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

He was about to call Steve, when his phone rang. His heart leaping, he answered, “Mark?”


“I did. What’s wrong? Are you okay? You sound upset.”


“Oh, no. Your stepfather?” Mark asked.


“No, my mom,” Drew said, practically choked on the words. “She collapsed. I don’t know what’s going on. I just stepped outside for a second to breathe and make some calls.”


“Hoag Memorial.” Drew’s knees were weak with relief. He needed Mark to be there. He realized it with startling clarity. He gave Mark the details of where Drew could be found once he arrived


Drew swallowed. “Thanks. I’ll see you.”


After he called Steve and some friends of his parents to let them know what was going on, Drew went back inside to sit with his stepdad and wait.


Chapter 18