When State Trooper Travis Kinslow is injured right before Thanksgiving, the only positive is that for once he won't be working during the holidays. Since he has no family, Travis was absorbed into his best friend Joe's, and he considers them as good as his own. Everyone except Joe's brother Noah. Travis has been in love with the younger man for much of his life, but he's always kept his distance.<br><br>As an ER nurse, Noah is a caretaker by nature. When his brother's best friend is hurt, he's happy to help Travis while he heals. He's only ever allowed himself to think of Travis as the next best thing to an older brother, but by the light of the Christmas tree, Noah finally sees Travis's true feelings. And in that moment, everything changes.<br><br>When faced with opposition and a Christmas nothing like they imagined, will their hopes for the future be enough to carry them through?

His Needs

“I think that’s a good plan,” I agreed, then reluctantly slid my hand from his. “Text me when you’re home.”


“Will do.” He bent and kissed me again, this time on the corner of my mouth, and it was all I could do not to grab his head and make it a proper kiss. The spark that zinged between us was intense, and I inhaled sharply and almost pulled him closer. He straightened and stepped back quickly, a rueful sort of smile on his face. “See you later.”


“Bye,” I said softly, not taking my gaze off him until he’d disappeared out the door. I stared at it until I saw the dead bolt turn, and then I blew out a breath and scrubbed my hands over my face. I had it bad, and I knew it.


I just hoped our relationship didn’t end up in disaster.


Chapter 23