Just Add Love

by Trinity Wood (Author & Editor), Sharon D. Michalove, Chelle Pimblott

Dive into a world where love ignites in the blink of an eye with "Just Add Love," a captivating collection of contemporary romance short stories. Each tale weaves the enchanting theme of instalove, exploring the magic that happens when two hearts collide unexpectedly.
From encounters in bustling city cafes to chance meetings at picturesque parks, these stories celebrate the exhilarating spark of immediate connection. Follow characters as they navigate their emotions, face their fears, and discover the transformative power of love at first sight.
Perfect for readers who believe in the beauty of spontaneous romance, "Just Add Love" invites you to experience heartwarming moments, laughter, and a few delightful surprises along the way.
All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.



Fiona Fairhame

L Mad Hildebrandt

Michelle Moncrieff

Linda G. Hill

Angela Breen

Danielle Sibarium

Sharon Michalove

Gabbi Grey

Chelle Pimblott

CM Peters

J.M. Adele

C.L. Cruz

Juliet Martini

Harper Michaels

Angela Kady

Sharon Wray

Emma Lynn Everly

Jeanine Lauren

Charlotte O’Shay

Trinity Wood

Gabbi Black

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2025

About the author

Trinity writes contemporary romance set in New Zealand. Because she can't get enough of book boyfriends, she created some of her own. Get ready to meet Sam, Corey, Jay, Tai, Luke, Mike, Travis, and many more, but please form an orderly line. Behind Trinity.

A self-professed good-time nerd, Trinity's never far away from one of her trusty Pokemon coffee mugs. Trinity also swears that Margaritas can cure colds.

Keep in touch on Facebook in The New Romance Cafe.

Reviews

[Sue Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fired up by Linda G Hill.
Romance Café Collection Book 44.
I really enjoyed this short read. I loved the cover and story. I did like Ethan and Hope's story. I do love this author. I have read most of her books. This is book 11. This is in an anthology book with other stories to raise money for breast cancer research foundation called just addlove. Would recommend.

[Heather Copping · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a short story just right for when you need a short read. It's romantic and a bit steamy in places, and it's enjoyable to read. I read Fired Up By Linda G. Hill, it's a quick read and has been published as part of an anthology to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation called Just AddLove. This story is based in Canada and centres around Hope, who meets Ethan in a pub after disastrously losing her job. He is everything she has been searching for in her life and no spoilers here, but you must read it to find out if they are suited or not.

[Madeline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fling to Forever (story 2)
Nothing I love more than a romance set in NYC. Instantly swept into Joe and Clare’s love story. As I’ve read the other Fortunato family novels from Charlotte it was special to get a peak into where the family began. Loved the epilogue. Only thing I wished was that the story was longer…

[Alexis Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a insta love anthology that I absolutely adored from start to finish. I loved every single story included in this and felt so many emotions when reading each one. I couldn’t get enough of this collection and would recommend to others who love insta love

[kelly freaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fired up by Linda Hill

A quick trip back to the woody Flanagan series which happens to be one of my favourite and this short story tells the tale of falling in love at 1st sight and throwing caution to the wind for everything that follows.

[Yvette Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good short story. A romance story that gets spicy. If you want a quick read this is for you.

[Susanna Eastman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection. I've read half of the stories and truly enjoyed them all. I especially loved the stories by Charlotte O'Shay, Linda Hill and Sharon Wray. Sometimes short pieces really hit the right spot--and these do the job.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Fling to Forever" by Charlotte O’Shay:

of the {Just Add Love: An Insta-love Romance Anthology} is a wonderful read. This romance novella is part of The Fortunato Family. Clare and Joe are such wonderful characters. They make a dynamic pair, but they are also relatable. They both work towards their individual dreams and goals, but life connects them on the same path. They journey together, evolve, and become even more an endearing couple. I love their connection with one another. Their relationship is a mix of friendship, charm, romance, and life. "Fling to Forever" is well written and is true to form of Charlotte O’Shay’s quality of writing. It is entertaining, engaging, and draws the reader into the story and the characters.

