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Sweetly Romantic Short Story / 11 pages Hank was late again for dinner, but Ruth didn't mind. His job as a fireman meant life was always a bit chaotic. As long as he came home to her at the end of the day, she was blissfully content. She didn't know that tonight would be a night like no other ... * * * The Proposal - Book 1 NYC is the first book in this romantic short story series. These short stories are about 10 pages each and celebrate the power of true love. Each takes place in a different US state. The Proposal series contains no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can read the boxed sets. The boxed sets are compiled immediately after reaching each 10-book milestone. It's your choice! Some readers enjoy giving feedback as I write while others would rather binge-read in blocks. A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.
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9 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 12, 2015
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Lisa Shea
515 books469 followersLisa Shea is a fervent fan of honor, loyalty, and chivalry. She brings to life worlds where men and women stand shoulder to shoulder, steady in their desire to make the world a better place for all. Most of her profits are donated to support battered women's shelters.
Lisa's works are all cleanly written with no explicit intimacy and little language. They are suitable for teens and up.
Lisa has written a wide range of fiction stories. She has medieval romances, modern murder mystery novels, sci-fi adventures, Scottish regency time travel romances, dystopian stories, 1800s-era black-Indian novellas, and Blackstone Valley mysteries.
In short stories, there's a thirty-one part story-a-day mini mystery series set in Salem, Massachusetts through the month of October 2014. There's a time travel series, a Biblical-era series, a zoo mystery series, an art museum mystery series, a diner mystery series with an Asperger's heroine, a romantic proposal series, three sci-fi and two contemporary shorts.
On the non-fiction side, Lisa has written nearly 100 books. There are low carb books, relationship books, green living, journaling, ASP programming, sleep and dreams, wine, wedding and courtship traditions, Melville poetry, and history. There is also a collection of books on self-help topics like working from home, reducing stress, yoga, meditation, using Twitter, running an author signing, and conquering a fear of spiders.
Lisa also writes poetry.
Lisa has thousands of pages online to help aspiring authors learn how to develop time management, write that book, lay it out, and get it published. Visit LisaShea.com for all the details, and free to email with questions!
Namaste.
Lisa's works are all cleanly written with no explicit intimacy and little language. They are suitable for teens and up.
Lisa has written a wide range of fiction stories. She has medieval romances, modern murder mystery novels, sci-fi adventures, Scottish regency time travel romances, dystopian stories, 1800s-era black-Indian novellas, and Blackstone Valley mysteries.
In short stories, there's a thirty-one part story-a-day mini mystery series set in Salem, Massachusetts through the month of October 2014. There's a time travel series, a Biblical-era series, a zoo mystery series, an art museum mystery series, a diner mystery series with an Asperger's heroine, a romantic proposal series, three sci-fi and two contemporary shorts.
On the non-fiction side, Lisa has written nearly 100 books. There are low carb books, relationship books, green living, journaling, ASP programming, sleep and dreams, wine, wedding and courtship traditions, Melville poetry, and history. There is also a collection of books on self-help topics like working from home, reducing stress, yoga, meditation, using Twitter, running an author signing, and conquering a fear of spiders.
Lisa also writes poetry.
Lisa has thousands of pages online to help aspiring authors learn how to develop time management, write that book, lay it out, and get it published. Visit LisaShea.com for all the details, and free to email with questions!
Namaste.
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March 17, 2024Ten pages long
September 25, 2018
Sweetly short romantic story series starts with The Proposal - NYC.
Set in NYC, the story is about Ruth and her firefighter boyfriend. A nice dinner followed by a near heartbreaking turn of events.
The story was sweet, cute, complete and romantic.
That's not all. The book leaves with a hint of further stories in the series.
And it was packed in a 9 page long book. Crazy awesome.
Set in NYC, the story is about Ruth and her firefighter boyfriend. A nice dinner followed by a near heartbreaking turn of events.
The story was sweet, cute, complete and romantic.
That's not all. The book leaves with a hint of further stories in the series.
And it was packed in a 9 page long book. Crazy awesome.
May 5, 2017
2.5 Stars.
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. Because it is super short, it was over before I knew it. Parts of the story are sweet; I just wish the story were a tiny bit longer. This book is book one of a series of short stories by Lisa Shea. Will I read the next book? Yes I probably will give it a chance to interest me.
Ruth and her boyfriend Hank are having a romantic meal when Hank gets called away. Ruth doesn’t mind though as Hank is a fire fighter. When Ruth see’s the danger Hank is in she rushes to be by her mans side. With a love charm in her pocket, will Ruth and Hank live happily ever after?
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. Because it is super short, it was over before I knew it. Parts of the story are sweet; I just wish the story were a tiny bit longer. This book is book one of a series of short stories by Lisa Shea. Will I read the next book? Yes I probably will give it a chance to interest me.
Ruth and her boyfriend Hank are having a romantic meal when Hank gets called away. Ruth doesn’t mind though as Hank is a fire fighter. When Ruth see’s the danger Hank is in she rushes to be by her mans side. With a love charm in her pocket, will Ruth and Hank live happily ever after?
August 31, 2024
Set in New York City.
Ruth, 25, has known Hank since high school. The couple began dating shortly after college.
Hank is a firefighter; Ruth works in early childcare.
Hank is a very handsome man; tall, muscular, and sapphire-blue eyes.
They sit down for a nice meal at their favorite Italian restaurant. But just as the desserts arrive, Hank gets a call. He’s gotta go.
Clear and concise prose and dialogue.
