Spicy Girly

The Encounter Simone wandered the winding streets of Montmartre, Paris, letting the city’s charm wash over her. The cool spring air kissed her skin, the scent of fresh croissants from nearby bakeries lingering like a delicious promise. She was in her favorite city, the one that had inspired her more than any other, yet today, something was different. Today, she wasn’t … [Read more...] about Café Serendipity

Joanie stared at the email, her heart sinking as the words "I'm so sorry, but I can't make it" glared back at her. Lena had been her partner-in-crime for this much-anticipated Maui getaway. Work emergencies, though—what could she do? Joanie bit her lip, debating whether to cancel the trip herself. But no, the tickets were bought, and the Hawaiian beaches were calling her name. … [Read more...] about Waves of Fate

The Velvet Underbelly wasn’t the kind of club that people stumbled upon by accident. Nestled between a perpetually closed laundromat and a taco stand that only seemed to sell hot dogs, it was the type of place that oozed charm if your definition of charm included sticky floors and a faint whiff of regret. Lena loved it. She loved the grimy walls plastered with band stickers, … [Read more...] about Flirting in Fishnets: A Punk Rock Romance