Single Short Stories

A workaholic perfectionist, a grumpy single-dad, and a rundown old inn. . . I had a plan: meet a good guy, get married, have a house full of kids, and live happily ever after. But life had other ideas. At thirty-five, I was newly single and childless with a biological clock ready to explode. My perfectly planned life was not so perfect. After a surprise inheritance of an old bed and breakfast, I threw caution to the wind and flew across the country to DIY the property. How hard could it be? I was wrong. It was really difficult. Not even someone with my work ethic could’ve fixed it alone. ...

A Bundle Of Flirts! is 3 short story collections in one box set to save you a few bucks. At 8,000-12,000 words each, they’re the perfect length for your lunch break. You get all the stories from Holiday Flirts!, Wedding Flirts!, and More Flirts!, including: Holiday Flirts! Get in the holiday spirit with these funny, sweet romantic short stories. “Spooked by Love” After divorcing her husband, Marnie’s afraid to trust her heart again. Is anything scarier than giving romance a second chance? “Holiday Rush” A Black Friday shopping-trip-gone-wrong loses Lindy her job, her guy, and ...

Concrete Roses – A Powerful Story of Love, Redemption, and Second Chances 💎 He’s fighting for a new life. She’s sworn off love. But some battles are worth the risk. 💎 After spending years behind bars, Tyrell Johnson is determined to turn his life around. He’s staying clean, keeping his head down, and trying to rebuild the relationships he lost—including the one with his children. But the streets of Dallas aren’t quick to forget, and neither are the people from his past. Enter Evelyn Serrano, a sharp-minded, no-nonsense retired detective who’s seen too many men like Ty ...

Life is hard enough for a teenage girl in 1950s suburbia without having a mother who may—or may not—be a witch. A single mother at that. Sure, she fits in with her starched dresses, string of pearls, and floral aprons. Then there are the hushed and mystical consultations with neighborhood women in distress. The unsavory, mysterious plants in the flower beds. The divined warning to steer clear of a boyfriend whose fate is certainly doomed.

Just $0.99 for a limited time! LEXI I know I shouldn't, but I can't help myself. I didn't know Everett was going to offer me a job as his nanny. Living in his house, taking care of his little boy... Can I do it? I need the money to finish college, but the temptation may be too much for me. The way he stares at me burns holes right through me. But he's so stern, so right and proper... there's no way he would ever want someone like me. EVERETT Something comes over me when I'm around her. I need to protect her, to shelter her, and ultimately... I must possess her. It must be wrong to want ...

Let the boys from All the Single Dads warm up your nights. These single dad hotties are fiercely protective and will do anything for the ones they love. The series features grumpy single dads, secret billionaires, shy neighbors, and men turned obsessive by the curvy heroines who capture their hearts. Each book in the series is a standalone but best enjoyed together. And look out for your favorite characters from Maple Springs popping in for cameo appearances. No cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after. Anton He’s a single father obsessed with the babysitter. But is she ready to...

By all accounts, Lucy’s handled her divorce well. She’s finally in the cozy, plant-filled house of her dreams. And although she doesn’t fit in with the other divorcées—all busy looking for their next ex—she’s excited to get down to earth and savor the small joys of life. When Lucy meets Elle, a hip younger woman who shares her same passions, their connection is instant. Taking a chance on kismet, Lucy forges a friendship that fills her days with meaning. She and Elle are inseparable, from sunup to sundown, enjoying the immediate ease and familiarity of each other’s company.

'A fantastic writer.' Donald Ray Pollock 'Nigel Bird is fast becoming one of the top writers in his genre.' Luca Veste DIRTY OLD TOWN is the debut collection from the prize-winning writer Nigel Bird. His brilliantly observed slices of life allow us to visit places we may not normally choose to enter and to walk a few miles in the shoes of others. Though his tales have darkness at their core, they are also full of a heart and spirit that one rarely finds in the world or ‘noir’ or ‘crime-writing’. There are 9 stories here: Drinking Wine (Spo-Dee-Oh-Dee); Dirty Old Town; Sea Minor; ...

She knew it was wrong, yet she couldn’t stop herself. Falling for him was never in her plans… Gabi has had a crush on Max for years, but she never thought she’d act on it. Not until the night of her college graduation party, when the stars aligned just right. She was shocked she did what she did, especially since he was a completely wrong guy for her. Plus, she was sure Max would never look at her the same way she saw him. Why would a hottie like him give her a second thought? When Gabi made her move, Max was shocked. But try as he might, he couldn’t get her out of his head. That ...

