Howie Bosley has very strict rules about dating men. Get to know him, fall in love with him, then -- and only then -- go to bed with him. But, as Howie’s friends frequently point out, his rules aren’t working because he’s still single. Just when Howie is about to ease up on his rules, he meets an Adonis at the gym who goes by the name of Matthew Timmons. Matthew is also looking to get to know someone before hopping into the sack. Is this destiny? But Matthew had planned a very different life path for himself, one that didn’t involve falling in love. Conflicted, he makes the painful decision to cut off all contact with Howie. What is Matthew hiding? Suddenly Howie’s fairy tale romance has taken an abrupt turn, and he doesn’t know if there’s anything he can do to get it back on track. Isn’t their happy ending meant to be?

Meant To Be

“Yes—uh—First Vatican Council. The First Vatican Council…”


“Yes, Mr. Timmons—the First Vatican Council.”


There were titters from the other students, especially the seminarians.


Finally the answer came to him. “The Council dealt with the rising influence of rationalism, liberalism, and materialism, which Pope Pius felt were a threat to the authority of the church and…and papal infallibility when teaching on matters of faith and doctrine.”


“Thank you, Mr. Timmons,” Father Janis said and went on to direct further questions to other students.


Matthew let out a deep breath. “Nice save,” a voice behind him whispered.


Chapter 12