Love Loss Laughter Lust

We've all loved. We've all laughed. Sadly, we've also probably all known loss in one form or another. And, yes, we at Wayward Ink are sure we've all experienced lust!In Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust, you'll experience one or more of the "e;L"e;s as we take you on a roller coaster of emotions.Whether you like to sigh over the sweet, cry for the broken-hearted, enjoy a good laugh, or get a little hot and bothered; there's something for everyone in this collection. Stories included:His Prince Wore Pink Stilettos by Julie Lynn HayesInvisible by Taylin ClavelliHearts by Anyta SundayA Closed Door by Andrew Q. GordonSleepwalking by Taylin ClavelliLife According to Buddy by Lily VeldenService with a Smile by Lily G. BluntHunter or Hunted? by Lily Velden

Any hunter worth his salt will tell you that in order to capture your prey, there are few simple rules you must follow...

There's something to be said for life experience, a little gray at the temple...And then there is the appeal of youth.When it comes to what the heart wants, Age Is Just A Number.STORIES INCLUDED:TWENTY LIGHT YEARS BETWEEN USEric GoberAn alien encounter...An unfortunate misstep...A lightning fast journey through space...The laws of physics are about to wreak havoc on Walt and Michael's May-December love.ALL ROADS LEAD WITHINLayla DorineWhen James spotted Rogue, a young man for whom wandering is like breathing, half-dozing on the hood of his car, he never expected that warning him about the dangers of sleeping out in the open would lead to a weekly visitor at his door. NORTH PASTURELily VeldenUpon the death of his grandfather, up and coming Fantasy author, Thomas, returns home.A place he left four years earlier to get over his unrequited love for Sam Fletcher, his older, straight, and very much married neighbor.Thomas soon discovers, however, that things are much changed with Sam...AMERICAN MASTER BAKERDale Cameron LowryBaking is a way of life for Joey, a young pastry chef vying for first place in the popular reality show American Master Bakers. But the judges have been showing favoritism to Terence, an aggravatingly attractive older man with more experience under his belt. When the competition gets hot, so do the two men. Can a relationship that started in hatred end in love?ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE CLAIMINGEddy LeFeyA young Omega shifter meets a much older Alpha.Will Elliot let Issac help him be who he is too afraid to be?STAND AND DELIVERAsta IdoneaNecessity has forced former soldier Captain Keen to assume the occupation of gentleman highwayman. His fortunes take a turn, however, the night he stops the Marquis de Beaumont's coach and gets more than he bargained for when he utters the words "e;Stand and deliver!"e;LOST AND FOUNDLouise LyonsThe loss of his best friend leads Phil to find love.TRAIL TO LOVEKassandra LeaThere's only one thing Kit Conley likes more than horses and that's Roman Meadery. But will the elite rider ever notice him?CRUISING WITH LOVECarol PedrosoGus is under the thumb of a controlling father. Can meeting his mate give him a reason to make a break for freedom?Nelson is twice Gus' age, and very protective of what is his.What will happen when Gus' father tries to split them up? And what surprises does Nelson have up his sleeve?NEAR MISSAimee BrissayA few seconds, that's all it takes to make a difference between life and death.Between killing someone and stopping on time. But is it enough to turn yourself around when you've hit bottom? Or to make you recognize something good when you have it?

