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

“Nick! Our boys!” That seemed to be all Samantha could get out, and I nodded, smiling just as big.


“You sure you want them both tonight?”


Samantha laughed. “Of course! I have ice cream sundaes ready and waiting to be made. And plenty of Christmas cookies. They deserve a reward, and being hopped on sugar seems appropriate.”


I chuckled. “Better you than me.” I handed Quinn the keys to the truck. “Have Papa go with you to get your bag, and then have fun and be good for Mrs. Jones.”


“Thanks, Dad!” Quinn raced off, got a hug and a back-slap from his grandfather, then the pair of them, with Nina, headed outside. Samantha placed a hand on Ezra’s shoulder and said they’d meet them out there.


Chapter 15