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Craving You: A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology
Sugar, spice, and everything... naughty—if you play nice. Celebrate Valentine's Day with these twelve original spicy short stories.
In this steamy Valentine’s Day anthology, passion and longing are the driving forces behind every meal shared, every sweet treat baked, and every dinner course served. Whether you partake in the holiday or treat it as just another day, these twelve stories invite you to explore how food can bring people together and enrich sensual relationships on one of the most romantic days of the year.
This collection "Valentini's Day" by Annabel den Dekker"Falling" by MK Edgley"Tiramisu" by Amy Hepp"Sweets for My Earl" by Christina Diane"The Compulsory Date" by Rowen Burrows"Alpha in Her Own Right" by Rowan Delacroix"Cupcakes and Complications" by Carrie Bassen"Misdialed A Recipe for a Rekindled Romance" by Ramona Elmes"The Taste of Sin" by Caz Luan"Cupid’s Crooked Arrow" by Nichole Steel"Mine to Keep" by Ann Marie Croft"Dulce, Por Fin" by Tamaya Cruz
The characters in Craving A Spicy Valentine’s Day Anthology celebrate Valentine’s Day with picnics and dinner dates, cooking classes and nightclubs, yet despite the intimate atmosphere, they must navigate heartbreak, secrets, and surprises that have the potential to upend the connections they’ve made.
In this steamy Valentine’s Day anthology, passion and longing are the driving forces behind every meal shared, every sweet treat baked, and every dinner course served. Whether you partake in the holiday or treat it as just another day, these twelve stories invite you to explore how food can bring people together and enrich sensual relationships on one of the most romantic days of the year.
This collection "Valentini's Day" by Annabel den Dekker"Falling" by MK Edgley"Tiramisu" by Amy Hepp"Sweets for My Earl" by Christina Diane"The Compulsory Date" by Rowen Burrows"Alpha in Her Own Right" by Rowan Delacroix"Cupcakes and Complications" by Carrie Bassen"Misdialed A Recipe for a Rekindled Romance" by Ramona Elmes"The Taste of Sin" by Caz Luan"Cupid’s Crooked Arrow" by Nichole Steel"Mine to Keep" by Ann Marie Croft"Dulce, Por Fin" by Tamaya Cruz
The characters in Craving A Spicy Valentine’s Day Anthology celebrate Valentine’s Day with picnics and dinner dates, cooking classes and nightclubs, yet despite the intimate atmosphere, they must navigate heartbreak, secrets, and surprises that have the potential to upend the connections they’ve made.
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Published January 17, 2025
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February 4, 2025
Great anthology, all the stories were very sweet and romantic.
"Misdialed Love” : I love second chance romance. This was wonderful, I really liked it 4/5 stars
“Dulce, Por Fin” : childhood best friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. This was very sweet. 3,5/5 stars
“Valentini’s Day” : My favorite story in the anthology. I absolutely adored Sam and Niall. They warned my heart. 5/5 stars
“Mine to Keep” : A great office romance. The chemistry between Sarah and Joe was brilliant 4/5 stars
“Cupid’s Crooked Arrow” : I liked that it was a poly romance, I just think the ending was a bit abrupt 3,5/5 stars
“Falling” : a delicious sapphic romance 3,5/5 stars
“The Compulsory Date”: I loved the enemies to lovers vibe of the story. This was fun and romantic. One of my favorites in the anthology 4,5/5 stars
“Cupcakes & Complications” : I liked the chemistry between Cat and Eric but I wish they had talked about their relationship to Mollie sooner. 3/5 stars
“The Taste of Sin” : It made me a little nervous that she agreed to meet a stranger, especially considering her situation. Also it was a bit too insta love fir my personal taste. 3/5 stars
“Alpha in Her Own Right”: A fantastic sapphic shifter romance. I really really liked it. A favorite 4,5/5 stars
“Tiramisu” : I liked Olivia, I really related with her and her chemistry with Antonio was great but I didn't like that he lied to her. 3,5/5 stars
“Sweets for My Earl”: I don't usually read historical fiction but this was absolutely wonderful. I adored it. Another favorite 4,5/5 stars
"Misdialed Love” : I love second chance romance. This was wonderful, I really liked it 4/5 stars
“Dulce, Por Fin” : childhood best friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. This was very sweet. 3,5/5 stars
