This short story packs all the feels in just a few pages—perfect for a cozy read!

Best friends Jake and Jenna make a daring pact: whoever finds true love before Valentines Day wins. Jenna, a hopeless romantic, swears off dating apps, determined to meet Mr. Right through a classic meet-cute. Meanwhile, Jake dives into the world of swipes and profiles, hiding the fact that hes been secretly in love with Jenna for years. Convinced shell never feel the same, hes trying to move on. The twist? Theyve agreed not to speak until the winner is crowned.

A quick, heartwarming tale about love, friendship, and a Valentine’s Day pact gone awry.

Isabelle is haunted by remorse over a past mistake that drastically changed the lives of those closest to her. Apologizing would be a step in the right direction—if only she could muster the courage to say, Im sorry. Her world is turned upside down when her late husbands will stipulates that she transform their waterfront estate into a bed and breakfast. As the summers first guests are due to arrive, Isabelle feels increasingly overwhelmed. Unexpected help arrives in the form of her twenty-four-year-old granddaughter.

Shelby, fresh out of college with no job and too much time spent obsessing over her ex-boyfriend, is sent to the Lowcountry by her exasperated parents. As personalities clash, Isabelle and Shelby discover they are more alike than they realize. Can they set aside their differences to manage the challenges that arrive with their first wave of guests?