The universe hates Mel Stokes. He quit his job, lost his boyfriend, and missed the last train, all in one night. And then, some guy tries to rob him after he walked miles to get home. In shoes that pinched his toes. Nope. Last straw. When a stranger witnesses his lowest life moment and gives him an offer he can’t ignore, what does Mel have to lose?<br><br>Working with Good Samaritan Lenny Mitchen is the best and worst thing Mel has ever done. Because Lenny is kind and honorable, and there’s no way that Mel can ever erase the first impression of a desperate loser down on his luck, can he? So, he makes a decision, and hopes that maybe, he can turn things around, for a change.<br><br>But will it be enough to get what he really wants?

A Desperate Love

When Lenny called me into his office to talk about staying with the company permanently, I informed him that I’d decided to become an independent consultant.


He seemed shocked at my decision. “I…didn’t see that coming. Was it…is it something I said?”


“I just feel I should do my own thing from now on, though I’ll never forget the chance you gave me. You practically saved my life, and I am grateful.”


Lenny sighed. “Well, I’m sorry you’re not staying. I was hoping you would hang around. You’ve been a great addition to the company, and I’ve gotten used to having you here. Loreen will miss you.” What about you?


“I appreciate that, but it’s probably for the best.” And I had said too much.


“Best for whom?” he asked, frowning.


Chapter 6