Tristan used to be top salesman at his firm, but when his friends suffered a tragedy, he stepped in to support them. Their ordeal over, Tristan turned to partying to ease his new solitude. Now his job is at risk and he stands to lose his home. Rain spent years putting up with his husband Milo's bad behavior before moving out. Single again and insecure, Rain dreams of creating a marionette show to celebrate kids on the autism spectrum in honor of his son. When Rain meets his neighbor Tristan, he's drawn to Tristan's sex-appeal and protective nature. But Milo keeps pulling on Rain's strings and messing with his head. Tristan loves everything about Rain, including the strange sandwiches, mismatched socks, crazy marionettes, glitter makeup, and messy apartment. And Rain wants to give Tristan everything, but can he cut lose from Milo's hold?

A Touch of Rain

What was he thinking agreeing to a weekend with Milo? Was he that confused?


“So you see, it might be too early in the game to call it, but I thought you should know that, if there’s a man up to the challenge a family can be, Tristan is that man.” She blew out a breath. “Shit, Rachel would kill me if she knew I’d trapped you in my car and said all this. But, Rain, I had to say something, okay? I hadto speak for my best friend.”


“I’m so glad you did,” Rain said, trying to smile, though he felt like crying. “He’s blessed to have you.”


“Well, I think it’s the other way around.” She tapped his knee. “Go. Or you’ll be late.”


“I already am.” He opened the door and stepped out, then leaned in. “Thank you, Bernie. For everything.”


“Don’t mention it.” She leaned in. “We’re all rooting for you, hon. You’re a sweet guy and I know your heart is the right place.”


Later that evening, Rain blew his nose and then stuffed the Kleenex back into his pocket.


Chapter 36