Roses are Red

1. 'Battle of the Exes' - by Debbie Flint. Widow Fiona is a former A-list Celeb, whose old pal persuades her to take part in a reality show to find a new husband from amongst her (many) former lovers. The winning 'Ex' will get a suitcase full of cash, or her hand in marriage. But as recording begins, Fiona realises there’s something very odd about the TV studio… And there's something equally odd about Dominic, charming host of the show. Will Fiona find out what, before it's too late?

2. Rosie Dean – ‘There may be Truffle Ahead.’ A competition to create a new kind of chocolate, judged by hunky Jim from Juniper Farm, takes Bibi on a path she never expected.

3. Debbie Flint - ‘Valentine’s Surprise’ – it’s never too late to find your Sir Lancelot – even for Grandma in trouble, Grace. First written for readers of Debbie's QVC blog.

4. Rosie Dean - You can Call me Fab! - Ever been tempted by a flashy guy in an even flashier car? Ever succumbed to temptation?

5. Tina K Burton – ‘Roses are Red.’
'We will be together, every day – Always and Forever,' Richard told her. And if Alice had her way, Valentine’s Day would be no exception.

6. Debbie Flint - ‘When Dreams Return.’
Spooky goings-on when Chelle stops grieving and begins redeveloping an old abandoned Victorian House, whilst her best friend Sara is determined to use a ‘how to find a husband’ spell to make this a Hallowe’en to remember. First published 2014, included in ‘Hocus Pocus ’14,’ a Hallowe’en anthology.


Bonus 7th Story - Mary Jane Hallowell - ‘Cynara’. ‘Do not open the envelope you got this morning, it was all a big mistake,’ Sophie reads. But as Charlie, her husband, continues acting strangely, can she ignore the mysterious letter.

Edited by Debbie Flint


With a theme of loss and salvation, every story has a twist in the 'tale.'