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

She shook her head. “Double bed for man and wife. But we all full.”


“It’s fine,” I said through gritted teeth. Sam and Mark were of little help, they were trying, not all that successfully, to remain straight-faced.


“Can I be of assistance?” Peter swished over.


“Yes, I was just telling the young lady that the apartment we’ve booked is okay,” I said, sending up a silent prayer that this whole scene would soon be over. 


Peter and the receptionist held a conversation in rapid-fire Spanish with accompanying hand gestures. Peter gave Mark and me a long look over, came to a decision, and then continued conversing with the confused woman. She blushed, then presented us with the register which Mark and I signed. She then handed over the room key without meeting our eyes. Whereas Peter on the other hand gave us a smile and a knowing wink.


Chapter 48