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

Neither of them spoke for a few minutes. Drew leaned his head against Mark’s shoulder and sighed.


“How is she?” Mark asked eventually.


Drew blew out a breath and withdrew a bit to look at Mark. “She had a stroke but the doctor said it was a small one. They’re going to keep her for a few days. I was going to go to the cafeteria for some tea for John.”


“Better than me, really. He’s going to stay here with her. The hospital allows family to stay in the rooms now.”


“Good. I’ll bet that’s a relief for both of you. I’ll go to the cafeteria with you.”


Drew reached for his hand. “Mark, thank you. For coming. I…we should talk.”


“Yes, we definitely should. But should we wait until your mom’s better?”


“Well, let’s sit for a moment in the cafeteria. John won’t mind, he knows you were coming. We won’t take long.”


Chapter 19