The Cruz: Short Stories Series by Sara E. Grace

Meredith: Alex broke up with me two days for no reason. We’d dated three months I thought this was it. But then one random day he says that he can’t be what I need. And that’s that. And I’m about to let it go when a psychic tells me Alex loves me but he has a secret and for some reason I believe her so now I’m driving to his place, ready to confront him. I broke up with Mer because I thought I could be what she needed but the truth is I need a third... moreMeredith: Alex broke up with me two days for no reason. We’d dated three months I thought this was it. But then one random day he says that he can’t be what I need. And that’s that. And I’m about to let it go when a psychic tells me Alex loves me but he has a secret and for some reason I believe her so now I’m driving to his place, ready to confront him. I broke up with Mer because I thought I could be what she needed but the truth is I need a third. Want to give the woman I love everything I have but I am too scared to tell her even though Grant, my roommate, best friend, and the man I share everything with thinks I should. Then she just shows up. And I told her everything. The Truth About Us is a Reverse Harem Quickie! Reverse Harem Shorts are short, high-heat stories of 10,000 words or less about three people who are meant to be together. Each story is packed with passion and guarantees a happy-for-now ending. Please read the content warning using the "read sample" feature! less

My son broke up with Kate six years ago. They’d only dated eight months, but there' s always been something about her. She’s had a streak of bad luck since, so whenever she needs help, I’m there in a heartbeat. John won’t admit it to himself or to me, but it’s obvious—he’s got a crush on his son’s ex-girlfriend. I’m betting he won’t admit it. .. until we all end up at this Halloween party. I’ve wanted my ex’s dad for years now, and I know he tells Tony everything and that they share. . moreMy son broke up with Kate six years ago. They’d only dated eight months, but there' s always been something about her. She’s had a streak of bad luck since, so whenever she needs help, I’m there in a heartbeat. John won’t admit it to himself or to me, but it’s obvious—he’s got a crush on his son’s ex-girlfriend. I’m betting he won’t admit it. .. until we all end up at this Halloween party. I’ve wanted my ex’s dad for years now, and I know he tells Tony everything and that they share. .. I’m tired of being the good girl, tired of waiting. Tonight, I’m ready to break a few rules—and Tony’s already agreed to help. The "Shadow On Us" is a exes Dad (+ his best friend) Reverse Harem Short! Reverse Harem Shorts are short, high-heat stories of 12,000 words or less about three people who are meant to be together. Each story is packed with passion and guarantees a happy-for-now ending. Please read the content warning using the "read sample" feature! less

Jenn. Jason and Craig have always gotten under my skin. We grew up together, competing in everything from middle school to high school. Now, we’re all teaching eighth grade at the same exclusive grade school, and the class with the highest score on the Constitution test gets ultimate bragging rights. I’m 30, and I should be over this by now—but I’m here to win, no matter what it takes. Jason. The moment Jenn joined our faculty, we knew she’d be trouble... moreJenn. Jason and Craig have always gotten under my skin. We grew up together, competing in everything from middle school to high school. Now, we’re all teaching eighth grade at the same exclusive grade school, and the class with the highest score on the Constitution test gets ultimate bragging rights. I’m 30, and I should be over this by now—but I’m here to win, no matter what it takes. Jason. The moment Jenn joined our faculty, we knew she’d be trouble. She’s an annoyance we’ve been resisting most of our lives, bringing out the worst in us. Our lifestyle isn’t something we want just anyone knowing about. But Jenn… she’s making it hard to keep things strictly professional. Craig. Jason thinks we should keep our distance from Jenn, but I’m not so sure. I think Jenn wants us as much as we want her. And seducing her is almost as fun as pissing her off. It’s time to take a risk—after all, the winner takes it all. The Sound We Heard is a enemies to lovers, reverse harem romance short! The Cruz Shorts. are short, high-heat stories of 14,000 words or less about three people who are meant to be together. Each story is packed with passion and guarantees a happy-for-now ending. Please read the content warning using the "read sample" feature! less

