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Barbies and Beaches by Asta Idonea. MM Contemporary short story. Heat rating 1. Book blurb: For the first time ever, Shane is not looking forward to the annual Boxing Day barbeque at Matty's house. He recently divorced, none of his friends know what to say to him now, and Shane is tired of the pity and awkwardness. Things take a turn, however, when he meets Matty's English cousin. Neil is struggling with the Australian heat, having left the UK after a bad breakup. When Shane suggests the two of them head to a secluded beach to cool off, the growing intimacy between them might make both reassess their current situation.

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Northern Lights by Asta Idonea. MM contemporary short story. Heat rating 2. Book blurb: A dream romantic vacation to Iceland to see the Northern Lights turns into a nightmare when James’s workaholic boyfriend, Richard, again insists on putting his work first. After a call from Richard’s office, an argument ends with the couple splitting up for good. Not only has Richard left James, he’s left him abandoned to explore the park alone, where James quickly gets lost. But just when things seem darkest, the Solstice works its magic, and James finds the guiding light he needs. Or it finds him.

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Of Printers and Presents by Asta Idonea. MM contemporary short story. Heat rating 1. Book blurb: A Secret Santa drawing offers more than a simple gift exchange for two office workers. Colleagues Ford and Vaughan have long admired each other from afar, but Vaughan's shyness and Ford's emotional hang-ups have meant that neither has made a move. That all changes when they draw each other's name in the office Secret Santa.

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Old Acquaintance by Asta Idonea. MM contemporary short story. Heat rating 1. Book blurb: Will there be fireworks when two former acquaintances reconnect on New Year's Eve? Damon is getting over a bad breakup. Ioan is painfully shy. Neither expects to enjoy the New Year's Eve party to which their mutual friend, Katie, has dragged them. However, their unexpected reunion may make them change their minds by the time midnight strikes.

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Quiet as a Mouse by Asta Idonea. MM paranormal short story. Heat rating 1. Book blurb: Upon moving to a new town, shy shifter Paul is instantly smitten by local choirmaster Cale. Wanting to spend as much time with Cale as possible, he becomes the proverbial church mouse so he can enjoy Cale’s music without revealing his feelings. But when Cale sees him and traps are set, Paul faces a difficult choice. What does he want out of life, and does he have the courage to go after it? Will he be a man... or a mouse?

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Santa for Hire by Asta Idonea. MM contemporary short story. Heat rating 2. Book blurb: Dumped by his ex on Christmas Eve two years ago, Oxford Street department store manager Richard Barrett now hates the holidays. Things go from bad to worse when the store's usual Santa is too ill to reprise his role and the firm sends cocky but handsome Blaine Ryder to take his place. The attraction between the two is clear, but Blaine is an incorrigible player who reminds Richard of his ex. His idea of a relationship is a quick roll in the hay, and his advances have Richard running for the hills. It might take some special intervention for both of them to realize they can change enough to have a chance at a holiday romance.

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A Stitch in Time by Asta Idonea. MM contemporary short story. Heat rating 1. Book blurb: When Connor’s friend signs him up for a crochet course, the last thing he expects is to find love. However, at the community center, he meets hunky Finn. There’s only one problem: Finn assumes Connor’s there for the boxing class, and Connor lets him believe it, worried Finn will ditch him if he knows Connor prefers crafting to upper cuts. Can they salvage the situation when the truth comes out?

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1 Star: Not for me
2 Stars: It was okay
3 Stars: I liked it
4 Stars: I really liked it
5 Stars: I loved it

Heat Ratings

1 - Sweet Romance
2 - Sensual Romance
3 - Some Sexual Content
4 - Steamy Sexual Content

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