Solid story. For its length—it hits some feels. Well done.
“…I’ll wait for each fire to be put out. But I’ll do it by your side. Where my voice can guide you home again.”
Ruth, 25, has known Hank since high school. The couple began dating shortly after college.
Hank is a firefighter; Ruth works in early childcare.
Hank is a very handsome man; tall, muscular, and sapphire-blue eyes.
They sit down for a nice meal at their favorite Italian restaurant. But just as the desserts arrive, Hank gets a call. He’s gotta go.
Clear and concise prose and dialogue.
Solid story. For its length—it hits some feels. Well done.
“…I’ll wait for each fire to be put out. But I’ll do it by your side. Where my voice can guide you home again.”
November 28, 2023
Beautiful
The story is well written. So much so, that I had chills and the tears welled up in my eyes. It gives me hope that love is still out there. Romance filled, this short story gave so much in a little time. I got a heartache when she ran thru the streets to get to the scene. My heart raved along with Ruth's and I held my breath. I felt all the emotions coming out of the pages as I read along.
The story is well written. So much so, that I had chills and the tears welled up in my eyes. It gives me hope that love is still out there. Romance filled, this short story gave so much in a little time. I got a heartache when she ran thru the streets to get to the scene. My heart raved along with Ruth's and I held my breath. I felt all the emotions coming out of the pages as I read along.
July 14, 2019
A sweet short story, well written with a perfect amount of tension. I loved the line where Shea described the crowd gathered at an apartment fire: “There were hordes of gawkers and excitement junkies, most holding cell-phones high to celebrate this bonfire.”
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April 21, 2020
Sweet short story reminds you that you should never take anything or anyone for granted, and that things could change in a heartbeat. Cherish your loved ones and remind them how much you love them every single day.
February 10, 2019
Short read. Nice for a coffee break.
August 5, 2019
Great story. Really moving. Intense.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Inspirational. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tear-jerker. Wonderful characters.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Inspirational. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tear-jerker. Wonderful characters.
January 7, 2024
great short read
Ruth and her firefighter boyfriend get engaged. Book 2-20
Short read but it was worth it! I love short read books and this was only 9 pages! Perfect.
Ruth and her firefighter boyfriend get engaged. Book 2-20
Short read but it was worth it! I love short read books and this was only 9 pages! Perfect.
September 26, 2015
Another great short story by Lisa Shea!
Being a beta reader for Lisa, I get to see her new material on a consistent basis. She never disappoints me with her clean, fun, and often wonderful stories. This is the first in a new short story series from her and I liked it a lot. The main character, Ruth is smart and well rounded. Her beau is the same. I enjoyed getting lost in NYC for a short period of time while seeing how this would play out.
It is a bit predictable because of the title, and the endings are the same. This is not an issue considering each story is a stand alone entity despite being part of a series. I found this first story to be a great mix of heart and true to form love while not being overly sappy. I think Lisa could release more in this series and have great success for not just women, but men too.
Being a beta reader for Lisa, I get to see her new material on a consistent basis. She never disappoints me with her clean, fun, and often wonderful stories. This is the first in a new short story series from her and I liked it a lot. The main character, Ruth is smart and well rounded. Her beau is the same. I enjoyed getting lost in NYC for a short period of time while seeing how this would play out.
It is a bit predictable because of the title, and the endings are the same. This is not an issue considering each story is a stand alone entity despite being part of a series. I found this first story to be a great mix of heart and true to form love while not being overly sappy. I think Lisa could release more in this series and have great success for not just women, but men too.
September 17, 2015
This is a great start to a new series. It's super short, tightly done; and I really enjoyed it. I'll admit I'm a romantic. Although I've never personally experienced a fully-worked-out high-class proposal* with a bended knee and a diamond as big as the Ritz or mandolins and balconies and stuff like that, it still makes me feel bouncy and damp when it happens to other people, even in books, especially under dramatic circumstances like this one... I'm looking forward to more of that wonderful squishy feeling as this series progresses...
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* My experience of proposals is like the utilitarian Soviet stuff described by Comrade Yoschenko in Silk Stockings, before she got all corrupted by Paris.
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* My experience of proposals is like the utilitarian Soviet stuff described by Comrade Yoschenko in Silk Stockings, before she got all corrupted by Paris.
September 27, 2015
"A Wonderful Quick Read"
This is a short 10-page romance story which takes place in New York City. Hank is late meeting Ruth for dinner at the restaurant. Ruth understands since Hank is a fireman and plans must be changed abruptly at times. She has a hectic day job caring for hyperactive toddlers. When will they ever find time to actually get married? He does arrive for dinner and they barely finish their meal when Hank's cell phone rings and he rushes out of the restaurant. Wow! This is such a stunning, well written short story! I'm going to continue reading Lisa's series. She's very creative and her story excited me. Let's move on together ... read this shorty...you'll have no regrets!
This is a short 10-page romance story which takes place in New York City. Hank is late meeting Ruth for dinner at the restaurant. Ruth understands since Hank is a fireman and plans must be changed abruptly at times. She has a hectic day job caring for hyperactive toddlers. When will they ever find time to actually get married? He does arrive for dinner and they barely finish their meal when Hank's cell phone rings and he rushes out of the restaurant. Wow! This is such a stunning, well written short story! I'm going to continue reading Lisa's series. She's very creative and her story excited me. Let's move on together ... read this shorty...you'll have no regrets!
November 21, 2016
This was a nice short story. The characters were easy to relate to and root for. I wish them happiness.
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