Heartstrings : Stories of Love & Desire

by Janet Lee Smith

This compilation features four diverse romance tales, exploring themes such as lesbian love, paranormal connections, forbidden passions, and the magnetic pull of opposites. Dive into these captivating stories of love!

Story Christmas Surprise -After Ashley's heartbreak, which shattered her just three months prior to Christmas, she yearned to rediscover life's joy. Determined to embrace the season, she adorned her pup, Moe Moe, in a Santa suit and ventured to the town's tree lighting ceremony.

Meanwhile, Chelsea, having lost her lifelong love Jessica to breast cancer a year and a half ago, found herself at a crossroads at 32. Recognizing the need to reclaim her zest for life, she embarked on a journey of healing.

Unbeknownst to both, their mutual friend Elaine orchestrates a plan for their paths to converge. As Ashley and Chelsea navigate their respective grief, will their bond offer solace and the possibility of new beginnings?

Story Sabrina's Decision -

Sabrina’s destined journey to become a nun was shaken when Joshua entered her life the day before Christmas. Torn between family expectations and matters of the heart, she stands at a crossroads, facing a life-defining decision. Will she follow her heart or the path she and her family have long envisioned? When Sabrina and Joshua are snowed in at a cabin in the woods on Christmas Day, the decision becomes obvious.

Story Cupid Strikes Again -

Indulge in a delightful collection of four short tales, each unfolding over three captivating chapters, where love takes center stage. As Cupid's busiest day of the year approaches, join him on a whimsical journey as he tirelessly works his magic to ignite sparks of romance. Across the pages, ten individuals find themselves in the crosshairs of Cupid's arrows, destined to either encounter a new connection or discover that someone familiar holds the key to their heart.In the first tale, delve into the lives of Jennifer and Clay, who both had turbulent childhoods marked by the shadows of domestic violence. Despite their shared history, animosity simmers between them. But as Cupid intervenes, will their initial disdain evolve into something unexpected? Join Jennifer and Clay on a journey of healing and discovery as they navigate the complexities of their pasts and uncover the possibility of forging a connection beyond their troubled beginnings. Trigger This story may be a trigger for anyone with domestic violence or other abuse in their history.Embark on the second enchanting tale featuring Becca, an outgoing extrovert questioning the absence of love in her life, and John, a reserved introvert resigned to the belief that love may forever elude him. As fate orchestrates a serendipitous encounter between them on Valentine's Day, sparks fly in unexpected ways.Enter the poignant narrative of the third story, where Hannah finds herself torn between familial expectations and her own heart's desires. Pressured by her parents to conform to societal norms, she reluctantly agrees to marry a man, sacrificing her love for Candace in the process. However, as Hannah stands on the precipice of a life dictated by others, fate intervenes when Candace unexpectedly appears at her wedding.In the captivating finale of "Cupid Strike Again," discover the tale of Aria, a wolf shifter whose quest for love leads her to Asher, her destined mate. Yet, their budding romance is overshadowed by a dark past—Asher's mother fell victim to a rogue shifter's violence. Will they find the strength to overcome this?

Genres: Ebooks

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2024

About the author

Janet Lee Smith is a 55 year old woman who has been wanting to write books for over 15 years but always put it off. She wrote professionally for the first time in 2006 when she wrote a magazine article for a small local magazine in CT. That was the extent of her professional writing for years, even though writing was her passion. Well, at 51 she decided it's time to stop putting it off and get it done! She was born and raised in New Bedford, MA and although she has considered moving to different states over the years, she's always stayed in her hometown. She has been with her wife for 20 years, and they've been married for 14 years. Their little demon pup, Daime, allows them to live with him. Of course he may change his mind on that at any time. He also occasionally likes to attack Janet's feet at night so she wears slippers to bed every night. Hey, I said he's a demon! They also have a little kitty, Princess Star. Well, Janet calls her Princess. Janet tends to do things later in life than others. For instance she went back to college when she was 38 years old and graduated with her BA in psychology when she was 42 years old. She's been working in helping people in one form or another since then. She currently works from home, which gives her more time to read and write.
If you like serialized stories, I'm currently on Amazon's Kindle Vella. If you read the Friends for Life series one of the stories is that story. There is also a new one, "Is This My Happily After", the story of two women who meet at work and have an attraction to each other. Here is the link to that story: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/s...