Sweet and Spicy: A Celebration of Romance
by Michelle Somers
The Sweet and Spicy anthology is a collection of love stories and romance fiction, from the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild, a group of Australian authors. Coordinated by Jennifer Lynne, the collection includes contemporary, historical, paranormal, sweet to erotic short stories. For 25 years the Guild has supported romance genre authors as they strive towards publication and beyond. Enjoy a taste of romance from new authors, many previously unpublished. Contributors: Pleasures Exotic by Andra Ashe – Contemporary Erotic They’re happily married and still hopelessly in lust. A perfect match in every way – so why is she hooking up with a stranger in a bar? The Artist by Rita H. Azar When a young woman falls for a well-known artist, her heart is torn. She faces the difficult decision between pursuing this relationship or conforming to what is socially acceptable. The Alpha in Her by Tamsin Baker – Paranormal Erotic Romance Since a young age Amelia has been extraordinarily attracted to the Alpha of her pack. When he chooses the wrong mate she fights to save him from making another terrible mistake. Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing by Savannah Blaize – Sexy contemporary Sophia had a court case on her mind, but a chance encounter with ruggedly handsome and sexy Romeo was threatening to distract her. Should she give in to his charm, or kick him to the curb? A Wife for the Orange Farmer by Dora Bramden – Sexy Contemporary David has his hands full with the orchard and his grandmother but she has decided to marry him off to her new PCA. Heart’s Symphony by Jess Devine – Fantasy Meisha, a young woman in the King’s Court, is about to discover a very big secret about King’s Conservator Bjorn.It will challenge everything Meisha believes in and turn their worlds upside-down. The Painted Courtesan by Janis Linford – Historical The Blind Date by Antonina Mtanu – Sexy Contemporary Kelly’s blind date turns date turns out to be a crush from college years ago but will they hit it off or will a stalker ruin the best thing to happen to her? Chocolate Truffle Kiss by Cassandra O’Leary – Romantic Comedy Beth watches tall dark and delicious barista Samuel every day over her favourite cafe latte and chocolate truffle. Could he be watching her and wanting her too? The Soldier’s Duchess by Samara Parish – Historical Sweet After four years fighting on the Peninsula, Anthony Pembroke has returned home and is forced to face the woman who didn’t wait for him. Breakfast at Midnight by Elvina Payet – Sweet Contemporary A handsome stranger brings back the terrible past that Amelia Sinclair has tried to forget. Can Jarrod Webster wipe away her dark guilt and lead her to a bright future? Goddess of Fire by R.L. Phoenix – Fantasy Andraste has found her guardian angel, Darius. Will the ultimate betrayal come from the one she has come to trust and love the most? In Time by Eliza Renton – Sexy Contemporary Life Begins at Christmas by Katerina Simms – Sexy Contemporary Kristen When a steamy encounter thrusts Kristen together with her devilishly handsome new boss, Julian, her heartbreaking secret threatens to ruin their chances at love. Truth, Love and Lies by Maggie-Ann Smith – Sexy Contemporary Cold Case Warm Heart by Michelle Somers – Romantic Suspense Homicide detective Calamity Dresden has twenty-four hours to catch a killer. Estranged lover and murder victim’s son Sebastian Rourke wants justice. But can they keep their minds on solving the case and their hands off each other? Gentle On Her Mind by Louisa Valentine – Short and Sweet Rosie is desperate enough for a baby that she rashly accepts the astounding offer of a stranger willing to fulfil her heart’s desire and opens the door to a once-in-a-lifetime relationship. Orphan Road by P.J. Vye – Sweet Contemporary Dexy always calls Jarrod when she’s in trouble. Late at night, broken down on spooky stretch of highway she’s going to need him more than ever.
