For actor Daniel Jacobs, accepting he’s gay is easier than he expected. But actually acting on the attraction he’s just begun to acknowledge proves more difficult. Fortunately the very sexy Vincent Stevens is willing to introduce him to all he’s been missing, but Dan isn’t sure a fling with his TV show’s sometime director is wise.<br><br>Throwing caution to the wind, Dan seeks out what Vincent has to offer and, before he knows it, he’s in over his head.<br><br>Then Vincent experiences a health scare, and he isn’t sure how to take Dan’s sudden fussing. They’re starting to find their way toward more, but it will only work if they can recognize the peace they bring one another.

Something Like Peace

Valentine was waiting patiently in the living room, his leash still attached to his collar. I bent and let him sniff at me, his soft bark and lick letting me know he remembered me. I picked up the end of the leash, grabbed a couple of plastic grocery bags from the drawer, and led Valentine outside.


Thirty minutes later, I had him settled on an old blanket in the living room, and I went upstairs. Vincent was stretched out on the bed, face down, and softly snoring, his whole body absolutely relaxed in real sleep. I grinned and pulled off my clothes before crawling into bed with him. It wasn’t that late, and I wasn’t tired, but I wanted to be with him. And I loved the way he curled his body into mine. I left on the bedside lamp, picked up a book, and read while he slept against me. It was so peaceful to lie there like that, I hoped we’d be able to do more of it.8


Chapter 19