Jeremy: Saving someone from drowning—literally—forced me to reevaluate everything. Life felt adrift, but meeting Mike changed that. Together, we built a business and something deeper. And then Cass walked back into my life…. Mike: Jeremy wasn’t just a friend—he became my partner in every way. We’ve always been in sync, even when it comes to love. But Cass? She’s off-limits… isn’t she? She’d never consider the life we’ve built. Not in 1989... moreJeremy: Saving someone from drowning—literally—forced me to reevaluate everything. Life felt adrift, but meeting Mike changed that. Together, we built a business and something deeper. And then Cass walked back into my life…. Mike: Jeremy wasn’t just a friend—he became my partner in every way. We’ve always been in sync, even when it comes to love. But Cass? She’s off-limits… isn’t she? She’d never consider the life we’ve built. Not in 1989. Cass: The man who saved my life years ago is Jeremy—and Mike, my closest friend, might want more than friendship. I’m caught between the life I thought I wanted and the chance to create something I never imagined. Can I take the leap? The Story She Told is a Cruz prologue that bridges the past and present, revealing how the owners of the Bike Shop met the owners of Cassipea’s Bar and Grille. Spanning 1985 to today, this 14,000-word story weaves fate, a touch of magic (and a toucan! ), sizzling chemistry, and a heartfelt, happy-for-now ending. Content Warning: Please read the full content warning in the “Read Sample” feature before diving in. less

At 42, I’ve learned that all good things eventually come to an end. Breaking things off with Noah and Edward should’ve been simple, except it wasn’t. Living without them is harder than I ever expected, but life has a funny way of piling on. Now, my business is falling apart, and so am I. From the moment I met Sally, I knew she was the one. She fills the gaps I didn’t even know I had, makes me feel whole in ways I never imagined. But she doesn’t see it or maybe she refuses to... moreAt 42, I’ve learned that all good things eventually come to an end. Breaking things off with Noah and Edward should’ve been simple, except it wasn’t. Living without them is harder than I ever expected, but life has a funny way of piling on. Now, my business is falling apart, and so am I. From the moment I met Sally, I knew she was the one. She fills the gaps I didn’t even know I had, makes me feel whole in ways I never imagined. But she doesn’t see it or maybe she refuses to. Since when is 34 too young to know what you want? Our relationship with Sally has always been complicated, but I’ve never backed down from a challenge. She says age is the thing standing in the way of us being together, and that’s something we can’t change. So maybe it’s time to change her perspective. .. even if it takes a little creative persuasion. The Time In Between is a high-heat, older FMC, second-chances, why choose romance short! Part of The Cruz Shorts series, this 10,000-word story is packed with passion, intense chemistry, and a guaranteed happy-for-now ending. Follow the journey of three people destined to be together as they navigate heartbreak, desire, and the possibility of forever. This is Book One of Two—next up, The Time Together. Content Warning: Please read the full content warning using the "Read Sample" feature before diving in. less

Season Two Starts Welcome to the Horror Club. In the Horror Club, we know the scariest monsters aren’t the ones under the bed—they’re the ones sitting at your dinner table. Linda I’ve been a liar since I was eight years old. In the foster system, survival is the only rule. Abe, Dean, and I were the "unwanteds," the kids no one chose, until I made them choose us. I spun a web of stories, convinced Faith Sullivan we were a package deal. She gave us a home. The world sees us as step-siblings... moreSeason Two Starts Welcome to the Horror Club. In the Horror Club, we know the scariest monsters aren’t the ones under the bed—they’re the ones sitting at your dinner table. Linda I’ve been a liar since I was eight years old. In the foster system, survival is the only rule. Abe, Dean, and I were the "unwanteds," the kids no one chose, until I made them choose us. I spun a web of stories, convinced Faith Sullivan we were a package deal. She gave us a home. The world sees us as step-siblings. The Sullivans. I built that lie to save us. Now it's the cage keeping me from them. Abe & Dean We shared a roof and a name. We let Linda call us "brothers" because it kept her safe. It kept us together. But we're adults now, the rules are changing. We’re done pretending. We’re tired of the lie. We don’t care about the scandal. We don’t care about the Sullivan name. We’ve spent our lives waiting to be chosen, and now, we’re choosing her. less