Frisky Bean

She was being a good friend. Shira Abramson wanted to grab a coffee with her BFF Keren, but when Keren couldn't make it, she agreed to fill that time slot with someone from the dating app her friend helped to develop. She was game. A dating blogger dates, so why not? He was being a good CEO. Aaron Sanders was proud of his team for the job they did on Immedia-Date. Still, what kind of start-up CEO doesn't test their product themselves? A simple plan turned into the date of his life. Being together might just be their Hanukkah miracle. Neither come clean about their occupations for #reasons, but eight dates leave them falling hard. Will the truth destroy what they feel, or will their light burn longer than they could have ever predicted? This story was previously published in the anthology Eight Kisses.

Welcome to the Frisky Bean Coffee to Wake You Up Pastries to Turn You On Frisky Rivalry: I met Sean when we were only kids and since then we've competed for almost everything from class president to crushes. When we run into each other, both waiting for our blind dates, at my favorite café, things don't go as planned. For one, why am I still attracted to him? For two, no really, why am I still wanting him? Anyone? Frisky Arrangement: When I walked into Desjardins Garden, ready to place an order for my next influencer event, I was expecting to choose a floral design. I was not expecting the owner, Alex, to take my breath away. But, would they like what I have to offer? Could they be my perfect sub? Frisky Engagement: All I wanted to do was propose to the love of my life, Camila. When my perfect plans begin to unravel, so do I. With Purim around the corner, will I be able to overcome all the things that go wrong? And, will my gorgeous girl agree to be mine? To find out what shenanigans these couples get into, grab a snack, a fan, and perhaps a quiet moment to yourself. CWs: Elements of BDSM and eating.