A Pocket of Pebbles: 8 romantic short stories

This is a collection of 8 romantic short stories all mentioning gemstones. They were written for the Romance Writers of Australias annual short story contest between 2008 and 2014. Each story is a tiny pebble--less than 3000 words. There are no connections between the stories except for a touch of romance. You may find birds and vampires cops and crashes married couples and young love. Some are serious some amusing some crazy madness. I hope you may find a story that suits you. Watery Liaisons: Life-long friends Eloise and Daniel have recently become lovers with accidental consequences. Will this ruin their connection? An Old-Fashioned Courtship: A colourful love story with a difference. From Disaster Comes Love: Samantha sits on the train next to the man whos held her attention for weeks. When the train crashes will they lose each other? Twas the Night before Conference: Unpublished paranormal romance writer Juliette sees a gorgeous man when others see thin air. Eris is an emotional vampire. Is she his human mate or victim? Last Hope Safari: Married couple Matilda and Jake want a child but years of failing has fractured them. Jake hopes for natural healing but is it too late? Diamond Shield: Policewoman Kendra goes undercover at a speed dating night. After the operation is successful she meets Mitch; not the gorgeous witty date but part of the job. Will they mix business and pleasure? Farewell Sapphire: Two years ago Darren promised to come back for Sapphire. Todays her eighteenth birthday dare she hope he keeps the promise? Moonstone Madness: Kat wins a race horse at the picnic races but shed prefer to win the heart of the horse trainer Josh. Can she be that lucky?