Ann Douglas: Stories

A misdelivered letter brings culinary student Stephanie to photographer Olivia’s door. Wine, intimate portraits and a daring invitation awaken a desire Stephanie has never explored—and turn an ordinary evening between neighbors into an unforgettable first experience.

A chance encounter and a lucky charm combine to produce pleasent memories.

Madeline Meyers had been a teacher for a dozen years and had never enjoyed giving make up exams, until now.

When Taylor Stuart found the invitation to the masked ball, it seemed like such a waste to let it go unused.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, find me a man, the old song went. But a man wasn't what Monica Doyle needed

Peggy Oxenberg was sure she'd seen the young blonde on the plane somewhere before, but just couldn't seem to place her. When she finally remembered where, it also brought back an interesting memory of another flight years before.

The Oasis was rumored to be always filled by hot older women looking for young guys. A rumor Ethan Connor decided to test out one night.

Sometimes the most interestings things happen in the most unexpected places

Martin Bishop had his suspicions when he came home to find his wife had gone out of her way to make a special dinner. Obviously she wanted something from him, but never in his life could he ever have guessed what it would be.

Susan Wu was surprised when the old antique dealer offered her such a large sum for her Grandmother's mirror. She wouldn't have been if she had any idea of the heirloom's real value, something that not even the dealer suspected.