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Romantic Tales - Contemporary

Contemporary romances are the most popular stories read by romance readers.  We hope you enjoy the growing selection of delightful stories of love and adventure in our Romantic Tales Contemporary romance category.

ESSAYS

Rambling on About Love
Vikrant John Vedamanikam provides a man's perspective on love. "For we must never forget that the most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart." 

NOVELLA LENGTH SERIES

Suspense
"Foreign Affair" - 16th installment
by Anne Riley
Lena Hanson is an International Consultant who specializes in language and cultures. The task of preparing Gage McCotter for an international conference takes a dangerous turn.

Romance Stories for Special Occasions!

Merry Christmas, My Darling Ettie
by Valerie Collins
© 2005 Valerie Collins
Christmas Eve is tomorrow and Esther can't believe it's time to say goodbye.  Her boss, the eligible Dr. Tomas J. Kendall, is about to retire. Will the love of her secret heart sail away to Alaska or will Fate intervene to bring mature love together forever? 

The Mistletoe Kiss of 1910
by Beverly S. Adam
© 2005 Beverly S. Adam
A confidential confession in a diary.  A young woman of the early 20th century ponders the actions of her long childhood friend, John Edington. 

A Christmas Kiss
by Shannon Randall
© 2001 Montgomery Creek Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Lee Cummings and Brent Warner discover what an old-fashioned Christmas and a wilderness cabin have in common - romance!

SHORT STORIES

NEW!
Professor Stuart's Feather Duster
by Valerie Collins
© 2006 Valerie Collins
Tutoring a 14 year-old student sounded just perfect for math wiz Brooke Carmichael.  Besides, it would be a lot easier than waiting around for the approval of her doctoral thesis. Wrong! Brooke was about to find out how complicated mistaken identity and the handsome Cameron Stuart would make her life!

Sometimes...Less is More
by Valerie Collins
© 2006 Valerie Collins
Meg meets wealthy Dr. Jared Stone for dinner but thoughts about her best friend and neighbor Matt keep coming to mind.  When Matt announces that he is moving away, the unexpected proves that the best things can be found right under your nose!

Cupid's Arrow
by Valerie Collins
© 2006 Valerie Collins
What better assignment could writer Meghan O’Hara be given than to sail away on the romantic cruise ship Cupid's Arrow.  The problem - she had to travel with Nick Fairstein. Surely his betrayal of the past had forever burned away their passion. Would things get complicated? Certainly!  Would Cupid's Arrow find his mark again.  You bet!

The Honeymoon's Over?
by Katherine Winkler
© 2005 Katherine Winkler
Married life as predictable and comfortable? Don't underestimate the power of true love.  I thought dinner was going to be like the same old routine.  Little did I know the surprise that would remind me of how lucky I truly am.

Emma's Dream
by Kerry J. Spencer
© 2005 Kerry J. Spencer
Emma is a handful while her twin sister Ana is a dream.  But, this time Emma's dream of true love may come true.  At first Emma thinks the instructor teaching Banking 101 is a snore, but Fate has another plan. The conservative Mr. Devereaux may turn out to be dashing after all.

Someday
by Valerie Collins
© 2005 Valerie Collins
Becca Shemansky is in for a romantic surprise when Ben Cross changes from a Clark Kent type into Superman!  But things are not always as they appear.  Becca soon learns the lesson of never jumping to a conclusion, particularly when it comes to romance.

A Mutual Attraction
by Valerie Collins
© 2005 Valerie Collins
Mike McCauley sat on his balcony sipping coffee when the unexpected occurred.  His beautiful neighbor's cat jumped over the balcony to greet him.  Could opportunity have finally knocked on his door?  Dana Wynter was every man's dream, and he was about to have his come true!

To Be A Writer
by Luanne French
© 2005 Luanne French
Amy has done everything to pursue her dream of writing - quit her teaching job, moved to New York, even her fiancé jilted her!  Could the handsome publisher of TODAY magazine, Mr. Wethers, be her lucky charm to writing and true love?

The Cruise
by Wayne Bayliff
© 2005 Wayne Bayliff
A special someone is often discovered in the unexpected places.  

"I met her quite by chance...She had caught my eye on two separate occasions while I explored the ship...After an initial rejection to join me for a drink, she accepted... The memory of the fleeting hours of that first meeting and the warm spontaneity we shared under our first blanket of stars brings a smile to my face whenever I think of it... and I think of it often."

