Sugar & Spice, Valentine's Day Short Stories

Cat is living her dream of running a dessert shop with her best friend, Mollie. Everything seems perfect until an attractive new customer walks in. Mollie quickly develops a crush on Eric, and soon, Cat finds herself drawn to him, as well.Despite trying to avoid him, a chance encounter while buying vanilla extract leads to Cat and Eric spending time togetherand then to much more.As their relationship deepens, Cat is torn between her growing feelings for Eric and her loyalty to Mollie. She's unsure how to navigate this delicate balance and protect her friendship while exploring a new romance.Can love and friendship coexist, or will something have to give?This short story originally appeared in Craving You: A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology published by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, released in February 2025.

Two Valentine's Day Short Stories from Annabel den Dekker in One Ebook!Valentini's DayAfter finding their way back to each other in Just Like Christmas, Sam and Niall are ready to celebrate their first Valentine's Day together. Hoping to take their relationship to the next level and make it official, Niall plans a romantic picnic, complete with a homemade whipped cream pie for Sam. But nothing goes as plannedhis nerves get the best of him, and the cold threatens to ruin everything. Just when it seems like the day is falling apart, they find a way to heat things up. Will their intimacy give Niall the courage to finally ask the question?The Day Before Life Goes OnIn this sweet, sapphic (bonus!) story, Jess goes above and beyond to create a perfect Valentine's Day for her girlfriend, Meg, who is slowly healing from a painful past. Through baking and tender moments, she helps her feel cherished and safe, even if just for one special day.*While Valentini's Day features characters from the novel Just Like Christmas, it is a standalone short story.Valentini's Day originally appeared in Craving You: A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology and The Day Before Life Goes On originally appeared in Recipes for Romance: A Sweet Valentine's Day Anthology, both published by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, released in February 2025.