The start of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire means Wes can finally get back to his seasonal job and distract himself from his recent messy break-up. There’s plenty for him to think about at the Faire, such as his role as a wandering flower merchant, the overwhelming August heat, and Carlo, who plays a handsome knight.<br><br>Carlo is the exact opposite of Wes’s ex, Phillip, who won’t let their relationship die easily. The young knight is sweet and caring and chivalrous, but Wes has sworn to himself he’s not ready to jump back into dating yet.<br><br>When Carlo collapses off his horse during a joust, Wes has to confront his own feelings for his new friend, as well as Phillip’s constant attempts to win him back.

Heat Wave: Manheim

“I bought it earlier and stashed it in my room,” he said. “It’s the least I can do, seriously, but I got the feeling you wouldn’t let me buy it for you if we met up like usual.” Carlo held up the bottle. “Knight’s Reward, like I said. You’ve earned it.”


Wes didn’t know what to say. He was cautious, but he didn’t want to be heartless and completely disregard this sweet gesture. “Thank you,” he said. It was the only thing that came to mind, other than, “You really didn’t have to,” and “I’m not sure what I want from you anymore.”


“Do you want to sit by Bee Folks again?”


That said even more than the bottle of wine. Carlo wanted one-on-one time with Wes, and Wes was certain he knew why. His stomach knotted, but he nodded anyway. Best to get it over and done with so we can move on,he told himself.


Chapter 16