After declaring their love for each other on Christmas Day, Simon Peters and Mark Smith settle down to a cosy life of domestic togetherness. A new year brings new joys and challenges. Sam, a neighbour boy comes to stay for a few days and adopts Simon and Mark as honorary dads. A promotion at work gives Simon more responsibility. Mark finds employment at the local café. The purchase of a car allows the couple to get out and about to explore the Yorkshire countryside. Snuggle up in an easy chair and toast your toes in front of the fire as you read Simon and Mark’s continuing romantic adventures.

Fireside Romance Book 2: Burning Brighter

Paul set his glass back on the table. “Charlotte certainly does her fair share of crying.”


“No more than most babies surely?” I questioned.


“No, the health visitor said there was nothing to worry about there,” Helen said. “We just can’t seem to get Sam involved with his sister at all. The health visitor suggested Sam should spend a few days with a friend or relative, but that’s not practical what with school and everything.”


“We’d love to have him come stay at our place, but we’ve only the one bedroom.” I took a pull on my pint of bitter, feeling sympathy for the Bates’ plight. 


Chapter 7