Great taster of each authors work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2025
6 short stories that go for sweet to spicy, I love when short stories make you crave more and these definitely do.

Stupid Cupid Luna day
A cute, spicy and cheeky read that sees Cupid find his goddess. Luna day did a great job with this one and I would love to see these characters more.

The hand off ellory Douglas
Oh this short was steamy and full of tension, I definitely need more from these characters, this is such a tease of a story.
Please give me more!!

Love ink marlee Ryan
A fun little friends to lover’s romance and I love the sister, great little quick spicy read

All my love mini Gunn
What a lovely little romance, and I love the Meddling grandma, even though she’s passed ❤️.

Skeleton MDS4A ivy Dawes
This is an interesting enemies to lovers story with Supernatural twist. It gives me mummy vibes.

Be mine violet pearce
Love this fun, spicy forced proximity style read, a sex man in the woods with a million dollar smile? Yes please.

I love the idea of indie authors coming together to share short stories. I have read a handful of the authors’ other works and have enjoyed them.

I went into this expecting short stories, which they are, but was a bit disappointment that not all of them were completed (to be continued).

If you’re looking for short stories with spice this would be worth checking out.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I picked out this ARC because the authors intrigued me; however, while some of the stories were romantic and spicy, others fell short. I felt like some of them needed a longer story to wrap up the storyline and others were just a little farfetched. If you like short, quick reads this is for you but it may not provide closure to some stories.

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for allowing me to review this ARC!

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: short stories/ romance 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
All of the stories were so fun

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Diverse romance stories
A mix of sweet and spicy
Magical Realism/Fated Mates
Sports/ Rugby romance
Tattoo artists
Archeology paranormal romance
Small Town romance
Quick reads with emotional depth
Discovering new authors

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
A great variety

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
Some of the stories felt too short

I picked up this book because I like Luna Day, but I read the rest because I was so curious about the rest of the stories. There's a good variety of sub genres within the romance genre, which means there's most likely something for everyone.

I've rated this four because I enjoyed some more than others, but overall this is a great anthology and I appreciated that one author led me to try several others.

Are you looking for a bunch of romance short stories ranging from super spicy to sweet as well as just plain fun? Look no further than LOVE BETWEEN THE LINES by a group of Canadian indie romance authors!
I binged most of this book today and I really enjoyed each story! They were all so different yet so fun! It’s not always easy to write short stories, but I really enjoyed each story!

Here’s a little bit about each story:

STUPID CUPID. By @lunadaywrites
- fated mates
- strangers to lovers
- mythical romance
- heat level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

THE HAND OFF by @authorellorydouglas
- age gap
-athlete x trainer
- sports romance (rugby)
- heat level: 🔥🔥🔥

LOVE INK. By @authormarleeryan
- best friend’s brother
- forced proximity
- contemporary romance
- heat level: 🔥🔥🔥

ALL MY LOVE by @mimigunnbooks
- matchmaking
- strangers to lovers
- small town romance
- heat level: 🔥🔥

SKELETON MDS4A by @authorivydawes
- paranormal romance
- rivals to lovers
- dark academia
- heat level: 🔥🔥

BE MINE by @violetpearceme
- small town romance
- black cat x golden retriever
- romantic comedy
- heat level: 🔥🔥🔥

Highly recommend reading all of these!

Love Between the Lines is a wonderful anthology of short stories written by a group of talented Canadian authors. Each love story was completely different, and the spice levels ranged from mild to SPICY!

Several of these stories I didn’t want to end! The tension and banter between the characters was on point, and I also loved seeing some character development even in short stories!

This was a great palette cleanser if you find yourself reading a lot of fantasy or dark romance recently - you won’t be disappointed!

Thanks so much to the authors and NetGalley for the ARC 💕

This was a really fun, quick and sexy as hell read. An anthology including 6 short stories by different authors, I found it a great way to get introduced to the work of these writers. I will be definitely looking up come of them and look forward to reading their other work!

