Single Short Stories

I've never had anything I could call mine. Nothing that mattered enough to fight for. Until I pull a baby girl out of the path of a speeding car and gaze up into the most frightened eyes I've ever seen. Freya Holmes just arrived in Blossom Ford with her daughter, no place to stay, and a look that tells me she's running from something. I'm an ex-sniper. I read situations fast. She's mine. The baby's mine. I don't care that I met them five minutes ago. I give them my cabin, my protection, and more of myself than I've given anyone. She's younger than me, curvy, soft in all the ways I'm not, ...

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 someone this much. I'll do ...

You thought that things were crazy in the first series, just wait until you read the sequel. Melissa and August just want some peace in their life, but it doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen with everyone from their past resurfacing. No matter how hard everything becomes between the new couple. Mike and Cassandra were finally in a place in their life that they loved, and they were in a place with each other that they loved even more. Carissa thought that she had lost everyone and felt that she was never going to be accepted again, so she did the only thing she felt was right. Side ...

🔥 Five Forbidden Romances. One Unforgettable Collection. 🔥 Indulge in five steamy short stories where confident, mature women find unexpected passion with the one man they were never supposed to want. From secret desires to irresistible temptation, each story explores an older woman/younger man, age-gap romance filled with heart, heat, and a touch of scandal. Sherry – My son’s best friend admitted he’s never been with anyone. When I ran into him at my favorite dance club, I promised myself I’d behave. I should’ve known better. Mandy – Watching my ex flaunt his younger ...

Emma spent years proving she was good enough for the Buchanans. It took one folder of photographs to prove she never had a chance. Hours after she delivers her daughter, her husband walks into the hospital room cold and furious, holding pictures that he claims is proof she cheated. His mother stands behind him, calm as winter, asking for the one thing that will end everything. A paternity test. Ryan refuses to sign the birth certificate. He refuses to look at the baby. Then he walks out and leaves them both behind. The results come back a perfect match. Emma waits for the apology. But it ...

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 ...

Beautiful & Savage are caught between passion and pride, trying to navigate old wounds, new responsibilities, and the ghosts they swore they buried. But in a season meant for peace and reflection, the truth won’t stay hidden—and not everyone will make it to the new year unscathed. Situationship turned lovers. Lovers turned liars. And a past that refuses to stay there. In this highly awaited spinoff, your favorite characters return in a raw, emotionally charged tale where secrets collide with second chances.

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.

I spent six years building my billionaire husband’s empire from the shadows. Then he traded me in for a younger model. To the world, Richard and I were Manhattan’s ultimate power couple. But he didn't want a co-creator—he wanted a trophy. He signed his name to my structural blueprints and left me in the background. When his betrayal hits the tabloids, I don't beg for a settlement. I walk away with nothing but my maiden name and a failing, ninety-acre vineyard left to me by my grandmother. I arrive in the valley with a broken spirit and a target on my back. Richard and his ruthless ...

Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City, and home to the single dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. These are their stories....

(Previously the wrong file: The Billionaire's Blind Spot, was published under The Wife He Bet Against. The mistake has been rectified with the correct file uploaded.) He didn’t lose her in one moment. He lost her in all the little moments he forgot to see her. Vivienne Whitmore built the perfect life beside her billionaire husband. Together, she and Jason created a powerful foundation, hosted glittering galas, and became the kind of couple everyone admired. But somewhere between board meetings, donor dinners, and carefully planned futures, Vivienne stopped cooking, stopped dreaming, and ...

Five monsters. One apartment. Zero regrets. I’m a claims adjuster. I investigate improbable losses for a living. So when I bought a sealed carved box from a dead witch’s estate sale for eight dollars, I ignored the helper who suddenly couldn’t meet my eyes. Inside were five exquisite monster carvings and one ledger listing five commissions, every “Commissioned for” line scratched out. By three a.m., the carvings were arguing in my bedroom. They’re alive. They’re sentient. And they know exactly what they were carved for: companions no one ever claimed, because wanting a monster...

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.

Clay's deepest desire is to have a baby. The hyena omega was born to be a dad - and now that he's turning thirty, he plans to make that happen ASAP. No mate? No problem. He just needs an alpha to get him pregnant. He'll raise the cub on his own. The stern, powerful alpha of the pride has everything Clay wants in a sperm donor - but they also have a long-buried history Clay would rather forget. Will Clay ask Landon to get him pregnant, no strings attached? And if Landon accepts, will he end up wanting to keep his omega daddy - forever? (Omega Daddy is an M/M paranormal romance featuring ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Romeo I built my life to be quiet. A cabin in the mountains. A security team I trust. No complications. Then a woman sprains her ankle on my land and her little girl makes friends with my dog. I carry Sienna home because it's the right thing to do. I invite them to stay because her daughter’s eyes light up and I can't say no. By the time the weekend is over, my cabin feels like it was always waiting for both of them. I know I should let them go. I'm not built for the kind of love Sienna and Bree deserve. But I'm already in too deep to pretend otherwise. Single Mom And The Mountain Man is ...

For former Marine sniper Dox, a long-range hit in Cambodia was supposed to be just business as usual. But when you find yourself mixed up with rogue intelligence operations, gorgeous bar girls, and the world's worst human-trafficking heart of darkness, business is anything but usual. And making it personal is the most dangerous business of all.

Some distress signals you never forget. This one was a bedsheet tied to a drowning hospital. The nurse who hung it has held that island alone for a year. Every boat through Ridgeline tells the same stories about Sarah: she'll order you around like she outranks a higher power, and she's right. By the time her patients are safe, she's learned my one rule about nobody owing me for my help and found a loophole. If nothing's owed, she can ask for anything she wants. She knows exactly what she wants. Quinn — my rigger, my first — cleared out the forward cabin before Sarah's boots hit the deck...