Charmed and Alarmed

In "Charmed and Alarmed," a dedicated ballet dancer finds herself at a crossroads after her dreams are thwarted, ending up in her sister's apartment with no prospects. Her father's intervention lands her a job at his architecture firm, where she faces the charming but commitment-phobic Holden Ellinger, his business partner. As sparks fly in this short, spicy novella, she discovers the excitement of teasing amidst her frustrations. Enjoyable on its own, this is the third installment in a series of interconnected standalones.