When author Christian Rivers meets Milestone County's Sheriff Philip Erickson, a spark of attraction flickers between them. The three stories in this collection fan the flames of that attraction, and the love Christian and Philip share blazes within these pages. Contains the stories: A Light in the Dark: Author Christian Rivers has ended a five-year relationship with his boyfriend, Russ, but is suddenly propelled back into "the scene" when he phones Milestone County Sheriff Philip Erickson about an animal cruelty case. What follows for both men is surprisingly satisfying. Winter's Light: A week before Christmas, Christian and Philip move in together. Balancing a relationship, a book tour, the approaching holiday, and the imminent arrival of in-laws, he also juggles the hassle of running into his ex-boyfriend and dealing with his sister, who shows up uninvited. Will new year start with an even deeper commitment to one another, or end up on the rocks after the holidays? Heaven's Light: Christian receives the phone call he's been dreading for six months. His father has died. Flying home to Arizona with his husband Philip, Christian arrives in Glendale to a family in chaos. Fraught with his own demons, will Christian be strong enough to solider on and battle the challenges that await him when he arrives home to say a final goodbye to the man he called Dad?

The Light Between Us Box Set

Half an hour later, I am surrounded with a few hundred passionate people at Barnes and Noble. I am standing in front of the e-reader station on the first floor, and staring back into an audience of smiling faces.


I say, “If you’re looking for a good book to read, you’ve come to the right place.”


“Thanks for coming out in this messy weather. It makes me happy to see so many people who like books as much as I do.” Before they can applaud, I add, “It is reassuring to see all of you here today.”


I move behind the lectern and as I turn to the audience to deliver my speech, I notice a familiar face in the back row hidden mostly behind the rack of stationary cards and boxes of Godiva chocolates, his eyes focused on me.


I am quite sure I am gazing in the direction of my ex-boyfriend, Russ.


Chapter 29