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

“Five more gifts, babe,” Aaron spoke up.


Even though his secret admirer had presented him with marvelous gifts, he was enjoying the time spent with Aaron a whole lot more. His lover was funny, affectionate, and helpful. He felt as if he was Aaron’s sole center of attention. After being cheated on by his previous boyfriend and then years of being single, he liked the fact that he was being cared for by someone so loving and kind.


Dinner that evening was pizza and chicken wings. It was simple enough, but the time spent cuddling with Aaron on the couch throughout dinner while watching a romantic comedy on the television was priceless. He would not trade the precious moments with his lover for anything in the world.


Chapter 10