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

George opened his eyes and peered at the little stuffed turkey currently taking up space directly in front of him. It was one of those things that had a sound box inside its body, and when squeezed, it gobbled.


“Put that thing away before you get us kicked off the plane,” George said with an indulgent smile.


“Hardly,” his boyfriend said. “But that’s why I woke you up. We’re about to land.”


George straightened in his seat and raised it to its full upright position. He rubbed his eyes. “Can’t believe I fell asleep.”


“I can. We’ve both been working a lot lately. And we were at the premiere pretty late last night.”


George couldn’t help but grin at the memory. “My first premiere.”


“Yours, too. It’s not like I’m the star or anything, but it was pretty cool.” He glanced at Casey for affirmation. Which he totally hated needing from his boyfriend, but he did. “Don’t you think?”


Chapter 14