After the death of his wife, Nick Valenti is raising his twins on his own. It’s no surprise when his son, Quinn, gets a part in the holiday show, but Nick is amazed when he shows up at the parent meeting and finds his old high school friend is now his son’s music teacher.<br><br>Emmett James is full of passion and energy, and Nick is captivated by him. Volunteering to help with sets gives Nick the opportunity to get to know the man Emmett has become. Sparks fly, flirting ensues, and Nick wants nothing more than to see where the attraction between them goes.<br><br>With Christmas in the air, and holiday music helping them along, will Nick and Emmett find a romance that can last?

Twas the Play Before Christmas

We both dug in—Emmett went straight for his fries, while I bit into the burger—and ate quietly for a few minutes.


“Can I ask…I mean…how did your wife die, if it’s all right that I ask?”


I finished my bite and followed it with some water. “It is. It’s not a secret. She contracted meningitis.”


I heard the sympathy, but I plowed on because it was easier to get it all out. “We both thought she had the flu and a really bad headache. By the time I realized something was seriously wrong and got her to the hospital, it was too late. They tried to treat her, but she passed a few days later. Nina and Quinn were five.”


“That’s terrible. I’m so sorry, Nick.”


Chapter 10