Pure Romance Collection Part Three

By Elizabeth Reed

Pure Romance Collection Part Three 

 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories.

Please note that each of these stories can be bought as a standalone separate story.

Total word count 14,866.

Roommates

Zoe is having no luck at all on the dating scene. Thinking of the cause of all her relationship woes she is confronted with a truth that she does not want to acknowledge. That her single status is all because she is in love with her handsome and charismatic roommate Tom.

The Long Crush

Stacy has held a crush ever since her teen years for Jason, her brother's best friend. But with no definite signs that her affections are reciprocated, she has given up on any hope of Jason seeing her as anything more than his best mate's little sister.

Well, that was until she spends a short time living all alone with Jason, which does not allow either one of them any place to hide from each other or their inner feelings.

The Blind Date

Meghan turns up at a fancy restaurant reluctant to meet her blind date. However, she is pleasantly surprised to find Dean, a handsome, charismatic business owner introducing himself to her. But just when she thinks her evening may not go quite as bad and awkward as she anticipated, of all the people to show their face who should walk into the very same restaurant that she and Dean are sitting in but her ex-boyfriend along with his new girlfriend?!

Meghan believes that her date could not get any worse. But she may just have underestimated Dean and his abilities to save their evening from disaster.                                                                  

Inviting Mr Scrooge For Christmas

When Cynthia's handsome boss James reveals his intention to spend the festive season all alone, she knows she must do something immediately. Cynthia sees it as her duty to show James just how great Christmas can be.

However unbeknownst to Cynthia her attempt to regain the Christmas spirit within James will also bring them closer together.

                                    

• Language: English
• Publisher: LB Books
• Release date: Oct 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386021612

Elizabeth Reed

As long as I can remember I have always loved everything and anything to do with the romance genre. Enjoying writing, reading and watching a wide range of love stories. I am a true romantic at heart! So after studying for a philosophy degree and then going on to work in a corporate job in advertising, I decided to reconnect with my passion again! I now write mainly romance short stories, with the aim to share all of my ideas with others who also have an interest in romantic fiction. I write in a range of romance subgenres including erotic romance, contemporary, sweet, paranormal/fantasy fiction and historical. I hope to continue writing as long as my ideas keep flowing out from my mind. In early 2014 I experienced my own personal love story, when I married my one true love. I now live together with my husband in London.

Book preview

Roommates

Chapter 1

Zoe slammed the door shut with relief. She then leaned her back up against the wall and remained silent for a few moments all in an attempt to compose herself.

Then feeling that she had released any negativity from her mind, she was quick to head straight to the kitchen for a light snack. However, unbeknownst to her she was not alone, and neither was she the only one in a reflective mood.

‘Let me guess with all the sound you made when you came in, and now your slamming of the kitchen drawers it can only mean one thing, you had another bad date?’

Zoe turned quickly in surprise to gaze upon her flat mate Tom; he was sitting on the caramel coloured sofa in the large spacious room which connected to the kitchen.

‘You almost frightened me there, what are you doing at home? Isn't today meant to be lad's night? So why are you not out with the boys getting up to no good, getting tipsy or watching the footy match? Or doing all three at the same time?' Zoe teased him after letting out a sigh as she relaxed in his presence, leaning herself up against the kitchen island.

‘Thanks for reminding me of just how much my current life sucks, yes I would have been out with the guys had it not been for a presentation I have been working on for tomorrow.'

‘Oh yes, you did mention the big presentation, the one that could potentially land your firm with their most prestigious client to date and ultimately make you a partner.’ Zoe remembered the very words that Tom had said to her earlier in the week.

‘I can see why you wanted a quieter night beforehand; it’s very adult-like of you. With all this dedication I am sure you will ace your presentation.’

‘You think so?’

‘Of course, Tom you are great at what you do. You just have to try to relax, I know it is easier said than done....but if you do everyone else will also see just how wonderful you are.' Zoe spoke with confidence, her total belief in Tom so clear to see from her serious expression as well as to hear that she bought a small smile to Tom’s boyishly handsome face.

‘Okay enough about my big presentation and me, now tell me was I right?’

‘Ehh?! Right?’

‘I mean me being right about you coming back from a bad date?’

‘Oh that...well yes, ...how did you guess?’

‘Well, the giveaway was you slamming away at everything...’

‘Okay forget that question, you have mentioned already about me making a lot of noise on  entering into our apartment, and no doubt you are going to also point out my scavenging for food to eat my problems away?’

‘Come on...would I ever comment on a lady’s eating habits?' Tom spoke in pretend bemusement.

‘No actually you wouldn’t,’ Zoe laughed back knowing that that wasn’t Tom’s style at all. If the past were anything to go by Tom would instead act the gentleman by not speaking out loud of her comfort eating but instead question her as to what was troubling her mind, just like he was currently doing now.

‘Okay yes your right, I had a bad date, but I will spare you with the tragic details you have more important matters to worry about with your presentation tomorrow.’

‘No actually I am done working for the day; I know the presentation inside out, so there is no use fretting over it anymore. Anyway, you telling me the details of your date will distract me.'

‘Well, I am glad to be of some service in that case.'

‘Oh and before you come over to join me on this comfy sofa to fill me in on your dating dramas can you please bring over some snacks for me too, pretty please, there is some popcorn in the top drawer just where you are standing and a beer in the fridge.’

Zoe rolled her eyes, but in truth, she was happy to have a friendly ear to talk and company for the evening, at a time when she did not feel like being by herself.

‘So tell me then, what was wrong with your date tonight that you decided to come home so early?’ Tom spoke with curiousity as soon as Zoe planted herself comfortably on the sofa beside him.

‘Where do I even start?’ Zoe