“Valentini’s Day” : My favorite story in the anthology. I absolutely adored Sam and Niall. They warned my heart. 5/5 stars
“Mine to Keep” : A great office romance. The chemistry between Sarah and Joe was brilliant 4/5 stars
“Cupid’s Crooked Arrow” : I liked that it was a poly romance, I just think the ending was a bit abrupt 3,5/5 stars
“Falling” : a delicious sapphic romance 3,5/5 stars
“The Compulsory Date”: I loved the enemies to lovers vibe of the story. This was fun and romantic. One of my favorites in the anthology 4,5/5 stars
“Cupcakes & Complications” : I liked the chemistry between Cat and Eric but I wish they had talked about their relationship to Mollie sooner. 3/5 stars
“The Taste of Sin” : It made me a little nervous that she agreed to meet a stranger, especially considering her situation. Also it was a bit too insta love fir my personal taste. 3/5 stars
“Alpha in Her Own Right”: A fantastic sapphic shifter romance. I really really liked it. A favorite 4,5/5 stars
“Tiramisu” : I liked Olivia, I really related with her and her chemistry with Antonio was great but I didn't like that he lied to her. 3,5/5 stars
“Sweets for My Earl”: I don't usually read historical fiction but this was absolutely wonderful. I adored it. Another favorite 4,5/5 stars
February 14, 2025
Craving you has a little bit for everybody. This book is spicy 🌶️ & full of a variety of stories all related to food and treats and how they can fit into the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
This is 12 short stories:
- Misdialed Love by Ramona Elmes
- Dulce Por Fin by Tamaya Cruz
- Valentini’s Day by Annabel den Dekker
- Mine to Keep by Anne Marie Croft
- Cupids Crooked Arrow by Nichole Steel
- Falling by MK Edgley
- The Compulsory Date by Rowan Burrows
- Cupcakes and Complications by Carrie Bassen
- The Taste of Sin by Caz Luan
- Alpha In Her Own Right by Rowan Delacroix
- Tiramisu by Amy Sheppard
- Sweets for my Earl by Christina Diane
❤️ Misdialed Love is a rekindled romance after years of dialing the wrong number.
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💙 Dulce, Por Fin is about lifelong friends meant to be together but timing isn’t right, until it is.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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💜 Valentini’s Day is follows Niall and Sam Valentini and Sam making it the perfect day to become boyfriends. 🏳️🌈
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🖤 Mine to Keep is Sarah and Joe’s undeniable chemistry coming to a happy start for them both (at work and at home).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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💛 Cupids Crooked Arrow takes a shy Zoey out for Valentines Day where she goes home with both owners of a club and she becomes part of something permanent.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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💖 Falling is a casual hookup with feelings attached and deciding to be more than a hook up or not and the messy feelings that come with it. 🏳️🌈
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💚 The Compulsory Date is full of tension and happy endings with whipped cream on top.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🧡 Cupcakes and Complications takes us on a journey showing the true test of friendship and finding love where we’re not expecting and under strange circumstances.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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💘 The Taste of Sin follows Vi as she runs from her past but then her past finds her.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🤎 Alpha In Her Own Right fights pack norms and finds two lifelong best friends reunited.. in more than one way. 😏🏳️🌈
🤍 Tirimasu follows difficult decisions about life and new beginnings while enjoying tirimasu.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
This is 12 short stories:
- Misdialed Love by Ramona Elmes
- Dulce Por Fin by Tamaya Cruz
- Valentini’s Day by Annabel den Dekker
- Mine to Keep by Anne Marie Croft
- Cupids Crooked Arrow by Nichole Steel
- Falling by MK Edgley
- The Compulsory Date by Rowan Burrows
- Cupcakes and Complications by Carrie Bassen
- The Taste of Sin by Caz Luan
- Alpha In Her Own Right by Rowan Delacroix
- Tiramisu by Amy Sheppard
- Sweets for my Earl by Christina Diane
❤️ Misdialed Love is a rekindled romance after years of dialing the wrong number.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
