Jason Schubert

These stories are fictional, but like many, they’re woven with emotions, feelings, reflections, and experiences drawn from life. Several of the poems were written at different points in my life, lightly adapted to fit the stories. As for the more intimate moments, those come straight from imagination. Bummer, I know, but I’m sticking to that!

In Seasons of Intimacy, the story unfolds through four seasons (not twelve months), each reflecting a stage I believe is essential for love: physical attraction, friendship, emotional chemistry, and finally trust and patience. Secrets of Intimacy is still divided into seasons, though less formally, serving as a timeline and quiet metaphor for timing, growth, and the moments that shape relationships.

In one sense, each story took a lifetime because of the experiences woven in. In another, the writing itself came together relatively quickly, in less than two months each. What took longer was the behind-the-scenes work: revisions, editing, artwork, formatting. Who knew fonts, spacing, and margins could cause so much inner turmoil? Every step taught me something new, and I’m grateful for it all.

Yes. Seasons of Intimacy includes several poems woven into the story, and Secrets of Intimacy also features poetic writings discovered or reflected upon, adding layers to the characters’ journey.

Everyone… spread the word! I know these stories are not for everyone, but I believe they’re for anyone who believes (or wants to believe) in true connection—physical, emotional, spiritual—second chances, and the patience lasting love often requires. Seasons of Intimacy is a soft, vulnerable journey of discovery, while Secrets of Intimacy picks up the pace with adventure while focusing on sustaining love and discovering answers.

I hope so. I’m a man, and I wrote them! Beyond that, I’ve received great feedback from male readers who found the emotional themes, growth, humor, and relationship dynamics resonant. These stories are written with universal themes in mind: connection, trust, and growth, from all perspectives. Let me know what you think!

While Secrets of Intimacy continues the journey from Seasons of Intimacy, each story can stand alone. Reading them in order gives the best experience, but I’ve included enough context so readers won’t be lost, even if they start with Secrets. If not, please go back and read the first one (wink, wink—nudge, nudge).

These stories explore love and romance, including intimate moments, but they are not explicit erotica. The heat focuses on connection, emotional vulnerability, and desire, enough to spark the imagination without going over the top. That said, spice is truly in the eye of the reader. Some readers have told me the books were spicier than they expected, while others have said they were hardly spicy at all. If you enjoy slow-burn love stories with a touch of spice, you’ll hopefully feel right at home. Secrets of Intimacy has a little less spice than Seasons of Intimacy, and both are recommended for adult readers.

I have ideas for where the journey might go next, but it all depends on inspiration and reader curiosity. After all, love stories rarely end; they just keep unfolding. (Unless Netflix calls. Then things may move a bit faster.)

By reading, sharing, and showing up, which you already have by being here. Thank you! If the stories moved you, I’d be honored if you left a review on Amazon or Goodreads and recommended them to someone who might connect with them. Every bit of support makes a huge difference to independent authors, more than I ever imagined. Truly, every reader matters.