Love Between the Lines is an anthology where anyone can find a novella for their tastes.
I only skipped the paranormal one because it's not my genre.
As I'm writing this review several months later, I don't remember much of the book.
I liked Luna Day's writing about Cupid. It was short and steamy.
The hand-off by Ellory Douglas includes two guys and a woman. I was hoping for a threesome between them, but it didn't end like that.
I think I DNFed Mimi Gunn's novella because I didn't feel connected to it, and it felt flat.
That's all I remember, and like I said, I DNF-ed one and didn't even start another one. I can only rate what I read, and that concludes my review with a 4-star rating.

**Book Review: "Love Between the Lines"**

"Love Between the Lines" offers a quick, spicy escape into the world of short, steamy stories that range from sweet to scorching, making it the perfect bite-sized read for those craving some lighthearted fun. This collection features six vignettes, each centering around a different set of characters, with themes of love, attraction, and lust. Whether it's a burnt-out Cupid finding his human soulmate, two rugby players vying for the attention of their athletic therapist, or even a small-town romance with an unexpected twist, these stories bring the heat in a big way.

The best part? The book is quick to read, taking only about two hours to finish—perfect for those days when you’re looking for a short escape. Each vignette is fast-paced, with the action taking center stage over the slow buildup of romance. The stories are fun, spicy, and, above all, satisfyingly direct. If you're just looking for something to get you in the mood for a little excitement, "Love Between the Lines" definitely delivers.

However, my main issue with the book was its predictability. The sex scenes, while hot, started to feel a bit repetitive after a while. With each story, the rhythm of the encounters was nearly the same, and while they certainly served their purpose, I couldn't help but wish for a little more variety in the emotional and physical dynamics between the characters. It almost felt as though, once you’ve read one, you’ve kind of read them all—especially since all the stories follow the same heterosexual formula.

That being said, if you’re looking for something quick and steamy, this book gets the job done. It’s not a deep dive into romance or character development, but it doesn’t pretend to be. It's six stories of love, lust, and steamy encounters that will definitely make you swoon—and if you’re okay with the fact that they all start to feel a bit similar toward the end, "Love Between the Lines" is a fun, no-frills read.

Love Between the Lines is an absolute delight! This short story collection delivers the perfect mix of romance, interesting characters, and a lot of chemistry. Each story is unique and interesting in their own ways.

I loved the variety— the steam levels ranged from sweet to scorching, making it a fantastic read no matter what you're looking for! Even though the stories were short, they all kept my attention and I would love to read more from each and every one of them.

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing| Love Lit Press for the eARC—I adored every page!

Six stories by six authors in this read. Six short love stories in one book. Overall a good read.

Total rating 3.5 stars

Sweet and spicy!! I enjoyed all of these stories and I loved how they ranged from a hot love story about Cupid to two enemies to lovers archeologists!

I already love Mimi Gunn and Ellory Douglas, and it was amazing to discover some new authors here too. I love authors who write good spicy scenes and this book slayed with that🤭🌶️

Grateful to have received an ARC for this amazing collection of short stories! 🫶🏼

Okay so this book was an anthology and the short stories were really nice! I really wish that all of these short series could be full length books with a whole plot and they would be perfect to read.
The stories for each short story and the characters are easy ti fall in love with. You immediately get a sense of the characters and the plot of each story.
The spice in each book is very nice! You get a problem, background story, patch up and then a steamy connection between the characters.
Overall, each other did a great job of writing their stories and making the characters so lovable and each couple so precious and adorable!

Arc Review:
Overall Rating: 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 1🔥 to 4🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cover Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love Between the Lines is a book that contains 6 short stories written by 6 different canadian authors. They all have their own unique stories, in a variety of lengths and spice levels.

Book 1 - Stupid Cupid By. Luna Day
Heat: 4 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Tropes: Fated Mates, Strangers to Lovers, Mythical Romance, A Special Motorcycle
Description: A burly, burnt-out Cupid finally finds his soulmate - and she’s human.
My Thoughts: Very steamy, very spicy. Felt perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Book 2 - The Hand-Off By. Ellory Douglas
Heat: 3 🔥🔥🔥
Tropes: Age Gap, Athlete(s) x Trainer, Sports Romance (Rugby)
Description: Two rugby teammates fighting for the attention of their new athletic therapist.
My Thoughts: I really thought this one was going to be a why choose but it wasn’t and it left me sad, but I still enjoyed it but I want a happily ever after with all three of them.

