Sugar Plum

by Paige Rose

For six months, Sugar and Ken have built something that feels real. Separated by hundreds of miles, they’ve fallen into a rhythm of late-night video calls, endless text messages, inside jokes and promises about the future. The countdown to their meeting has finally begun. The chemistry is undeniable and the anticipation is intoxicating. But long distance has a way of hiding more than just miles.

Long distance relationships work. Right?

59 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2026

Reviews

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

I downloaded this book solely because of its cutesy cover. But don’t let it fool you because this story was anything but! 🤣

The author did an amazing job drawing me in and building tension while leading me to believe I was in for a sweet little story, only to deliver a completely unexpected twist! I had a feeling something was coming, but I definitely wasn’t expecting THAT! And to pull it off in just 60 pages was masterful.

My only critique is that the banter felt a little excessive during the first half of the story. While I appreciated the interactions between the characters, I thought some of the back-and-forth could have been trimmed down.

Overall, this was an entertaining and surprisingly unpredictable read! I honestly wouldn’t be opposed to another installment because I’d love to see where this character’s story goes next!

[Jaleesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

ok then!!!

First read from this author it was quick but it had me locked in until the very end. Perfect if you’re looking for a quick read or a palette cleanser!

[BookinWithNik · Rating 4 out of 5]

I downloaded this book during BRAE 2026 strictly due to the cover. I didn’t read the sypnosis or anything. The cover got me. When im new to an author, and especially when it’s a quick read, I don’t have too high expectations. This short story surprised me and it surprised me good. It was a very good read.

[Nay · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

MAN WHAT THE FUCK ?? This one of my BRAE reads I downloaded like oh the cover so pretty, a good 59 page romance novella MANNNNNNN!!!!!!!! Go into this book blind, don’t read the synopsis or nothing just read the book 😩😭😭

[Kristen Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Yes!!

This book was soo short and soo good!! An ending you never see coming!! Paige has a reader out of me!

[Reading_Utopia! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine spending months getting to know someone. Endless conversations, laughter, and a growing connection. Then comes the excitement of finally meeting face-to-face. Oh, the butterflies! 🦋

There’s nothing quite like meeting someone for the first time.

Right? 👀

Paige Rose delivers a suspenseful, engaging short story with a steady buildup of tension that keeps the pages turning. The intriguing characters and carefully placed moments of uncertainty make this a captivating read from beginning to end.

A quick, entertaining thriller that proves a story doesn’t need hundreds of pages to make an impression!

[Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how this book went from a romance to an unexpected thriller! I enjoyed it. I read The Big Payback last year during BRAE and found this gem during BRAE this year. I’ve been impressed both times!

[Tyra Racquel · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This wasn’t what I expected! It was a new to me author read and I rate it a 3.5. Honestly it didn’t get her good to me until chapter 7 and the flow flowed! But this was definitely a great short thriller to read and I loveeeee the cover!

[Quira · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

That was a twist, innit?

[Toni Cookies · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Paige! Whaaaat?! The switch up! I won’t give any spoilers but Jesus!! Man! It was good! Good job Sugar! That plot twist!!

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grabbed this during BRAE. I wanted a quick, cute little romantic read…

Girl! I was not expecting that plot twist.

[Sez · Rating 3 out of 5]

That plot twist got me! My first 2026 BRAE read

[Lania · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. Pretty straightforward.