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

Sean wrapped his arms around Emerson’s waist and moved in close. His lips gently touched the back of Emerson’s neck. Emerson leaned into the kiss.


“Are you hungry?” Sean whispered, his breath hot on Emerson’s skin.


Emerson tilted his head and Sean’s lips traveled to the side, right below Emerson’s ear.


“I’ll get dinner started. You can sit and relax.”


Sean’s warmth and pressure retreated.


Emerson turned from the window. “I can help. What are you making?”


“Spaghetti. A simple recipe but delicious. How are you with cutting up vegetables?”


They worked in tandem in the kitchen, Sean getting the water boiling while Emerson sliced up tomatoes, a green pepper, and an onion. Once diced to specification, Sean took the veggies and tossed them into a pot. He added seasoning, and a shit ton of garlic.


Sean made a noise of agreement. “Can you get the butter from the fridge?”


Chapter 25