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?

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“You’re my father,” I say. “You mean the world to me. But I had a right to know. Maybe I could’ve helped—emotionally. It definitely would’ve taken my mind off everything else in my life at the time.”


He sucks in a lungful of air; releases it languidly. In the light, his face is gaunt and sad like the expression of Jesus on the cross.


“Why’d you wait so long to see a doctor?” I ask, my eyes glistening.


He shakes his head. “I don’t like going to doctors. They don’t know everything. They prescribe medicine that I refuse to take.” A pause. “But now I’m popping pills like candy to help ward off the headaches. It’s only temporary. Some days, I crave morphine.”


My dad is not the type of person to express his emotions, but he lingers in my arms long enough to make his point that he loves me, tapping my back with his bony hand. “You’re a good son, Chris. And your mother and I are very proud of you. I’m glad we could be here for you and—”


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