In "Compulsion" the author questions the truth and depth of reality in romance and various forms of love. From online dating to infatuation to parental love, courtship, and marriage, these stories challenge the reader to determine the reality of romantic love, its contrasts and freedoms. The twelve stories included in this book first appeared online at the author's creative space Valerie Writes (2013-2019).

Cover photo is compliments of Fabrice Villard at Unsplash, with much gratitude.