[Mary Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fling to Forever

Just read this adorable story within the Just Add Love anthology. What a perfect way to get in the Valentine’s Day mood! A quintessential coffee shop meet-cute turned true love. Dark and brooding New Yorker Joe encounters the lovely Irish Clare at her barista gig in the city. The immediate tension is palpable and continues to grow throughout this short story. They both know what they want and go after each other without abandon. Really enjoyed the epilogue and wish there was even more. The author, Charlotte, did a great job painting the scene in NY where their love flourished. It made me want to hop on a plane, head to an NYC cafe and find my Joe!!!! Heading to find more of her work to get my fix.

[Claire Marti · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely collection! This review is for Charlotte O'Shay's Fling to Forever story, from the Fortunato series. What a wonderful sweet escape.

I was pulled into Clare and Joe's world from the first paragraph. Clare is a young feisty Irish woman in New York City for a summer of adventure before returning to Ireland and a life she doesn't desire. Joe is her hunky cinnamon roll veteran hero who endeared himself to me with his first words to Clare. I love the "he falls first" fast-paced romance. Ms. O'Shay is a talented author who paints a picture with her skillful words and immerses the reader into her stories. Highly recommend!

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a book with short stories about love, love, love, then you won’t be disappointed with this book. While the stories may be short, you’ll still get a satisfying read. In Fling to Forever, we meet Clare Finnegan and Joe Fortunato. Joe meets Clare at Fiero’s Bakery and is smitten. When you know you know, right? Clare is looking for a fling because her visa is almost up. What happens when Jos finally gets the courage to ask her out? No spoilers so grab your copy and get ready to fall in love with these characters. I’ll post more reviews as I read more of this book.

[Coffeenbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love anthologies. They are the perfect solution for a quick read. This collection for charity is full of insta love stories. While that is not my favorite trope, I still enjoyed all of the stories. My favorite was "Fling to Forever" by Charlotte O'Shay. I mean, who doesn't love a feisty Irish woman?

I totally recommend this book and the cause it represents!.

I received a free copy of this book via Sofia's Cowboy Romance Lovers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Teri Ruscak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sharon Michalove 

Just Add Love: An Instalove Romance Anthology (Romance Café Collection Book 44)
Authors:

Michelle Moncrieff

Linda G. Hill

Danielle Sibarium

Sharon Michalove

Gabbi Grey

CM Peters

J.M. Adele

Juliet Martini

Harper Michaels

Angela Kady

Sharon Wray

Emma Lynn Everly

Jeanine Lauren

Charlotte O’Shay

Trinity Wood

Gabbi Black

There's a lot of new to me authors in this anthology, and I'm loving it!

[Barbara Lack · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a lot of wonderful authors in this anthology. So far I’ve read His Perfect Valentine by SharonWray. I really enjoyed this short story from The Kingsmill Series. There’s always drama. It’s the perfect Valentines Day read. It’s got romance, mystery and a quirky little town. It’s has a wonderful happy ending.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you want to escape and find love, this story is all of that and all the feels. Quick development but it all feels right. I highly recommend this sweet escape. You can relate to the spark, the feelings to just go for it, we all need to take a chance sometimes and the outcome may bring happiness.

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fling to Forever by Charlotte O'Shay

What is there not to love about a cute, quick little insta-love to kick Valentines into gear? Joe and Clare delivered in this one. I loved the NYC scene with a man that knows what he wants and falls first. It ended perfectly leaving me with a smile.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

These amazing authors have come together to bring us a wonderful selection of stories. Each story pulls us into the lives of the characters as they search for their "happily ever after".

I received a free copy of this book via Sofia's Cowboy Romance Lovers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just read one of the short stories by Linda G Hill, Fired Up.

