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A kiss. Your touch. One wild night.
But when morning comes, I'll be gone.

Because everyone knows flings can't last...
Or can they?

Fourteen bestselling and award-winning authors curated the hottest stories of the season in this must-have anthology.

Unmoored by Ella James

Lei’d in Paradise (A Cupcakes Series Novella) by Bethany Lopez

The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Burgoa

Falling From Gravity by K.k. Allen

The Anti-Fling by Parker S. Huntington

Cake By The Ocean by Cambria Hebert

After Party by Nicole French

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon by Grahame Claire

Some Beach by Harloe Rae

Flingology by Logan Chance

Single In Paradise by Leslie Pike

Accidental Fling with a Superstar by Sunniva Dee

Pour Judgment by Heather M. Orgeron

Bliss on Break by Amelia Wilde

891 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2019

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Claudia Y. Burgoa

151 books6,378 followers
Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.
She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family.
At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband.

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Profile Image for Valerie Degeorge.
359 reviews124 followers
April 2, 2019
My REVIEW IS FOR FLINGOLOGY BY LOGAN CHANCE.

Flingology was such a great short read which covered a lot of story yet wasn’t rushed at all.
It dealt with real life situations and as usual Logan once again puts his infamous twist in there where you think you know what’s going to happen then “BAM” nope guess again lol....this is something I love about Logan’s writing , you will never get bored, and his stories are always so original.

Mason and Kyla both were vacationing in Cozumel with a no strings attached, forget everything, and just go with it attitude ....be prepared for your kindles to overheat when these two finally do get together for 1 really HOT FLING.

I absolutely enjoyed this story it had the hot and steamy we come to expect from Logan, the plot twist, and let’s just say this was a good one he definitely caught me off guard: I did not see that one coming.
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1,223 reviews3,685 followers
April 11, 2019
4 My Best Friend's Honeymoon Stars



As a reader I have never cared for Anthologies. I've always found them too short and rushed to really get into the stories. However I love Grahame Claire's books so when asked to read Spring Fling with My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire I made an exception. I am glad I did. My best friend's honeymoon was cute and funny, but like all anthologies too short. Hale and Smithe first meeting was funny, Hale with puke on him Smithe being a evil monster that dog eared her books, oh I mean sitting there in first classes. lol Sorry but Dog ear really GC?



Anyways....Smithe didn't really make a good first impression for me, or Hale either for that matter, but by the end of the book I loved her. I have to say as a "Librarian" She should know better than to dog ear a book also she was a bit of a snob, but she really lighten up as the story goes on. Smithe had a wild side! I felt bad for Hale being puked on meeting a cute snob woman that had to be embarrassing. I loved their back and forth. They really had me laughing.

“Real book lovers don’t fold the pages,” I said, unable to miss an opportunity to tease her. “They’re reminders of the journey I went on.”I pictured all the books on her shelf with creases in the corners of the pages. Bet they were as well loved as the ones in the library at my parents’ house. She fluttered the pages underneath her thumb. “Are you going to be that person?” “Which one is that?” “The annoying one who talks the whole flight.” I flashed a grin and put my seat upright a little. “Yeah. I think I will.”-Hale and Smithe



Hale was so charming, and funny, and when him and Smithe got together OMG talk about hot. I liked free spirit Smithe. I also liked the little twist towards the end. I have to say I have so many questions about Roxy? Overall a great read. Now the only real problem I had with this book was I needed more. So Grahame Claire I need more. More of Smithe and Hale and I really really need a book with Roxy. I am so interested in her!

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4,521 reviews35.8k followers
March 3, 2019
Be Mine. Just for tonight.


Out of all the novellas in the Spring Fling anthology, My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire. I loved Hale and Smithe's short story! It was fun, sweet, and steamy and I loved the little twist towards the end.

Smithe is on her best friend's honeymoon (long story) and meets Hale on the plane. They don't necessarily hit it off at first, but when they get to the resort they're at, things start to change. I love the back and forth banter between them. And their chemistry is off the charts! My only complaint is I wish it was longer and we had more of their story.

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1,396 reviews1,505 followers
April 3, 2019
4.5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
I read & reviewed MY BEST FRIEND'S HONEYMOON by Grahame Claire that is part of the Spring Fling romance anthology.