💙 Dulce, Por Fin is about lifelong friends meant to be together but timing isn’t right, until it is.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
💜 Valentini’s Day is follows Niall and Sam Valentini and Sam making it the perfect day to become boyfriends. 🏳️🌈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
🖤 Mine to Keep is Sarah and Joe’s undeniable chemistry coming to a happy start for them both (at work and at home).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
💛 Cupids Crooked Arrow takes a shy Zoey out for Valentines Day where she goes home with both owners of a club and she becomes part of something permanent.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
💖 Falling is a casual hookup with feelings attached and deciding to be more than a hook up or not and the messy feelings that come with it. 🏳️🌈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
💚 The Compulsory Date is full of tension and happy endings with whipped cream on top.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
🧡 Cupcakes and Complications takes us on a journey showing the true test of friendship and finding love where we’re not expecting and under strange circumstances.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
💘 The Taste of Sin follows Vi as she runs from her past but then her past finds her.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
🤎 Alpha In Her Own Right fights pack norms and finds two lifelong best friends reunited.. in more than one way. 😏🏳️🌈
🤍 Tirimasu follows difficult decisions about life and new beginnings while enjoying tirimasu.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
February 4, 2025
This anthology shows great promise if you are looking for a saucy little date on Valentine's Day. Each story is filled with so much spice that you will need an extra glass of Rosè to swallow it down. Not to mention the possibilities that will blow your mind after reading all about the antics the characters get into. Whether you are looking for romance, love or even a reminder of the feral desires you crave, this is the anthology for you.
Misdialed Love -For every person that doubted that love was out there looking for you, this is for you. It solidifies the hope that Love will find a way to find you.
Dulce, Por Fin - Have you ever had that one friend that meant everything to you? Well in this story you will experience the heart-felt bond that can turn into Love.
Valentini’s Day -I love the tension and angst you experience with Niall while he is finding the courage to ask for what he wants.
Mine to Keep - I could feel the tension and wanting desire between Joe and Sarah from the first page.
Cupid’s Crooked Arrow - There is a delicious back and forth between what Zoey thinks she is and the potential unleashed in the right hands.
Falling - The exchange of raw emotion was thought-provoking.
The Compulsory Date - The constant struggle between the sweetness of the story and the reality of the situation was gripping.
Cupcakes and Complications - The expression of Cat’s struggle pulls the reader in. Definitely part of why you fall in love with the characters.
Alpha in Her Own Right -Definitely worth it the read to discover who holds the real power.
Tiramisu - Talk about falling in love, one delicious bite for bite.
Sweets for My Earl - This sweet romance has all the makings of a memorable role play date night.
This was such a fun read and I am sure you will find it as memorable as I have.
Misdialed Love -For every person that doubted that love was out there looking for you, this is for you. It solidifies the hope that Love will find a way to find you.
Dulce, Por Fin - Have you ever had that one friend that meant everything to you? Well in this story you will experience the heart-felt bond that can turn into Love.
Valentini’s Day -I love the tension and angst you experience with Niall while he is finding the courage to ask for what he wants.
Mine to Keep - I could feel the tension and wanting desire between Joe and Sarah from the first page.
Cupid’s Crooked Arrow - There is a delicious back and forth between what Zoey thinks she is and the potential unleashed in the right hands.
Falling - The exchange of raw emotion was thought-provoking.
The Compulsory Date - The constant struggle between the sweetness of the story and the reality of the situation was gripping.
Cupcakes and Complications - The expression of Cat’s struggle pulls the reader in. Definitely part of why you fall in love with the characters.
Alpha in Her Own Right -Definitely worth it the read to discover who holds the real power.
