Recently divorced Zack inherits a tidy sum that enables him to move to the country. Still recovering, his interest is piqued when he meets his gorgeous neighbour, Richard, who is well-loved throughout town. Despite this, Richard doesn’t have a partner, as his medical problems discouraged potential lovers in the past from entering into something more permanent with him.<br><br>As Zack is a city boy, he’s completely unprepared for winter in a small town in the country. When a severe snowstorm takes out the power at his house, Richard invites him over to a warm, welcoming home. Cut off from the rest of the world, will the two men become more than friends and neighbours? What will happen once the roads are cleared and they’re free to go their separate ways again?

Snowed In: Zack and Richard

“Actually, I might take you up on your offer. I used to do it myself, but now that I need glasses for reading, pouring over all the receipts and such is a lot harder,” Richard admits.


“Happy to help, anytime,” Zack says, trying to warm his hands on his coffee cup.


“Yes, I got colder going outside than I thought.” Zack takes another sip, trying to warm himself from the inside.


“I’ll put some more wood on the fire, and I have some sweaters that would fit over what you’re wearing, if you want another warm dry layer?” Richard offers.


“I don’t want to be a bother. I’m putting you out enough by being here,” Zack says, feeling bad.


“Nonsense, with my book club members all snowed in, I could use the company. You’re not putting me out at all. I like to host. Now wait there. I’ll get you a sweater,” Richard gets up and goes over to a closet. He comes back with a large patterned zip-up sweater.


Chapter 3