Fall in Love with…
Cupid’s Schemes - A Collection of Sweet
Romances
By
Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
The holiday movie
season is in full swing, and if you love sweet 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.
Each story ends with
the characters in good places and 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.
The settings vary from New Year’s Eve
parties to snowstorms, summer picnics, and even a haunted corn maze. I grouped
the stories by season, so as you read through each book, you’ll be following
the calendar year. And believe it or not, some of these settings and “first
meets” were inspired by true stories people have told me over the years.
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 of Cupid’s
Schemes here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ebook/dp/B07JM9K1BB
All other
platforms: https://www.books2read.com/u/boZxkZ
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, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories.
She published The Route 9 Killer in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ.
Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, In
Another World, was released in 2022.
In addition to her
fiction, she also 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.
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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