Last Christmas, Francis had a promising acting career and a budding romance with Duncan. This Christmas, it seems he's lost it all. When his mum persuades him to help her with the annual village production, he's drawn back into the wacky world of amateur pantomime. This year's production has all kind of new twists, the village players are eccentric although enthusiastic, and Francis isn't sure he ever saw himself as a director. And what his mother also didn't tell him was, he'd be working with Duncan by his side. But if he can cope with charity shop costumes, squabbling characters, cross-dressing, and all the corny jokes, can he also believe in the show's magical triumph of Good over Bad, and win a second chance with Duncan? After all, in pantomime, everyone gets their wish granted in the end.

He's Behind You!

“Duncan, get in your dress!” Mum was at the door to the hall. “It’s curtain call next!” Her face was glowing pink, her eyes sparkling as she looked between us, and I don’t think it was just from joy at another year’s theatrical success.


“Yes, Rose.” Duncan stared at me, spots of embarrassment n his cheeks. “Sorry, Rose.”


She laughed as we followed her back into the hall. We snuck up the side aisle and around the back of the stage—there were more than a few people staring and winking at us, I wasn’t sure what that was about—and scooped up the fairy godmother’s dress. As I helped tug it back up Duncan’s thighs, I couldn’t help my hand resting longer than necessary against the zip of his jeans.


He sucked in an excited breath. “Later,” he hissed.


“That better be a promise,” I hissed back.


All he did was wink. I nearly came in my jeans.


Chapter 13