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Terms & Conditions Apply: Romance With Stakes
The most compelling romances are not built on convenience.
They begin with a choice — and a cost.
Terms & Conditions Apply: Romance With Stakes is a curated anthology for writers who understand that desire alone is never enough. This collection centers stories where intimacy is negotiated, love is tested, and connection carries consequences that cannot be undone.
We are moving past the predictable and into the territory where romance has weight. Where attraction is sharpened by resistance. Where wit, restraint, and moral tension make the eventual union – if it comes at all – feel earned.
This anthology is an invitation to writers who lead with intelligence and depth.
Whether your story explores a clash of wills, a boundary that cannot easily be crossed, a secret that changes everything, or the quiet pressure of an unspoken rule, this is a platform for romance that respects the reader and the craft.
Each contributor will write a standalone romance story that prioritizes character, consequence, and transformation. Heat is welcome. It must serve the story. All participants are recognized as Published Authors, with their work appearing in both print and digital editions.
Project Highlights
– Spotlight Feature – Open the collection as the lead voice, establishing the tone for a book defined by tension, restraint, and intelligence.
– Signature Feature – Close the anthology with a story that lingers — the final word in a collection where choices matter.
– Featured Authors – Contribute a feature story and be showcased alongside a carefully selected group of writers committed to substance over spectacle.
How It Works & Payment Terms
1. Secure Your Place – Reserve your feature with a down payment. Your place is held while the collection fills.
2. Project Kickoff – Once the anthology is fully committed and officially moves forward, the remaining balance will be due.
3. Chapter Investment – Your deposit is applied toward the total cost of your feature:
– Spotlight Feature: $3,500
– Signature Feature: $3,000
– Featured Author: $2,500
You will not be asked to pay the remaining balance unless the project proceeds.
Spots are intentionally limited to protect the quality and cohesion of the collection.
Final Note
If you believe the most enduring romances are shaped by choice, consequence, and restraint – if you write stories where the terms matter and the stakes are real – then this anthology was built for you.
