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

Returning to the topic of our proposed double-date, I said, “And you only get to see Jerry at the weekends. I’d have thought you’d want him all to yourself.”


“I think we’ve gotten past the lovesick, needing to hold on to each other at every moment stage. Don’t get me wrong, I still go weak at the knees just at the thought of him.” 


I laughed. Then I began to think about my reaction each time I saw Mark. “I still can’t believe Mark’s real. I imagine I’m going to wake up any minute and it’ll all have been a dream.”


“I know.” I let out a breath and closed my eyes. “As you know I’ve never been very outgoing. I just hope Mark doesn’t get bored with me.” Opening my eyes I told Mary about the nightclub we visited in Leeds. “I hated it and eventually I had to leave.”


“Mark’s totally besotted with you. You’ve no need to worry on that score. Trust me.” 


“I know. It’s just my old insecurities playing up again.” 


Chapter 34