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A Season for Romance: Fall Flames
The Magic of Autumn
Fall Flames is a diverse and inclusive sweet romance anthology that includes fifteen short stories from six speculative fiction authors.
True love in a variety of genres and styles, from high fantasy to historical fantasy to magical realism, from first kisses to second chances, with a backdrop of autumnal splendour in every story. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even some humor and sizzle in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to worlds where love is magical, fated, and inevitable.
From the mythical past to contemporary times and even the future, a diverse cast of memorable characters awaits you. Marvel at extraordinary worlds where everything is strangely familiar, for love is love no matter the era or circumstances.
Come with us on this magical journey through time and space . . .
~ A diverse and inclusive anthology of 15 stories, plus songs and poems
~ 10 stories feature diverse (PoC or LGBTQ+) main characters
~ Sweet FF, MF, and MM romance
~ Multiple high fantasy, historical fantasy, magical realism, near-future romance.
~ Prose poems from a Pushcart prize nominee.
~ Each story is complete and stands alone.
Fall Flames is a diverse and inclusive sweet romance anthology that includes fifteen short stories from six speculative fiction authors.
True love in a variety of genres and styles, from high fantasy to historical fantasy to magical realism, from first kisses to second chances, with a backdrop of autumnal splendour in every story. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even some humor and sizzle in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to worlds where love is magical, fated, and inevitable.
From the mythical past to contemporary times and even the future, a diverse cast of memorable characters awaits you. Marvel at extraordinary worlds where everything is strangely familiar, for love is love no matter the era or circumstances.
Come with us on this magical journey through time and space . . .
~ A diverse and inclusive anthology of 15 stories, plus songs and poems
~ 10 stories feature diverse (PoC or LGBTQ+) main characters
~ Sweet FF, MF, and MM romance
~ Multiple high fantasy, historical fantasy, magical realism, near-future romance.
~ Prose poems from a Pushcart prize nominee.
~ Each story is complete and stands alone.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2025
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About the author
Cassia Hall
10 books486 followersCassia Hall is the author of the Seasons Cycle, a romantic fantasy series. Her short fiction can be found in anthologies and the collection, "Buttons & Other Stories", "Poems of Myth & Magick", and "Songs of Love & Longing". Her original music and songs can be found on her Lake Traveler Fantasy Music channel.
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Her work is diverse and inclusive. Her writing has been described as ‘lush and lyrical’, her music as ‘LoTR meets GoT and Witcher, with a musical theatre vibe’.
She lives in Toronto, Canada where winters are long and the other seasons very precious.
Visit her websites to read more about the books and listen to the original songs and music:
https://cassiahall.com/
https://laketraveler.com/video
https://www.youtube.com/c/LakeTravele...
Subscribe to the youtube channel to get notified of new releases for singles and upcoming albums!
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.
Her work is diverse and inclusive. Her writing has been described as ‘lush and lyrical’, her music as ‘LoTR meets GoT and Witcher, with a musical theatre vibe’.
She lives in Toronto, Canada where winters are long and the other seasons very precious.
Visit her websites to read more about the books and listen to the original songs and music:
https://cassiahall.com/
https://laketraveler.com/video
https://www.youtube.com/c/LakeTravele...
Subscribe to the youtube channel to get notified of new releases for singles and upcoming albums!
Follow Cassia on BookBub to receive notices about her new releases : https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cassi...
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September 2, 2025
Anyone who enjoys fantasy romance and wants a reprieve from a troubled world where true love is hard to find, Fall Flames is a must-read. This is an excellent collection of stories by various authors who were each able to use language beautifully to touch my heart.
Good short stories are hard to find as there’s not enough time to connect with the characters. But the heartwarming stories in this selection were able to capture my attention.
I love that Fall Flames is an inclusive anthology that embraces diversity, showing the obvious, that love transcends all things, including time, culture and ethnicity.
Hyperreal is my favourite story and as its protagonist says, “…work that evokes the feeling of immersion, blending the real and the make-believe to create an emotional experience.” A very apt description of the stories in this anthology. So my answer to the question in the story, “Did it work?” is “IT DID!” Two other stories that resonate well with me are One Wish and Harvest Fest, really beautiful ones.
Must also add that I find the inclusion of the songs very impressive. The links to the beautiful music and lyrics while reading the stories really enhanced my read. Highly recommended!
Good short stories are hard to find as there’s not enough time to connect with the characters. But the heartwarming stories in this selection were able to capture my attention.
I love that Fall Flames is an inclusive anthology that embraces diversity, showing the obvious, that love transcends all things, including time, culture and ethnicity.
Hyperreal is my favourite story and as its protagonist says, “…work that evokes the feeling of immersion, blending the real and the make-believe to create an emotional experience.” A very apt description of the stories in this anthology. So my answer to the question in the story, “Did it work?” is “IT DID!” Two other stories that resonate well with me are One Wish and Harvest Fest, really beautiful ones.
