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

After he flipped the second omelet and let it cook a minute, he plated his own breakfast. He sat down at the small, blocky table across from Emerson.


“I meant what I said last night,” Sean said before taking a bite. “I fell in love with you Em. Instantly.”


Emerson didn’t even look up from his food. “I don’t believe you. Despite the stories, that doesn’t happen in real life.”


Sean shrugged. “I was just telling you so you don’t think you’re not important to me. Yes, my schedule is hectic, but that doesn’t mean I’ll blow you off, or try to string you along. We can see each other regularly. Date, if you’re interested.”


Emerson set down his fork and regarded Sean with calm eyes. “Are you asking me to be your boyfriend?”


“Yeah, of course I am. I want to be with you.”


A bark of a laugh escaped Emerson’s mouth. “Honestly? Sean, you don’t make sense to me. Why do you want to be with me? I have nothing to offer you.”


Chapter 30