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

Watching pay-per-view wrestling and eating TV dinners, my dad and I had camped out in the living for three hours, eight to eleven, consuming every head butt, body slam, and clothesline.


Recollecting my father’s unbridled enthusiasm while spending time with me, watching our favorite “sport,” yelling back at the TV, rooting for our favorite wrestling personality, conveyed a sense of inseparability for me. Family was the most important thing. My dad was my mentor, my best friend. I confided in him when life was at its lowest and I needed guidance or someone to talk to.


I couldn’t call him anymore. I wouldn’t see him, or talk to him, or spend time with him watching TV, talking about life, ever again.


I’d miss his frankness, his candid smile, which made me feel like I was doing the right thing. I’d miss the way he’d slapped me on the leg after he finished lecturing me on the rights and wrongs of this complicated, crazy thing called life.


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