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

Tristan hurried to the front door and waited for Rain’s eyes to meet his. In the path, Rain released Philip, who came running back inside in his wet slippers, and at last, looked up to where Tristan stood. “Hello, handsome,” Rain said softly, picking up his bag.


“Hello there.” Tristan felt a bloom of heat open inside his chest, his body reacting to the mere sight of Rain’s face, but he stood in the door, trying to keep his cool, waiting for Rain to climb up to him. He’d never thought he could be so mad for a man.


When Rain had reached the door, they stood eye to eye for a moment, in silence. Then Rain wrapped his arms around Tristan’s waist and pressed himself against him. “This is home now,” he said, his warm breath on Tristan’s neck. “Right here.”


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