Tiramisu - Talk about falling in love, one delicious bite for bite.
Sweets for My Earl - This sweet romance has all the makings of a memorable role play date night.
This was such a fun read and I am sure you will find it as memorable as I have.
February 10, 2025
My review highlights to short story, The Taste of Sin by Caz Luan.
Vi is down on her luck. That is until boxes filled with sugary sweets start being delivered to her Restaurant. When her secret admirer is revealed the two ignite into a baked Alaskan flambé. Read to find out how Vi’s gets her lucky man and discovers the truth behind her father’s death.
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Favorite parts:
You have a …”sweet tooth, and I have all the honey you will ever need.”
FMC uses her body as a Charcuterie board
“It is said that you really get to know a person when you share a meal, so I thought I could ask you some questions and get to know you better while you feast.”
Each of the 12 stories have open door spice scenes. At the end of the book you also have links to the featured authors other works. This is helpful if you’d like to that author’s piece.
Vi is down on her luck. That is until boxes filled with sugary sweets start being delivered to her Restaurant. When her secret admirer is revealed the two ignite into a baked Alaskan flambé. Read to find out how Vi’s gets her lucky man and discovers the truth behind her father’s death.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥🔥
Favorite parts:
You have a …”sweet tooth, and I have all the honey you will ever need.”
FMC uses her body as a Charcuterie board
“It is said that you really get to know a person when you share a meal, so I thought I could ask you some questions and get to know you better while you feast.”
Each of the 12 stories have open door spice scenes. At the end of the book you also have links to the featured authors other works. This is helpful if you’d like to that author’s piece.
February 4, 2025
Reviewing short stories are a challenge, especially when there are multiple ones. So overall this was a great read. The spice levels vary in each story, some are super hot and some are moderately hot. Either way it was definitely a great February read (for the mood/seasonal readers). I enjoyed most all the stories and would recommend you checking it out, could finish the book within a day (or two).
February 11, 2025
This is the first time reading a Valentine's day book and as an anthology and it was pretty fun to read all this different stories from diferent authors.
It was very enjoyable to read all of this different stories and the fact that all have this central theme with food and cooking was really nice.
Gotta be honest, the spice level of some stories where a bit much for me 🙈 as I got a bit of my conforto zone... but with all of this great stories it was worth it.
It was very enjoyable to read all of this different stories and the fact that all have this central theme with food and cooking was really nice.
Gotta be honest, the spice level of some stories where a bit much for me 🙈 as I got a bit of my conforto zone... but with all of this great stories it was worth it.
February 13, 2025
“Sugar, spice, and everything... naughty—if you play nice. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these twelve original spicy short stories.” 🌶
🛑book review next🛑
All of these stories made such a great collection of sensual romance with that wonderful spiciness to it. The diversity throughout all of the stories made each story even better. If you need a Valentine’s Day read, I do recommend this for all book lovers! 🫶🏼❤️
🛑book review next🛑
All of these stories made such a great collection of sensual romance with that wonderful spiciness to it. The diversity throughout all of the stories made each story even better. If you need a Valentine’s Day read, I do recommend this for all book lovers! 🫶🏼❤️
February 27, 2025
I much enjoy anthologies as it is a great way to read short stories from authors you love, but also help you find new authors!
Each story was a great read, there is something for everyone with different levels of spice.
I loved them all, but my favourites were Cupcakes & Complications by Carrie Bassen and Sweets For My Earl by Christina Diane.
Well worth a read if you love short, spicy romances!
Each story was a great read, there is something for everyone with different levels of spice.
I loved them all, but my favourites were Cupcakes & Complications by Carrie Bassen and Sweets For My Earl by Christina Diane.
Well worth a read if you love short, spicy romances!
February 14, 2025
Spicy Short Stories
The perfect spicy read just in time for Valentine's Day.
Each story is unique in its own way but will leave you turning the pages to read each one.
The spice in this stories is on 🔥.
The perfect spicy read just in time for Valentine's Day.
Each story is unique in its own way but will leave you turning the pages to read each one.
