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

“When do you collect the car?” Sam asked.


“Tomorrow after work. Do you want to come with us?”


“Sure,” Mark said. “But we’ll have to wait until about seven o’clock because Simon doesn’t want to drive in rush hour traffic till he’s gotten used to driving again.”


We explained to Sam that it had been a while since I last drove.


“Does the car have a sun roof and everything?”


“Good grief, no. We couldn’t afford anything as fancy as that.”


“Do you think we’ll be able to go out somewhere at the weekend?” Sam asked.


“Can’t see why not. We could drive into the country, go for a walk, and find somewhere to have a meal on the way home. How does that sound to everyone?”


My chief goal on Friday was to leave as soon as knocking off time arrived, so I could go for my car. The clock dragged its way through the day at a snail’s pace.


Chapter 24