Must also add that I find the inclusion of the songs very impressive. The links to the beautiful music and lyrics while reading the stories really enhanced my read. Highly recommended!
September 13, 2025
This is a great collection of autumn-themed short, romantic stories! Absolutely adored several of the stories I read, and now I have a few new authors I'm following. If you want an easy to read book that's full of quick reads for when you're short on time (or sleep ^_~), I suggest checking this one out!
I received this as an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received this as an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 18, 2025
A bunch of stories together with fantasy and romance as the focus. Many of the stories made you smile as you the stories unfold and it was perfect for on my breaks. I could read three stories and get the fuzzy feeling then head back to work. Has something for everyone. I received this book as an ARC.
September 12, 2025
This is a collection of stories that vary in genre and style and even length. The biggest section is fantasy, fewer stories in other sections (magical realism, historical, contemporary, near future). Some poems and songs, you can listen to the music if you follow the links to youtube. This is something you can pick up and read if you don’t have time, a couple of stories are very short. Or if you have more time, sit and read the longer ones slowly. Some fun ones (Honest To The Last Drop, Hyperreal, One Wish) made me laugh. Beautiful art and music. A great selection for those who like romance with their fantasy.
September 9, 2025
I picked up Fall Flames because I knew practically all the authors in the anthology, and the autumn theme immediately intrigued me. I was curious to see how each author would weave the season into their love stories, and I wasn’t disappointed. This anthology delivers a wide spectrum of romance, diversity, and seasonal atmosphere that made it a joy to read.
The opening story, Tempest and Song by Blythe Brandenburg, set the perfect tone for the collection. With its focus on autumn solstice, thirst for knowledge, and a beautifully bittersweet romance between an ethereal creature and an elf, it immediately drew me in. The inclusion of artwork at the end was a delightful bonus. From there, the anthology spread into a variety of themes: later-in-life romance, nonstandard body types, queer love stories (both FF and MM), and people of color—all of which made the collection feel inclusive and representative.
I especially appreciated the range of autumnal settings: harvest festivals, masquerade balls, Halloween nights, and wilderness landscapes. The diversity extended to form as well, with poems, haikus, serenades, flash fiction, and longer short stories—there’s truly something for everyone.
My absolute favorite was Brandenburg’s Guardian Spirit, a sapphic romance steeped in folklore, with witch-hunt vibes and a shapeshifter twist. It gave me the gothic atmosphere of Vampire Hunter D or The Werewolf of Ansbach, and as a lover of folklore, it was a complete win.
But the anthology offered plenty of other gems: Breaking the Rules by A. M. Dilsaver, a playful love story between a princess and a thief; Masquerade by MK Hall, with a strong princess proving her courage in rivalry; and Halloween Bites by Cassia Hall, a fun and tender MM romance featuring a dentist and a vampire.
The standout for me, though, was Brandenburg’s Harvest Fest. With its folkloric festival vibes, pagan deity, and celebration of autumn rituals, it captured everything I hoped for in a seasonal romance anthology. The final story, with its focus on creativity and technology, closed the collection on a thoughtful note—reminding us that just as autumn requires adaptation to winter, so too must we adapt to the changes in our lives.
A warm, diverse, and magical anthology—highly recommended for anyone who wants romance wrapped in the beauty and mystery of fall.
The opening story, Tempest and Song by Blythe Brandenburg, set the perfect tone for the collection. With its focus on autumn solstice, thirst for knowledge, and a beautifully bittersweet romance between an ethereal creature and an elf, it immediately drew me in. The inclusion of artwork at the end was a delightful bonus. From there, the anthology spread into a variety of themes: later-in-life romance, nonstandard body types, queer love stories (both FF and MM), and people of color—all of which made the collection feel inclusive and representative.
I especially appreciated the range of autumnal settings: harvest festivals, masquerade balls, Halloween nights, and wilderness landscapes. The diversity extended to form as well, with poems, haikus, serenades, flash fiction, and longer short stories—there’s truly something for everyone.
My absolute favorite was Brandenburg’s Guardian Spirit, a sapphic romance steeped in folklore, with witch-hunt vibes and a shapeshifter twist. It gave me the gothic atmosphere of Vampire Hunter D or The Werewolf of Ansbach, and as a lover of folklore, it was a complete win.
But the anthology offered plenty of other gems: Breaking the Rules by A. M. Dilsaver, a playful love story between a princess and a thief; Masquerade by MK Hall, with a strong princess proving her courage in rivalry; and Halloween Bites by Cassia Hall, a fun and tender MM romance featuring a dentist and a vampire.
The standout for me, though, was Brandenburg’s Harvest Fest. With its folkloric festival vibes, pagan deity, and celebration of autumn rituals, it captured everything I hoped for in a seasonal romance anthology. The final story, with its focus on creativity and technology, closed the collection on a thoughtful note—reminding us that just as autumn requires adaptation to winter, so too must we adapt to the changes in our lives.
A warm, diverse, and magical anthology—highly recommended for anyone who wants romance wrapped in the beauty and mystery of fall.
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