{"product_id":"love-in-mission-city-the-shorts","title":"Love in Mission City: The Shorts","description":"Love in Mission City: The Shorts Box Set includes one novella and four short stories\n\nMission City is tucked in the charming Cedar Valley in southwestern British Columbia. If you love heartwarming, contemporary small-town gay romances, then come home to Mission City and fall in love with the men who live there. Romance blossoms in the unlikeliest places. And trouble has a way of finding them...\n\nPage Against the Machine\n\nDickens has run his family bookstore for years in the quiet ambiance suitable for literary endeavors. When Spike opens a motorcycle repair shop next door, tempers flare and sparks fly. Will they be able to resolve their differences or are they just too stubborn for compromise?\n\nThis is a 25k sizzling gay romance novella with a true instalove, enemies to lovers, opposites attract story with a cuddly cat named Aristotle.\n\nThe Lightkeeper’s Love Affair\n\nBen’s graduation celebration is disrupted by a winter storm. He and his beagle, Buddy, have the only room left in the hotel. When lightkeeper Isaac needs a bed, though, Ben’s happy to share. Platonically, of course. Except something about Isaac makes Ben want more.\n\nThis is a 10k lighthearted gay romance with forced proximity, a loner, a future school-teacher, and Buddy, the adorable beagle.\n\nNot in it for the Money\n\nAugust’s beloved sister has passed suddenly and the man finds himself in need of comfort. Turning to his employee feels all kinds of wrong, but Julian's arms feel too damned right to resist. Come morning, though, they have to look reality in the face. Is there a chance they find a forever love out of the tragedy?\n\nThis is a 5k scorching gay romance story about a boss, his employee, and the inheritance of a lifetime.\n\nMarcus’s Cadence\n\nCadence is trying to sell the home that had been his refuge during his tumultuous teen years. When his teenage crush, Marcus, shows up as a potential buyer, sparks fly. Is there just a real estate deal to be done or could his feelings be requited? (You don't want to imply sex\/love is part of a deal)\n\nThis is a 7k second-chance gay romance instalove short story with a very happy ending and a malti-poo named Kiki.\n\nAce’s Place\n\nAfter a fall from grace, Derek has moved to a small town for a fresh start. Harold, the local golden boy made good, catches Derek’s attention. But secrets and omissions cloud what could be the beginning of something special. Can they take a chance on being vulnerable enough to fall in love?\n\nThis is a 13k steamy gay romance about second-chances, hockey, and an adorable but nosy Bouvier.\n\nPlease note - all five stories have been previously published\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 199805344X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.199805344X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Grey, Gabbi\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333603196989,"sku":"BVV.199805344X.G","price":12.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/199805344X-0.jpg?v=1783636860","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/love-in-mission-city-the-shorts","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}