First published 2019
Heart's Kiss magazine delivers over 70,000 words of romance fiction in convenient portions for busy readers. This February-March 2019 issue opens with Tina Smith's editorial and features an interview with bestselling author Stephanie Laurens conducted by Lezli Robyn. The collection spans multiple romance subgenres, from Petronella Glover's "A Wintery Tail" to Meghan Ewald's "Woman Hollering Creek" and Jacqueline Seewald's "Just One Look." Rei Rosenquist contributes "A Real Ace V-Day Present" while Alice Faris offers "Late to Valentine's." L. Penelope begins a serialized story with "Before I Break (Part One)" and Julie Pitzel rounds out the fiction with "I'll Cry if I Want To." The issue also includes book recommendations from C.S. DeAvilla, a recipe feature for raw vegan chocolate bars by Andrea Abedi, and closes with Lezli Robyn interviewing fantasy author Juliet Marillier. The magazine combines established voices with emerging writers across historical, contemporary, paranormal, suspense and futuristic romance.
Genres: short-stories, romance, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: multiple-perspectives, serialized-story
Period: February-March 2019
94 pages · Paperback · Heart's Nest Press