Book 3 - Love Ink By. Marlee Ryan
Heat: 3 🔥🔥🔥
Tropes: Best Friends Brother, Forced Proximity, Snarky FMC, Contemporary Romance
Description: Co-workers at a tattoo parlour secretly pine for one another.
My Thoughts: This one was good, loved how it added in their history so there crushes felt more authentic and real.

Book 4 - All My Love By. Mimi Gunn
Heat: 1 🔥
Tropes: Matchmaking, Strangers to Lovers, Small Town Romance
Description: An unexpected inheritance leads to a sweet romp with the handyman.
My Thoughts: This one had to be the sweetest of them all, perfect blend of everything you need in a romance.

Book 5 - Skeleton MDS4A By. Ivy Dawes
Heat: 2 🔥🔥
Tropes: Paranormal Romance, Rivals to Lovers, Dark Academia
Description: Rival archeologists discover eternal love at the bottom of a dig site in Scotland.
My Thoughts: This one left me with a lot of questions and I see so much potential in this being a full length book, and I can see it going in a few different directions with the plot.

Book 6 - Be Mine By. Violet Pearce
Heat: 3 🔥🔥🔥
Tropes: Small Town, Black Cat x Golden Retriever, Romantic Comedy, Hot Lumberjack Vibes
Description: Getting reacquainted with small-town life leads to something unexpected: the good kind of wiener.
My Thoughts: I liked this one, it was enjoyable and made me laugh plus who doesn’t love a good dog campion actually two dog companions.

I can’t choose a favourite out of these so I’m not going to, Each story was well written and brought something to the table, they all have a lot of potential to be something more and I would read full length books of each of these stories.

Thank you NetGalley, publishers, and all the authors for this advanced readers copy of Love Between the Lines.

Love Between the Lines is anthology from 6 authors, short spicy reads. With all anthologies there is a chance that not all of the stories will work for you and that is what happened here. I know this sounds negative, but it is more that there was a story that i desperately wanted more from that impacted my overall thoughts on the collection.
The stories ranged in spice levels, settings and tropes, but what they did have in common was the excitement and hope of a new relationship.

Stupid Cupid by Luna Day was first up and it was a quick spicy read that left nothing to the imagination, followed up with The Hand Off by Ellory Douglas which left me desperately wanting more. If this doesn't become a full-length poly romance i will be so annoyed. It's been a solid month and I'm still dirty that this was only a short story.

The other 4 stories were good, but they didn't have the same impact on me as the first two stories. Would i read all of these authors in the future? Yes.

Quick hot reads perfect for when you don't have time to dive into a full book, but don't be fooled into thinking that these short stories are short on anything!

Thank you to the authors for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When this anthology was in the early stages, I knew I was going to have to get my hands on it somehow. It has a bunch of my favourite local authors and with a themed anthology all about love? You bet I was going to read this, ARC or not. Some of the authors have a publication or two under their belts, while for others this was their first time being published. All of the stories were different, yet cohesive. They all worked together well in this anthology and I never felt like anything was boring or too long. Some of them though... *coughelloryandivycough* had a cliffhanger ending and I can't say it was a traditional HEA. There's more coming but I hate to wait. Sigh. I want it now.

Still, definitely recommend picking this one up if you're looking for some spicy reads or a nice palette cleanser!

It’s hard to review this anthology. Some of the stories were good; others were, not. Those that were not felt rushed, predictable and juvenile in their writing. The technical skills, pacing and believability were lacking. I understand that they are supposed to be fast paced and smut centred, but I don’t think quality of writing should suffer for it. The stories I did enjoy were creative, fun and pretty original! It was a fun read right for around Valentine’s Day, or when I want something quick, spicy and fun!