STRANDEDDEFINITION: adjective (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore."e;a stranded whale"e; left without the means to move from somewhere."e;he offers a lift to a stranded commuter"e;###The boys in this collection of short stories have most definitely been left STRANDED!They've been shipwrecked and abandoned.Marooned and cast away.And left helpless and high and dry.But you should never underestimate the tenacity of the human heart...STORIES INCLUDED:CRAVING STAINS Alina PopescuTrapped since birth in a sterile, hospital-like apartment, Wynn longs to break free to experience the world.Enter Doyle.But is Doyle real, or is he just a figment of Wynn's imagination?#SAY CHEESE Michael P. ThomasSitcom sensation Felix Medrano, America's Sweetheart, throws a star-studded surprise party for his sweetheart, beanpole barkeep Grover Shepherd.It's a smash, save for one detail: Shep is a no-show.Who'd have thought it would be so hard to pop the question?#STANDBY Kim FieldingWho'd have thought being stranded at the airport could possibly have some long term benefits?Certainly not Tom.But then he hadn't bargained on meeting Rafael...#THE RAIDER Asta IdoneaThe gods truly do work in mysterious ways as Thorstein found out when he was left for dead on the battle field of a foreign land.#THE BUCKLE Rob ColtonOne ditching and one rescue later, Hayden discovers the use of a telephone isn't the only offer that's on the table...#ARI NephylimBenji and Ari have spent their lives feeling lost and alone, stranded between genders.Can they help each other stop unravelling?#OPPOSITES ATTRACT Lily G. BluntChris and Andreas are opposites in character. Both fear the other wants to move on. Can being stranded on a mountainside resolve the doubt that is threatening to tear them apart?#OUT OF ORDER Eric GoberRob was the one who got away. Trent stumbles upon him during a trip to San Francisco... Right before a deadly earthquake...#DATING FOR DEAFIES Nikka MichaelsIf Evan York keeps hiding from the world behind his laptop he might miss out on something special.Will he find the courage?#ONE SNOWY NIGHT Louise LyonsOne snowy night, Keith Brambles learns that appearances can be deceptive.#THE CLIMB kirifoxJessie went camping with friends expecting to have some fun and maybe drink a little beer.Instead, he found his perfect man... but is he real or just a dream?#DID YOU LEAVE ANY FOR ME Sarah HayesTwo ex-lovers, one hotel room, and one random act of technology.Will they fall out or fall back in love?#SWEETNESS AND STRENGTH jn olsenMiles makes one seemingly small and inconsequential decision that turns out to be not so small and inconsequential after all.

The heart wants what the heart wants.Race...Culture...Creed...Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.MIX AND MATCHCelebrate diversity with us.STORIES INCLUDEDFORBIDDENLAYLA DORINESage never imagined a trip down south would lead to so many discoveries.He also never expected to meet Eugene, who is as different from Sage as north from south.Two young men from different backgrounds.Can they find friendship and love while surrounded by those who consider their desires to be forbidden?THROUGH THE FRONT DOOREDDY LEFEYA front door could be many things:Hope, fear, a fresh start, a cold expanse of nothingness.What will Thomas Ng's front door mean for Daniel Grimm?DECEPTIVE HISTORIESERIC GOBERWhen Miguel falls for Van, he gets caught in the crosshairs of an angry spirit.A spirit who cursed Van's family long ago.Can Miguel and Van break the curse?Or will their lives end in ruin?MESCHIANZA MEETINGSASTA IDONEAPhiladelphia, 1778Lieutenant Penton has two problems: dealing with society functions and hiding his passion for Isaac, a slave.When invited to assist with preparations for the Meschianza, he sees it as a brief escape from both.However, the night will prove to have more to offer than he ever would have dreamed possible.A HOPELESS MIRAGEKEVIN CAUCHERAfter hearing "e;no rice"e; enough times, Guy decided to swear off dating apps and men, only to find himself falling for his best friend's boyfriend.A TOUCH OF PARADISEALINA POPESCUHauled to work in Hawaii, Tudor has little time to enjoy the island paradise.His obnoxious friend Radu has it much easier, using his free time to set Tudor up, dangling a willing Hawaiian beauty in front of him.Having been burned by long-distance relationships before, Tudor stubbornly resists Kahoni's advances.But can Tudor be worn down enough to enjoy a touch of paradise?A SURPRISING SERVICEA. LUSCHIt's another frustrating chore in Nick's day: getting the boiler serviced.But when Prince walks through the door, it's not just the heating that gets hot.BELONGLILY VELDENSent by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to curb an outbreak of influenza in an Australian outback aboriginal community, Dr. Dan is ready for anything.Except Tommy...A half-caste aboriginal who feels he doesn't belong...Anywhere.KISS OF THE SOUTHKASSANDRA LEAThe north and south have been divided by war. But love has other plans for Joseph Calder and Ephraim Pickett.HOMEDALE CAMERON LOWRYWhat if the man you thought you could never have was waiting for you all along?

Who needs a holiday when your destiny is Written in the Stars?

Love, loss, life, laughter and more is a small collection of stories on emotions each one of us has either experienced or seen in life. You could know or be Rami or Niti or Mahi or even the man who got duped. Every story has something for you which may be nostalgic or remind you of someone you care. How these stories end or what happens next is for you to decide. Life of any of them could end the way you envision it. Read it, live it, love it.

biography of Juliet Anderson