Dylan Hughes owns a small bakery. He's doing what he loves and business is good, but he's lonely. After a bad relationship, he's been keeping to himself, and things are worse during the Christmas season. Then there is his unrequited crush on Aaron Tyler. Aaron is a successful event planner. He and Dylan met more than two years earlier and, after tasting Dylan's baking, Aaron proposed a collaboration. They've worked together ever since. Not willing to risk their friendship, Dylan has kept his feelings under wraps. But a secret admirer begins to send Dylan thoughtful gifts twelve days before Christmas. The cute, clever gifts keep on coming and he's flattered, but they couldn't have come at a worse time. Aaron has finally asked him out. What happens when the secret admirer’s identity is revealed on Christmas Day? Will Dylan's blossoming relationship with Aaron survive?

Twelve Gifts

Dylan looked at the other man thoughtfully before answering.


“Nothing, I mean, I’m sure your secret admirer will be elated to know that the gifts are appreciated.”


“So,” Aaron began. “Do you want to have dinner at my place?”


“Better not. You might end up in the emergency department at the hospital.”


“Very,” Aaron admitted, his cheeks tinting red from the slight embarrassment. “So, dinner at my place? I’ll call for some Chinese food from my favorite place.”


He had never been to Aaron’s place before. He was honestly curious about it.


“I’ll be done by half-past five. Will you be ready to leave at six?”


“Great, I’ll see you later,” Aaron remarked, leaning in for a brief kiss, before heading towards the door with his usual boxes of pastries. He waved goodbye to the girls and left.


Chapter 8