While abroad in Italy, an all expense paid trip promised to her after being accepted to her mother's alma matter, Rauri Taylor's and her best friend Avery Miller are in for the summer of their life. With a dead beat boyfriend back home, the Italian men around her just seem so much more tempting. That's besides the fact that Rauri is receiving attention from more men than she ever has back in the states. Maybe because back home, her brown hair and green eyes are seen as average. What happens when each italian man is fighting for her attention? Each man takes her on amazing adventures but when she is forced to choose between them, who will she choose? What about the loose ends she left back home? Is a summer of romance and italian affairs worth it knowing that she is leaving after a mere two months? One thing is for sure; this is going to be a summer to remember.

"Marrying for love is a mistake you'll regret for the rest of your life." Kate is living by the life philosophy she inherited from her grandma on her 18th birthday, according to which, life will be a stroll in the park if one marries for reasons other than romantic love. She hits the jackpot when she marries Jim, who she knows will never elicit one romantic sentiment from her but is a kind and decent man. They live in Indiana and Kate keeps busy by going to school and taking care of Jim. In her spare time she writes gloomy poetry, and then cries over it. She is contented if a bit numb, until one day her friend suggests that she should do her last semester in Italy. She wants to dismiss the whole thing as ludicrous but it is a losing battle and eventually pitches the idea to Jim. He agrees under one condition: They are to start a family as soon as she gets back with no more nonsense from Kate. In Florence, Kate has to share an apartment with 6 other females and one working toilet in the smallest bathroom known to man, with plumbing that seems to date back to the high Renaissance. Yet she loves every minute of her new life, even if her 'no love' attitude takes a bit of a beating as she witnesses her roommates' colorful adventures. She manages to rationalize any doubts away though, until one night she meets Luca and her world turns upside down. In spite of her best efforts, she falls for him, yet manages to technically remain faithful to Jim. The happiest four months of her life come to an abrupt end with a surprise visit from Jim and they return to America only to discover that things cannot go back to the way they were before. What are you waiting for? Read the funny and heartwarming page-turner by Kris Taylor and enjoy a semester in Tuscany with Kate.

in which the timing isn't right and they both know it.

Grace Lancely is your one of a kind girl. She has all the qualities for everyone to love her. When Grace goes to Italy with her chemistry teacher, sparks become fireworks. It seems like the perfect love story. Yet, fate decides to take a toll on Grace and turn the cards upside down.

"All right, would you like a ride, bella?" In which an Italian gondolier and a tourist fall in love while floating above The Grand Canal, chasing sunsets and living their own fairytale in less than twenty four hours. This is my entry for @beautifultragedies ' summer contest #SCONTEST2016 Cover by: @herluminous ❤️❤️

Clara's problems can be summed up in two words: responsibility and family. After the loss of her mother, life for Clara was never the same. Although she loves her three siblings and tries to be the best sister and lady she can, the weight on her shoulders grows the more she learns and the more she has to know. When her father remarries to a secretive widow, Clara's responsibilities triple overnight. Through no fault of her own, Clara is thrown into an adventure she never counted on-- one of magic, tragedy, and romance. Through palace ballrooms, enchanted forests, and encounters with a handsome stranger she really shouldn't care for, Clara soon realizes that the only way to help her family and fix the problem is to do it herself. The only trouble is that she doesn't know how. A Cinderella Retelling. ----- Cover design made by solidarity_! First draft! *featured by Once Upon A Time as of 9/24/2015*

Erika Lovet is used to being in the background, always in her sister's shadow. Since she was a child, her parents have always doted on Alice, have always wanted the best for her, while Erika, the other child, is always thought of second, but still expected to be like her sister. So, it's a surprise to everyone when the dashing Prince asks for Erika, and not her sister. Who knew that the only person to notice Erika first, just happens to be the one that every other girl in the land desires?

Scarlete Jones is dating the schools biggest football star; Alex Stein. He has the whole school wrapped around his finger. But what happens when he becomes abusive? What happens when it turns out the only person who can save her is her new hot teacher; Holden Blake?

DOES NOT DATE LAWYERS…NO EXCEPTIONS! From the moment the sexy stranger in the designer suit walked into her small-town café, Francesca Sacchetti felt the instant pull of undeniable attraction. Past heartbreak taught her that Gabe Palermo could never be the soul mate she was searching for. Then why did she just steal a kiss from the charismatic corporate attorney, initiating an affair that can only end in disaster? Gabe lost Francesca once, but the woman who got away isn't getting away again…even if he has to pursue the elusive Tuscan beauty halfway across the world! But Gabe will have to convince Francesca—and her opinionated Italian family—that the proposal in his back pocket is only the beginning. Because this bachelor has his heart set on a forever kind of love… And don't miss the next installment of THOSE ENGAGING GARRETTS by award-winning author Brenda Harlen! Garrett Furniture heiress Jordyn Garrett doesn't believe in happily-ever-after—no matter what her love-struck relatives tell her! Can sexy restaurateur Marco Palermo convince her that some people are destined to be together—and that forever is the right path for them? Look for THE BACHELOR TAKES A BRIDE, on sale September 2015, wherever Harlequin books and ebooks are sold.

To begin this short story is rated R as it's the highest restricted rating I could give it. There is X rated material in the story so if you're under age or such stories make you uncomfortable then feel free to instead take a look at my The Bewitching story which is PG-13. The French Riviera is a short I wrote several years ago. As an actor and as a writer I've always been told to attempt things that take me out of my comfort zone. It's breaking those walls that give a different perspective on moments in life and can actually strengthen things we're already comfortable with. Sex or erotica is a subject that's taboo in that so many people seem curious about it and yet are afraid to speak of it. While I enjoy writing about relationships an erotic story is a whole different challenge. For myself the challenge was in wanting to write something erotic and sexual yet at the same time do it in a way that was romantic and sensual without being vulgar, and also becoming more comfortable with writing about things that our society is usually uncomfortable speaking about. The story itself takes place during 1965 in the French Riviera of course. A young painter is smitten by an attractive women who inspires him to great works first through their romantic encounter during the summer, and then again by the heartbreak of her leaving. As he rises to become a renowned artist he once again through fate runs into her, only to leave after a night of passion. The years passed and as time winds down their paths cross one last time only to end in a romantically climatic scene upon the cliffs overlooking the sea below.