Sarah
by Lynne Kokshoom
© 2005 Lynne Kokshoom
Sarah has always been sensitive about her figure.  The special man in her life, Callum, insists she beautiful just the way she is.  But, is the love they share strong enough to face the secret she has yet to reveal to Callum?

A Thing Which I Adored
by Mary Anne McCollister
© 2005 Mary Anne McCollister
Dreams and sleep and life.  Mary Anne McCollister tells a marvelous short story in "A Thing Which I Adored." We invite you to reverie in a story that blurs the edges of sleep and life.  Ask yourself - have I experienced the tale she tells.

Little Island
by Kerry J. Spencer
© 2005 Kerry J. Spencer
Samantha King owns the small town grocery store on Little Island.  And she feels trapped!  Her best friend Regan is doing her share of matchmaking, but love is forever alluding Samantha.  Then, there is Max, the security man at the exclusive Winthrop Towers.  Samantha could not have imagined the surprises fate had in store for her!

I Love You Miss #3198
by Beverly S. Adam
© 2005 Beverly S. Adam
Natalya Trvosky looked for love, but could never find that special man.  Her friend had discovered true love through Cupid's Arrow.  Why couldn't she?  Successful in business, but not in love, Jeff Morgan was seeking a wife.  Could the Internet bring two hearts together?

The Proposal
by Sabrina Walls
© 2005 Sabrina Walls
When Kate accidentally runs into her former love, Jake Preston, she soon discovers that all is not as it appears.  Would fate give their love another chance, or would the past destroy their blossoming love?

Shedding Skin
by Anne Whitfield
© 2005 Anne Whitfield
Stephanie had made a choice - to leave the past and begin a new life.  Mitchell reminded her that she was taking an exciting but important step - housewife and shoe store salesperson turned traveling magazine photographer. Could her new life also bring true love?  

Blind Date (aka Anna & Jay)
by John Olson
© 2005 John Olson
When Jay stops by the local pub to visit with his friends Mary and Jeff, little does he know that Mary wants to play matchmaker.  Convinced that a love match is inevitable, Mary arranges for Jay to meet her friend Anna.  How could an awkward first meeting blossom to love?  Only the fates of love know!

At First  Glance
by Pamela Mosher
© 2003, 2004 Pamela Mosher
Sarah could not have known that riding into town before her sister's wedding would change her life. From the moment her eyes captured David, she knew this persistent stranger might make his claim.

The Association of Bit Part Players
by Sally Quilford
© 2004 Sally Quilford
"It was always a certainty that my beautiful friend and flat-mate, Rosalynde, would get married first. She is twenty-six years old, blonde, perky, quirky and as nutty as the whole of Brazil. She is also kind, loving and generous."

Except, readers, that this delightful story sprinkled with humor provides a few surprises!

Supper at Seven
by Dawn Wingfield
© 2004 Dawn Wingfield
Amy is a dynamite when it comes to her culinary skills in her business, Amy’s Special Suppers.  After accidentally meeting the town's former high school star Bradley Taylor, he calls to ask her over to his house to prepare dinner.  The invitation is not what Amy expects.  Will fate play a cruel joke on Amy's heart?  

Mirrored Vision
by Nadine llona Baier
© 2003 Nadine llona Baier
Every day Kai walked past the girl he loved in silence. She came to the library every day, but could never look him in the eye, much less say a word to him.  Would Love's fate ever allow them to meet?

The Arrangement
by Luanne French
© 2003 Luanne French
Melanie was doing her mother a favor leading the tour group at the Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin.  When Melanie is suddenly struck down with a bad throat, the unlikeliest guest comes to her rescue - the unsmiling Mr. Elliott.  Unbeknownst to Melanie and Mr. Elliott, forces are working to bring the two together.  Will the arrangement end in happily ever after? 

Stage Kiss
by Katherine Winkler
© 2003 Katherine Winkler
Carol is excited about her part in the community's new play.  The romantic story includes sharing a kiss with Jim, her leading man.  With one thing or another, opening night arrives and Carol's husband Roger doesn't know about the kiss.  Will Carol's stage debut be a triumph or a tragedy?  

Deceitful Delights
by Jenny Grindele
© 2003 Jenny Grindele
Ashley meets her "Good Samaritan" at the grocery store. He is handsome and helpful, but a fearful accident leaves him unconscious in her arms.  Will fate rob her of even knowing his name, or does love conquer all?

Class Reunion
by Sue Scott
© 2003 Sue Scott
Attending her twenty year class reunion leaves Libby wondering if she would be better off going to a night club instead.  Would she see her long ago love, Alan?  Would destiny play its tricks or would love triumph in the end?

