Are Short Stories the New Thing in Romance? by Nancy Fraser #RomanceGems

Authors? Want a quick fix for that stalled muse? Are you falling into the abyss of a sagging middle in your 90K work in progress?

Readers? Do you only have an hour to spare but are really craving a few minutes alone with a hunky hero or spunky heroine?

Short stories are the answer. Really. I've always used short stories as an exercise for re-calibrating my brain when the words won't come. I'd never once given in to the idea of actually trying to publish one.

However, more and more publishers are turning to short stories to attract new readers. A number of Indie authors rely on short stories to supplement their income because the production time is short compared to a novella or full length book.

One of my publishers, The Wild Rose Press, began a new erotic short story line late last year. The results have been outstanding both in sales and exposure for the authors. In February, one of the short stories was offered on Net Galley and received over one-hundred reviews.

I decided to give it a try ... after all ... what could it hurt? I can't believe how much fun I had creating the first book in what has morphed into a five-story series. I've written numerous erotic romances before but this was different. There was no expectation of a happily-ever-after, no promise of more than what could be accomplished in 6500 words. It was decadent fantasy at it's best!

This past Monday, April 1st, was release day for Touch Me, the first book in the Lusty Liaison's Series! Here's a peek...

High school teacher Maggie Lewis has decided to look for lust instead of love, and the right place for that is through Lusty Liaisons, a unique and exclusive dating service. Her friends are always bragging about their fantastic sex lives, and Maggie wants a man who will ignite the fire that burns deep inside her, a man who'll satisfy her every desire…without the hassle searching for him through the tedious dating process. She's hesitant but excited to give in to temptation and agrees to a one-night only liaison with a sexy suit, a virtual Greek God who immediately puts her at ease. Maggie only hopes he's half as good in bed as he looks.

Business mogul Evan Steele is a workaholic. His recent sexual conquests have left him wanting something more, something different. He longs for a lusty, no-holds barred night with a woman who, while not a virgin, still borders on inexperienced. The demure teacher might be exactly what he needs. But can he break through her shy shell to delight in the fire that simmers below the smooth surface?

Available from: Amazon | B&N | GooglePlay  | Kobo

Permanently priced at just 99¢

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Until later this month, stay happy, stay healthy, stay well read!

Nancy