David Bennett is a widower. He had a wonderful relationship with his wife, but now she's gone. He decides he's done with relationships -- he has no sex drive and no interest in life in general. Andy Barnes is a homeless man who often stands at the end of an exit ramp begging for help. For some unfathomable reason, David is always tempted to pick him up on his way home. One wretched night in December, fate intervenes and David finds himself bringing the man home and into his life. Much to his surprise, he begins to fall in love with this down and out young man. As love returns, David realizes he does have a reason to go on with life after all. Over the next few years, the two face life as a partnered gay couple with humor and courage. Each year brings with it happiness, tragedy, joy, and sorrow; the stuff life is made of. Along the way, the love the two share for each other helps them to overcome all obstacles and face all challenges.

David and Andrew Book 1: One Night in December

“More than my eyes, I hope,” he retorted.


Once again Meg had taken Snazzy to warm him up. Andy and I struggled to get me into my chaps. They were like a second skin. Andy didn’t waste the opportunity to grope me under the guise of helping me zip up the tight-fitting chaps. The usual accentuation of my package caused by the fit of the chaps was now augmented by the response I was having to being handled by my lover. Oh well, if the judge really was a member of the club, this might catch his attention if my riding didn’t.


“Now remember, Dad, this is Western Pleasure. Snazzy is being judged, not you. All you have to do is guide him around the ring and stay out of his way. He’s a great horse and he’ll do all the work.” These were Meg’s words of wisdom as I entered the ring with the eight other riders for Western Pleasure, 30 and Over, my first riding class of the day.


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