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

“Thank you. I needed that,” I said when he finished.


“I’m glad.” Emmett cleared his throat. “I’ll play for you in person sometime.”


“I’d love that.” I kept my voice soft, keeping with the mood. “When can I see you, Em?”


He made a startled noise, and I was sure I’d surprised him with the question. I didn’t care. I wanted him with me, and if I didn’t have my children in the house, I would have driven to his place right that moment just so he could play more for me.


And so I could kiss him. I really needed to kiss him.


“After the show. That night.” I didn’t want to take him away from his work, and I knew he needed to be focused. I could wait two more weeks, if it meant I got to see him that night. “I’ll send the kids home with my parents. Let me take you out after the show.”


“I, um. Yes. That sounds great. A nice reward for a show well done, hmm?”


“Yes.” I heard him yawn then and I knew I needed to let him go.


Chapter 13