8 stories
Caribbean Heat
A solo trip to Jamaica turns complicated when she meets a local tour guide half her age. What starts as snorkeling ends somewhere much deeper.
The Dance Competition Heat
Regina dominates the ballroom dance scene at fifty-seven. When her new partner turns out to be half her age, the chemistry on the floor leads to fire off it.
The Salon After Hours
Keisha owns the hottest salon in Brooklyn. When her young shampoo boy stays late to help her close, she discovers his hands are good for more than washing hair.
The Spoken Word Seduction
She's been hosting poetry night at the Black-owned coffee shop for a decade. When a young poet joins the rotation with verses written just for her, the words lead somewhere physical.
The Strip Club Accountant
Diana handles the books for Atlanta's most exclusive gentleman's club. When the owner's estranged son comes to learn the business, he learns more than the bottom line.
The Sugar Mama Situation
After her tech company goes public, Vanessa has more money than she knows what to do with. A dating app for 'mutually beneficial arrangements' introduces her to a younger man who wants more than her wallet.
The Taboon Bread Baker
Every morning before dawn, Umm Said bakes taboon bread in her ancient stone oven—until a young man named Faris asks to learn, igniting fires beyond the clay.
The Landlord's Daughter
Tyler's rent is late, and his landlord sends his thick, beautiful daughter to collect. But she has a different kind of payment in mind.