George Martin and Mike Foster have been best friends since childhood, but recent events have brought them even closer together: Mike has moved into George’s house now that George’s unfaithful boyfriend has been kicked out. It puts Mike in a pinch, because he’s always loved George -- maybe more than a best friend should.<br><br>George doesn’t suspect Mike’s feelings, being wrapped up in his job as the youngest lieutenant in the Jacksonville sheriff’s office and investigating a series of murders. But it will all come to a head when George is stalked by a psycho and Mike steps in front of a bullet meant for George. George then realizes there’s much more to their relationship than he thought.

Bodies of Work

We had a great if somewhat pricey meal, killing a bottle of wine in the process. Back in our room, we crawled in bed and listened to the sound of the stream coming through the open door.


“I don’t know about you,” I said, “but I’m wiped out.”


“Ditto. We’ve had a busy two days. Think about it, we drove five hundred miles, walked up a mountain and back, and bought a cabin.”


“That’s a lot of activity for two guys on their first two days of vacation.”


“Babe, I really prefer to think of this as a honeymoon, not a vacation. Next year we can call it a vacation.”


“You’re such a romantic,” I said, snuggling up against his hard body.


Chapter 58