Hi everyone,
Today I’m sharing a look at my latest
contemporary romance releases, Cupid’s Schemes - Volumes 1 & 2.
As many readers know, I write romances in all genres (historical, fantasy, gay,
paranormal, and contemporary) at all heat levels, but these novellas are
something new for me. Instead of full-length romances, each book is a
collection of flash-fiction stories.
Both volumes contain a dozen or more sweet
romances where the characters meet under unusual circumstances and develop an
intense connection. 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.
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.
Here are the summaries and links to each
book, plus an excerpt from the first story in Volume 2.
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 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.
Order
your copy here:
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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 a supposedly abandoned ghost town
* new neighbors discover that romance can happen when you least expect it
* a long-lost love returns in an unexpected setting
* new neighbors discover that romance can happen when you least expect it
* a long-lost love returns in an unexpected setting
Order
Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 2 here:
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other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/mYrBBd
An Excerpt from…
New
Year, New Love
“This
New Year’s Eve party is going to be fun. I’m glad you could come at the last
minute,” Sharon said to Diana as they stepped into the hotel lobby.
“Thanks
for inviting me. I didn’t want to let your extra ticket go to waste,” Diana
replied. She hated to admit that she’d had no other plans for tonight other
than to curl up on the couch and watch a movie. She turned as Sharon’s
boyfriend, Matt, and another man strolled up to them.
“You
remember my cousin Eric, don’t you?” Sharon asked.
Diana
gazed up at the six-foot-three blond hunk. Eric looked absolutely adorable in
his dark gray suit, crisp white shirt, and blue and gray striped tie.
“Yes,
of course.” How could she ever forget Eric? Even though she had only spent an
afternoon with him, meeting a dreamboat like Eric stayed with a girl for a long
time.
“Hi
Eric. Happy New Year,” she said, then glanced at Sharon, confused. Why was Eric
here? Was he alone? Where was his girlfriend, Melissa?
Eric
stepped to her side. “Hi Diana. It’s nice to see you again. Can I take your
coat?”
“Sure.
Thanks.” She let Eric help her out of her gray wool coat. She caught his eyes
roving down the front of her midnight-blue dress. She almost hadn’t worn the
low-cut dress tonight, but then reconsidered. Why not? It was New Year’s Eve
and she should dress up and look nice, even if she was single. One of her New
Year’s resolutions was to jumpstart her boring life, starting tonight.
They
handed their coats to the coat check attendant and strolled into a grand
ballroom decorated in silver and gold. Eric kept pace with her as they followed
Sharon and Matt to a table.
“This
is some change, huh?” Eric said as he pulled out a chair for her. “The last
time I saw you it was ninety degrees outside and we were both in a pool.”
Diana
felt a blush creep into her cheeks. “I know. Sharon’s Labor Day party seems
like yesterday.” She sighed as she recalled seeing Eric’s lean, tan body in
nothing but blue swim trunks. She and Eric had gotten along fabulously at the
party and they had a lot in common. They had been having harmless fun playing
volleyball when Melissa showed up and everything went to hell.
But
Melissa wasn’t here tonight. Did that mean Eric was single?
She
looked at Eric and felt her pulse surge. Now she was elated that she had accepted
Sharon’s invitation. This was one New Year’s Eve she’d never forget.
***
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, 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 January 2019 Kelli released the second
half of her flash fiction series, Cupid’s Schemes. These two volumes
of lighthearted mini-romances are perfect reads for a quick lunchtime escape or
an after-work indulgence.
She also authored
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
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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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