Short Story Press Presents Love S Silver Lining

Short Story Press Presents Love's Silver Lining by Jordan Lane Sometimes it is so easy to fall into a routine that you never notice when you are becoming a part of the woodwork. When that change does come, we can either embrace it or discard it. However if we are brave enough to embrace it, we might discover that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Or in Delancy Smith’s case, she discovered that to every dark cloud, there is a Silver Lining. The story is characterized by: • Imagination • Laughter • Sincerity • Wonder and • Hope This short story will surely bring warmth to your heart and a smile to your face. It also reminds us that dreaming is not only for dreamers, and that anything is possible if you are willing to believe it Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Love's Silver Lining by Jordan LaneDelancy Smith considered herself to be the clumsiest woman alive but that did not stop her from being a working girl. That is until she lost her job due to tardiness and bad mouthing her boss. With a freedom she had never felt before, she decided to brave the wild unknown by blowing all of her savings on a spectacular Caribbean vacation. Hoping to find true love as she enjoyed herself at the same time, she embarked on a journey into the wild unknown and literally fell across Timothy Blake, owner of the Cocobolongo lodge.After recovering from that humiliation she arrived to the lodge prepared to enjoy her stay. When she scared the bees and got stung in many places, she chalked it up to a wild experience that she was unprepared for. When she broke all of the plates and the glasses on the picnic table she ran to her room to hide her embarrassment. But when the Jet Ski ran away with her and fled out to the open Ocean, Delancy decided that being the clumsiest woman alive was not as much fun as she had imagined it to be.Thankfully Timothy Blake, owner of the Cocobolongo Lodge did not seem to mind. At first he appeared stern and unrelenting, but as time went on he warmed to this unique paragon of virtue, and decided that making Delancy a part of his life was the smartest thing he could do.On the day before she was scheduled to depart, Timothy asked Delancy to stay on the island to see where their feelings would lead. Taking him up on the offer, Delancy was overjoyed to discover that to every dark cloud, there is a silver lining.

Short Story Press Presents When Love Leaves by Elizabeth Owens “When Love Leaves” by Elizabeth Owens is a story many people can relate to: What do you do when love leaves, and you are left heartbroken and alone? Cassie is a divorced woman who had gone through years of abuse from a man she once loved dearly. When the abuse leads to a life shattering loss, she realizes she must escape the cruelty and try to make a life of her own. Leading a successful life as a social worker and making changes in children’s lives gives Cassie a feeling of contentment and satisfaction. When love returns in the shape of a loving, younger man, Cassie has to make a decision her friends don’t understand, but the support and encouragement from one unlooked for friend gives Cassie the strength she didn’t think she had. Will love stay this time? Why should you read “When Love Leaves” by Elizabeth Owens? • Real characters to which many people can relate. • Difficult choices that many people face, but don’t always have the strength to follow through on. • Vivid description and real life situations. • Lively characters that will leave you shaking your head while laughing. • Supportive characters who will warm your heart. • A main character you will be rooting for as she tries to find a love that will stay. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

A New York Times bestseller, The Silver Linings Playbook was adapted into the Oscar-winning movie starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. It tells the riotous and poignant story of how one man regains his memory and comes to terms with the magnitude of his wife's betrayal. During the years he spends in a neural health facility, Pat Peoples formulates a theory about silver linings: he believes his life is a movie produced by God, his mission is to become physically fit and emotionally supportive, and his happy ending will be the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. When Pat goes to live with his parents, everything seems changed: no one will talk to him about Nikki; his old friends are saddled with families; the Philadelphia Eagles keep losing, making his father moody; and his new therapist seems to be recommending adultery as a form of therapy. When Pat meets the tragically widowed and clinically depressed Tiffany, she offers to act as a liaison between him and his wife, if only he will give up watching football, agree to perform in this year's Dance Away Depression competition, and promise not to tell anyone about their "contract." All the while, Pat keeps searching for his silver lining. In this brilliantly written debut novel, Matthew Quick takes us inside Pat's mind, deftly showing us the world from his distorted yet endearing perspective. The result is a touching and funny story that helps us look at both depression and love in a wonderfully refreshing way.

Short Story Press Presents Love On Demand by Sade Andria Zabala Cashmere Blake is Hollywood’s newest “It” girl. After 3 years of trying to get in the business, she finally has it all; fame, money and fortune. She gives all of this up to take a break in her humble hometown. But Hollywood is not so easy to let go of its new star. • Cashmere’s manager forces Philip, her costar and on-screen boyfriend, to go with her and pretend they’re going on a mysterious winter vacation in the hopes of getting some publicity for their failing TV show. This causes complications as Cashmere has secretly been feeling something every time she and Philip filmed a scene. • Things heat up when their managers and agencies keep pressuring them to date. It doesn’t help that Philip thinks she’s trying to steal his spotlight, and thus spends his time ignoring Cashmere during their pretend vacation. • Every night, Cashmere watches Philip sleep and imagines what life would be like if he could be just a little bit nicer to her. Cashmere realizes all her musings are futile as Philip hates her! Things get more confusing when it seems as though Philip is finally beginning to open up to Cashmere when he asks for help with his acting skills. Can Cashmere figure out what she feels before their “vacation” ends? Or will their story remain to be another unfulfilled Hollywood love on demand? Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Hailed as “one of the best writers in the business” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, multi-award-winning author Maggie Osborne delivers hilarious and heartrending tales of resilient women full of grit, pride, and dignity who shine through hard times. Now meet the most irresistible and independent heroine of them all, a woman called Low Down, who never had anything good happen to her until the day she asked for the one thing that only a man could give her. . . . As scruffy and rootless as the other prospectors searching for gold in the Rockies, Low Down wanted nothing in return for nursing a raggedy bunch through the pox. But when pressed to reveal her heart's wish, she admits, "I want a baby." Not a husband, not a forced marriage to the proud man who drew the scratched marble and became honor bound to marry her. To be sure, Max McCord was easy on the eyes, but he loved another woman and dreamed of a different life. Yet they agreed to a temporary marriage that could end only in disaster. But can this strange twist of fate lead to the silver lining that both have been searching for?

Ever wondered where God is when you are hurting the most? Could the loss of a child ever be part of His plan? In Silver Lining you’ll discover the story that unfolds for L.A.FIELD and her family when they face these questions as they renew their trust in God’s faithfulness and forge ahead towards a bold, new life.