Casey Mackenzie unexpectedly finds himself in need of a “boyfriend” for his Thanksgiving dinner. For several months, Casey has been putting off family questions and invites with talk of his boyfriend “George.” Only now they actually expect to meet George at the holiday dinner. George Accardo is Casey’s sexy neighbor who also happens to be an actor Casey once had a rather drunken rendezvous with. Casey has avoided George ever since. Until now. Casey offers George fifty bucks to pretend to be his boyfriend for the duration of the Thanksgiving dinner. George has been intrigued by Casey since their first meeting but gave him space when Casey freaked. He accepts the job, though Casey assures him they will “break up” before Christmas. Casey finds himself still charmed by George as Christmas approaches. Can George convince Casey he’s the gift he’s been hoping for before the holiday arrives?

The Gift of Casey

Casey rolled his eyes. “I just said I’d bring them to the hospital’s holiday party.”


“You sure you want me to help decorate them? I’m all thumbs.”


“It’s just a little frosting and sprinkles, so you’ll be fine.” Casey bit his lip. The truth was, he hadn’t yet brought up Christmas. Or Christmas Eve, more specifically. He was nervous George wouldn’t want to spend the time with him. Maybe like Drew, he would expect Casey to spend the day with his own family rather than making it a thing.


“The wheels are turning in that sexy head of yours.”


Casey felt the heat in his face. “I was thinking about Christmas.”


“Your play goes dark on December twenty-third until after Christmas, right?”


Casey blew out a breath. “Did you…did you want to spend Christmas Eve together?”


Chapter 13