Once Upon A Valentine Anthology – Disability & Romance Authors

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By His Side – Sheila Kell

Tonya Beck never got over her first love. So, when Hunter Stoneman loses his legs in combat, she steps up and ensures he has a canine companion. While they grow close again, Hunter tells her he wouldn’t saddle her with a cripple. Then they are thrust together during an ice storm where their hearts aren’t the only thing in danger.

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Follow Her Heart – Teri McGill

Since his wife’s tragic death in a car accident two years ago on Valentine’s Day, Bryant Ripley has lived with unbearable guilt. The additional damage to his already impaired hearing was inconsequential compared to the dark secret he has kept hidden. Will the truth destroy his second chance at happiness? Gina D’Amato, born with a congenital heart defect, has been to hell and back more than once. Can her already broken heart survive falling in love? 

        

Love on the Menu – Libby Kay

Jackson is devoted to his restaurant, but his MS flare-ups prove he needs help planning the perfect Valentine’s menu. Elsie is hungry to show her hometown, and a certain chef, what she can do. Their love of food brings them together, but the kitchen isn’t the only place heating up.

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Defending the Drag Queen – Jen FitzGerald

Elijah Turner's life revolved around diabetes and hockey, in that order. Mark Roncalli, mild mannered CPA during the week and drag queen on the weekends, keeps his two personas separate. When their two worlds meet — Elijah being the celebrity judge at the drag queen pageant Mark enters, both their lives take a turn for the better.

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Take a Chance – Sage MacGowan

Skye Usry is a spitfire who doesn’t let cerebral palsy get in her way. She also recognizes a good man when she sees one. The problem is, Jason Stout is down on love; women seem to want him just for his money. Just as Jason and Skye's friendship is growing, a "secret" of his is revealed. Will she accept his attempts at reconciliation?

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Cup of Joe – Karen Chesley

Carly is surrounded by love and support to rein in her impulses while working at Lovi’s diner. Joe moved to Valentine, Nebraska to isolate himself and protect others from his ever-changing moods. That is until the adorable waitress crashes into his life. Will Carly’s impulsivity succeed against Joe’s emotional walls? Or will Joe shut her out and reject the help he so desperately needs to let love in?

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A Long Line – Amarantha Reid

Bretta finds herself in pain, from both lupus and a divorce. Life is definitely changing, but she never expected the turn it would take to lead her to Gus. Will Cupid's arrow have true aim, and bring them together on Valentine's Day?

 

Look at Me – Joelle Casteel

During their second date on Valentine's Day, Eve explains to Michael about the text-to-speech device she uses as a non-speaking Autistic person. They enjoy a wonderful evening together: dinner, exploring a bookstore, and watching TV at her home. Through it all, he learns to look at her face and support her way of speaking.

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Hidden Assets – B.D. Anderson

Jazz Valentine is a beautiful woman with a secret. She was born without any body hair. Jazz didn't think that there was a man out there who would accept her condition until she met Derrick Carrington, a man with a secret of his own. He was born with only a few permanent teeth. Like Jazz, he felt that he may not ever find "the one," until that fateful day when he saved her from a runaway bike messenger. Jazz lost her wig and he lost his heart.

 

Best Hearts – Lucy Marker

Reluctant CPA Barry Owens knows he would be happier as a counselor for special needs families, especially since leaving accounting will allow him to pursue a romance with his assistant. But Kevin can’t afford to indulge his feelings for Barry. He’s too busy juggling work with the care he provides his older brother Matt, who has special needs. Matt has his own plans, and his wisdom challenges Barry and Kevin to find a balance between responsibility and desire.