Spark Some Romance
with… Cupid’s Schemes - A Collection of
Sweet Romances
By
Kelli A. Wilkins
www.KelliWilkins.com
Hi everyone,
I know we’re in
the middle of winter, but believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the
corner. (In fact, I saw Valentine’s Day candy and cards for sale the day after
Christmas!) Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love and romance, so why
not get in the mood now?
If you love sweet
“first meet” romances, you don’t want to miss my contemporary romance
anthology, Cupid’s Schemes. In these 16 flash fiction vignettes, Cupid’s
arrow hits the mark and ignites a spark between two strangers—whether or not
they’re looking for romance. Their unusual meetings lead to new beginnings and
new chances at love.
And that’s where I
leave them—at the start of their relationship. Why?
I wanted to show
how two people meet, feel a spark of romance, and then leave the rest of the
story up to the reader’s imagination. What happens next is up to you. I end
each story with the characters in good places and the potential to have a
happy-ever-after ending with their new love interest. These feel-good stories
are perfect for a boost of romance whenever or wherever you need it.
Sweet stories of
couples falling under Cupid’s spell include:
* a Medieval
knight courting a pretty lady
* two neighbors
discover that romance can happen when you least expect it
* a mermaid
rescued by a handsome stranger
These lighthearted
mini-romances are perfect reads for a quick lunchtime escape or an after-work
indulgence.
Here’s an excerpt from Skating Sweethearts, the first story in this collection:
Skating
Sweethearts
“Turn! No, Jules!
Not that way,” Cheryl cried out.
Julie yelped as
she whisked along on the ice, barreling out of control and barely keeping her balance.
Her ice skates seemed to have a mind of their own.
What should she
do? If she tried to stop, she might trip and go flying head over heels. If she
turned, she’d probably fall onto her side. Either way, she was doomed. God only
knew what she’d break if she landed on the cold, unforgiving ice.
This was a bad
idea. A very bad idea. Why did she let Cheryl talk her into coming here today?
How is this supposed to be fun? She zoomed along, praying she wouldn’t crash
into anyone. Thankfully, the outdoor rink wasn’t very crowded.
“Watch out,” she
warned as she skidded past a teenaged couple holding hands. All of a sudden she
spotted a man in a red ski coat right in front of her. Uh-oh.
Before she could
stop herself, she plowed into the back of the tall man. To her surprise, he
whirled around, caught her, and twirled them in a circle.
She closed her
eyes as the world spun. Then, everything stopped.
“I’ve got you. Are
you okay?” the man asked.
Julie relaxed in
his grip. It took a second to realize that his strong arm was coiled around her
midsection. Her gloved hand rested on his shoulder. Strong, stable, nice.
***
Order your copy here:
I hope you’ll
check out this collection of sweet romances. If you want even more flash
fiction romance, don’t miss Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 2 - Another
Collection of Sweet Romances.
Order it here:
Happy Reading,
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins
is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 19
romance novels, 6 non-fiction books, and 2 online writing courses. Her romances
span many genres and heat levels, and she’s also been known to scare readers
with her horror stories.
In November 2019,
she released Romance Every Weekend: 104 Fun Ways to Express Your Love, a
non-fiction guide to romance. The book features 104 fun and easy ways you can
express your love to that special someone in your life. Perfect for men or
women, it focuses on tender, everyday gestures that let your partner know how
much you love him or her.
Kelli published Extraterrestrial
Encounters, a collection of 18 sci-fi stories, in August 2019. If you
like horror fiction, don’t miss her disturbing novella, Nightmare in the North.
Her historical
romance, The Viking’s Witch, was released in June 2019. This full-length
novel takes place in Celtic Scotland and blends a sensual romance with
paranormal elements. In March 2019, Kelli published Dangerous Indenture, a
historical mystery romance set in Colonial Pennsylvania.
Kelli released a
Teachable mini-course, Fiction Basics:
Finding Ideas in February 2019. She also authored Fiction Writing for Beginners through Teachable. These courses are
perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to write. Visit: https://kelliwilkins.teachable.com for more details.
Not just an
author, Kelli is also an amateur photographer. Visit her pages on Shutterstock https://www.shutterstock.com/g/kelli+wilkins and iStock https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/kelliwilkins to view her
photos.
Kelli posts on her
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and Twitter: www.Twitter.com/KWilkinsauthor.
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