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

“Perfect weather for a walk. Perfect weather for Thanksgiving,” Bill told War as the dog pranced at the front door, waiting for Bill to open it. “Hold your horses,” Bill grumbled. “Let me get my jacket on, first. Okay?” He did, along with boots and gloves. The early morning might look beautiful, but it was still cold.


As they started down the street, Frank called out from next door, “Happy Thanksgiving.”


“Same to you. Looks like you have company,” Bill replied, noting the cars in the driveway and in front of Frank’s house.


“Yep. They descended like locusts last night. Damned good thing I’ve got three bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. As it is, the grandkids had to sleep on the floor.” He chuckled. “Not that they minded. The oldest one said it was like camping out.”


“Planning on it. You, too. I hear you’ve got a full house and then some, at the B&B.”


“Between guests, my folks, and the employees who are coming for dinner, I do. I hope I survive.”


Chapter 20