There are 3 stories in this book, each written by a different author. Plot development is sketchy at best, assuming due to length. Also very few characters in each story, really only 2.5 in each of the first 2 stories. But they move quickly. Third story was the best written. It actually had about 6 characters in it. I've decided I prefer a more fleshed out story (pun intended.) Romance stories in general are not as deep or well rounded as other novels, and the short story version has less of everything. Not very satisfying in any way. I guess I'll stick with the single story format.