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Random Acts of Kindness Anthology
It’s often said there’s not enough kindness in the world. The men in this collection want to change that by reaching out a helping hand to a stranger or friend in need. They prove that an act of compassion—no matter how big or how small—can make a difference. From sharing a table in a crowded cafe, to giving of their time and food or letting someone in on a difficult turn, these men prove that kind-heartedness goes a long way. Their good deeds open the doors to many lasting friendship, meaningful connections, the chance for love, and much more. Join them on their journeys to make someone’s life a little bit brighter and maybe find romance in the process. It all starts with a random act of kindness.
The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long
A Table for Two by Emma Wilson
The Cambion's Servant by Fil Preis
The Jackson by Rob Rosen
Never Waste a Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis
One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef
Pleased as Punch by Liz Makar
Spin Cycle by Nina Francis
The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift
Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn
The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase
Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy
The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer
Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson
The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long
A Table for Two by Emma Wilson
The Cambion's Servant by Fil Preis
The Jackson by Rob Rosen
Never Waste a Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis
One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef
Pleased as Punch by Liz Makar
Spin Cycle by Nina Francis
The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift
Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn
The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase
Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy
The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer
Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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Tricia Kristufek
30 books78 followersTricia Kristufek has an avid reading complex. Her writing is generally fantasy, but she has delved into the world of romance lately. When not writing or editing, she can be found with her nose in a book, passing on her love of books to her daughter, or playing with stray animals. Find out more at http://triciakristufek.com.
Author of "Accidentally Gift Wrapped" in the "Christmas Lites" Anthology, and "Accidentally Smitten" in the "Christmas Lites II" Anthology.
Editor of "The Willing" and "The Reluctant" by C.S. Splitter; Numerous works by Barb G.Tarn; "Sorrow's Child - The Taint" by Georgina Anne Taylor; "The Mission" by Bill Talcott; "Secrets of a Universe - The Mindkey Project" by H. Brian Rawson; "Path of Needles" by Hannah Kollef; "Under the Bed Across the World" by Rose Candis.
Proofreader of "Christmas Lites" Anthology.
Author of "Accidentally Gift Wrapped" in the "Christmas Lites" Anthology, and "Accidentally Smitten" in the "Christmas Lites II" Anthology.
Editor of "The Willing" and "The Reluctant" by C.S. Splitter; Numerous works by Barb G.Tarn; "Sorrow's Child - The Taint" by Georgina Anne Taylor; "The Mission" by Bill Talcott; "Secrets of a Universe - The Mindkey Project" by H. Brian Rawson; "Path of Needles" by Hannah Kollef; "Under the Bed Across the World" by Rose Candis.
Proofreader of "Christmas Lites" Anthology.
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April 8, 2015
3.75
I do love anthologies and I've always enjoyed RL stories that focus on random acts of kindness so reading this was a given when I saw the title. This was a pretty fabulous collection that provided me with some pretty unexpected emotional ups and downs and quite a few sweet and sexy moments throughout.
The Favor of Kings by Rebecca Long 4.5 Stars
Eli thinks he’s just being nice when he finds a notebook and returns it. But the notebook’s owner, James, insists on repaying him, and soon a favor war wages between them as a friendship forms. Over Thanksgiving break, James just wants one more favor—for Eli to pretend to be his boyfriend. Eli agrees, but it might change their friendship forever.
This was a lovely slow build to a friendship that turned from something rich to something richer. Great twist of angst as well.
A Table For Two by Emma Wilson 4 Stars
Stressed-out grad student Joey is already having a bad day when he finds his favorite coffee shop crowded. He really needs a place to sit, and fortunately Paul offers to share his table. The two men make a ritual of meeting for coffee and get closer, but the cute, shy librarian across from him is distracting Joey from the thesis he desperately needs to finish.
This was sweet. Kind of a prelude to something more. The men barely speak but there's a definite connection between them and the ending is the beginning. Great little story.
The Cambion’s Servant by Fil Preis 4 Stars
Cast out from the hermitage where he was raised, the young orphan Tomas agrees to work as a ruffian's servant, only to discover that his master expects far more than Tomas is willing to give. Even the heroic paladins turn their backs on a servant boy, but in the nick of time, Tomas is rescued by an unexpected savior. Discovering that his rescuer is a cambion, a half demon outsider, Tomas fears he's gone from the frying pan into the fire. Yet Tomas struggles with a different kind of heat entirely—the kind he's beginning to feel for his new master.