I enjoyed the quick short story that tells a story of love at first sight. Quick, to the point and total escapism for time you read it. Disaster turning into pretty much happy ever after.

[J.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of insta love stories, each one so different but with all the same results. Gorgeous read from start to finish. Recommend reading for a mood booster.

[DS Book Promotions · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come

[mmreads430 · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Anything’s Pawsible” by Gabbi Grey (MM)

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick,spi y short story. It was pretty good.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my review for Fling To Forever by Charlotte O’shay

This is a short novella in The Fortunato Family and it is Clare and Joe’s story. Clare is in America on a work visa and she is working for a short time at Fieros Bakery but when she meets Joe she knew that she wanted to see him again and hopefully have a fling with him and take that off her bucket list before she returned home. Joe had returned home from the marines and had started his own moving company which was doing really well and because he was always busy he didn’t seem to have time for anything else until he walked into Fieros Bakery and met the beautiful and sassy Clare and that is when he knew that he had met the one because when you know that you have met your soulmate you just don’t let them go. Clare and Joe can’t seem to stop thinking of each other and when they eventually give in to how they feel it is absolutely explosive and just feels right between them and this is what starts their greatest love story ever. Clare and Joe have attraction, chemistry and a strong connection right from the start and were so perfect together and for each other and the outcome was just perfect. I absolutely loved this short story and what a way to find your love and soulmate and live the rest of your life together while getting the happiness and future that they both wanted and deserved and what a beautiful way to end their story.

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fling to Forever

If you’re looking for a book with short stories about love, love, love, then you won’t be disappointed with this book. While the stories may be short, you’ll still get a satisfying read. In Fling to Forever, we meet Clare Finnegan and Joe Fortunato. Joe meets Clare at Fiero’s Bakery and is smitten. When you know you know, right? Clare is looking for a fling because her visa is almost up. What happens when Jos finally gets the courage to ask her out? No spoilers so grab your copy and get ready to fall in love with these characters. I’ll post more reviews as I read more of this book.

I received an advanced reader copy of Fling to Forever and this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Rose Seals · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written, fast paced collection of novellas. These short stories are there for your enjoyment plus the bonus of everything earned goes to the Breast Cancer Research. each one of these stories have much to give. Full of emotions, chemistry, laughs, fears but most of all love. The first story was my favorite till I started reading the next story but they all became my favorite. Curl up and enjoy these stories. Would strongly recommend to everyone.

I received a free copy of this book via Sofia's Cowboy Romance Lovers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Add Love - Instalove Romance Anthology

Just Add Love: An Instalove Romance Anthology is part of the Romance Café Collection. This book contains 16 stories with each by a different author. I have not read a number of these authors before so I was going in blind and hoping I would enjoy it, which I did. If you need a love boost then this anthology will definitely do it. There are a number of different tropes so there is something for everyone. I enjoyed the stories I read and will go back to read more.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Add Love is a collection of stories by some of my favorite authors that falls into just about every category of romance. They are well written, descriptive, and had my emotions all over the place as I connected with the characters. It is a great read, and the proceeds go to research for Breast Cancer.

I received a free copy of this book via Sofia's Cowboy Romance Lovers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[julie young · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of love stories. A treat for the heart. 'Fired Up' by Linda G Hill gives hope to all lonely hearts out there. Flirty, funny , sparks fly. A short story that tells how life can change when fate steps in and things just seem to be right place, right time, right couple. I really enjoyed it.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for His Perfect Valentine by Sharon Wray.
I loved this story, wonderful characters, original story, some bad boy bikers, romantic Valentine's Day, reunited lovers as well as some small town discord. This story has everything, another amazing story by Sharon Wray.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This instalove anthology has a little bit of everything for everyone. They're short, but sweet and spicy enough to satisfy your romance craving. I do have to say the Fling Forever was a favorite. A bunch of these authors were new to me and I enjoyed every story!