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The Morning After (Jae)
After a friend sets her up on a blind date from hell, Amanda has enough of dating. A spur-of-the-moment decision to attend an Anti-Valentine’s Day party leads to an unexpected encounter. She wakes up to a hangover and a surprising complication...
Two Hearts—One Mind (RJ Nolan)
Kim is a woman on a mission: She wants to propose to her partner, Jess, on Valentine’s Day. But things don’t turn out as planned, because Jess has a plan of her own...
On the Road (Joan Arling)
Stella, a long-haul trucker, picks up a hitchhiker on her way south across Europe. Long before reaching Sicily, she falls for her passenger, Rita. Stella is thrilled when she learns that Rita returns her feelings. But because of her job, there seems to be no way for them to be together.
Seduction for Beginners (Jae)
For Annie, work always took precedence over romance. But now, recently come-out and involved in a relationship with a woman for the first time, Annie is determined to seduce her girlfriend, Drew, on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, she has no clue as to the arts of seduction.
After a friend sets her up on a blind date from hell, Amanda has enough of dating. A spur-of-the-moment decision to attend an Anti-Valentine’s Day party leads to an unexpected encounter. She wakes up to a hangover and a surprising complication...
Two Hearts—One Mind (RJ Nolan)
Kim is a woman on a mission: She wants to propose to her partner, Jess, on Valentine’s Day. But things don’t turn out as planned, because Jess has a plan of her own...
On the Road (Joan Arling)
Stella, a long-haul trucker, picks up a hitchhiker on her way south across Europe. Long before reaching Sicily, she falls for her passenger, Rita. Stella is thrilled when she learns that Rita returns her feelings. But because of her job, there seems to be no way for them to be together.
Seduction for Beginners (Jae)
For Annie, work always took precedence over romance. But now, recently come-out and involved in a relationship with a woman for the first time, Annie is determined to seduce her girlfriend, Drew, on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, she has no clue as to the arts of seduction.
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First published January 22, 2013
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About the author
Jae
127 books3,811 followersJae is the author of twenty-six award-winning romances between women. She lives in the sunniest city of Germany, near the French and Swiss borders. The writing bug bit her at the age of eleven.
She used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. As far as she’s concerned, it’s the best job in the world.
When she’s not writing, she is an avid reader of sapphic books, indulges her ice cream and office supply addictions, and watches way too many crime shows.
She used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. As far as she’s concerned, it’s the best job in the world.
When she’s not writing, she is an avid reader of sapphic books, indulges her ice cream and office supply addictions, and watches way too many crime shows.
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December 2, 2018
This is one of those anthologies I forgot I owned and one that includes 4 stories. Two of which I had already read (the two by Jae).
The Morning After - Jae
I read this one long ago and did not reread it with this collection. Actually I've read it twice before now. Once as a stand-alone short story and once as a full length novel (Departure from the Script). Actually I might have read it two times in short form and two times in long form (since I've reread Departure from the Script at some point). I've never actually rated the short story version, and gave the long story versions ratings of: 5 and 5+
Two Hearts - One Mind - R.J. Nolan - 3.7
This short story belongs to a series I've not actually read in long form. Though I think I've read one or two other short stories related to this series.
This specific story involves two of the main characters in that story celebrate Valentine's Day in a special way while a third gets caught in the middle (and no, not in that way).
On the Road - Joan Arling - 4.23
A female trucker driving around Europe picks up a hitchhiker. They have 'fun' together. Off page fun.
Seduction for Beginners - Jae
The other short story in this collection I had previously read. This short story is part of the Moonstone Series. I had given the novel part of that series a rating of 4.55, and the short story part a rating of 3.55
I give the overall rating for this book based on the two I actually read in this book. So, 3.7 + 4.23 = 3.965
The Morning After - Jae
I read this one long ago and did not reread it with this collection. Actually I've read it twice before now. Once as a stand-alone short story and once as a full length novel (Departure from the Script). Actually I might have read it two times in short form and two times in long form (since I've reread Departure from the Script at some point). I've never actually rated the short story version, and gave the long story versions ratings of: 5 and 5+
Two Hearts - One Mind - R.J. Nolan - 3.7
This short story belongs to a series I've not actually read in long form. Though I think I've read one or two other short stories related to this series.
This specific story involves two of the main characters in that story celebrate Valentine's Day in a special way while a third gets caught in the middle (and no, not in that way).
