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Love Without Rules: A Short Story Collection
Love isn’t always safe or easy—but it’s always worth the risk.
Love Without Rules is a collection of short stories that explore romance in all its raw, unexpected, and forbidden forms—from the shadows of a monster stalking its prey to the passion between two individuals who discover their relationship is more than they thought, to the quiet tenderness of two men falling hard when they least expect it.
Each story is filled with steam and offers moments of escape that defy all the rules. Whether it's a demonic creature that longs for more than just fear, a love that crosses family boundaries, or the spark of something real between two people when they least expect it—these stories dare to ask the question...
What if love isn't supposed to follow the rules?
Love Without Rules is a collection of short stories that explore romance in all its raw, unexpected, and forbidden forms—from the shadows of a monster stalking its prey to the passion between two individuals who discover their relationship is more than they thought, to the quiet tenderness of two men falling hard when they least expect it.
Each story is filled with steam and offers moments of escape that defy all the rules. Whether it's a demonic creature that longs for more than just fear, a love that crosses family boundaries, or the spark of something real between two people when they least expect it—these stories dare to ask the question...
What if love isn't supposed to follow the rules?
173 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2025
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S. Lucas
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S Lucas is an author of paranormal why choose , and contemporary MM/MF romance.
She spent over a decade as a blogger and ARC reader before turning to writing down the stories that were invading her mind. She hasn’t looked back since, and she’s loving every minute of it.
When she isn't writing, she can be found sitting behind her sewing machine making costumes for comic-con or curled up with one of the books off of her never ending TBR.
S Lucas is an author of paranormal why choose , and contemporary MM/MF romance.
She spent over a decade as a blogger and ARC reader before turning to writing down the stories that were invading her mind. She hasn’t looked back since, and she’s loving every minute of it.
When she isn't writing, she can be found sitting behind her sewing machine making costumes for comic-con or curled up with one of the books off of her never ending TBR.
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
June 25, 2025
Love Without Rules is a trio of short stories that's perfect for those busy lifestyles. Each story is based on a different couple, a different setting, background, so you feel like you're actually reading the three stories and not just one. My favourite had to be Alden and Cassie, i hope they get a full length book one day. :-)
November 11, 2025
I really enjoyed these 3 short stories.
The first was contemporary and I felt it ended on a cliffie. I hope there will be a follow up at some point, because I really want the characters to find their true HEA. This was the longest story of the 3.
Second story is also contemporary. A short MM read of chance encounter and where it all leads. Very entertaining.
Third story is a paranormal MF Halloween short.
It has some content to it, so mind that if you are sensitive. But for real, he is a softie - for her only. Loved it and would read a follow up in a heartbeat!
The 3 shorts has been published previously in different limited time anthologies. Now the stories by SL has been put together here.
I really enjoyed this!
The first was contemporary and I felt it ended on a cliffie. I hope there will be a follow up at some point, because I really want the characters to find their true HEA. This was the longest story of the 3.
Second story is also contemporary. A short MM read of chance encounter and where it all leads. Very entertaining.
Third story is a paranormal MF Halloween short.
It has some content to it, so mind that if you are sensitive. But for real, he is a softie - for her only. Loved it and would read a follow up in a heartbeat!
The 3 shorts has been published previously in different limited time anthologies. Now the stories by SL has been put together here.
I really enjoyed this!
May 15, 2026
Brilliant collection
A wonderful steamy collection of short stories.
Forbidden Desires
Cassie and Aldens story was steamy and sweet, the best of both worlds much like the popcorn (sweet and salty) Cassie adores. The ending leaves me wanting more.
Fated Aquisition
I loved Corey and Jason's short story. Fate really brought them together.
Hadeon's Prey
Darcy and Hadeon's story is perfect for monster lovers who know the monsters in fairytales aren't the real monsters.
A wonderful steamy collection of short stories.
Forbidden Desires
Cassie and Aldens story was steamy and sweet, the best of both worlds much like the popcorn (sweet and salty) Cassie adores. The ending leaves me wanting more.
Fated Aquisition
I loved Corey and Jason's short story. Fate really brought them together.
Hadeon's Prey
Darcy and Hadeon's story is perfect for monster lovers who know the monsters in fairytales aren't the real monsters.
July 21, 2025
I enjoyed this mini collection of 3 short stories. great quick read that all stories are written well. Each story is based on a different couple.
July 26, 2025
Raw, Tender, and Unapologetically Human
Love Without Rules isn’t just a short story collection—it’s a mirror held up to the most fragile, fiery, and forbidden corners of love. Every story felt like a quiet knock on the door of the heart—unexpected, haunting, and at times, deeply healing.
What struck me most was the bravery in the storytelling. These aren’t tales dressed up in predictability or perfection. They’re messy, aching, and real. From monstrous desire to fragile first touches between lovers caught off guard by their own feelings—Lucas writes with emotional clarity and softness, even when the scenes burn hot.
There’s a story here for anyone who’s ever loved someone they weren’t supposed to, who’s longed in silence, or who’s felt both fear and freedom in falling hard. It’s beautifully diverse, unapologetically bold, and somehow still gentle in the places it hurts.
I didn’t expect a short story collection to linger with me like this—but I’ll be thinking about these characters for a long time. And maybe loving without rules… isn’t so wrong after all.
Thank you, Lucas, for writing the kind of love that doesn’t play by the book—but finds its own way to be true. 💔❤️🔥
Love Without Rules isn’t just a short story collection—it’s a mirror held up to the most fragile, fiery, and forbidden corners of love. Every story felt like a quiet knock on the door of the heart—unexpected, haunting, and at times, deeply healing.
What struck me most was the bravery in the storytelling. These aren’t tales dressed up in predictability or perfection. They’re messy, aching, and real. From monstrous desire to fragile first touches between lovers caught off guard by their own feelings—Lucas writes with emotional clarity and softness, even when the scenes burn hot.
There’s a story here for anyone who’s ever loved someone they weren’t supposed to, who’s longed in silence, or who’s felt both fear and freedom in falling hard. It’s beautifully diverse, unapologetically bold, and somehow still gentle in the places it hurts.
I didn’t expect a short story collection to linger with me like this—but I’ll be thinking about these characters for a long time. And maybe loving without rules… isn’t so wrong after all.
Thank you, Lucas, for writing the kind of love that doesn’t play by the book—but finds its own way to be true. 💔❤️🔥
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