I could read many more adventures with Tomas and Gavin. This had a lovely innocence to it with intriguing world building.
The Jackson by Rob Rosen 2.5 Stars
Ben is successful and just got a raise, while Matt is homeless and in desperate need of the Jackson—the twenty—Ben offers him. Fate conspires with karma and the two men cross paths again. Matt invites Ben to see where his money went, and they get a room in a cheap motel, where Matt thanks Ben with a kiss that might mark the start of much more.
There's a generosity of spirit here but I kinda felt a bit uncomfortable with the circumstances. Would Ben have offered what he did if he and Matt hadn't slept together? If sex hadn't been in the mix I would have liked the story more I think.
Never Waste A Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis 3.5 Stars
Just about every morning, the friendly hatchback let Leif take a difficult left hand turn on his way to a stressful, uptight IT job. Leif appreciates the mystery man's kindness, but doesn't think much about it until he finds the hatchback in a ditch and Jason trapped behind the wheel. Now Leif has an opportunity to repay all those left hand turns, if he can figure out how to deal with a free spirit in his home.
Kind of a pay it forward story with Leif returning a kindness to Jason that turns into something more.
One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef 3.5 Stars
John-Jacob Jingleheimer left Iraq with a limp and a head full of bad memories. Virginia, filled with pity and smothering comfort, was almost as bad. Deciding to banish the desert heat with snow and a new career, he heads for beautiful Prague to start a quiet, solitary life as an English teacher. But when his wallet is stolen, a charming Czech man with legs to infinity and a sly smile reminds him that sometimes, heat is a very good thing.
Win for character name! Or lose maybe since I was singing John-Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt for quite a while after I finished this one. Singing it right now actually. Two men talking all night and getting to know each other over beers after one of them rescues a stolen wallet. Very much the promise of something more.
Pleased As Punch by Liz Makar 3.5 Stars
Carter Phillips’s momma taught him to have good manners, but it’s hard to remember them around obnoxious computer lab aid Liam Hidalgo. Liam is the bane of Carter’s existence whenever he uses the college computer lab, so Carter hates having to ask Liam for a ride one day. Surprisingly, as they get to know each other, Carter discovers Liam’s teasing might mean something very different than he assumed.
Sort of an enemies-to-lovers read. Or maybe pining on one side. Cute. So very cute.
Spin Cycle by Nina Francis 3.5 Stars
When graduate student Will Clarke arrives too late to the launderette (again) he resigns himself to looking rumpled for the rest of the week, if not the rest of his college career. Fortunately Jeremy, an ex-Marine returning to school, is able to help Will out. Will is relieved and grateful, but he doesn’t think much of the good deed—until he gets an opportunity to return the favor.
Two guys connecting over folded laundry and mathematics. A nice start to a relationship.
The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift 4.5 Stars
Andy Haynes is terminally ill. During a final tour of Britain, he meets Vik, a friendly stranger who shares his bench and his umbrella. Vik then offers to fulfill Andy’s dying wish: to make love without leaving immediately afterward. But it's not out of pity. Andy discovers Vik is trying to come to terms with his homosexuality, and that together, they might both find what they need to move forward.
Well, I'm not sure what to say except that a few paragraphs into this I started crying and didn't stop until the end. Damn you story. Had a wonderful unexpected twist as well.
Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn 4 Stars
Matthias arrives at the University of Lincoln to find his promised dorm room has been overbooked. Despite his foreign student status as a Belgian, Matt is left to fend for himself. A very tall and very British young man steps in and offers him a place to stay. Matt goes home with Samuel, where he is confronted with milky tea, a gorgeous blond sister, and a slightly batty granny who sees no qualms in demanding to know why he only has one leg. What choice does Matt have but to keep calm and carry on?
Samuel opens his family's house to an unexpectedly homeless exchange student and in turn learns something about himself. Nice little family story.
The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase 3 Stars
Tobias is a healer in a small village, busy trying to keep those who live there safe from harm. One day he discovers that his house has been broken into. Inside, he finds Joshua, badly injured and attempting to hide a bag of stolen jewellery. He shelters Joshua from the King’s Guard and looks after him as he heals. Once Joshua has recovered, he leaves to return to adventuring. Tobias has his hands full with villagers falling into comas, but Joshua might find a way to repay the kindness Tobias showed him.
This was a nice story about a healer giving an injured thief a helping hand and having that given back to him.
Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy 2.75 Stars
Awkward, solitary clockmaker Lorred gave up on love after a string of failed relationships with men who didn’t accept his need to pursue his intellectual passions as well as his romantic ones. But when a beautifully designed pocket watch he finds on the street turns out to belong to renowned clockwork engineer Tivian Ellimar—who's gorgeous, charming, and surprisingly interested in Lorred—he can't resist temptation, despite his fear that he'll only break another heart.
Sweet steampunk story but didn't quite work for me.
The Blue Arrow by Reni Keiffer 3 Stars
Lawyer Alec lives in Boston with his cat Monday and has always had a soft spot for the less fortunate. When he meets Steve, a man from Australia who’s been homeless for over a year, Alec wants to help. But to Alec’s horror, Steve believes Alec has ulterior motives for his generosity. Steve must move past his shame, take a chance trusting Alec with his story, and find faith in the kindness of another.
An interesting story but I found the style odd to read to the point where I'm a bit conflicted on how I want to rate it.
Humming A Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson 4.75 Stars
When Neil’s twin sister announces she’s getting married in two weeks so their terminally ill father can attend, Neil assumes Lucy is cancelling her plan for a big, elaborate wedding. Then Monty, an eccentric online friend, reaches out to him with an extraordinary offer: with Neil’s cooperation and a little help from their friends, he can make Lucy’s dream wedding happen.
My favourite story of the anthology. A bit sad, a bit hopeful with some heat. Emotional story that I would have loved to see as a longer one.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
I do love anthologies and I've always enjoyed RL stories that focus on random acts of kindness so reading this was a given when I saw the title. This was a pretty fabulous collection that provided me with some pretty unexpected emotional ups and downs and quite a few sweet and sexy moments throughout.
The Favor of Kings by Rebecca Long 4.5 Stars
Eli thinks he’s just being nice when he finds a notebook and returns it. But the notebook’s owner, James, insists on repaying him, and soon a favor war wages between them as a friendship forms. Over Thanksgiving break, James just wants one more favor—for Eli to pretend to be his boyfriend. Eli agrees, but it might change their friendship forever.
This was a lovely slow build to a friendship that turned from something rich to something richer. Great twist of angst as well.
A Table For Two by Emma Wilson 4 Stars
Stressed-out grad student Joey is already having a bad day when he finds his favorite coffee shop crowded. He really needs a place to sit, and fortunately Paul offers to share his table. The two men make a ritual of meeting for coffee and get closer, but the cute, shy librarian across from him is distracting Joey from the thesis he desperately needs to finish.
This was sweet. Kind of a prelude to something more. The men barely speak but there's a definite connection between them and the ending is the beginning. Great little story.
The Cambion’s Servant by Fil Preis 4 Stars
Cast out from the hermitage where he was raised, the young orphan Tomas agrees to work as a ruffian's servant, only to discover that his master expects far more than Tomas is willing to give. Even the heroic paladins turn their backs on a servant boy, but in the nick of time, Tomas is rescued by an unexpected savior. Discovering that his rescuer is a cambion, a half demon outsider, Tomas fears he's gone from the frying pan into the fire. Yet Tomas struggles with a different kind of heat entirely—the kind he's beginning to feel for his new master.
I could read many more adventures with Tomas and Gavin. This had a lovely innocence to it with intriguing world building.
The Jackson by Rob Rosen 2.5 Stars
Ben is successful and just got a raise, while Matt is homeless and in desperate need of the Jackson—the twenty—Ben offers him. Fate conspires with karma and the two men cross paths again. Matt invites Ben to see where his money went, and they get a room in a cheap motel, where Matt thanks Ben with a kiss that might mark the start of much more.
There's a generosity of spirit here but I kinda felt a bit uncomfortable with the circumstances. Would Ben have offered what he did if he and Matt hadn't slept together? If sex hadn't been in the mix I would have liked the story more I think.
Never Waste A Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis 3.5 Stars
Just about every morning, the friendly hatchback let Leif take a difficult left hand turn on his way to a stressful, uptight IT job. Leif appreciates the mystery man's kindness, but doesn't think much about it until he finds the hatchback in a ditch and Jason trapped behind the wheel. Now Leif has an opportunity to repay all those left hand turns, if he can figure out how to deal with a free spirit in his home.
Kind of a pay it forward story with Leif returning a kindness to Jason that turns into something more.
