Love, Briefly: From First Glance to Goodbye

By Amelia Parks

From the author of Legends of the Blood Moon, comes a new compelling story collection:

"She reaches for his hand feeling it in hers. It feels spiny, like fire and it hurts, but she wanted to feel connected to him. She doesn't look him in the eye and just stares at his hands. 'I would like that.'"
-- ASD, The Dog, and Me

"'That was the moment you probably realized I was paying such close attention to your condition.'
'Why?'
'Because, ' He cups my face in his hands. 'I love you.'"
-- Between Here and Nowhere

"'I was going to ask that after you believing in God. But now, fate decided to stop me so that you could answer that question yourself because you fail to know what you believe, ' she strokes my cheek and whispers."
-- Do You Believe in God?

"He looks down crying. 'And now it's too late to fix it, I've destroyed my family and you Death is selfish"
-- If Only For A Moment

'Xavier thinks about how much he loves Evie. How much he cared about her. His couch was actually not that comfortable, so he'd take the floor in the living room for her.'
-- The Other Man

Five short stories. From a young autistic woman falling in love for the first time. Two old friends realizing they were soulmates. A philosopher challenging her boyfriend's beliefs. A teenager mourning her first boyfriend. A love triangle that gets messy. All are about people experiencing love, briefly. Explore the world of philosophy, love, medicine, drama and grief. A combination of romance, fantasy and drama that will leave you wanting more.

Amelia Parks is an author who loves barbecue and salsa. When she is not writing, she enjoys watching Sherlock, drawing, reading and playing the violin. She is currently receiving her undergraduate degree in kinesiology and nursing at Kansas State University. You can follow her on instagram @lyricist_on_paper_amelia for more details.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G7JLZR6H
• ISBN13: 9798263408602
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"