Love in the Time of Corona Quarantine Romance Short Story Collection 2020

Seven romances by seven authors. Happy endings guaranteed!Defending the Tycoon's Daughter - Kristi AvalonEscaping a threat against her wealthy family and the global pandemic, Talia finds herself in an isolated mountain retreat with her handsome, aloof bodyguard. A scandal in Brett's past gives him good reason to avoid Talia, yet he can't deny the attraction sparking between them.Ship Mates - Chloe FlowersAfter a fire destroys everything she owns, Tara needs a home. In a weak moment, Officer Merrick offers an unorthodox solution: sharing his houseboat. Since he works the graveyard shift and she runs her restaurant during the day, they'll be like ships passing in the night, which is fine by them. They'll communicate by writing notes to each other.Viral Dance - Sheridan JeaneFree spirit Lily and CEO Josh Graves are opposites, or are they? When circumstances throw them together in a cabin during the pandemic, she convinces him to teach her to dance.Choosing My Own Bananas - Becky LowerClaire has lived her life alone and free. But now she's facing the coronavirus by herself, and it's the first time she's been uncomfortable with her decisions. She decides to take advantage of her local grocery's early Senior Hour to do her own shopping. Bert can't believe his luck. The mysterious woman from the health club pool is behind him in line, waiting for the store to open. He and his friend call her Esther Williams, but now he might get to know her real name.The Royal Muse - Judy McDonoughNew Orleans artist, Melody, is done with relationships and cheating men. She'd rather paint her frustration into money-making masterpieces. Reece has had enough heartache for two lifetimes. He'd rather drown his sorrows with his trumpet and whisky than give anyone a chance to rip his heart out.Espresso. Paper. Love. - L.A. McGinnisA stir-crazy actress charms her way into a young doctor's life from the neighboring apartment building. It's one thing to exchange notes and coffee in a crisis, it's another to deny their growing attraction.Tipsy - Jen Sako