New
Romance Release - Cupid’s Schemes: A
Collection of Sweet Romances
By
Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
I’m pleased to announce the release of 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.
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 dehydrated mermaid rescued by a handsome stranger
* two neighbors discover that romance can happen when you least expect it
* a dehydrated 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.
A blast of cold
air blew a lock of blonde curls in front of her face and she brushed it away.
She glanced up to see who this powerhouse was. She gazed into her rescuer’s
cocoa-brown eyes. “I’m sorry I crashed into you.”
“You’re not hurt
are you?”
“No, but my
pride is wounded. I made a complete fool of myself in front of everyone. I have
no idea what I’m doing.”
She licked her
lips and realized the handsome guy still held her around the waist. He seemed
to be in no hurry to let her go—and that was fine with her.
Julie studied
his high cheekbones, Roman nose, and stubbled jawline. Dark hair peeked out
from under his red knit cap. He appeared to be in his early thirties, like her.
She inhaled deep
as the wind blew a whiff of his musky cologne in her direction. Whoever this
guy was, he smelled wonderful.
“Thanks for
rescuing me. I’m Julie.”
“Allan.” He gave
her a gentle squeeze. “Feel free to need rescuing anytime.” He winked. “Let me
guess, this is your first time skating?”
“It shows,
doesn’t it?” She looked back over her shoulder. Cheryl stood at the far end of
the rink, waving. “My sister gave me a push in this direction and… Oh.”
Now she
understood exactly what Cheryl had done—sent her skating right into this hunk
on ice. Cheryl had an annoying habit of always trying to hook her up with
strangers. It was a nice idea, and she meant well, but how many times had she
flirted like crazy only to discover the man wasn’t interested—or worse—have his
wife or significant other appear out of nowhere? It was embarrassing.
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I hope you’ll check out this collection of sweet
romances. Each one is a unique look at fun first meets. Look for Volume 2
coming in 2019!
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, and 5 non-fiction books. Her romances span many genres and heat levels, and she’s also been known to scare readers with her horror stories.
In October 2018, Kelli published Cupid’s Schemes, a collection of sweet mini-romances.
She also released her first online writing course, Fiction Writing for Beginners, through Teachable. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to write. Visit: https://kelliwilkins.teachable.com/ for more details.
Kelli’s historical romance, Redemption from a Dark Past, was published in 2018. This full-length Gothic novel is set in the kingdom of Hungary in 1723 and blends a sensual romance with mystery and suspense.
If you like horror fiction, don’t miss her latest novella, Nightmare in the North.
Kelli posts on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and Twitter: www.Twitter.com/KWilkinsauthor.
Visit her website www.KelliWilkins.com and blog http://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/ to learn more about all of her writings.
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