My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Valentine’s‑themed LGBTQIA2S+ anthology offering twenty‑one low‑angst queer romances, each built around bad first impressions that blossom into sweet, satisfying happily‑ever‑afters. Candy Hearts, Volume 3 delivers warm, red‑hot novellas full of charm, humour, and feel‑good connection. It’s available for a limited time, and all proceeds support Rainbow Railroad, making it both a delightful read and a contribution to a meaningful cause.
This anthology is full of charm, and I really enjoyed how many of the stories leaned into humour while still delivering a guaranteed happy ending. The low‑angst tone makes it an easy, uplifting read, and the variety of “meet‑ugly” setups kept things fun from story to story. Because each piece is a novella, the character development is naturally limited, and I often found myself wishing a few of the couples had more space to grow. Several stories had such engaging setups and chemistry that I genuinely hope the authors expand them into longer works. Overall, it’s a sweet, feel‑good collection with plenty of warmth, laughs, and satisfying conclusions — perfect for dipping into when you want something light and happy. I particularly enjoyed the stories by A.D. Ellis, BA Tortuga, Becca Seymour and E.M. Denning. These were MM stories with mature content.
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