The moment Drew Richards spots gorgeous workaholic lawyer, Mark Stevens, at a party, he is intrigued. Though rebuffed at first by Mark, a persistent Drew convinces the man they can be friends. Drew left his job as an art teacher to help his parents with their gift shop when his stepfather fell ill. It’s at a coffee shop by the store where their friendship begins.<br><br>After the death of his partner, Mark buried himself in work, a habit he can’t seem to break himself of ... until he meets Drew. The short, dark haired Drew is cute in a pixie sort of way, not Mark’s usual sort, but he finds the man too appealing and before he knows it they become more than friends.<br><br>Mark’s been out of the dating scene for a while and can’t help but make a few missteps. Drew is looking for serious commitment. Can he become Mark’s one and only?

His One and Only

Mark smiled. “So, is it just the three of us or are you expecting more?”


“No, just us three. I thought it would be better to keep it small to get to know your new friend better,” Mrs. Stevens said. “I’m fixing a lasagna, so I hope you like Italian.”


“Drew, why don’t I show you out to the patio? We can sit there for a bit before dinner.” Mark closed his hand over Drew’s arm and led him outside through a sliding glass door.


The covered patio contained a long glass table with several cushioned plush looking chairs around it. It overlooked a decent sized backyard that was lush and green with more flowers lining the back fence.


“This is really nice,” Drew said, plopping down in a chair.


“My house is pretty similar although I don’t have the green thumb Mama has. I have nice lawns I pay gardeners to take care of, but not much in the way of flowers or other plants.”


Chapter 8