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

“Wow.” Tristan laughed softly, the emotion rising inside him.


“I think you have your answer.” Faustina reached over the bannister and squeezed his arm. “Yeah?”


“Yeah,” he whispered, all his apprehension clearing out. “Yes,” he said more strongly and smiled. “Definitely. Absolutely.”


“Thank you, Faustina.” He opened the door and looked back at her. “For everything. You’re really an amazing woman. I’m glad to know you.”


Tristan laughed, handed her the bottle, and then stepped inside. “See you in the morning for Rain’s lemon and poppy cake.”


He shut the door, took his boots and coat off, and made his way to Rain’s bedroom. Theirbedroom. Coming up on the open door, he saw that the light was on and Rain was awake.


Tristan hesitated a little, unsure of what to expect, and walked into the room.


Rain was sitting up in bed, staring at the dark window.


Chapter 76