One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef 3.5 Stars
John-Jacob Jingleheimer left Iraq with a limp and a head full of bad memories. Virginia, filled with pity and smothering comfort, was almost as bad. Deciding to banish the desert heat with snow and a new career, he heads for beautiful Prague to start a quiet, solitary life as an English teacher. But when his wallet is stolen, a charming Czech man with legs to infinity and a sly smile reminds him that sometimes, heat is a very good thing.
Win for character name! Or lose maybe since I was singing John-Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt for quite a while after I finished this one. Singing it right now actually. Two men talking all night and getting to know each other over beers after one of them rescues a stolen wallet. Very much the promise of something more.
Pleased As Punch by Liz Makar 3.5 Stars
Carter Phillips’s momma taught him to have good manners, but it’s hard to remember them around obnoxious computer lab aid Liam Hidalgo. Liam is the bane of Carter’s existence whenever he uses the college computer lab, so Carter hates having to ask Liam for a ride one day. Surprisingly, as they get to know each other, Carter discovers Liam’s teasing might mean something very different than he assumed.
Sort of an enemies-to-lovers read. Or maybe pining on one side. Cute. So very cute.
Spin Cycle by Nina Francis 3.5 Stars
When graduate student Will Clarke arrives too late to the launderette (again) he resigns himself to looking rumpled for the rest of the week, if not the rest of his college career. Fortunately Jeremy, an ex-Marine returning to school, is able to help Will out. Will is relieved and grateful, but he doesn’t think much of the good deed—until he gets an opportunity to return the favor.
Two guys connecting over folded laundry and mathematics. A nice start to a relationship.
The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift 4.5 Stars
Andy Haynes is terminally ill. During a final tour of Britain, he meets Vik, a friendly stranger who shares his bench and his umbrella. Vik then offers to fulfill Andy’s dying wish: to make love without leaving immediately afterward. But it's not out of pity. Andy discovers Vik is trying to come to terms with his homosexuality, and that together, they might both find what they need to move forward.
Well, I'm not sure what to say except that a few paragraphs into this I started crying and didn't stop until the end. Damn you story. Had a wonderful unexpected twist as well.
Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn 4 Stars
Matthias arrives at the University of Lincoln to find his promised dorm room has been overbooked. Despite his foreign student status as a Belgian, Matt is left to fend for himself. A very tall and very British young man steps in and offers him a place to stay. Matt goes home with Samuel, where he is confronted with milky tea, a gorgeous blond sister, and a slightly batty granny who sees no qualms in demanding to know why he only has one leg. What choice does Matt have but to keep calm and carry on?
Samuel opens his family's house to an unexpectedly homeless exchange student and in turn learns something about himself. Nice little family story.
The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase 3 Stars
Tobias is a healer in a small village, busy trying to keep those who live there safe from harm. One day he discovers that his house has been broken into. Inside, he finds Joshua, badly injured and attempting to hide a bag of stolen jewellery. He shelters Joshua from the King’s Guard and looks after him as he heals. Once Joshua has recovered, he leaves to return to adventuring. Tobias has his hands full with villagers falling into comas, but Joshua might find a way to repay the kindness Tobias showed him.
This was a nice story about a healer giving an injured thief a helping hand and having that given back to him.
Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy 2.75 Stars
Awkward, solitary clockmaker Lorred gave up on love after a string of failed relationships with men who didn’t accept his need to pursue his intellectual passions as well as his romantic ones. But when a beautifully designed pocket watch he finds on the street turns out to belong to renowned clockwork engineer Tivian Ellimar—who's gorgeous, charming, and surprisingly interested in Lorred—he can't resist temptation, despite his fear that he'll only break another heart.
Sweet steampunk story but didn't quite work for me.
The Blue Arrow by Reni Keiffer 3 Stars
Lawyer Alec lives in Boston with his cat Monday and has always had a soft spot for the less fortunate. When he meets Steve, a man from Australia who’s been homeless for over a year, Alec wants to help. But to Alec’s horror, Steve believes Alec has ulterior motives for his generosity. Steve must move past his shame, take a chance trusting Alec with his story, and find faith in the kindness of another.
An interesting story but I found the style odd to read to the point where I'm a bit conflicted on how I want to rate it.
Humming A Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson 4.75 Stars
When Neil’s twin sister announces she’s getting married in two weeks so their terminally ill father can attend, Neil assumes Lucy is cancelling her plan for a big, elaborate wedding. Then Monty, an eccentric online friend, reaches out to him with an extraordinary offer: with Neil’s cooperation and a little help from their friends, he can make Lucy’s dream wedding happen.
