![Mix 'n' Match: A Wayward Ink Publishing Anthology by [Dorine, Layla, Gober, Eric, LeFey, Eddy, Popescu, Alina, Velden, Lily, Lea, Kassandra, Lowry, Dale Cameron, Lusch, A., Idonea, Asta, Caucher, Kevin]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516evNzSZiL._SY346_.jpg)
* I was given a copy of this book in exchange of a honest review.*
The anthologies of Wayward Ink Publishing are always a delightful blend of hot stories with meaningful ones and more often than not, combination of the two. This is even more true for “Mix ‘N’Match“, the anthology celebrating love that knows no borders, no cultural differences or skin color, the one that is capable of bringing people born and bread thousands of miles away from each other together and keeping them so despite the hardships they may encounter.
Each one of them had something which I liked, made me smile and think. A Touch of Paradise is a story in which Alina Popescu showcases her trademark type of writing that is elegant, easy and youthful. Lily Velden meets the sea and land in a story that its heart felt and deeply touching and shows us that the only place where one has to Belong is in the heart of his loved one. Finally Dale Cameron Lowry proves that neither culture, nor religion, miles or years can stop the true yearning and that Home is only where the heart is.
In this whole celebration of romance and cultures, there are 3 that stayed with me, I’ll surely re-read and would like to give them 5 brilliant stars.
Forbidden by Layla Dorine
When freedom comes to a small town with small minded people in the shape of a handsome drifter, there are always consequences. Sage shatters Eugene’s world, filled with prejudice and misunderstanding, to make it whole again – this time perfect with every piece on it’s place. Layla’s writing style is astonishing – mature, with the heavy warmth of the south, stirred by the wind of freedom, love and humanity.
Deceptive Histories by Eric Gober
There is something very characteristic about Eric’s stories. Even if you try to resist it, you can’t help being pulled in from the first sentence right into the world he paints in an irresistible way. Both of the characters are of mixed ancestry, and the way present and past are mixed makes an intriguing story to be read in one breath. Saying more would be a spoiler so just sit back and enjoy.
A Hopeless Mirage by Kevin Caucher
I didn’t know what to expect as I’ve never read anything by this author and to say that I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. I loved this from the first word to the last and I can term it sweet despite the hardships Guy had to go through. I’ve never wanted more to pull a character out of the page, give him a hug and then a slight kick in the ass to make him go for his dream. Absolutely delightful story!
One thing I love about anthologies is that you get to taste the diversity of interpretations of one and the same topic. There’s something for everyone and I’m sure that one or more of the stories in Mix ‘N’ Match will become your favorites!
Product Description
The heart wants what the heart wants.
Race…
Culture…
Creed…
Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.
Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.
MIX AND MATCH
Celebrate diversity with us.
STORIES INCLUDED
FORBIDDEN
LAYLA DORINE
Sage never imagined a trip down south would lead to so many discoveries.
He also never expected to meet Eugene, who is as different from Sage as north from south.
Two young men from different backgrounds.
Can they find friendship and love while surrounded by those who consider their desires to be forbidden?
THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR
EDDY LEFEY
A front door could be many things:
Hope, fear, a fresh start, a cold expanse of nothingness.
What will Thomas Ng’s front door mean for Daniel Grimm?
DECEPTIVE HISTORIES
ERIC GOBER
When Miguel falls for Van, he gets caught in the crosshairs of an angry spirit.
A spirit who cursed Van’s family long ago.
Can Miguel and Van break the curse?
Or will their lives end in ruin?
MESCHIANZA MEETINGS
ASTA IDONEA
Philadelphia, 1778
Lieutenant Penton has two problems: dealing with society functions and hiding his passion for Isaac, a slave.
When invited to assist with preparations for the Meschianza, he sees it as a brief escape from both.
However, the night will prove to have more to offer than he ever would have dreamed possible.
A HOPELESS MIRAGE
KEVIN CAUCHER
After hearing "no rice" enough times, Guy decided to swear off dating apps and men, only to find himself falling for his best friend's boyfriend.
A TOUCH OF PARADISE
ALINA POPESCU
Hauled to work in Hawaii, Tudor has little time to enjoy the island paradise.
His obnoxious friend Radu has it much easier, using his free time to set Tudor up, dangling a willing Hawaiian beauty in front of him.
Having been burned by long-distance relationships before, Tudor stubbornly resists Kahoni’s advances.
But can Tudor be worn down enough to enjoy a touch of paradise?
A SURPRISING SERVICE
A. LUSCH
It's another frustrating chore in Nick's day: getting the boiler serviced.
But when Prince walks through the door, it's not just the heating that gets hot.
BELONG
LILY VELDEN
Sent by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to curb an outbreak of influenza in an Australian outback aboriginal community, Dr. Dan is ready for anything.
Except Tommy…
A half-caste aboriginal who feels he doesn’t belong…
Anywhere.
KISS OF THE SOUTH
KASSANDRA LEA
The north and south have been divided by war. But love has other plans for Joseph Calder and Ephraim Pickett.
HOME
DALE CAMERON LOWRY
What if the man you thought you could never have was waiting for you all along?
Race…
Culture…
Creed…
Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.
Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.
MIX AND MATCH
Celebrate diversity with us.
STORIES INCLUDED
FORBIDDEN
LAYLA DORINE
Sage never imagined a trip down south would lead to so many discoveries.
He also never expected to meet Eugene, who is as different from Sage as north from south.
Two young men from different backgrounds.
Can they find friendship and love while surrounded by those who consider their desires to be forbidden?
THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR
EDDY LEFEY
A front door could be many things:
Hope, fear, a fresh start, a cold expanse of nothingness.
What will Thomas Ng’s front door mean for Daniel Grimm?
DECEPTIVE HISTORIES
ERIC GOBER
When Miguel falls for Van, he gets caught in the crosshairs of an angry spirit.
A spirit who cursed Van’s family long ago.
Can Miguel and Van break the curse?
Or will their lives end in ruin?
MESCHIANZA MEETINGS
ASTA IDONEA
Philadelphia, 1778
Lieutenant Penton has two problems: dealing with society functions and hiding his passion for Isaac, a slave.
When invited to assist with preparations for the Meschianza, he sees it as a brief escape from both.
However, the night will prove to have more to offer than he ever would have dreamed possible.
A HOPELESS MIRAGE
KEVIN CAUCHER
After hearing "no rice" enough times, Guy decided to swear off dating apps and men, only to find himself falling for his best friend's boyfriend.
A TOUCH OF PARADISE
ALINA POPESCU
Hauled to work in Hawaii, Tudor has little time to enjoy the island paradise.
His obnoxious friend Radu has it much easier, using his free time to set Tudor up, dangling a willing Hawaiian beauty in front of him.
Having been burned by long-distance relationships before, Tudor stubbornly resists Kahoni’s advances.
But can Tudor be worn down enough to enjoy a touch of paradise?
A SURPRISING SERVICE
A. LUSCH
It's another frustrating chore in Nick's day: getting the boiler serviced.
But when Prince walks through the door, it's not just the heating that gets hot.
BELONG
LILY VELDEN
Sent by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to curb an outbreak of influenza in an Australian outback aboriginal community, Dr. Dan is ready for anything.
Except Tommy…
A half-caste aboriginal who feels he doesn’t belong…
Anywhere.
KISS OF THE SOUTH
KASSANDRA LEA
The north and south have been divided by war. But love has other plans for Joseph Calder and Ephraim Pickett.
HOME
DALE CAMERON LOWRY
What if the man you thought you could never have was waiting for you all along?
