The Reading Room
Our romantic short stories are designed to take our readers away for about a half hour. They are complete stories unto themselves and aren’t related to each other. That means that you can duck into our Reading Room for a quick escape any time, and make it back to your real life before anyone knows you’ve gone.
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Promise
Romantic Shorts presents a heart-wrenching story by A. B. Penner, who steals our hearts and gives them to David and Quinn, lovers who have to fight all that life can throw at them to be together. Prepare for a tragic journey of the heart as Penner takes us through the...
Second Time’s The Charm
Romantic Shorts presents a steamy escape by Bonnie Wood. As Jeanne makes good her escape from the clutches of Mr. Wrong, she soon discovers that Mr. Right may have been right there all along. And sorting things out is going to be quite the adventure. This one’s got...
Dark
Romantic Shorts presents Dominique Collier‘s paranormal journey through the dark. When promising gymnast Naoko’s world comes to a screeching halt, Mark is there to help her find her way back to her life and the love it offers, until the line between light and dark...
The Dog, The Dame and The Private Dick
Romantic Shorts presents a visit to pre-WWII Portugal for some good old nostalgic charm. Canadian author Geoff LaCasse reminds us of a time when men were men and women were dames, and things weren’t always what they seemed. With some authentic flavour and a touch of...
Romantic Shorts Founder’s First Online Interview
Wow! I am really feeling the love this morning! My first online interview was posted today. And I can’t resist the urge to toot my own horn a little… I knew it was coming – I did answer the questions myself. But somehow, seeing it live sets the butterflies in motion...
How I Met Your Father
Sometimes the human quest for love takes us along a new path, leading us to the place we belong, even though we had no idea how to get there. So it is for Joe Sweeney‘s heroine in How I Met Your Father. With smooth and flowing dialogue, and warm and engaging prose,...
What The Darkness Proposes
As second place finalist in last year’s New Year New Story Writers’ Competition, What The Darkness Proposes, by Kirsten S. Blacketer sets a standard for which Romantic Shorts would like to be known. Suspenseful and engaging, this romance is one that will have the...
The Wizard
Our inaugural story, The Wizard, by Helen Chapman, was chosen as our launch story for many reasons. An historical setting is both pleasantly complimented by its delectable fantasy, and brightened with its quick wit and dialogue. With a satisfying finish, this short...
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