The Kyleverse
Weird things happen to the people around Kyle, but his go with the flow, try anything once attitude usually leads to a good time.
The Kyleverse is a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Book 1: Rake
Book 2: Faulty
Book 3: Wrapped
Book 4: Nimbus
Book 5: Spread
Book 6: Solved
Book 7: Fluff
Book 8: Licked
Book 9: Wacky
Book 10: Hosed
Holiday Specials:
These stories contain characters from the main series, so it is recommended to read the listed books from the main series for each holiday special prior to reading.
Rake
Taylor is a girl who needs to get her leaves in the bin before trash pick up.
Connor is a rake in every sense of the word.
Kyle is a best friend who is along for the ride.
What started out as a weird day will turn into so much more.
Taylor knows that she needs to clean up her yard before trash pick up tomorrow, but when she heads to her garage to get her supplies, something seems off. Luckily, her best friend, Kyle, is available to offer his services. When the two come together to deal with the leaves, Taylor meets Connor, who rocks her world.
Rake is book 1 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Faulty
“This one’s faulty. It has some, uh, quirks.” His voice is low and mischievous and his description almost makes the toy sound dirty. Is he flirting with me? He smiles at me again. “But I’ll give you a deal, if you want it.”
Chloe is drawn to a toy store where she acquires a cute new furry friend with some quirks. It might be faulty, but Chloe is not disappointed when she finds that her new toy has a similar idea of fun. She and her coworker, Kyle, discover together how fun playtime can be with their new friend.
Faulty is book 2 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Wrapped
“Birthday presents don’t talk.”
“Obviously, some do.”
Lena comes home to find a large gift box waiting for her with the note “Do not open until your birthday!” When her birthday finally arrives, she finds out the present is something more than she expected.
Wrapped is book 3 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Nimbus
“A nice guy like you deserves someone to help them weather the storm.”
Owen is having another one of his “the sky is falling” days. A day where nothing is going his way and his anxiety is spiraling out of control. He’s more than a little surprised to find out that the sky really does fall this time, but not in the way he feared. He’s in store for something much more shocking.
Nimbus is book 4 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Spread
She picks me up, rubbing her hands over my ergonomic handle. “Well. Silicone is silicone, right?”
Mel is cleaning up after a party when she finds something that doesn’t belong to her. Little does she know, her find is lucky in more ways than one.
When a bet goes wrong, Spatha finds himself trapped in an unfortunate situation. Luckily, he is in excellent hands with Mel.
Spread is book 5 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Solved
They say, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t make a deal with the devil. Always read the fine print.” If I had known the cost, would I have still taken the deal? Probably.
Kayla’s working at the diner when she comes across a mysterious cube. Just another Tuesday for a witch living on a ley line.
Steve wanted to win, and now he’s paying the price. Will he find a way out of his predicament or remain scrambled?
Solved is book 6 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Fluff
“Rainbow?”
“Yeah, babe?”
“What is going on?”
“Magic!”
Mollie has finally decided to sell her last Fluffy Friend, but when she finds out their sentimental value outweighs any monetary value, she has to consider other options. After receiving some special help from the town toy shop owner, Mollie discovers Rainbow is good for a lot more than a walk down memory lane.
As things with Rainbow become increasingly unpredictable, Mollie must decide if her Fluffy Friend can be more than a friend.
Fluff is book 7 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Licked
I’m staring out my window sleepily, trying to corral my thoughts, when I see a shooting star streak through the sky. I flash back to what Tay said.
If something special comes along, don’t be afraid to grab it.
“I wish for that. My own something special.”
Following a rough breakup, Reese has to move in with a friend of a friend. Unpacking, she comes across Christmas cards she made with her ex and doesn’t think much before throwing the whole pile in the trash. A single envelope makes its way back to her bedside table, and she wakes up in a dream world to find the girl of her dreams. The next morning, she can’t help but give this lone envelope a second look.
Licked is book 8 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Wacky
“If you could change something about your life, what would it be?”
A million ideas rush through my head before I settle on one. “I guess, when it comes down to it, I’d like if I were a little more relaxed.”
Alli has never been one to stray far from the beaten path and appreciates her organized, structured life. She wakes up at the same time each morning. She styles her hair the same way every day. She orders her coffee the same exact way each time. That’s how she likes things, yet when she notices an inflatable tube man dancing in the breeze, she cannot help but wish to be a little more go with the flow.
When the tube man pushes her boundaries and helps her discover a new side to herself, Alli must decide how far she’s willing to go to keep him a part of her life.
Wacky is book 9 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Hosed
“I saw the way you were looking at your friends. I wanted you to be happy, but I wasn’t trying to play matchmaker or anything. I swear!”
After a minor magical mishap, Kate finds watering the garden a much more enjoyable chore as her hose is enhanced with new special features. When they have a night of fun, she needs to decide whether she is looking for more from her garden hose or if Adrian is already more than she could have hoped for.
Hosed is book 10 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn’t the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.