She lost everything in the fire—except her flavor. He’s got everything… but joy. Janelle Morgan is sleeping in her van, surviving on espresso-infused tarts and pure grit when Roman Steele—the ruthless hotel mogul who unknowingly burned her life to the ground—tastes her dessert and feels something for the first time in years. He offers her a place to stay. She offers his grieving daughter the taste of happy. But the guest house comes with secrets. And Roman Steele is more than just a client with a checkbook and a jawline built to destroy resolve. He’s the man who owns her old ...

Five haunting tales from Benedict Ashforth, the best-selling author of Abbot's Keep.

He makes her a promise and betrays his own heart… Angela I left home in a hurry to escape my handsy stepdad. Now I’m living rough trying to save enough money for accommodation. Until the hot single dad I’ve been lusting after finds me sleeping in my car. He takes me into his home, giving me shelter and a safe place to stay. But it’s not just a home. This place is a mansion, and my savior turns out to be the kindest, most generous man I’ve ever met. Oh yeah, and he’s some kind of secret billionaire. But I’m a homeless, hot mess. What would he want with me? Xavier When I find ...

Michelle Carter is ready for a new stage in her life. She is a resident at a prestigious Miami hospital, and her path to becoming a doctor has required many sacrifices, including a failed relationship. Though to be honest, her ex was a jerk, and now Michelle isn't looking for a new guy anyway. She's concentrating on fulfilling her dream of being a doctor, and nothing else matters. Except somehow, bad luck follows her, and she manages to get into huge trouble at the new job. Lex Makarov is a painfully handsome local billionaire, a son of a Russian oligarch and his only heir. He isn't used to...

She’s a hot mess; he’s a billionaire in need of a nanny… Kali I’m working in yet another dead-end job when Mr. Handsome himself offers me a position as his live-in nanny. His mansion is luxurious and elegant, and I’m way out of my comfort zone. He only has one rule: Don’t make a sound. Which is kind of hard for a girl who loves to sing. And when he takes that rule into the bedroom, it might just be my undoing. Jaxon My son is the most important thing in my life, and he needs a nanny. When I spontaneously employ the deliciously curvy Kali, I don’t expect to be as captivated by ...

He was supposed to be my prison. Instead, he became my salvation. I was the payment for my father's sins—a virgin bride sold to the most dangerous man in Chicago to settle a three-million-dollar debt. Dante Marcello didn't just take my freedom. He took my every breath, my every thought, my every desperate attempt to hate him. With scarred hands and eyes like midnight, he promised me one year. One year as his wife, and then I could have my freedom. He lied. Because Dante Marcello doesn't just break his enemies—he collects them. And I'm his favorite obsession. He thinks he owns me. But he...

She needs order in her life and he’s an unpredictable single dad hottie who turns her world upside down... Aria I need routine in my life. Not the wild and unpredictable neighbor who can't even keep his lawn trimmed. We shared a kiss one wild night, and then he left. Now he’s back, and my body is going into overdrive. He makes my skin heat and my pulse flutter. I’m in danger of losing control, and that scares me. I need control over my life; I need order. And that means banishing my wild neighbor for good. Levi My uptight neighbor with the pouty lips and curvy hips… She’s nervous ...

From the UK best-selling author of Abbot's Keep comes a new dimension in terror. Spanning four decades, the dark history of Church Farm House is explored within four interlinking horror stories. Welcome to the nightmare... Benedict Ashforth is the author of the UK best-selling Kindle ghost story, Abbot's Keep.

This obsessed single dad will stop at nothing to claim the woman he loves. Olive I’m going for the daycare director position. So, I definitely should not get involved with the hot single dad who’s been pursuing me relentlessly. Unless we do it secretly. That’s the thing about doing something you shouldn’t, it always feels so darn good. But if anyone found out… My career would be over. Brock When you’re left with baby twins to raise on your own, there’s not a lot of time for romance. At least that’s what I’ve told myself for the last four years. But their sweet and perky ...

The perfect fling just got complicated… Jake I haven’t done relationships ever since my ex ran off and left me as a single parent. There’s only one thing I need from a woman, and when I meet the curvy Fiona, I know she’ll satisfy my needs. Only she gets under my skin. She makes me laugh and makes me remember what it feels like to love. But before I can tell her how I feel, she’s gone. I don’t have her number; I don’t even know her last name. Now I must hunt her down and claim her as my own. Fiona I came to the spa resort to relax, and if that means flirting with the hot guy ...

When the most powerful Alpha buys me at an underground auction, I never dreamed he would claim me as his Mate. Brenna We’ve created a Mafia world in upstate New York, but we have a secret. Our species is not human. We’re wolf-shifters who live among the humans, and rage war against each other for power. Tonight, my pack was attacked, and everyone killed… everyone except for me. I could fetch a great price on the Black Market. For I am not only a Mafia Princess, I’m the Princess of the High Claw Pack, and now, the only living heir to the throne. But the Don who just bought me, is the...