My favourite story of the anthology. A bit sad, a bit hopeful with some heat. Emotional story that I would have loved to see as a longer one.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
May 7, 2018
All the stories in here are good and it is fun to see what the act of kindness might be.
Some are in genres I don't love but this is overall are really enjoyable read and supports are great cause.
Some are in genres I don't love but this is overall are really enjoyable read and supports are great cause.
December 28, 2016
This is a tough one to rate, as I found there to be one standout five-star story and a whole lot of mostly 3-star stories. I bought this because of Amy Rae Durreson's story, Humming a Different Tune, and it's not surprising that it was by far my most favourite of the lot. It's a beautiful piece, a little bittersweet, and so charming. I absolutely loved it and I wish it was a bit longer. I wasn't quite ready to be done with Monty and Neil yet. I also enjoyed Indra Vaughn's story, Two for Joy and Hannah Kollef's One Cold Night in Prague.
February 21, 2015
Review can be read at It's About The Book
3.5 stars
Random Acts Of Kindness is an Anthology of 14 short stories about people doing something nice for someone else, without expecting anything in return. I always enjoy stories where people help someone out just because it is in their heart to do so. I’ll give you an example of what you can expect from this anthology.
In Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson – Neil is losing his father to Cancer, his twin sister is demanding to have her wedding before their father dies, and Neil has no idea how any of this is going to happen. Then he receives an email from Monty. Monty is a friend of his sisters, and he is willing to help make Neil’s sisters dream wedding come true. In the process Neil and Monty form a friendship that will hopefully turn to more. Which would make Neil’s dream of not being alone come true as well. *whispers* Amy Rae Durreson – I think you should give Monty & Neil another story. Maybe a whole book. :)
In The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long – Eli finds a notebook in one of his college classes, and delivers it back to its owner. James offers to give Eli anything he needs for his act of kindness. Eli is not one for handouts but he allows James to buy him his lunch and then offers to tutor James in his classes. As time goes on, James and Eli form a close friendship. A friendship that becomes a bit complicated when James asks Eli to come home with him for Thanksgiving. Oh, and he would like Eli to pretend to be his boyfriend. In this short story, Eli and James do so many nice things for each other. They do them just to see the other person smile. <3
In Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn – Matt has just found out that he has been denied student housing. Alone and away from his family, he has no idea what he is going to do. Then he meets Sam. Sam seems nice enough and is trying to help him, but living with Sam and his parents seems a bit nuts. But, what is he going to do, if he doesn’t accept this generous offer? He accepts and in the process Matt not only finds a man to love and care about him, but he finds a family to.
In The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer – A man buys a homeless guy breakfast each morning. They never really talk, but that’s okay because it makes him feel better to give food to someone that may not have had anything at all. Then he offers him the use of his shower. Each week the man shows up on his doorstep to shower and get food. Eventually he asks him to stay, and he does. Many months later, they fall in love.
As you can see, this anthology is full of people doing nice things for others. Giving someone space at your table, when they have nowhere else to sit. Saving someone’s life, when they’re about to be hurt. Giving someone money so they can have food and a bed to sleep in. That’s just some of the Acts Of Kindnesses you will find in these stories.
If I could have one wish, it would have been that each story was bit longer. Some of the stories were just a tad too short and didn’t feel fleshed out enough for me to make any kind of connection with the MC. I’m not saying that they were not good stories. Some I enjoyed quite a bit, but for the most part, I just couldn’t connect.
3.5 stars
Random Acts Of Kindness is an Anthology of 14 short stories about people doing something nice for someone else, without expecting anything in return. I always enjoy stories where people help someone out just because it is in their heart to do so. I’ll give you an example of what you can expect from this anthology.
In Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson – Neil is losing his father to Cancer, his twin sister is demanding to have her wedding before their father dies, and Neil has no idea how any of this is going to happen. Then he receives an email from Monty. Monty is a friend of his sisters, and he is willing to help make Neil’s sisters dream wedding come true. In the process Neil and Monty form a friendship that will hopefully turn to more. Which would make Neil’s dream of not being alone come true as well. *whispers* Amy Rae Durreson – I think you should give Monty & Neil another story. Maybe a whole book. :)
In The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long – Eli finds a notebook in one of his college classes, and delivers it back to its owner. James offers to give Eli anything he needs for his act of kindness. Eli is not one for handouts but he allows James to buy him his lunch and then offers to tutor James in his classes. As time goes on, James and Eli form a close friendship. A friendship that becomes a bit complicated when James asks Eli to come home with him for Thanksgiving. Oh, and he would like Eli to pretend to be his boyfriend. In this short story, Eli and James do so many nice things for each other. They do them just to see the other person smile. <3
In Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn – Matt has just found out that he has been denied student housing. Alone and away from his family, he has no idea what he is going to do. Then he meets Sam. Sam seems nice enough and is trying to help him, but living with Sam and his parents seems a bit nuts. But, what is he going to do, if he doesn’t accept this generous offer? He accepts and in the process Matt not only finds a man to love and care about him, but he finds a family to.
