side characters from the Top Shelf Romances Series. It can be listened to as a standalone, and while technically a romantic comedy, this MMF story has little to no plot, to appease the author's listeners who have been asking for a fun, spicy holiday story.