Matt Rollins, divorced, befriends a 13 yo girl, Rosie O'Flannery who lives down the street and who spends the hours after school and before her parents come home from work talking to Matt.
Another story of the "Laura Stories" where this one has lovely Laura at a hotel in Vancouver, B.C. with her work. Space is at a premium at this time of year and some people have to double up for accommodations. Just how close can two people be who have barely met?
A Sci-Fi Romance -- Two communities exist side-by-side on a colony planet. One is a village of hard-working explorers; the other a reclusive religious cult. Once a year their sun is darkened from a days-long eclipse. During these days the villagers celebrate with a mate-swapping carnival intended to encourage genetic mixing. While preparing for the festival, a village youth saves the life of a girl from the cult. They begin to fall in love; however both know that she must follow another path.
A Conqueror's Reward Story Liam has spent some time with Sanna'ya and Sen'ya before he is captured and brought deep into Harreden territory. What will happen to Liam when he reaches his destination? Will he be a slave like so many the Harreden have conquered, or is he destined to be their equal?