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The Funny Thing about Love: Feel Good Sweet Romance stories

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by Laura Burton




  The Funny Thing About Love

  Laura Burton

  Jess Mastorakos

  Ginny Sterling

  Jessie Cal

  Emma Sutton

  Cindy Ray Hale

  Mylissa Demeyere

  Nadine Millard

  Kaitlynn Clarkson

  Rimmy London

  Britney Evans

  Kari Shuey

  Audrey Rich

  Kaci Lane

  Ash Keller

  Elle Rae Whyte

  Contents

  Matched with a Billionaire by Laura Burton

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Epilogue

  A Match for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos

  1. Dex

  2. Amy

  3. Dex

  4. Amy

  5. Dex

  6. Amy

  7. Dex

  8. Amy

  9. Dex

  10. Amy

  11. Dex

  12. Amy

  13. Dex

  14. Amy

  15. Dex

  16. Amy

  Epilogue

  About the Author

  Avoiding the Billionaire by Ginny Sterling

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  To All Characters I’ve Killed Before by Jessie Cal

  Blurb

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Epilogue

  The End

  Connect with Jessie Cal

  Sweet-Talking the Billionaire by Emma Sutton

  Introduction

  1. Hadley

  2. Parker

  3. Hadley

  4. Hadley

  5. Parker

  6. Hadley

  7. Hadley

  8. Parker

  9. Hadley

  10. Parker

  11. Hadley

  12. Parker

  Epilogue

  Oops, I Kissed Him Again by Cindy Ray Hale

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Epilogue

  About the Author

  Rules Don’t Apply by Mylissa Demeyere

  Dedication

  1. -Chapter 1-

  2. -Chapter 2-

  3. -Chapter 3-

  4. -Chapter 4-

  5. -Chapter 5-

  6. -Chapter 6-

  7. -Chapter 7-

  8. -Chapter 8-

  9. -Chapter 9-

  10. -Chapter 10-

  11. -Chapter 11-

  12. -Chapter 12-

  13. -Chapter 13-

  14. -Chapter 14-

  15. -Chapter 15-

  16. -Chapter 16-

  17. -Chapter 17-

  -Acknowledgements-

  Other books by the Author

  -Meet the Author-

  King of the Castle by Nadine Millard

  Prologue

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Epilogue

  Follow the Author

  Also By Nadine Millard

  Chaos at the Clinic by Kaitlynn Clarkson

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Author Page

  About the Author

  When a Pretend Wedding is a Real Problem by Rimmy London

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  The Chef by Britney Evans

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  That Crazy Girl Upstairs by Kari Shuey

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  About the Author

  Fighting our Love by Audrey Rich

  1. Lilliana

  2. Matthew

  3. Lilliana

  4. 4. Matthew

  5. Lilliana

  6. 6. Matthew

  7. 7. Lilliana

  8. 8. Matthew

  9. 9. Lilliana

  10. 10. Matthew

  11. 11. Lilliana

  12. 12. Matthew

  13. 13. Lilliana

  14. 14. Matthew

  15. Connect with Audrey Rich

  Side Hustle by Kaci Lane

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Epilogue

  A note from the author

  What’s Next

  Acknowledgments

  About the Author

  Not Happy Campers by Ash Keller

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Epilogue

  About the Author

  Just a Friend by Elle Rae Whyte

  1. Chapter One—ELLIE

 
; 2. Chapter Two—ELLIE

  3. Chapter Three—MADDEN

  4. Chapter Four—ELLIE

  5. Chapter Five—MADDEN

  6. Chapter Six—MADDEN

  7. Chapter Seven--ELLIE

  8. Chapter Eight—Madden

  9. Chapter Nine—Ellie

  10. Chapter Ten—Madden

  11. Chapter Eleven—ELLIE

  12. Chapter Twelve—ELLIE

  13. Chapter Thirteen—Madden

  A note from the author

  If you enjoyed Funny Thing about Love

  Blurb

  Enchanted Quill Romance are delighted to present the ultimate feel-good romance collection.

  We have collaborated with USA-Today, best-selling and up-and-coming authors to provide a variety of novellas to whet your appetite for romantic comedy and happy endings.

  Packed with all of the favorite tropes such as:

  Second Chance

  Insta-love

  Enemies to Lovers

  Smooth Billionaires

  Highschool sweethearts

  Friends to Lovers

  And oh-so much more.

  With sweet and sassy heroines, alpha-males and laugh out loud banter, this set is guaranteed to give you all the feels this fall.

  Matched with a Billionaire by Laura Burton

  Chapter 1

  It’s a beautiful day to fall in love––or so the ad said on Holly’s phone. Usually, she deleted spam messages. But something about this one caught her eye.

