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

Suddenly, I wanted nothing more than to hear his voice, even if I couldn’t have him there with me. I called him, and the phone rang so many times I thought I was going to have to leave a message before he picked up at the last second.


I chuckled, because he sounded flustered and sleepy, and really, I loved hearing it. “Everything’s fine. Hi. It’s not too late, is it?”


“No, of course not. It’s only…crap, it’s only a quarter to eight? I feel like it’s midnight.” He laughed, and even that sounded tired. “What’s up, Nick?’


I shrugged one shoulder. “I just wanted to hear your voice.”


He laughed again, this time tinged with a bit of flirtation. “That line usually work for you?”


I grinned. “Is it a line if it’s true?”


“You’re just…too much.” I could hear the smile in his words. “I mean that in a good way.”


I smirked, because that’s exactly what I wanted him to think. “How was your day?”


Chapter 12