William Holden

Due to an unexpected snowstorm, Joe finds himself stranded in New York City on Christmas Eve. After a lonely day, he returns to his hotel room to find a box of truffles and a note from Alan, a sexy and flirtatious barista.<br><br>The note sends Joe on a once in a lifetime scavenger hunt touring some of the best pastry shops and chocolatiers in the city. The hunt ends in Alan's apartment, and when the two finally find themselves alone, things heat up.<br><br>They awake on Christmas morning in each other's arms, but there's a problem. The storm has passed and Joe must catch his train back to Boston. Will their one-day romance be enough to keep them together, or will the demands of life pull them apart?

Silver and Gold

I opened the tiny box. A pear-shaped candy lay inside. The outside was clear gelatin, exposing the round, green tea center. I took the note from underneath the candy and slipped the box into my shoulder bag. I read the note as I enjoyed the soft, creamy, candy.


I hope you are enjoying the tour of some of the finest candies and sweets New York has to offer. You’re almost there. One more stop is all you have left to receive the final clue. This leg of the trip will require a cab and a trip into the village. Ask the driver to drop you in front of where it all began in 1969. Facing away from the front door, walk two blocks toward the river then make a right. If it’s not milk chocolate you are craving, then it must be dark. Into the dark is where you want to go. Don’t forget to knock three times.


Chapter 5