The spice in this stories is on 🔥.
June 8, 2025
An anthology of twelve short romances set during Valentine’s Day and featuring food or cooking.
My favorite: Sweets for my Earl by Christina Diane
My favorite: Sweets for my Earl by Christina Diane
February 12, 2025
The beauty of an anthology is that there is a story to wet every appetite— from the feral the romantic, this anthology does not disappoint.
June 28, 2025
Please see individual stories for review.
February 16, 2025
I was given the opportunity to read this book as an ARC & I really enjoyed it. This is a fun set of short stories with all the spice. I had a hard time putting it down! Each author brought in another view on romance, love and spice. This definitely@kept my attention!
Thank you to @nicolefrailbooks, @plungeintobookstours and all authors of this book for the opportunity!!
Thank you to @nicolefrailbooks, @plungeintobookstours and all authors of this book for the opportunity!!
February 3, 2025
I had mixed feelings while reading this book. Usually what happens is, the author picks some stories that exceed the reader's expectations and some stories that don't even meet the expected criteria. This was a different case though. The spice level was moderate to intense with no dark themes. Average rating is 4 /5. There are a total of twelve short stories and I would love to review them individually.
Misdialed Love:
Highlights;
Cliche story with lots of sweet talk which made it special.
The story is enjoyable and interesting in its own way.
A good start to the book.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dulce, Por Fin:
Highlights;
Sweet and ordinary
Nicely written
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Valentine's Day:
Highlights;
Cute story
A little different than most stories
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mine To Keep:
Highlights;
Title alone is enough for me to give it a 5 star rating.
Excellent story full of love and passion
Office romance tops every romance plot out there.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Cupid’s Crooked Arrow:
Highlights;
Predictable and crazy (plot)
Nicely written
Average spice
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Falling:
Highlights;
Unique storyline
Above average spice
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The Compulsory Date:
Highlights;
When I read the summary in the beginning of the book, I was like Oh God this is gonna be my favorite story from the book and it certainly is.
My favorite trope.
Beautifully written.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Cupcakes and Complications:
Highlights;
Oops … that's all I can say.
Cute and spicy.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The Taste of Sin:
Highlights;
As the title indicates … A must read
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Alpha in Her Own Right:
Highlights;
If you don't wanna regret your short story reading journey as a reader, read this one.
Story plot-Awesome
Spice level-Just as claimed
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tiramisu:
Highlights;
Wholesome
Made me chuckle
I'm even smiling now while writing the review
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sweet for My Earl:
Highlights;
Ahhh … I absolutely love this one.
One of my favorites ❤️
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Misdialed Love:
Highlights;
Cliche story with lots of sweet talk which made it special.
The story is enjoyable and interesting in its own way.
A good start to the book.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dulce, Por Fin:
Highlights;
Sweet and ordinary
Nicely written
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Valentine's Day:
Highlights;
Cute story
A little different than most stories
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mine To Keep:
Highlights;
Title alone is enough for me to give it a 5 star rating.
Excellent story full of love and passion
Office romance tops every romance plot out there.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Cupid’s Crooked Arrow:
Highlights;
Predictable and crazy (plot)
Nicely written
Average spice
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Falling:
Highlights;
Unique storyline
Above average spice
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The Compulsory Date:
Highlights;
When I read the summary in the beginning of the book, I was like Oh God this is gonna be my favorite story from the book and it certainly is.
My favorite trope.
Beautifully written.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Cupcakes and Complications:
Highlights;
Oops … that's all I can say.
Cute and spicy.
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The Taste of Sin:
Highlights;
As the title indicates … A must read
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Alpha in Her Own Right:
Highlights;
If you don't wanna regret your short story reading journey as a reader, read this one.
Story plot-Awesome
Spice level-Just as claimed
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tiramisu:
Highlights;
Wholesome
Made me chuckle
I'm even smiling now while writing the review
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sweet for My Earl:
Highlights;
Ahhh … I absolutely love this one.
One of my favorites ❤️
Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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