Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by faster when he takes on an additional article for his small town newspaper. But the moment he meets Shay Wilton, amateur beekeeper, it's definitely not the honey that catches his eye.<br><br>Bradley is lonely, and Shay is everything Lance is not -- passionate, fun, and kind -- and soon Bradley's interview becomes something more intimate as Shay gives him a hands-on experience with the honey extraction.<br><br>Turning down Shay's advances shouldn't be so difficult, but Bradley won't let temptation lead him to cheating. Too bad Lance doesn't have similar scruples, and after a fiery revelation, Bradley finds himself suddenly single, with nothing standing between him and a certain beekeeper who might just be sweeter than honey.

Sweeter Than Honey

“That’s not it, and thanks,” he said, the words tumbling out in a mess as he grabbed up his pencil, pad, and bag of sticky work clothes. At least his tie was safe in his car.


Shay got to his feet, hurt in his eyes, as Bradley moved toward the door. “You don’t like me.”


Bradley almost laughed. He turned back at the door. Shay stood so close, he was clearly hoping Bradley would relent, lean in for a kiss. See where it led.


“That’s not it either. Best interview I’ve had. But I have to get home.” Bradley hesitated. “My boyfriend’s expecting a call.”


Shay leaned away from him with a sigh and ran a hand through his hair. “Figures. You’re too good-looking to be single.”


“Don’t,” said Shay. “Thanks for the piece in the paper. Glad you’re writing it. Night.”


He didn’t walk Bradley out to his car, which was probably for the best, even if Bradley was secretly disappointed about it.


Chapter 6