S'more than Friends

Lovestruck Calendar #8

by Constantina Cristi

Everyone in my family was falling in love. Not me, though. It's not that I didn't want anyone. I just hadn't been looking. Then in walked Lucy Rivera to the reception hall at my cousin’s wedding, crowding the s’mores bar next to me. I don’t know how toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate changed everything, but it did. The one night stand turned into late night phone calls, which turned into impromptu visits. Now, I'm making up holidays and special occasions just to see her. Left Hander’s Day? No one actually celebrates that. But we did.

And now, I just want s'more of her.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[C_C · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

"S'More than Friends"

A Lovestruck Calendar Short Story

S'More than Friends is the August story in the Lovestruck Calendar Short Story series.

By Constantina Cristi



How sweet (pun intended) it is that Lucy and Milo start to fall in love through a s'mores bar? Sweeeeeeet.

Their story is short, spicy, funny and their HEA leaves a smile in readers faces.
 
Thank you to the author for this beautiful ARC.

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these are my favorite quotes:

She was graceful and delicate but also bold.

"Damn, Lucy. You shouldn't tease a man like that", I warned.

The only thing that would have made the night more perfect is if we could have stayed forever.

Our conversations were silly, flirty, and sometimes a little dirty... He made me laugh like no one else had in a long time.

the way he looked at me right then... like I'd hung the moon and maybe painted the stars, too.

She made me feel like a kid again, excited and full of life.

[kaitlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Milo and Lucy's story! I have been waiting for us to get to Milo and it did not disappoint!
I loved how they played off one another and that Lucy is outspoken enough to know what she wants and takes it. Them getting to "date" each other, playing off fun holidays, and making it official on a holiday that played on the one they first started - it is definitely in my top 3 of the Lovestruck Calendar series.

Spice: 3/5
Rating: 4.3/5

Thanks to the author for allowing me to read this book prior to its release.

[Jordan Fiest · Rating 5 out of 5]

S'more Than Friends is book eight of the Lovestruck Calendar Series.

We finally get to see Milo fall in love. We have been seeing his family finding their loved ones, but now we get to experience this with him. And it looks like his family is behind the matchmaking as he reunites with someone from his past, who just so happens to be seated next to him at a wedding.

These two have a lot of spicy moments and we get to see a bond form through some sweet and spicy scenes. Super cute read!

[Cheryl Roth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the August story in the Lovestruck Calendar series.

This was a short sweet love story with a little spice added in. It is full of sweet gestures and surprises as the main characters start to build their relationship and fall in love.

You will love reading these sweet short stories and getting to know this lovely family as they grow and find love in each new story.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wedding brings s'mores people together

Being Sat next to your first crush at your cousin's wedding leads to s'mores. National s'mores day brings together an unlikely pair.

I absolutely adore that they took the random holidays and kept turning them into dates. They were unique and different.

I love these short little stories.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one absolutely wasn’t bad, but it isn’t my favorite out of the Lovestruck series. It just didn’t give me the “awwww” factor that the others have. I felt like the spice wasn’t super high, more was implied and that was okay. Characters are good, but their story could be a little bit stronger. It just felt very young to me.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good and short but sweet read. I love that they bonded and got close through a s'mores bar. I also love all the little holidays that they spent together, especially the thrift store one. This was a really good read.

[Katarina Reece · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn’t love a little short love story with a little bit of spice?? This is a cute fast pace spicy romance with a happy ending as always. They initially bond over a s’mores bar which is adorable, then proceed to spend little random holiday’s together which I also think was absolutely adorable.

[Vivien Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this short story. Milo is at a wedding and in walks Lucy. He is immediately smitten. This is the August book of the calendar series. This was a fun read and such a palate cleanser after reading lots of dark romance.

[Lauren C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another entry into the Lovestruck Calendar, this time with Milo Martinez it starts at a wedding of one of our past month's couples which was fun. If you love making everyday a holiday this fast paced light hearted story is for you.

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good quick read.
Wedding. Hookup. Turns into more.

Fav quote because it’s very relatable.
“I’d love nothing more than to get you naked,” I murmured against her lips, “but let me feed you first. I know how cranky you get when you're hungry.” 

[Mariah Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these cute little short stories! They are such fun and quick reads! 🔥

[Monique Westwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another perfect short story by this author! It had it all: fun banter, heat and sweetness. Lucy and Milo are great together.

[Brandy Stansbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella was the perfect summer fast read to bring joy to my busy weekend. The idea of celebrating all those fun special holidays was so much fun & Milo was the perfect book-boyfriend

[Kristina Schurmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS SO ADORABLE. I ate it up and finished it in one sitting. Milo and Lucy are so swoon worthy. This series continues to be so solid and enjoyable. I really liked it. I definitely recommend this book and the series. Can't wait for the next one.

[Christel Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like two and a half

I enjoyed the book, some of the dialogue was ehh and some of it felt more like telling but overall it was a cute read.

[Sunflowereyez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute second chance Romance

Super quick read to help my goal today! Cute high school crush gets sat next to each other.. We all know where it went from there!

[M Larsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and spicier than any s’more I ever had Story was well paced and edited. Like the no BS FMC and the MMC was enthusiastic. A quick read.

[Jessica Crome · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love getting to know everyone’s stories in this series. I love how the story starts with not wanting to be somewhere and ending with a HEA

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starting at a wedding (Angelica & Miguel from Forgetting February) with a s’more bar, S’more Than friends delivers Milo and Lucy’s story. The August entry in the Lovestruck Calendar Short Story series is steamier and lighter hearted than some of its counterparts. I love the use of the unusual holidays in the plot since they bring a frivolity and whimsical feel to the tale. ❤️ These stories that comprise the Lovestruck Calendar series are interconnected short stories that can be read as standalones but since they ARE short stories, I would recommend reading them in calendar order.

[Vanessa Hilario Mata · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick and charming more than friends romance. Milo wasn’t looking for anyone until he saw Lucy at his cousin’s wedding. A must read!

[Brittany T · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are just to cute, I absolutely eat them up! They are super short and sweet but give you a decent amount of the story! Milo & Lucy are just to cute together their banter is adorable, and the fact that he picks random holidays to see her is so super cute! The fact that his family picks on him makes the book feel so down home, cause we all know how that goes with the siblings and the teasing! I love this and cant wait to read Septembers book! I love the idea of having a book a month, I am gonna be so sad when the December one comes :(

[Angela Alardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milo and Lucy are so cute together. And a s'mores bar is such a good idea! Milo's date at the thrift shop was so fun to read. Its Natational Pick Up A Book Day and this should be your first pick! IYKYK *wink*
Here's my favorite quote:
I forgot how to breathe for a second. If she kept making noises like that, I’d be a gonner for sure.
“D**n, Lucy. You shouldn’t tease a man like that,” I warned.
“Who says I’m teasing?” She leaned in, eyes sparkling.

[Sasha Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just eat these novellas up everyone month! Milo wasn’t looking for anyone until he feel in love with Lucy! The holidays he makes up to see her..ugh swoon!