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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I shook my head. “Accept our offer and come to dinner. Relax.”


We all hugged, and as Philip and I said our goodbyes to Father O’Brian and strolled along the downtown waterfront towards the mom-and-pop shops, we heard Tim yelling behind us. “Thanks for the support!”


I turned and waved back, smiling, my spirits lifting with the hot temperatures.


Shortly after, Philip waited outside with Darth as I stopped in at the Corner Stone Bookstore at the end of the block to pick up a first edition, out of print hardcover by Dean Koontz.


Later, while walking Darth across Salmon River Bridge, overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Champlain, Philip dropped in at Spirits & Wine, the new organic wine shop at the corner of Mackintosh and Duke Street.


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