Serendipity — Suz Korb

Romantic Comedy and Women's Fiction stories of love life mishaps and heartwarming shenanigans galore. Story One, All Her Own: Ruthie, the master of cohabitation diplomacy, finally gets her very own London abode. No more roommates-turned-buddies though – she's soaring on cloud nine with her mews home keys. Now she can make new pals in the neighborhood, potentially starting with the guy lurking behind Henry Cavill himself. Sort of. Story Two, Jingleballs. It's Christmas Eve, a time for reflection and... shopping for adult novelties? Isla's solo Christmas has her regretting last year's boyfriend breakup. As she delves into the world of sensual boutiques (just another yuletide tradition, right?), she meets an eccentric proprietor who specializes in more than just provocative lingerie. Isla's holiday takes an unexpected turn, all thanks to a set of luminous jiggle balls. Story Three, Pulled: Kara, fresh out of a divorce, embarks on her first night out in ages. A chance encounter with a charming stranger leads to her inaugural one-night stand. What was supposed to be a fling takes a turn when the one-nighter wants more. Kara's ready to flee back to the States, but could this hot stranger be the one to make her reconsider the UK? Story Four, Sisterly Amends: Julia's back in her hometown, determined to mend fences with her sister. Everything seems rosy on the surface, but Julia's on a mission to unearth the deeper issues. She'll have that heart-to-heart with her sis, no matter what it takes. Story Five, Booty Call: Lauren receives a late-night summons from Marcus and decides to make the drive to his place. Who can resist sweet talk from a man who promises the moon and stars? Silly Lauren, she's a sucker for the lure of dreams coming true, even in the dead of night. But a man doesn't want a woman at three in the morning for love reasons. So will she wise up and go on a date with that guy who's actually asked her out during day-time hours? Story Six, Dumped: Nicola's life turns into a comedy of errors after a disastrous photoshoot. Broken washing machines and unexpected breakups? It's a rough day. But wait, who's this dashing paramedic, Ben, swooping in to save the day not once, but twice? Maybe getting dumped by a schmuck isn't so bad after all. Story Seven, The Punch of Life has a knack for wear and tear, leaving us with panda eyes. But fear not, this single mom discovers the joys of relaxation when her kids miraculously start lending a hand around the house. Maybe, just maybe, she can put those tired eyes to bed, or brighten them up with a well-deserved nap. Story Eight, The Show: Della and Faye, approaching the big four-oh, decide to spice things up with a reality TV gig. Why not? It's practically a mid-life crisis rite of passage. They tackle the age-old question: does being loud during certain bedroom activities improve the experience? Faye's got some private discussions with Jake on her agenda, and she's not one to whisper. This is a delightful collection of stories that embrace the mishaps and everyday shenanigans of life, transforming them into sweet, heartwarming moments that you'll cherish forever. Sometimes, our past mistakes can bring a smile to our faces when we look back, and this book beautifully captures those moments of laughter and nostalgia.