Stone Daye has planned the perfect book club gathering for the last three weeks. But when that the day arrives, he faces a morning snowstorm as he runs a few last-minute errands around town before his book club meets.<br><br>While out shopping, Stone bumps into Cameron Phillips, an old friend and former lover who now works as an administrator at a local college. The two have a heated and romantic history, and seeing Cameron again brings it all back for Stone.<br><br>That evening, Cameron makes an unexpected appearance at Stone's book club. Old feelings are stirred up again, but are the fiery embers of their previous relationship strong enough to ignite a new romance together?

The Fine Art of Reading Riley

“I missed you, guy. Give me a kiss for old time’s sake, stud. What do you say?”


Stone backed away from Finnegan’s reach and replied, “You’re sexy as hell, Finnegan, and you were always good in the bedroom, but you know a relationship will never work out between us. We’ve been there and tried that. Let it be the way it has turned out.”


“Trust me, I’ve got the drinking under control now. I’m sure your neighbor told you that. Stan Marshall’s in everyone’s business, including mine, which sort of pissed me off. But that has nothing to do with you.”


“He’s told me enough about you. I’m glad you’re doing well, Finnegan. Life is hard, and we never know what is going to be thrown our ways. It’s good to know you can handle your balls.” Stone regretted the use of balls as soon as he said the word. Whatever, though.


Chapter 5