  Emily Stewart at Find My Companion believes that every day is a beautiful day to fall in love. And she is on the lookout for single women who are looking for Mr. Right. A number of extremely handsome bachelors are waiting to find their match, so don’t hesitate! If you are ready to open up your heart and find true love, contact Emily today.

  Holly tapped her finger against the side of her phone as she considered it.

  “Morning, do you want a green smoothie?”

  Holly looked up from her phone to see Josie, her overly happy roommate, skipping into the kitchen. Josie was a morning person. Usually by the time Holly got out of bed, Josie had already gone for a jog, read passages from her bible, showered, and prepared a nutritious breakfast.

  “Sure, maybe skip the spirulina this time, though?”

  Josie opened her mouth, perhaps to argue, but she closed it again and shook her head.

  “Okay.”

  Holly looked down at her phone again and clicked on the link in her email.

  “So, what are your plans today?” Josie asked as she loaded up the blender. Holly didn’t answer as she checked out the Find My Companion website and whistled.

  “Hellooo. Earth to Holly…”

  Josie turned on the blender and it emitted an unearthly squeal that sent Holly’s ears ringing. When the noise faded, she looked up at Josie, who stared back with her dark eyes narrowed.

  “What?” Holly asked.

  Josie huffed with another shake of the head and grabbed two glass tumblers from the cupboard.

  “You know what your problem is?” she asked, pouring thick green liquid into the glasses. Holly shrugged.

  “I didn’t know I had a problem,” she said blankly. Josie gave her a hard look, then marched around the breakfast bar and handed her the drink.

  “You’re never present in a situation. Always buried in your head, meanwhile the world goes on around you.” She took a few gulps and wiped her upper lip. “What are you so engrossed in, anyway?”

  Holly clicked off the website and stuffed the phone in her pocket.

  “Nothing,” she said quickly. She took a sip of her juice and resisted the urge to make a sour face. Josie had definitely snuck some spirulina in it. “I’ve got a shoot at Estelle’s this afternoon. Not sure when I’ll be done.”

  Josie hummed and twirled her dark hair between her fingers.

  “One of the servers is sick, can you cover tonight?” Josie asked, her voice was breezy but she didn’t make eye contact. Holly groaned.

  “Not again. I’m not a server. Remember last time you got me to cover for one of your friends?”

  The two of them shared a look before bursting out in laughter. Holly often joked that modelling worked well for her because she was display-only. As soon as she was tasked with doing something—carrying a tray of food or drinks for example—disaster would follow.

  “The look on Martina’s face after you knocked her into the chocolate fountain is my go-to memory when I’m feeling sad.”

  Holly’s stomach squirmed. She had tried a new pair of heels that night and wobbled over, twisting her ankle and collapsing on the worst person imaginable—Martina Constance, a fashion designer and close friend of Estelle. The biggest name in the industry.

  “They probably have my name blacklisted. I bet they won’t even let me in,” she pointed out. Josie scoffed as she downed the rest of her drink and slammed the tumbler on the coffee table.

  “It’s a big party tonight. Some charity mixer thingy with all sorts of rich businessmen. We need all the help we can get.”

  Josie batted her eyelashes and pouted. As if this would magically charm Holly. But Holly didn’t need persuading. She could never say no to helping a friend in need. And she figured Josie must have been really desperate if she was coming to Holly for help. Especially after the fiasco of last time.

  “Fine. I’ll help.” She slumped her shoulders. Josie pumped her fist in the air and squealed.

  “I’ll pick up a uniform for you and text you the details.”

  Josie turned to leave but stopped in thought and swivelled back to give Holly an evil grin.

  “Maybe wear flat shoes this time?”

  Chapter 2

  “Look to your left, that’s it. Now place your hand on your right hip. Give me a little more pout. Can we get a fan set up over here? Great. Hold it right there.”

  Thatcher Soul was one of the top photographers in New York. All the celebrities wanted him for their promotional shoots and his team followed his orders without a word. It was almost like they were scared of him.

  But to Holly, he was just Thatcher, the geeky red head from high school who used to get beaten up by the jocks. The kid who told lame jokes and laughed at them.

  He was also the kid who stuck by Holly through every humiliating moment of her high school life. And if it wasn't for Thatcher, Holly would not have got her big break in modelling.

  “Thank you everyone,” he said with a clap: his signal to his team to pack up. Holly relaxed and stopped sucking in her stomach.

  “Hey, did you hear about the mixer tonight?” Thatcher asked Holly, as his team disassembled the lighting.

 

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