Romance Stories

A part of the Bits & Bytes Universe
The "Bits and Bytes" universe was introduced by Asa Strong with his "Bits, Bytes and Life" (BB&L) story, and much of this story takes place at the same government agency in the same time frame. There is more emphasis on computer hardware design. It is also the story of two young engineers. Steve works for the agency, and Sandy works for IBM. Most of the story takes place in Washington (at the agency) or Poughkeepsie N. Y. (at IBM). / (Reviews)

Bob Long helps a woman that had hit a deer in a snow storm. He finds that she needs help with more than her car. / (Reviews)

Sheila arrives at the beach house a day early. Her host isn't pleased. They play tennis and dance and then both of them are more comfortable. She wonders if her stepmother set this all up. Then, she faces a choice that will cause a major change in her life.

When Kiko confesses she's been in love with her stepsister Rin for six years, everything changes. The kiss that follows sends Rin spiraling—not with horror, but with recognition. As Rin reexamines every moment of their shared history, she begins to understand that what she'd called sisterly love might be something else entirely. Now they must navigate their feelings while living under one roof, knowing their parents may have suspected all along. A tender exploration of first love, identity, and

A Poacher's Progress Story
Once on site in Egypt excavating keeps the expedition busy, although the devil can always find work for idle hands and active glands. Jack renews his friendship with Sayeed bin Ghouad and increases his dislike of Valentine Crudwright. He learns much of ancient Egyptian and Roman engineering, and unearths some surprising discoveries, not all concerning archeology. Eloise de La Zouche continues to be elusive, although not supine. Finally another journey beckons - but not by camel

Jennifer dreams of Santa at Christmas, as if catching St Nick placing presents at the end of her bed, or sometimes she just dreams that he visits. With an assuring voice he calms her and she goes back to sleep. She once told her parents about her dream but they told her to forget it. Now almost 30, she kicked out her boyfriend of 8 years for cheating, but to fend off her grandchild-wanting mother made up a fake boyfriend. Now she will have to confess. And suddenly Santa comes early....