Brian Newell is an average young man, working in a coffee shop. That is, until he learns he’s the sole heir to his grandfather Alistair's fortune. A grandfather he didn't even know he had. There is a proviso, however. He has to live in his grandfather's house for one year, and take care of his macaw, before he can inherit anything.<br><br>Conley Finnegan was close friends with Alistair, cataloguing his book collection and tending to his yard. He’s less than happy when he meets Brian, or so it seems. But that isn't quite the truth. Conley has a deep secret, and part of it requires Brian in his life -- but only as a friend. <br><br>However, his wishes to the contrary, Conley falls in love with Brian, and vice versa. That small problem, as Conley thinks of it, will impact their lives in ways neither can imagine.

A Secret to Die For

Now it’s done and there’s no turning back.


“That was,” Brian gasped minutes later.


“All that I dreamed it would be,” Brian replied.


Conley pulled out, rolling onto his side to stroke Brian’s sweat-dampened hair. “You dreamed of us doing it?”


“No. Imagined sometimes, but no dreams.” He turned on his side to look at Conley. “I never have erotic dreams, although I might start now.”


Conley chuckled. “If you do, they’d better involve me.”


“Well, duh.” Brian kissed him. “You and only you.”


“I would hope so.” Conley caught a glimpse of the nightstand clock over Brian’s shoulder. “As much as I’d like to stay here and do this again, and again, it’s time for you to get ready for work.”


“Ugh. Do I have to?” Brian grumbled.


“Probably not, if you’re only doing it to earn a living, because I suspect that’s not a necessity now. But, yeah, you do. You’re not the kind of person who would be happy with nothing to do but sit around counting your ill-gotten gains.”


Chapter 23