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

With a bright smile, Bill hugged him back. Then he stood, saying, “We really should get moving. Get your backpacks and I’ll deliver you to my folks’ house before they wonder if you’ve changed your mind.”


Bill snorted. “These are my parents we’re talking about. Perpetual night owls. So move it. Where’s your jacket?”


“In one of my saddlebags. I didn’t want to worry about what to do with it, when I came inside. I had more important things on my mind.”


“Well, mine’s in the mud room. Let’s get it, then your stuff, and—”


“Move it, as you so eloquently put it.”


Bill had been correct, Erik found out when they got the house. Tom and Carol were still up, although in bathrobes, rather than what they’d worn to the dinner. After Bill left, Carol took Erik up to his room, pointing out the bathroom on the way.


“Feel free to shower, if you want. I put out a set of towels for you.”


Chapter 23