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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As he wiped my eyes with the back of his hand, I took his other hand in mine and squeezed it.


The heat of the morning sun, conspicuous behind a thin coiling of cumulus clouds, streamed down on us through the windshield.


“You’re the toughest person I know,” Philip said. “You’re a survivor. You’ll get through this.”


“I’m ready,” I said, sitting up and wiping my face dry. “Let’s go.” 20


A conventional brown box; gold nameplate: Henry Rivers; a heaven-blue egg-shaped dome, glass; silver nameplate: Henry Rivers; and a bronze double heart necklace pendant; birthstone, emerald.


David Howe, owner of Redding Funeral and Cremation Chapel, stood before Philip and me in an immaculate airy room adjacent to the showrooms, lined wall to wall with a variety of expensive coffins. His crowbar straight mustache and dark brown eyes seemed fitting in the brooding atmosphere.


He opened his mouth to welcome us. Pleasant. Jovial. I didn’t know what I expected.


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