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

The waiter approached. He was English. No doubt he was a student who had gotten himself a summer job to supplement his student grant. “Hello,” he smiled. “Are you ready to order?” 


The waiter left and a few minutes later returned with our drinks.


“I like these Pom…” Sam faltered. 


“Don’t drink it too quickly, because you’re only having the one,” Mark told him.


Sam nodded and thankfully didn’t argue.


I must admit, the food, when it arrived, was excellent. Even Tom seemed to enjoy his paella—if the way he cleaned his plate was any indication.


This time we all declined the waiter’s offer of a sweet. We wended our way slowly back to the car park and piled back into the car.


“It’s amazing how many British products they have here,” Mark said, looking at a row of familiar breakfast cereals in the hypermarket.


“They have to cater to the tourists,” Cliff told him.


Chapter 60