First Glances: A Romantic Collection of Those First Sparks

First Glances
A Romantic Collection of Those First Sparks
by Nepenthe Kay

What if love wasn’t lightning bolts and grand declarations—but a stolen glance across a crowded field, a flirtatious librarian who knows your favorite trope, or a barista who hands you more than just your morning coffee?

In this tender, wickedly fun, and wildly romantic anthology, Nepenthe Kay weaves together poems and short stories that celebrate the moments just before everything changes. The ones that make your chest ache. That make your breath catch. That make you wonder what would happen if you just said yes.

Featuring brooding Scotsmen, soft-spoken bookworms, mischievous actors, unexpected kisses, and the kind of banter that leaves you breathless, First Glances is a love letter to the sparks that start it all.

For the hopeful hearts, the shy smiles, and everyone who still believes in the magic of a moment—you’ll find a piece of yourself in these pages.