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

Sam groaned. “You didn’t have to prove it!” 


“Why did we bring him?” I nodded towards the couch.


Mark let go of me with one arm and we each used our free arms to beckon to Sam to join us in a group hug.


“Sorry,” Sam soon said, breaking the hug, “I need the loo.” 


“Do you think you can flush it without help this time?” I asked his retreating form. 


He turned round and blew me a raspberry.


A little later, Mark said, “We better start unpacking. Sam, you can have a cupboard in our room, and some hanging space in the wardrobe if you need it. I’m sorry you don’t have your own bedroom, but they don’t have many apartments with two bedrooms, and they would have been a lot dearer anyway.”


“It’s fine, thanks. I’ve just got a couple of nice shirts and a pair of trousers to hang up. Though I think I might wear one of the shirts tonight if we’re going out.”


“You’ll be fine as you are. Save those things for more formal occasions,” I told him.


Chapter 51