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

He grimaced slightly when he looked at his torso and thighs. Aaron had given him plenty of hickeys. He could feel some throbbing from his neck area, as well. He was certain that he would find plenty of markings there when he looked at his reflection in the mirror.


He was slightly embarrassed when his lover simply laughed at him.


“Babe, sit up straight and look at me.”


He obliged and stared at Aaron dutifully. His eyes widened.


“No,” Aaron interrupted. “I like them.”


“Babe, it’s fine. I like them,” Aaron repeated. “We both lost control.”


Dylan was shocked though. The other man’s neck had a few hickeys and his torso was littered with plenty of scratches. Even the thigh areas were peppered with bite marks and light scratches.


Chapter 9