Bill Hawkins owns a bed-and-breakfast in the small mountain town of Middleton. He loves his life, his family, and his friends. The only thing missing is someone to call his own. A man he can love who will love him in return.<br><br>Erik King takes off when he catches his boyfriend in bed with another man. He's looking for somewhere away from that city. Perhaps a small town where life is less hectic and the people are friendly. What he is not looking for is a new man in his life.<br><br>When a winter snowstorm lands Erik at Bill's B&B, he finds the younger man too interesting, and goes on the run, again. The question becomes, will he realize he can't run from his feelings and return in time to celebrate Thanksgiving—and admit to Bill that he cares for him -- giving them both a reason to be thankful?

Bill and Erik

Not that I’d return it, if I’m reading him right. The last thing I need is another man in my life, even if he is kind of cute. Not after what the bastard pulled.


“Is that your bike in the parking lot?” Bill asked. “The one covered with snow?” He shook his head. “Okay, that was stupid. It’s not like there’s another one there that isn’t.”


Erik laughed. “Yep. As I said, I managed to get here just before the storm hit. Now it looks like I’ll be stuck here until it lets up.”


“Now, now,” Mrs. Greene said. “I wouldn’t call it stuck. The B&B is a wonderful place. I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather ride out a storm than here.”


“Well, other than at home,” Mr. Greene said, patting her hand.


“Speaking of storms…” Bill looked at the other guests, announcing, “You are all welcome to stay, free of charge, until the roads are clear enough for you to leave.”


Chapter 8