Love is All Charity Anthology: Susan Scott Shelley & Chantal Mer

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The fifth edition of Love Is All celebrates the universal human right that is to love and be loved. It features nine brand new stories from bestselling and award-winning authors, including BL Maxwell, Chantal Mer & Susan Scott Shelley, Connor Peterson, Gabbi Grey, Nic Starr, R.L. Merrill, Sean Michael, Sophia Soames, and Xio Axelrod.

All proceeds from the anthology will go to two organizations that support and defend LGBTQIA+ rights: the Matthew Shepard Foundation and Equality Texas.

The anthology will only be available for a limited time. www.books2read.com/loveisall

One of the included stories is Swoon from Susan Scott Shelley & Chantal Mer

Swoon

When proud firefighter Gage gets stuck in a tree while rescuing a kitten, his secret fear of heights is thrust into full view of his rugby teammates and the guy he’s crushed on all season. Taking part in the rescue, tree doctor Valentine glimpses the vulnerability behind the tough mask Gage wears and is determined, quirks and all, to pursue the intriguing man. Caring for the kitten, the men form a connection that feels like the solid foundation for a relationship, but will Gage’s worries of how his phobia could color his teammates, and in turn, Valentine’s opinion of him and Val’s doubts over whether he can trust Gage to keep his word when others haven’t, keep them from the promise of new beginnings they’ve found in each other?

Other books by Susan and Chantal

Their most recent release is Shine.

Hercules Hoffman has spent the last few years starting over, in a new job, new living situation, going back to college, and in a new role as manager of the inclusive rugby club he used to play for. His friendships are solid but with his life in transition, he doesn’t believe he has a lot to offer someone until the goals he’s working towards are achieved. From their first meeting on the pitch, Hercules sees Apollo as out of his reach, but the gentle giant is never far from his thoughts.

Zoologist Apollo Leos finds animals easier to understand than people. Joining the rec league rugby club pushed him out of his comfort zone and gave him a supportive friend group for the first time in his life. Slowly shedding the shields he developed to protect himself from the harshness of the world, he’s gaining confidence and the ability to relax and trust. Except when it comes to his attraction to Hercules. He’s never dated before and feels his inexperience will be seen as a hindrance to a relationship. Not knowing how Hercules will react to that information freezes him from making the first move.

After their matchmaking friends scheme to get them together, Hercules and Apollo take a tentative step that quickly falls into a heady rush of firsts. Kisses, dates, sharing pieces of themselves, they form a bond that opens up their worlds. As Hercules wars with doubts about himself and Apollo navigates the unfamiliar territory of a romantic relationship, their summer romance is tested by Hercules’s belief that people don’t stick around and Apollo’s worry about what will happen when he trusts someone with his heart.

Link: https://www.shelleyandmer.com/shine

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XDWRa

About the authors

Chantal Mer

Chantal Mer is an author and optimist. Her stories explore relationships and what it means to be family. When she’s not writing about strong women, strong men, and strong love, she can be found walking her adorable dog, volunteering at her children’s school (in the library, of course), teaching at the local university, and reading. Chantal lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, children, Toffee the Wonder Dog, and vicious cat, Gracie. 

Chantal’s website: http://www.chantalmer.com/

Chantal and Susan’s website for their co-writing projects: https://www.shelleyandmer.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantalmer/

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/chantalmerauthor/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chantalmer

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mer_chantal

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zglN-o-mqLt37Y6jzo2Xg

Susan Scott Shelley

USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Scott Shelley writes stories with heat and heart where love always wins. Her romances give readers lighthearted escapes into happily ever after and celebrate the fact that love is love. In addition to crafting stories, she is a professional voiceover artist and enjoys lending her voice to a wide range of projects. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and loves sports, running, and reading. 

Susan’s website: http://susanscottshelley.com/

Susan and Chantal’s website for their co-writing projects: https://www.shelleyandmer.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanscottshelley/

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/SusanScottShelley1

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susanscottshelley

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Susan_S_Shelley

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zglN-o-mqLt37Y6jzo2Xg