As far as Mike Johnson is concerned, Cory Hawkins is perfect -- big, strong, blond, kind ... and straight and going out with his sister. Usually Emma dated losers, but Cory was a definite exception to the rule. When Cory breaks his foot playing rugby, he shows up at Mike’s front door on crutches. The lift up to Cory’s flat is out of order, so Mike invites Cory to stay with him. As Emma is away, Mike willingly becomes Cory’s caregiver and driver. When Cory’s and Emma’s relationship ends, Mike believes he won’t ever see Cory again, so is surprised to get a phone call from the man. It seems Cory thinks Mike would be a better fit, romantically speaking, than his sister. Mike is hesitant. Cory is straight and Mike doesn’t want to be discarded once Cory realises this. But Cory -- with his muscles, sexy smile, and winning personality -- can be very persuasive. Can love be blind to gender? Or will Mike come to regret his sister ever bringing her boyfriend home?

My Sister's Boyfriend

“Okay, the kitchen is through the door on your right,” Cory said through the phone. “Should be some carrier bags in the bottom drawer to the right of the sink.”


The kitchen was small but neat. The only slight deviation from this was a cereal bowl and coffee mug upturned on the draining board. The bottom drawer contained, as promised, several plastic grocery bags that were neatly folded, one on top of another. “How many do you want?”


“Take a couple, can always come back for more.”


“Okay.” I took out two bags and closed the drawer. “Anything you need from in here?”


Cory indicated some protein powders and asked me to empty the fridge of anything that might go off in the next couple of days. I knew that wouldn’t include the six-pack of Tesco branded cans of lager.


“Yeah, I know, cheap and nasty, but they were on offer,” Cory said, sounding embarrassed.


Chapter 7