It's Happy Release Day, and I'm so thrilled that my little rom-com was selected to appear in this anthology with a fantastic group of writers.
As one of the writers featured I was able to get an early copy, and I LOVE the variety and creativity between these pages, you guys. We were all working with the same concept (First Love) and took it in so many different directions.
Here are my personal reviews of each story (minus my own) featured in this year's anthology:
“The Art of Making Doughnuts” by Linda Budzinski
“A sweet surprise of a story. First love, with that little something extra.”
“My Heart Approves” by Melissa Maygrove
“Maygrove sweeps readers into the time and place from the very first line. A lovely historical promenade of two characters easing into a love not even a lie can’t temper.”
“My First Love(s)” by Templeton Moss
“A ‘he-said’ then ‘she-said’ tale of all the loves one man can (sort-of) recollect and the woman who sets him straight. Moss nails the characters’ voices and pacing. I am 100% sure this story is worth the read.”
“The Real Thing” by Sammi Spizziri
“It’s not the first love Lola anticipated, but a rideshare to the airport turns into a meet-cute worthy of the most classic of rom-coms.”
“Paper Faces” by Sylvia New
“A swoon-worthy historical account of a journalist who refuses to sacrifice her scruples and the man who adores her for it. The romantic tension between the main characters keeps these pages turning.”
“Oliver’s Girl” by Michael Di Gesu
“An old man’s sweet imparting of love at first sight, and the namesake who believes in second chances at first love.”
“Clyde and Coalesce” by Kim Elliot
“Sparks fly when a musician and teacher keep running into each other—sometimes literally. The romantic chemistry between them seeps off pages that seem to want to turn themselves.”
“Marmalade Sunset” by Denise Covey
“The vivid imagery and captivating descriptions of Greece pull readers straight into Cora and her grandson’s journey to reunite with her first love.”
“The Castle of Ohno” by S.E. White
“A grateful Hippolyta disarms the reclusive Konrad as two lonely outcasts work their way towards love in a gothic castle worthy of the most exceptional fairy tales.”
So if you're looking for a nice collection of sweet love stories....
Be Brilliant!
~Katie~