On the Road - Joan Arling - 4.23
A female trucker driving around Europe picks up a hitchhiker. They have 'fun' together. Off page fun.
Seduction for Beginners - Jae
The other short story in this collection I had previously read. This short story is part of the Moonstone Series. I had given the novel part of that series a rating of 4.55, and the short story part a rating of 3.55
I give the overall rating for this book based on the two I actually read in this book. So, 3.7 + 4.23 = 3.965
June 21, 2013
This compilation of four short-stories takes the reader back to well-known characters. For one, there's Annie and Drew from "Something in The Wine" by Jae. As I mentioned in my book review to that novel, my only complaint with that was that I wanted to learn more about the main characters' troubles in the relationship after they finally got together – and I got my wish. I really liked the way the author developed Annie and made her insecurities believable. I had to laugh quite a few times but it made me care about the characters even more. This short story was my favorite one from those four.
Another story is a continuation of RJ Nolan's novel "L.A. Metro". I hadn't read the novel before reading this short story, so I didn't know the characters yet. I found it was written really well and I liked the obstacles both women created for themselves while having a very similar idea – even though I didn't much care for the actual idea all that much. Now, after having read "L.A. Metro" as well, I can appreciate the story even more.
The other two stories are about new characters – as far as I can tell. At least I didn't know them from any novels. Both are about women that have a chance encounter with a stranger. And both are more than a bit surprised that their bleak view on love seems to be not as depressing as they originally thought.
From all four stories I liked Jae's "Seduction for Beginners" the best. That might be because I had just finished reading the novel and already knew the characters. But all stories are really well written and the book is a nice and entertaining read. I'd recommend reading the novels beforehand though since it makes reading these short stories even better.
Another story is a continuation of RJ Nolan's novel "L.A. Metro". I hadn't read the novel before reading this short story, so I didn't know the characters yet. I found it was written really well and I liked the obstacles both women created for themselves while having a very similar idea – even though I didn't much care for the actual idea all that much. Now, after having read "L.A. Metro" as well, I can appreciate the story even more.
The other two stories are about new characters – as far as I can tell. At least I didn't know them from any novels. Both are about women that have a chance encounter with a stranger. And both are more than a bit surprised that their bleak view on love seems to be not as depressing as they originally thought.
From all four stories I liked Jae's "Seduction for Beginners" the best. That might be because I had just finished reading the novel and already knew the characters. But all stories are really well written and the book is a nice and entertaining read. I'd recommend reading the novels beforehand though since it makes reading these short stories even better.
July 17, 2016
A nice little collection; I especially liked On the Road by Joan Arling.
September 9, 2017
Free download from Ylva 5 stars on Amazon 9/9/2017
This book is a Treasure, don’t miss it
1) The Morning After by Jae –lovely story, brilliant writer.
2) Two Hearts One Mind by RJ Nolan --Engaging short novella set after L.A. Metro Book 1. We see Jess and Kim getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Lovely sweet story. So well written as usual by RJ Nolan
3) On the Road by Joan Arling – I totally loved this short story about a truck driver and her hitchhiker. Brilliant.
4) Seduction for Beginners by Jae- Brilliantly written short Novella that is set after the Book Something in the Wine. Very enjoyable.
Marvellous collection of love stories.
This book is a Treasure, don’t miss it
1) The Morning After by Jae –lovely story, brilliant writer.
2) Two Hearts One Mind by RJ Nolan --Engaging short novella set after L.A. Metro Book 1. We see Jess and Kim getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Lovely sweet story. So well written as usual by RJ Nolan
3) On the Road by Joan Arling – I totally loved this short story about a truck driver and her hitchhiker. Brilliant.
4) Seduction for Beginners by Jae- Brilliantly written short Novella that is set after the Book Something in the Wine. Very enjoyable.
Marvellous collection of love stories.
March 5, 2017
Out of 4 the short stories, I like "Seduction for Beginners" by Jae the most, which is a sequel to "Something in the Wine", so I think I'll check it out
September 30, 2014
Sweet, short, and light... 3.5...
June 8, 2016
Entertaining
Enjoyed this book. The stories are totally different from each other and each makes me want to read more about the characters and their significant others.
Enjoyed this book. The stories are totally different from each other and each makes me want to read more about the characters and their significant others.
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