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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The air was stuffy and thick as I pulled myself up into bed, slowly, so as not to wake the snoring giant. My legs fell over the side. I closed my eyes against the grogginess, listening.


Suddenly a loud crash shook me and my eyes popped open. I looked around the dark room, my heart skipping like an overplayed record. I gripped the mattress, my fingers digging into the edges.


I turned to Philip who shifted under the sheets, mumbling, scrubbing his face with a knuckle in his sleep, and turning over on his side, away from me. The room filled with more of his harsh snoring.


I heaved myself up and walked to the window, parting the curtains, and staring out into pitch darkness, my heavy eyes tired and unfocused.


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