Heartstrings: Stories of Love & Desire

This compilation features four diverse romance tales, exploring themes such as lesbian love, paranormal connections, forbidden passions, and the magnetic pull of opposites. Dive into these captivating stories of love! Story One: Christmas Surprise – After Ashley’s heartbreak, which shattered her just three months prior to Christmas, she yearned to rediscover life’s joy. Determined to embrace the season, she adorned her pup, Moe Moe, in a Santa suit and ventured to the town’s tree lighting ceremony. Meanwhile, Chelsea, having lost her lifelong love Jessica to breast cancer a year and a half ago, found herself at a crossroads at 32. Recognizing the need to reclaim her zest for life, she embarked on a journey of healing. Unbeknownst to both, their mutual friend Elaine orchestrates a plan for their paths to converge. As Ashley and Chelsea navigate their respective grief, will their bond offer solace and the possibility of new beginnings? Story Two: Finding Love Again – Continue to delve into the intertwined lives of Ashley and Chelsea as they continue to navigate heartbreak and healing in the wake of lost love. Discover whether these two women can find solace and perhaps even new love amidst the remnants of their painful pasts. Story Three: Sabrina’s Decision – Sabrina’s destined journey to become a nun was shaken when Joshua entered her life the day before Christmas. Torn between family expectations and matters of the heart, she stands at a crossroads, facing a life-defining decision. Will she follow her heart or the path she and her family have long envisioned? When Sabrina and Joshua are snowed in at a cabin in the woods on Christmas Day, the decision becomes obvious. Story Four: Cupid Strikes Again – Indulge in a delightful collection of four short tales, each unfolding over three captivating chapters, where love takes center stage. As Cupid’s busiest day of the year approaches, join him on a whimsical journey as he tirelessly works his magic to ignite sparks of romance. Across the pages, ten individuals find themselves in the crosshairs of Cupid’s arrows, destined to either encounter a new connection or discover that someone familiar holds the key to their heart. In the first tale, delve into the lives of Jennifer and Clay, who both had turbulent childhoods marked by the shadows of domestic violence. Despite their shared history, animosity simmers between them. But as Cupid intervenes, will their initial disdain evolve into something unexpected? Join Jennifer and Clay on a journey of healing and discovery as they navigate the complexities of their pasts and uncover the possibility of forging a connection beyond their troubled beginnings. Trigger Warning: This story may be a trigger for anyone with domestic violence or other abuse in their history. Embark on the second enchanting tale featuring Becca, an outgoing extrovert questioning the absence of love in her life, and John, a reserved introvert resigned to the belief that love may forever elude him. As fate orchestrates a serendipitous encounter between them on Valentine’s Day, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Enter the poignant narrative of the third story, where Hannah finds herself torn between familial expectations and her own heart’s desires. Pressured by her parents to conform to societal norms, she reluctantly agrees to marry a man, sacrificing her love for Candace in the process. However, as Hannah stands on the precipice of a life dictated by others, fate intervenes when Candace unexpectedly appears at her wedding. In the captivating finale of “”Cupid Strike Again,”” discover the tale of Sabrina, a wolf shifter whose quest for love leads her to Asher, her destined mate. Yet, their budding romance is overshadowed by a dark past—Asher’s mother fell victim to a rogue shifter’s violence. Will they find the strength to overcome this? —- ISBN: 9798990152236