Cupid’s Schemes - Volume 2: A Collection of Sweet Romances: Cupid's Schemes, #2

By Kelli A. Wilkins

Cupid's Schemes - Volume 2

A Collection of Sweet Romances

In these 12 flash fiction vignettes, Cupid's arrow hits the mark and ignites a spark between two strangers—whether or not they're looking for romance. Their unusual meetings lead to new beginnings and new chances at love.

Sweet stories of couples falling under Cupid's spell include:

* a photographer falls for a sexy cowboy in a supposedly abandoned ghost town
* new neighbors discover that romance can happen when you least expect it
* a long-lost love returns in an unexpected setting

These lighthearted mini-romances are perfect reads for a quick lunchtime escape or an after-work indulgence.

Don't miss "Cupid's Schemes - Volume 1" containing 16 more love stories!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kelli A. Wilkins
• Release date: Jan 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386530183

Kelli A. Wilkins

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 19 romance novels, and 5 non-fiction books. Her romances span many genres and heat levels, and she’s also been known to scare readers with her horror stories. Kelli’s Gothic historical romance, Redemption from a Dark Past was released in June 2018. Her writing book, You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction is a fun and informative guide filled with writing exercises and helpful tips all authors can use. Look for more romances, horror stories, and an online writing class coming later in 2018. Kelli posts on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and Twitter: www.Twitter.com/KWilkinsauthor. Visit her website www.KelliWilkins.com and blog http://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/ to learn more about all of her writings.

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Romances by Kelli A. Wilkins

A Deceptive Match*

A Secret Match*

A Most Unusual Princess**

A Most Intriguing Temptation**

A Most Unfortunate Prince**

Beauty & the Bigfoot

Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover

Cupid’s Schemes (Volume 1)

Cupid’s Schemes (Volume 2)

Dangerous Indenture

Four Days with Jack

Killer in Wolf’s Clothing

Lies, Love & Redemption

Loving a Wild Stranger

Midsummer Night’s Delights***

Midwinter Night’s Delights***

Redemption from a Dark Past

Trust with Hearts

Ultimate Night’s Delights***

The Viking’s Witch

* A Deceptive Match and A Secret Match are related titles with shared characters. However, each novel can be read separately.

** These titles make up the Royal Desires series. Although connected, each book stands alone as an individual read.

*** These novellas complete the Naughty Nobles trilogy. It is recommended that they are read in sequence.

Visit Kelli’s website: www.KelliWilkins.com for additional titles as they become available.

Table of Contents

Romances by Kelli A. Wilkins

New Year, New Love

Snowy Sweethearts

For Old Time’s Sake

Sweet Romance

Lonesome Cowboy

Dinner for Two

Man’s & Woman’s Best Friend

Legend of Love

Passion from the Past

Scaring Up Romance

Thankful for Love

The Best Christmas Gift

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New Year, New Love

T his New Year’s Eve party is going to be fun. I’m glad you could come at the last minute, Sharon said to Diana as they stepped into the hotel lobby.

Thanks for inviting me. I didn’t want to let your extra ticket go to waste, Diana replied. She hated to admit that she’d had no other plans for tonight other than to curl up on the couch and watch a movie. She turned as Sharon’s boyfriend, Matt, and another man strolled up to them.

You remember my cousin Eric, don’t you? Sharon asked.

Diana gazed up at the six-foot-three blond hunk. Eric looked absolutely adorable in his dark gray suit, crisp white shirt, and blue and gray striped tie.

Yes, of course. How could she ever forget Eric? Even though she had only spent an afternoon with him, meeting a dreamboat like Eric stayed with a girl for a long time.

Hi Eric. Happy New Year, she said, then glanced at Sharon, confused. Why was Eric here? Was he alone? Where was his girlfriend, Melissa?

Eric stepped to her side. Hi Diana. It’s nice to see you again. Can I take your coat?

Sure. Thanks. She let Eric help her out of her gray wool coat. She caught his eyes roving down the front of her midnight-blue dress. She almost hadn’t worn the low-cut dress tonight, but then reconsidered. Why not? It was New Year’s Eve and she should dress up and look nice, even if she was single. One of her New Year’s resolutions was to jumpstart her boring life, starting tonight.

They handed their coats to the coat check attendant and strolled into a grand ballroom decorated in silver and gold. Eric kept pace with her as they followed Sharon and Matt to a table.

This is some change, huh? Eric said as he pulled out a chair for her. The last time I saw you it was ninety degrees outside and we were both in a pool.

Diana felt a blush creep into her cheeks. I know. Sharon’s Labor Day party seems like yesterday. She sighed as she recalled seeing Eric’s lean, tan body in nothing but blue swim trunks. She and Eric had gotten along fabulously at the party and they had a lot in common. They had been having harmless fun playing volleyball when Melissa showed up and everything went to hell.

But Melissa wasn’t here tonight. Did that mean Eric was single?

She looked at Eric and felt her pulse surge. Now she was elated that she had accepted Sharon’s invitation. This was one New Year’s Eve she’d never forget.

DIANA SIPPED HER WINE and watched the couples moving around the crowded hotel ballroom. A jazz band was playing on a small stage at the front of the room. She spotted Sharon and Matt dancing in a far corner. She was alone with Eric and it was the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted.

How were your holidays? she asked.

Pretty good. I celebrated Christmas with my brother and his family. What did you do?

I spent the weekend at my cousin’s house and we went skiing. Are you still working at the bank?

Yup. And you’re doing inventory management, right?

Yeah. The last few weeks have been crazy. Things will settle down now that the holiday madness is over, she said.

Eric was quiet for a minute, then bit his bottom lip. Do you remember my girlfriend Melissa?