This collection brings together a number of short romances written between 1995 and the present day. They don't contain a lot of sex, but there is some. They do contain quite a lot of love, and an equal amount of optimism about the human heart and soul.A For Effort: Meg Rothman wants love, but she has this little problem. Celebrity Stalker: Stalking almost always ends up badly. almost! Ceremony: Laura DiGennaro is about to have a daughter who'll never know her father - she thinks. Overtime: First impressions, preconceptions, expectations: Away with them all! The Middle Years: The true second chance is rare and precious. Prices: What we value will come at a price. Alex and Hsiao-ling must reckon up their emotional finances. Side Effect: A workplace romance with a humorous genesis. Learning By Doing: Some of us love naturally. Others have to learn how. Testing, Testing: He who is unsure of his feelings - or hers - must test! Farm Girl: A tale of love, devotion, and fresh produce.