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Smithe Abbott is a librarian who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. When her best friend is left at the alter she decides she doesn’t want her honeymoon trip to go to waste, and invites Smithe for a girls trip full of fun and relaxation. Smithe boards a plane for Antigua, and her friend misses the flight. Now she’s headed to a couples resort alone. Her horrible day just keeps getting worse with one disaster after another, including clashing with a gorgeous, annoying man on the plane.

Hale is headed to Antigua on business, and needs this trip to go well. What he isn’t counting on is the beautiful, feisty woman he meets on the plane. When they run into each other again on the island he tries not to act on his attraction, but he wants her desperately.

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-He was unexpected and yet familiar.

-He held me like I belonged to him.

-“Be mine. Just for tonight.”

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A honeymoon that isn’t there’s, a beach bungalow in paradise, and two people with so much chemistry and sexual tension they feel ready to combust. Hale & Smithe are wound up every time they are near, and soon some no strings pleasure is inevitable. They are uninhibited and it’s pure bliss. Both feel more alive than they have in a while, but soon will both return to their lives back home and part ways. Will they be able to let go of one another when the time comes?

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon by Grahame Claire is part of the Spring Fling romance anthology. Spring Fling is fourteen authors, and fourteen never-before-seen novellas. I read the novella by Grahame Claire, and absolutely loved it! I’ve read all their books, and this story is my new favorite. It’s a sexy beach romance that is smoking hot but we also get a beautiful love story.

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4,252 reviews2,384 followers
April 2, 2019
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Story read: My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire
This was a ridiculously fun book! It had me cracking up at moments but still had me fanning myself at others. Smithe and Hale were just amazing together and it was so exciting to see how they connecting in this magnetic, push-pull type of way at first. Their first time together? Let me just say, you may need a cold shower once you're finished reading that.

I just really loved these characters and how happy their story made me to read. Definitely the kind of story that makes you want to grab a drink, sit back, and just enjoy. It was easy and flirty and get's a huge recommend from me. It also introduces some characters that I am now dying to know more about. Grahame Claire may need to take out a restraining order for the amount of stalking I'm about to do so that I can get more!
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2,420 reviews302 followers
March 27, 2019
Rate: 5/ 5 stars

I have only read Falling from Gravity by K. K. Allen but I am so excited to read the other novellas in this anthology!

Falling from Gravity review:

Oh boy, I was so excited to read this novella and meet the characters from Defying Gravity. I loved Center of Gravity so damn much and have been dying for more of this dance world ever since...
and let me tell you...this novella did not disappoint one bit. It's just as good as any K. K. Allen full novel with her usual heat and flare of angst to keep you going until Tobias and Amelia are back in Defying Gravity.

I loved how they couldn't resist their attraction and how deep they went in just a couple of days sharing their hurts and their dreams and being each other's chearleader. I really loved how Amelia was Tobia's motivational coach, he needed to hear what she had to say, he needed to feel that spark back and she gave him that tenfold. I am simply dying to know how they will work out their relationship in the real world. Camping alone in the middle of nowhere is simple but being back home with their families, mainly Tobia's sister and Amelia's bestfriend... it's bound to be a crazy ride and I can't wait to see how it's all gonna go down. I feel a little drama coming on a whole lot of angst. Give me!

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1,920 reviews393 followers
April 6, 2019
I don’t think I’ve ever loved this many stories in one anthology. I’m still not finished but this one gets 5 stars, because the first six at least were so dang good! And some of them I hope and can’t wait for more!!
840 reviews14 followers
February 22, 2019
My review of this anthology is for My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire who has become one of my "go to" authors ever since I read their debut book, It's Not Over - Paths to Love Book #1. I fell in love with their writing and I honestly feel that each book keeps getting better and better, if that's even possible! This novella is a perfect example of what I adore about their writing--their characters are so well developed, unforgettable, passionate and compelling that I fall in love with them instantly and want to be friends with them forever and that's a hard goal to accomplish when writing a short story/novella but these authors nailed it -- again! Smithe (I loved her name!) and Hale have heart and soul and evoked feelings that I generally don't get when reading a short story, but leave it to Grahame Claire--they never disappoint! I never want their books to end--there's something magical in their writing that lures me into their characters and makes me feel like I know them personally. If you're looking for something unique, different and flat out stunning, read anything that Grahame Claire writes--you won't be sorry! 10+ stars!
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627 reviews3 followers
February 24, 2019
Lei'd in Paradise was a short and sweet read, just what I needed. I loved the characters, they were just so cute. And I think Carmen is someone a lot of women can relate to, especially those with self doubt. I really loved reading this book, very refreshing and light. My only complaint was that it ended all too soon, I could read these characters all day.
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Author 42 books3,056 followers
March 28, 2019
These stories are so damn good <3 #PROUD #TEAMGOODGIRLS

