Quickies: Spicy Shorts Series by Penny Heart

Samantha's co-worker begs her to attend a Halloween-themed speed dating, but when her friend is unable to attend, Sam goes anyway for the free drinks and baked goods. Laugh and groan along with her as she navigates the pitfalls of speed dating.

Will the ghost of Christmas past win out over the guy who ghosted her?Gabby attends a Christmas speed dating event in hopes of finding a date for her company's fancy Christmas party. She's eager to show up with a date after making a fool of herself over one of her co-workers. When she thought he was interested, too, she asked him out, and it destroyed their friendship. Now she's ready to move on, and another friend's speed-dating company seems like a good opportunity... moreWill the ghost of Christmas past win out over the guy who ghosted her?Gabby attends a Christmas speed dating event in hopes of finding a date for her company's fancy Christmas party. She's eager to show up with a date after making a fool of herself over one of her co-workers. When she thought he was interested, too, she asked him out, and it destroyed their friendship. Now she's ready to move on, and another friend's speed-dating company seems like a good opportunity.Once there, though, she's shocked to find her long-term ex-boyfriend AND her work crush as two of her speed dates.Is the "Christmas Hotties" speed dating event a second chance for Gabby and Wilson, or is Josh there to make amends and win back her heart?Tropes include second chance romance, friends to lovers, and love triangle in this spicy slow-burn romance.Each book in the " Spicy Shorts" series features an individual novella in the same world of ridiculous speed dating events, but each book can be read as a stand-alone.Contains explicit sexual language and adult situation. less

Will New Year's Eve speed-dating bring him a new love or show him what he's missing?Bryan's sister, Cassie, has a side hustle running speed-dating events featuring strong drinks and delicious baked goods. After a bit of a rocky start, she's found her stride. Unfortunately, she's scrambling due to a couple of last-minute cancellations right before her big New Year's Eve event.Bryan is single and tired of swiping right, so he sees her problem as a win-win for them both... moreWill New Year's Eve speed-dating bring him a new love or show him what he's missing?Bryan's sister, Cassie, has a side hustle running speed-dating events featuring strong drinks and delicious baked goods. After a bit of a rocky start, she's found her stride. Unfortunately, she's scrambling due to a couple of last-minute cancellations right before her big New Year's Eve event.Bryan is single and tired of swiping right, so he sees her problem as a win-win for them both. When he volunteers to help her out, he's stunned that she doesn't think he's a good fit for her female clients. This go 'round, her clientele are mostly late 30s and early 40s divorcees, single parents, those who've lost partners, and others who've been left behind in the dating scene.As a perpetual bachelor, Bryan's reputation doesn't exactly lend itself to finding a lasting connection, which is Cassie's goal. However, he's eager to prove he's finally ready to move into the next phase of his life as middle age stares him down.Tropes include he falls first, commitment-phobic bachelor, opposites attract, and second chance at love.Each book in the " Spicy Shorts" series features an individual novella in the same world of ridiculous speed dating events, but each book can be read as a stand-alone.Contains explicit sexual language and adult situation. less