Two men with nothing in common except friendship. One man is Darren Cameron, a cop who patrols the streets nightly. After his divorce -- because he revealed to his wife he was gay -- he gained full custody of his son, Jesse. Jesse is now twenty-one, living with his girlfriend, and trying to play matchmaker between his landlord, Malcom, and Darren. The other is Rob, a homeless war veteran living on the streets, who has adamantly resists all Darren's efforts to help him start his life over. When Rob is attacked, Darren finally has what he needs to help his friend get off the streets. Despite Rob's wariness, he moves into Darren’s home under the guise of protective custody ... much to Jesse's dismay. Can Darren and Rob handle what comes next, including their growing attraction for each other? Or will Rob ultimately reject Darren's help and return to his former life?

Lonesome Men

“A cop with a savior complex. Not that I’m complaining.”


“On that note, we should get out of here before things get mushy,” Jesse suggested, grinning.


“Thanks for dinner,” Malcom said. “Maybe we can split the Monday night dinners three ways, if you don’t mind my being involved. I’m a passable cook.”


“Mind? I’ll insist on it,” Rob told him. “Now that we’ve reconnected, I don’t want to lose you.”


Malcom snorted. “That’ll be hard to do. You know where I live, and I’m not planning on selling the building.” He gave Rob a warm hug, and then everyone left.


“Tonight was great,” Rob said when he and Darren began doing the dishes.


“I know.” Rob stopped what he was doing to put his arms around Darren. “If I had any lingering doubts that you want me in your life, they’re gone now.”


“Good, because I’m not letting you leave.”


Rob arched an eyebrow. “That sounded a bit stalkerish.”


Chapter 42