Attorney Charles Barnett thought it was all over for him and his heart. In the three years since his partner died, he hasn't felt so much as a spark of attraction to another man. That suddenly changes when Charles is assigned a new case and meets his new client.<br><br>Recent widower Philip d'Autremont has been traveling in all the same circles as Charles, but somehow they've never managed to meet. Now that they have, both men find themselves falling hard and fast.<br><br>But there's more than one hurdle to Charles and Philip beginning a love affair, much less maintaining it: Philip is on trial for murder, a politically ambitious and homophobic district attorney is determined to convict him, and Charles is responsible for Philip's defense.

Trial

“I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t worry. We’ll get through this with flying colors.”


“If we’re taking a plane tomorrow, shouldn’t I be making a reservation? It might not be possible to get a seat on such short notice, what with the holiday weekend and all.”


“I fly my own plane on short trips like this. You’ll be in the copilot’s seat.” Without waiting for my response, Charles looked at Lance and pointed to the corner of the room, where I’d noticed what appeared to be a round doggie bed. “Lance, bed” was all Charles said, and the dog gave him a hangdog look before jumping to the floor and curling up on his own bed.


Chapter 15