In The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer – A man buys a homeless guy breakfast each morning. They never really talk, but that’s okay because it makes him feel better to give food to someone that may not have had anything at all. Then he offers him the use of his shower. Each week the man shows up on his doorstep to shower and get food. Eventually he asks him to stay, and he does. Many months later, they fall in love.
As you can see, this anthology is full of people doing nice things for others. Giving someone space at your table, when they have nowhere else to sit. Saving someone’s life, when they’re about to be hurt. Giving someone money so they can have food and a bed to sleep in. That’s just some of the Acts Of Kindnesses you will find in these stories.
If I could have one wish, it would have been that each story was bit longer. Some of the stories were just a tad too short and didn’t feel fleshed out enough for me to make any kind of connection with the MC. I’m not saying that they were not good stories. Some I enjoyed quite a bit, but for the most part, I just couldn’t connect.
October 3, 2016
This collection of stories was very enjoyable overall. Loved especially: Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson, The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long, Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn, and The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer.
- The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long - 5 - lovely, quiet story
- A Table for Two by Emma Wilson - 4.5 - really liked it; the ending is quite abrupt, even a few more lines could've made it perfect
- The Cambion's Servant by Fil Preis - 4
- The Jackson by Rob Rosen - 2.5
- Never Waste a Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis - dnf
- One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef - 3
- Pleased as Punch by Liz Makar - 3.5
- Spin Cycle by Nina Francis - 3
- The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift - 4 - bittersweet
- Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn - 5
- The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase - 3
- Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy - 3
- The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer - 5 - this took a bit of adjusting because it's written in 2nd person, which is tricky at best, but there's something compelling about the story, and it's quite lovely.
- Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson - 5 - so very lovely!
- The Favor of the Kings by Rebecca Long - 5 - lovely, quiet story
- A Table for Two by Emma Wilson - 4.5 - really liked it; the ending is quite abrupt, even a few more lines could've made it perfect
- The Cambion's Servant by Fil Preis - 4
- The Jackson by Rob Rosen - 2.5
- Never Waste a Good Left Turn by Tray Ellis - dnf
- One Cold Night in Prague by Hannah Kollef - 3
- Pleased as Punch by Liz Makar - 3.5
- Spin Cycle by Nina Francis - 3
- The Blue Umbrella by Lane Swift - 4 - bittersweet
- Two for Joy by Indra Vaughn - 5
- The Healer and the Thief by Jessica Chase - 3
- Of Clockwork Marvels by Althea Claire Duffy - 3
- The Blue Arrow by Reni Kieffer - 5 - this took a bit of adjusting because it's written in 2nd person, which is tricky at best, but there's something compelling about the story, and it's quite lovely.
- Humming a Different Tune by Amy Rae Durreson - 5 - so very lovely!
March 17, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
There is never enough kindness in this world. In this anthology, we get the pleasure of reading fourteen stories where kindness is at the center. Random acts bring our MCs together in fun and interesting ways, and allows them to forge a connection that can be the beginning of more. I enjoyed this anthology, and I definitely recommend you pick it up.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
There is never enough kindness in this world. In this anthology, we get the pleasure of reading fourteen stories where kindness is at the center. Random acts bring our MCs together in fun and interesting ways, and allows them to forge a connection that can be the beginning of more. I enjoyed this anthology, and I definitely recommend you pick it up.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
March 3, 2015
What I loved the most about the stories in this anthology is that such random acts of kindness are so few now adays. The reason why I didn't give a five star review is because there were a couple of books that I didn't like that much. But overall it was really good.
May 3, 2015
3.5 stars
February 21, 2015
So many good stories in this anthology...
February 24, 2015
Every story in this anthology was good. I could happily read another anthology from this group of authors.
March 7, 2015
A few stories were really good, a few were o.k. A nice feel-good anthology.
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