Jim Reynolds, newly divorced, is headed to Sutter’s Bay just before Christmas. Wanting a new start after the broken marriage, Jim has accepted a new attorney position at a law firm after the holidays. He’s leaving behind Los Angeles, but also his new baby daughter, Hope. He’ll miss her first Christmas.<br><br>Edward Cross came back to Sutter’s Bay a few years back after a relationship grew abusive. A fire at the salon where he worked sends him to Mabry’s restaurant with a chance to begin again. There he runs into Jim, who just happens to be a former lover from LA.<br><br>Both men are seeking another chance at life, and maybe with each other. Can they reconnect over the Christmas holidays?

A Sutter's Bay Christmas

What the hell? Why not take a chance?He was in Sutter’s Bay to start a new life.


“I’d very much like to see you, if you’re interested,” Jim said.


For a moment, Edward stared wide-eyed at him, and Jim convinced himself he’d gotten it all wrong. He even began to open his mouth, as if to take it back or something.


“If I’m interested?” Edward finally said. “Are you kidding? Of course, I’m interested.”


Jim couldn’t stop himself from smiling. “Yeah? I mean, that’s great. Are you—are you available tonight?”


“I have to work at the store until five-thirty.”


Edward smiled and took another sip of coffee. “No plans.”


Jim drummed his fingers on the table. It wasn’t as though they were strangers going on their first date or anything, so he didn’t see why he couldn’t jump right ahead. He’d never been terribly shy anyway.


“How about coming over and I’ll cook dinner. We can watch something after. Maybe a Christmas movie.” He laughed.


Chapter 8