Thank you all for reading!
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484 reviews66 followers
April 5, 2019
5 *dancing stars*

I purchased this book for Defying Gravity. I absolutely LOVED Center of Gravity. I can NOT wait until the whole story is released. This was such a tease but a great tease. I’ve always loved dancing movies, like the Step Up series. And watching dancing videos with Matt S. (I can never spell his name). So these books hit the spot! Ahh let’s hope I don’t have to wait too long to read the whole story of Amelia and Tobias.
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597 reviews3,496 followers
March 10, 2019
A romantic force that has brought them together... That's what learn from My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire, and you do not want to miss out on it...



I am not the biggest fan of anthologies, especially when it comes down to authors whom I have never read in the past. But I am glad I did not miss out on this one by Grahame Claire, because it such did take me by surprise in every way. The characters did flow so perfectly together in a way that I was not expecting them to. The unique side to the whole story is also another aspect to it that had me intrigued for more. Both character struggle with emotional pasts, and when they collide together there is this beautiful magnitude of love and passion. At first it's about having a simple fling, but they mean so much more to each other than just that, making this an ideal short novella to enjoy and fall in love with.

Thank you so much to Wendy for sending over this beauty, I am eternally grateful to have book friends that have such incredible recommendations!

ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review...

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Profile Image for The Book Cave  (Devon.
263 reviews4 followers
April 6, 2019
So much hotness 🔥🔥

So many different stories with all the hotness. I love how each author brought their own writing style to this anthology. Each one was so well written and steamy!

Flingology by Logan Chance was absolutely amazing!! He brings out the feels in such a short story while giving you just enough back story to know what's going on. He packs in the real life scenarios we can relate to. Kyla and Mason are easily one of my new favorite couples!!

Anti-Fling by Parker S Huntington was fabulous!!! The way Emery and Nash clash but also work so well.
They both felt like they had a penance to pay for something years before.
But in the end sometimes it's the ones we have a love/hate relationship with that works best!
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1,014 reviews80 followers
April 3, 2019
I read the first one in this book and I loved it. I plan on going back and reading more. A few of these authors I have never read any of Sherbrooke . So that's a great for me to enjoy another time.
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739 reviews
April 2, 2019
Read Falling from Gravity by KK Allen

I first have to say I am not a huge anthology person - my problem is that I generally want more but when I knew that KK Allen one of my favorite authors had a novella in Spring Fling and then to find out its set in the same world as Center of Gravity I knew I was in. I promise to go back and read the entire book but I wanted to get my review up for Falling from Gravity.

Amelia is Tobias's little sisters best friend and completely off limits, but a flat tire, a dance audition that never happened and a lost opportunity to play in the NBA changed everything. Now escaping to Big Sur together on Spring Break Amelia and Tobias act on what are now real feelings. That is until Tobias got a phone call that could change his life.

Ms Allen is so good at developing characters and their stories. We get to know Tobias and Amelia and start rooting for them but the audience as a sense of where the story is headed. This being the beginning of their story I know there is so much more to come in the follow up Defying Gravity - out not soon enough.
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1,624 reviews130 followers
April 6, 2019
I read Unmoored by Ella James.

I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed more of this. I want to know more about them. You can’t leave me hanging like this. It’s just cruel and mean and I don’t like you anymore Ella James. You’re not my friend.

What a super dooper short story. It did exactly what a short story should do. Captured my heart. Reeled me in. Left me gasping.

Luke is intriguing and gorgeous. Vance is my idea of perfect. The two of them together on a luxury yacht. Please, please, please can I have some more? I promise I’ll be a good girl.
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3,696 reviews63 followers
April 2, 2019
This review is for Single In Paradise by Leslie Pike.

