Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

“Come on,” Sean said, slipping his arm around Emerson’s waist. “Give me your keys.”


They entered the building after Sean unlocked the door. The elevator was still broken, so it meant Sean lugging Emerson up five flights of stairs. The excursion made Emerson’s head spin. Goddamn elevator.


Outside his door, Ninotchka was already barking. Sean wiggled the key inside, then once it clicked, pushed the door in. Ninotchka was out the door in a flash, running around their legs. When Emerson and Sean made it inside, she followed them.


Sean flipped on the light and shut the door.


A warning alarm went off in Emerson’s head. Honestly, Sean was little more than a stranger. He could bea murderer. A psychopath.


“Let’s get your shoes off.” He guided Emerson to the couch then removed his shoes.


Ninotchka jumped up beside Emerson and licked his cheeks. He absently patted her back.


Chapter 23