It only takes a few days for Ollie D'Angelo to lose his boyfriend, his job, and his home. Instead of mourning what he doesn't have, Ollie celebrates what he does: the freedom to pursue his real passion -- cooking. He begins Dinner at Home, a home-catering business, and it takes off.<br><br>Late one night, Ollie catches Hank Mellinger, a streetwise hood down on his luck, about to rob his car. Ollie soon discovers that appearances aren't necessarily what they seem. Hank isn't a criminal caught red-handed, but a hungry young man trying to make a life for himself and the four-year-old niece he's trying desperately to take care of.<br><br>Instead of calling the cops, Ollie offers Hank a job and a way to pull himself up by his bootstraps. Together, they discover they can really cook ... and that their shared passion for food just might lead to a passion for each other.

Dinner at Home

“Are you sure?” Walker asked. “No. Let me give you a few thousand. It’s only fair.”


Ollie shook his head. “Keep it. I don’t want to complicate things any further. I want you to begin your new life with Mr. Paul unfettered.” He smiled, but could imagine how bitter the expression looked on his face. “Footloose and fancy free.”


Walker came over to him and began massaging his shoulders. Ollie shrugged his hands away. “Don’t,” he whispered.


Walker stepped back, and Ollie felt a prickle at the back of his neck with Walker standing behind him. Like Greta Garbo, he wanted to be alone.


Walker said, “Well, if you change your mind about the money, let me know. My offer will always stand. And do take your time looking for a place; you have a home here.”


Chapter 6