Single In Paradise by Leslie Pike was such a fun and steamy read. One cancelled wedding. Four male friends heading to the planned bachelor party to let off some steam. Five female friends heading to a bachelorette party. One sunny destination. All kinds shenanigans.

The minute Parker sees Natalie he is completely taken by her and the feeling is mutual. Their chemistry is off the charts and they enjoy their time away. When it is time to come back to reality, Parker wants to explore what they can be, but just out of a bad relationship, she may not be ready yet.

Single In Paradise was a quick read with a lot heart. I loved not only Parker and Natalie, but all their friends as well. Parker and Natalie lit up the pages with their steamy chemistry. And that ending was just perfect!

4.5-loved it stars! Happy reading!
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945 reviews18 followers
April 5, 2019
So I bought this book for several authors. Claudia Burgoa, Cambria Hebert, Heather M. Orgeron, Bethany Lopez and K.k. Allen.

Here is my review for Cake by the Ocean by Cambria Hebert.

Following the betrayal of her long time boyfriend and her sisters affair, Natalie has sworn off relationships. However, now she has to attend said couples wedding in St. Thomas. So not only does her sister take her high school sweetheart, she takes her dream wedding destination too. Her weekend will consist of alcohol and more alcohol but at least she has a beach. And then she arrives and finds out that her sisters ex is also in attendance. But he's not there for the invite he is actually going to use, no he is there for purely selfish reasons that start with Natalie and end with Natalie.

5 STARS
Profile Image for Lindsey  Domokur.
1,833 reviews123 followers
April 4, 2019
I have only read Falling from Gravity by KK Allen but I fell in love with Amelia and Tobias. I read Center of Gravity and didn’t realize that reading about dance could be done so well! This little spring fling tidbit prequel for Defying Gravity has me all up in arms. The sweet connection they shared, only to know what happens after has me chomping at the bit for this full length story! Amie and Tobias forever! I can feel the angst coming from a mile away! Heaven help us.
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2,517 reviews
April 1, 2019
The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Burgoa is one of the stories in The Spring Fling Anthology.
This novella was a short, fun read, yet it had just the right amount of feelings in it to have you hooked from start to finish. You will like these characters and they will have you invested in this story in no time. Miller and Claire had great chemistry and I was amused at their banter and really wished this was a full length novel.
This fake girlfriend story was well-written and engaging. It was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it.

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The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Burgoa is one of the stories in The Spring Fling Anthology.
This novella was a short, fun read yet it had just the right amount of feelings in it to have you hooked from start to finish. You will like these characters and they will have you invested in this story in no time. Miller and Claire had great chemistry and I was amused at their banter and really wished this was a full length novel.
This fake girlfriend story was well-written and engaging. It was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it.

Falling From Gravity by KK Allen was another novella that I absolutely enjoyed. This best friends older brother story held my attention as Amelia and Tobias ended up being perfect for each other. Their banter though non existent at first, ended up being amusing, the steamy scenes were hott, and there were a couple of emotional moments in the story. However through it all I was rooting for this couple and I loved seeing them open up to each other. This was a fantastic read and I would definitely recommend it.
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1,301 reviews30 followers
April 23, 2019
My review is currently for Flingology by Logan Chance, this is a story that will consume you from the very beginning and the twist that will have you gasping. We’re given a realistic situation that’s the perfect blend of serious, sexy and flirtatious. I love the entire Spring Fling concept and cannot wait to see what these other amazing authors have to share with their stories.
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733 reviews10 followers
May 14, 2019
A nice collection of short stories, some better than others. It was interesting to learn how different the expression "Spring fling" can be interpreted by authors. I learned that I'm more of a full length kind of girl, but this was a nice change.

My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Grahame Claire
5/2/19 - 5/3/19
4*
Funny and sweet.

The Anti-Fling by Parker S. Huntington
5/3/19 - 5/3/19
3*
Entertaining.

Unmoored by Ella James
5/3/19 - 5/4/19
2*
Not enough story for my taste.

After Party by Nicole French
5/4/19 - 5/4/19
3*
Nice read.

Pour Judgment by Heather M. Orgeron
5/4/19 - 5/5/19
3*
Entertaining.

