Love by the Breather

A "just kisses" friends to lovers story with a twist of graceA simple decision isn't always easy.Ever since Clarion met a frank and friendly neighbor of hers, she's enjoyed their natural, comfortable connection. The two of them feel open to share their personal histories with each other……even as Clarion's history is still hovering over her head.For their present and future, her neighbor has made an intimate, pivotal choice. Now it's time for Clarion to make her own.This standalone story is also in a collection, Love by the Breather: Four Romantic Reads. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. Take a breather with uplifting, "just kisses" love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sitting

A "just kisses" love story of priceless graceHe's a man remade, yet with something to prove.Back before he came of age, Sterling was the envy of no one. People from his past likely wouldn't recognize the polished man he is now, thriving in a corporate job that keeps him socially eligible. In secret, he's been working toward the goal of launching a writing career.It may be time for the secret to come out when Sterling meets Yvonne, a bestselling author who arrests his imagination. But Sterling soon finds that a connection to Yvonne could mean more than he's prepared for.This standalone story is also in a collection, Love by the Breather: Four Romantic Reads. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. Take a breather with uplifting, "just kisses" love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sitting

A jolly, "just kisses" friends to lovers romanceThis holiday season, her plan for [no] dates is in full swing!Because, hey. It's been quite a while since she's been able to catch any guy's notice for anything. No, cheap pick-up pitches from gawking strangers at the gas station don't count. Neither do spiels from that attractive salesman in town who's been much too, um, "customer friendly" in a store known for its pathetic customer service.So, in the midst of her dateless difficulties, Sheridan Jones has decided to take action-by dating herself.Easy as that! Right?This standalone novelette (previously published as The "She" Stands Alone) is also in a collection, Love by the Breather: Four Romantic Reads. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. Take a breather with uplifting, "just kisses" love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sitting

Take a breather with uplifting, kisses-only love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sittingInhaling Hope, a friends-to-lovers story with a twist of graceClarion so enjoys the natural, comfortable connection she has with a frank and friendly neighbor of hers. But the personal history hovering over Clarion's head may be in the way. For their present and future, her neighbor has made an intimate, pivotal choice. Now it's time for Clarion to make her own.Show Me Silver, a love story of priceless graceBack before he came of age, Sterling was the envy of no one. But now he's thriving in a corporate job that keeps him socially eligible, while in secret, he's been working toward the goal of launching a writing career. It may be time for the secret to come out when Sterling meets a bestselling author who arrests his imagination: Yvonne.Debbie Duo, two-for-one romantic tales of a dreamerDebbie? She's a children's book author in a budding relationship (Ahh. Stuart.) and a frustrating phase of writer's block. While her imagination wanders, Debbie can't help reflecting on the "dream woman" she…is not. She also recalls some of the bright dreams of her past while she's in Stuart's presence. At this point, is the remembrance of those dreams a good thing or not?Celebrating Solo?, a jolly friends-to-lovers romanceSheridan can't seem to catch any guy's romantic notice for anything. But come this holiday season, her plan for [no] dates will be in full swing. That is, Sheridan has decided to date herself. Easy as that! Right? (This novelette was previously published as The "She" Stands Alone.) Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. Take a breather with uplifting, kisses-only love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sitting

Two-for-one tales of a dreamerDream DebbieOh, to be a woman who has it all…Debbie? She's an imaginative author in a budding relationship (Ahh. Stuart.) and a frustrating phase of writer's block. Debbie's got an evening out to look forward to, but as she prepares for it, she can't help reflecting on the "dream woman" she…is not. How much does it matter?Tea & Cream DebbieThere can be a right way to apply a cliché.Debbie? She's always been a dreamer. And some of the bright dreams of her past come back to her mind in the presence of the special man in her life. (Ahh. Stuart.) But at this point, is the remembrance of those dreams a good thing or not?Enjoy these kisses-only romantic stories on their own, or find them in a collection, Love by the Breather: Four Romantic Reads. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. Take a breather with uplifting, kisses-only love stories-each of them perfect for reading in one sitting