This beautifully written and compelling collection from author John D. Ottini portray a sense of realism that garners intrigue, empathy, suspicion and the belief that these characters could be your neighbors. Readers are sure to enjoy these well into the late night hours. Enjoy!

One Shot To The Head: A Love Story
by John D. Ottini
4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)
Genre: Romance

Finalist in the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Award Competition – Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association)

When her longtime boyfriend Tyler decides to take Brie to a high-priced French restaurant for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day, she naturally assumes that he will at long last propose to her.

What she doesn’t expect is an evening that ends in humiliation. And where will this leave their relationship?

Includes a Bonus Story: A Time to Forgive

NOTE TO READERS: This 5,000 word eBook contains two short stories. Please keep this in mind when purchasing this product.

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Broken in Pieces: A Trio of Twisted Tales
by John D. Ottini
Genre: Literature & Fiction | Short Stories

Broken in Pieces is made up of three short stories written in the style of the classic television show The Twilight Zone.

Follow Diana, Blake and Lena through their strange and twisted stories where things are not necessarily as they appear.

In “A Toast to My Sorry Life,” Lena Dancer comes to a sad realization that her life is nothing like she thought it would be. After giving up everything for a man who promised her the world, she’s left with a cheating husband and a vengeful heart. Sometimes when dreams vanish into thin air, the only thing that remains is a desire for cold, hard revenge.

In “Disturbing Conversations”, Diana Delancy is having a difficult time coming to grips with the loss of her only child. If that isn’t enough of a burden, now she’s beginning to think that she’s losing her mind.

When tragedy strikes, Blake Thomas is left with a broken heart and a guilty conscience. Rather than searching within his heart for the forgiveness he needs, he decides that sometimes it’s easier to just “Blame it on the Weather.”

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Beneath The Roses
by John D. Ottini
4.0 Stars (5 Reviews)
Genre: Suspense

A Mystery Novella.

Everyone loves a juicy secret–but what if it’s so horrible it could destroy your life?

Sitting by the bedside of her dying mother, Gwen is told a secret so startling that she can only hope that what she is hearing are simply the delusions of an over-medicated woman in her final hours of life. But in the weeks and months following the funeral, that hope crumbles as more pieces of evidence come to light, threatening everything Gwen holds dear. Then tragedy strikes once more.

Desperate to move on with her life, Gwen sets out to discover the truth–only to be confronted with a question that is far more difficult to answer: Are there some secrets that are best left secret?

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A Fool and His Money
by John D. Ottini
4.8 Stars (7 Reviews)
Genre: Romance

A Novella

Love and Money are two important ingredients in a man’s recipe for happiness.Unfortunately, those same two ingredients under the wrong circumstances can be a man’s recipe for disaster.

Unlucky at love, unemployed and drowning in debt, Thomas O’Connor is a man in need of salvation.

When an unexpected gift arrives from an unknown source, Tom is confused, yet elated about his new-found fortune. His luck continues when he runs into an old flame he hasn’t seen in years and sparks begin to fly. Strange how a man’s fate can change when he least expects it – one moment he’s miserable and struggling to make ends meet, and the next he’s back on his feet and looking forward to a bright future… or so he thought.

Then Tom’s rediscovered love reveals the shocking skeletons in her past, and he must decide to forgive and forget or turn his back and walk away. If he chooses to stay, he must find a way to live with the violent action required to keep her in his life. An innocent search on the Internet unveils a problem that could stand between Tom’s good fortune and ultimately, the love of his life.

They say that love is blind and money is the root of all evil, but sometimes you don’t realize that until it’s too late.

A Fool and His Money is a novella about love, happiness, desire, greed and murder.

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Tormented Heart
by John D. Ottini
3.5 Stars (2 Reviews)
Genre: Romance

A Love Story/Suspense Novelette

It’s with a heavy heart that Austin Drummond travels to Bodega Bay, California, to honor his wife’s final request and to say goodbye to a dear, sweet friend.

After spending the last three years of his life in a mental fog clouded by heartache and depression, Drummond believes he’s finally discovered a solution to alleviate his sorrow.

When a meeting with a needy young woman leads to chaotic unforeseen circumstances, Drummond must remain calm in the face of adversity in order to complete his goal.

In the end, he discovers that even when everything goes as planned, there are still things in life that are beyond his control — and that sometimes joy can be found in very unexpected places.

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