Behind the Scenes…
Cupid’s Schemes Volumes 1 & 2
Two Collections of Sweet Romances
By Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone!
I know we’re in
the middle of winter, but 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 romance anthology, Cupid’s
Schemes. Cupid’s Schemes is a two-volume collection of contemporary
mini-romances. Both volumes contain a dozen or more sweet romances where
the characters meet under unusual circumstances and develop an intense
connection.
Most of the stories
originally appeared in print in the supermarket newspaper the Sun. In fact, my first professional sale
was with the Sun, and I credit them
for getting me started in writing romances.
I submitted my first story (Catch of the Day – a fisherman-meets-mermaid
tale) to the Sun on a whim, just to
see what would happen. I was thrilled when they accepted it and asked for more
stories. (I also began writing sci-fi stories for the Sun and eventually combined them into an anthology called Extraterrestrial Encounters. Read more about it here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/extraterrestrial-encounters)
The stories in Cupid’s Schemes are very diverse and
have unique characters, including reporters, cowboys, a Medieval knight, and even
a vampire. I grouped
the stories by season (starting with winter), so as you read through each book,
you’ll be following the calendar year. Several stories are holiday-themed tales (Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day,
Halloween, Thanksgiving).
I enjoyed creating the different
characters and unusual settings, and welcomed the challenge of telling a new
story each week. And believe it or not, some of these settings and “first
meets” were inspired by true stories people have told me over the years.
When I wrote the stories, I deliberately left them
open-ended so readers can use their imaginations about where the story and the
characters go from here. 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. What happens next is up to you. I end each
story with the characters in good places, with 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. And they’re ideal for reading on electronic devices.
Here are the book summaries and links:
Cupid’s Schemes:
Volume 1 - A Collection of Sweet Romances
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.
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
Order
Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 1 here:
Order your copy here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ebook/dp/B07JM9K1BB
All other
platforms: https://www.books2read.com/u/boZxkZ
And don’t miss Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 2 - Another
Collection of Sweet Romances
In these 12 mini-romances…
* a photographer falls for a sexy cowboy
in an abandoned ghost town
* two friends discover romance in a spooky setting
* a long-lost love returns from out of the blue
Order
Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 2 here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFR25KF
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/mYrBBd
These lighthearted mini-romances are perfect reads for a
quick lunchtime escape or an after-work indulgence.
I
hope you enjoy these collections of sweet romances. I welcome comments and questions from readers
and other authors. Contact me via my site, blog, or social media pages.
Happy Reading!
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories.
Her latest novel, In Another World, was
published in early 2022. This contemporary mystery/romance
is set in the world of the paranormal.
She released two horror shorts, More
Than I Bargained For and Silent Sentinel in 2021.
Like to write? Check out Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics
to Get You Writing. This fun and innovative guide to
journaling is filled with hundreds of thought-provoking prompts designed to get
you writing about your feelings and emotions.
Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and visit her
website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.
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