Remember
by Charlotte Burke
© 2003 Charlotte Burke
"Remember" is a story that shows that true love can last a life time, that true love and happy times get you through the challenging times, and the true meaning of "growing old together."  "Remember" is a touching story that will move your heart.

Long, Beautiful Hair
by Katherine Winkler
© 2003 Katherine Winkler
(Participant in the Writer's Digest 2002 Short Story Competition)
Janey thought all she was going to do was make a drastic hairstyle change.  Fate had other ideas the moment she met Paul.

J.J. & Amy
by John Olson
© 2003 John Olson
J.J. was a well-traveled man with a heart that was open to love.  Amy was the stewardess on his many international flights.  Conversations had drawn them together in a way that only soul mates could fathom.  Would the other man in her life steal away the happiness he knew they could find together?

When Cupid Strikes
by Nancy Jackson
© 2003 Nancy Jackson
"The more we talked the more my whole body, spirit, and soul seemed uplifted.  I was certain I was glowing."  A trip for Eva Jones to her son's school brings her more than she bargains for when she meets Phil Mullens.

In the Park
by Pamela Mosher
© 2003 Pamela Mosher
A glance. The gentle brushing of hands.  A smile between bites of ice cream. Love can be discovered in the simple places.

All the Lonely People
by Gail Kavanagh
© 2003 Gail Kavanagh
Kelly Ashton wanted to make a difference in the community by opening the Glengarry Cottage Community Centre. The problem was that no one had enrolled in the programs!  When handsome, brown-eyed Jack Barber walked through the door with a lost boy, the Centre was about to be "put on the map." 

Blind Date
by Lynette Rees
© 2003 Lynette Rees
Lynda was beginning to wonder why she had agreed to have her friend, Sally, set her up on a blind date.  Would he be the man of her dreams or man of danger?  Her fate was to be determined by a copy of the ‘The Daily Mail’ newspaper."  

All Stressed Up and Too Many Places to Go
by Charlotte Burke
© 2003 Charlotte Burke
Susanne's frantic schedule as chairwoman for the teachers association’s annual fundraising gala didn't include stumbling into her "prince" at the dry cleaners.  Sprinkled with humor, "All Stressed Up" reminds us that fairy tales do come true.

The Last Rose 
by Renie Burghardt
© 2003 Renie Burghardt
A touching old-fashioned story of love and commitment. Terez tells the story of her darling husband Jozsef and how destiny joined them in 1916 Hungary.

Her Day of Birth
by Amy Adair
© 2002 Amy Adair
Jamie Carleton is in no mood to celebrate her 32nd birthday. Her husband, Alex, has forgotten her birthday.  Little does Jamie know that birthdays are meant for wonderful surprises!

Emmeline's New Venture
by Charlotte Burke
© 2002 Charlotte Burke
Emmeline Latour, owner of Emmeline's Emporium and mother of two was determined to make her life a success.  She hadn't counted on embarking upon a new venture in both business and love over sandwiches with the good-looking owner of Pete's Posies, Pete Moore.

Birds of a Feather
by Judith Fox
© 2002 Judith Fox
Loralee had planned a quiet evening watching the ballet Swan Lake at the theatre.  Instead, she finds a handsome, off-tune humming Richard seated next to her and discovers that dreams do come true.

The Matchmaker
by John A. Broussard
© 2002 John A. Broussard
Martin Sullivan and Christine Trotter soon discover that love can be found in the most unexpected places- even if prompted by the mischief of a canine called Cookie!

The Man Who Didn't Like Children
by Jacqueline Seewald
© 2002 Jacqueline Seewald
Laura Nielson finds that Frank Shaw is more than what he appears to be.  A house project turns out to be more than just house insulation, but a chance at new love.

Relay to Love
by Shannon Randall
© 2001 Montgomery Creek Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Raising funds at a local fundraiser was the only goal on Geri's mind until handsome Mitch Adams crossed her path.

Happy Anniversary
by Susanne Knight
© 2002 Susanne Marie Knight
Claire Newberry had once known a special love ten years before.  Can fate intervene and give her a second chance at love?

The Elevator
by Shannon Randall
© 2002 Montgomery Creek Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Janet Murray had been attracted to Eric Lannon for weeks. Daydreaming of Eric from afar, it takes a quirk of fate to bring them together.

A Reverie to Love
by Shannon Randall
© 2001 Montgomery Creek Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved
An essay of love found and cherished.

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