"Kiss Me Like You Mean It" is a heartfelt collection of short stories that explores the many facets of modern romance-its complications, vulnerabilities, and moments of unexpected joy. Each story delves into the challenges lovers face, from heartbreak and miscommunication to rediscovery and resilience, ultimately celebrating the triumphs that make love worth fighting for. With emotional depth and honest storytelling, this collection offers a poignant and relatable look at the messy, beautiful journey of connection.

In stories one and two, the protagonist, after a very rough start in life, learns she has to fight for true love. But is she ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for true love?

In story three, a young man who has led an uneventful life had a chance to earn his way into heaven. He is challenged with numerous roadblocks. Sometimes more than he can handle. None more challenging than when he meets Jessica and falls in love. Will she keep him out of heaven?

In story four, a man and a woman who are both going nowhere in life meet. Their lives are totally turned around. They both become successful and very happy. However, there are forces, powerful forces, looking to tear them apart. Will their love be strong enough to overcome an impossible challenge?

In story five, Zachary is heir to the throne. He meets a young bartender and falls in love. He hopes to bring her to his castle and marry her. However, his younger brother wants to be king. He will stop at nothing. As Zachary's brother plots his assassination attempts, the outlook for a long romance seems slim. How strong does a love have to be to even defy death itself?