Single In Paradise by Leslie Pike
5/5/19 - 5/5/19
4*
Sweet.

Lei’d in Paradise (A Cupcakes Series Novella) by Bethany Lopez
5/5/19 - 5/6/19
2*
Uneventful and pretty boring.

Accidental Fling with a Superstar by Sunniva Dee
5/6/19 - 5/7/19
2*
I wasn't invested in the characters, although it was nice that the band was from Sweden:) And no, Pan is not a Swedish last name.

Bliss on Break by Amelia Wilde
5/7/19 - 5/7/19
4*
I felt I connected with the characters despite the short time.

Cake By The Ocean by Cambria Hebert
5/7/19 - 5/9/19
4*
This was good and I really liked it! It was a whole book in a few pages:)

Falling From Gravity by K.K. Allen
5/9/19 - 5/11/19
4.5*
I really liked this one! K.K. Allen is one of my favorite authors and it felt like the beginning of something more. And it is;) The story continues in Defying Gravity, I will read this ASAP!

Some Beach by Harloe Rae
5/11/19 - 5/12/19
2*
Not enough story and I didn't connect with the characters.

Flingology by Logan Chance
5/12/19 - 5/12/19
3*
This couple had a background which made me connect with them.

The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Burgoa
5/12/19 - 5/14/19
4*
This was an entire book! Some scenes were even deleted so that the story would fit in the format of short story and I wouldn't mind to read those scenes as well. It was funny and sweet.
Profile Image for Michelle Abascal Monroy.
336 reviews40 followers
April 1, 2019
***The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Y. Burgoa***

This novella is part of this amazing anthology. In this story we meet Miller and Claire , 2 persons who couldnt be so different from each other but they will find in a situation when one of them needs a favor from the other , and all of this story happened in the beautiful Cancun. And they think they will have to do the favor for just a few days, buy maybe after they know each other things can change.

this is a short story with funny and sexy moments that will make you want to read the whole anthology, because lets be honest who doesnt want to read 14 stories about a spring fling??

Merged review:

The Accidental Hookup by Claudia Burgoa is part of the Spring Fling anthology.

In this story we meet Miller and Claire , 2 persons who couldnt be so different from each other but they will find in a situation when one of them needs a favor from the other , and all of this story happened in the beautiful Cancun. And they think they will have to do the favor for just a few days, buy maybe after they know each other things can change.

this is a short story with funny and sexy moments that will make you want to read the whole anthology, because lets be honest who doesnt want to read 14 stories about a spring fling??
Profile Image for Tee loves Kyle Jacobson.
2,513 reviews178 followers
April 3, 2019
OMG I need for spring to come I mean it's here but the good weather because reading these little novellas had me wanting spring to come right now. I love a good romance but what got me was what was going to happen in the end. It said in the the blurb that it is a spring fling and they don't last just like summer love so I was expecting that and what I got was so much more that I was literally sitting at the edge of my seat reading waiting to see what would happen and let me tell you this is a MUST read anthology for all you romance lovers out there.

I can't pick out a favorite one because they all were my favorite and I wanted more from each story because I did not want it to end but it had to and I can't wait for summer to come out to see if these authors are going to do a summer anthology because I know it will be off the hook!

So go on and one click this little gem and enjoy the spring flings you'll read about!
Profile Image for Angie Todd.
306 reviews
May 5, 2019
Wow, I really enjoyed Spring Fling! So many authors, most new to me, but all the stories were fun, flirty & sexy quick reads that put a smile on your face, a blush in your cheek and brought plenty of heat! Logan Chance is one author I read a lot of and Flingology, now Rendezvous was amazing! I got caught up in the “fling” that when everything finally came to light.... it was pure magic- so well done! Spring Fling is a great read, I recommend it! ~Angie❤️
Profile Image for Aundi Living That Book Life.
788 reviews61 followers
April 4, 2019
Fast and Dirty!

This is the first anthology book I've read. All the stories were deliciously sexy, quick reads. If you're in the mood for something short to the point with HEA mostly and lots of steamy sex this is the book for you.
I loved that some of the stories will continue on into full length novels by there respective authors. There were definitely some stories I wasn't quite ready to be over. I throughly enjoyed all the stories involved and can't wait for the full length novels to come out I'm excited to see how they turn out.
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