Love doesn’t follow a map.

It finds you in the checkout line at the grocery store, across a table at your cousin’s wedding, or twenty years after you walked away the first time.
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A Valentine to Remember is a short romantic fiction anthology about those moments—the ones that make your stomach flip and your heart remember what it’s like to want something. Second chances. First kisses. All the messy, wonderful ways two people realize they’re meant to share more than just this moment.
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We’re curating a collection of contemporary, small-town love stories that capture what Valentine’s Day is really about—not perfection, but the quiet, genuine ways people find their way back to love.
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Each story should be around 5,000 words—sweet to spicy, always romantic, and rich with emotional depth. A Valentine to Remember will be offered as a free gift to readers; while no royalties or payments are included, participation offers the reward of collaboration with fellow authors, shared visibility, and the chance to be part of a beautifully curated collection celebrating love in all its forms.
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If you write heartfelt, character-driven romance that feels real—stories with humor, warmth, and truth—we’d love to hear from you.
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Inquiry period closes Friday, November 14.
Selected authors will be notified by email on Monday, November 17.
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Ready to join us?
Fill out the Anthology Interest Form. Inside, you’ll find full participation details, timelines, and what to expect if selected.

(This is not a formal submission or contract—just a way for us to connect with authors whose work aligns with the heart and vision of this anthology.)


Author Resources:
If you’re new to short romantic fiction or unsure how to capture a complete love story in 5,000 words, visit our CLP blog series Happy Ever After Hours—especially the post “Writing Romance in 5,000 Words (or Less).” It offers guidance, structure, and encouragement for writing within a shorter format.




A Valentine to Remember is produced and published by CurtissLynn Publishing, an independent small press dedicated to quality romance and character-driven fiction.
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