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

Then the sound cut off and Emerson’s arms snaked around Sean’s body, holding close. His disgruntled annoyance vanished instantly. What an amazing way to wake in the morning.


All of a sudden, Emerson shifted and was on top of him. Sean’s heartbeat quickened, and he eagerly waited for the kiss he knew was coming.


Hot, doggy breath wafted to his nose, followed by a rapid succession of licks.


“Ninotchka,” he said in understanding. He raised his hands and gently pushed her away from his face, but pet her soft, furry back.


“Pip doesn’t sleep in your bed?” Emerson asked, voice still laced with the dregs of sleepiness. His face loomed closer, then nuzzled into the space where Sean’s shoulder met his neck.


With Ninotchka settled on his left and Emerson on his right, Sean sighed with happiness. This was perfect. “No, he has his own bed. We’ll occasionally nap on the couch together.”


“Sorry. Ninotchka is used to this.”


Chapter 29