Daniel Trace dreams of days to come -- literally. Ever since he can remember, Daniel gathers hints and snippets of the upcoming day through his dreams. Of course, the dreams are never straight forward (and neither is Daniel), so the shy, rare book dealer spends his nights pulling together clues under the guise of a Medieval warrior or an ancient Greek fire fighter. Surrounded by an eclectic group of family and friends, he carves a refuge in his Chicago neighborhood.<br><br>Daniel’s latest dreams warn of the return of an old nemesis, but nothing prepares him for Karden Templeton, a man with eyes the color of chocolate as it melts on the tongue. Along with unending flirtations, Karden offers Daniel a proposal that will turn his orderly world upside down and ignite long-forgotten desires.<br><br>Will surrendering to Karden’s flirtations place Daniel at the mercy of an old love? Can Daniel learn to accept his gifts, and trust his awakening feelings for Karden?

Dream of Me

“A little obvious with this one, aren’t we, Daniel?” Sury asked, eyebrow raised.


Daniel marched past her, shouting, “Like I have a say in it!” He stomped up to Karden just as the storm descended up them. Amid the whipping winds, he shouted, “Just give me the flowers and then go.”


Karden smiled softly. “No flowers today, Dany. There’s no time,” he said, his voice clear over the howling gale. The storm whirled around them, blotting out everyone else. Karden dropped the hose and reached up to place a hand on Daniel’s cheek. Closing the gap between them, he brushed his lips lightly against Daniel’s once, then again. The breath rushed from Daniel’s lungs as he froze in place, the only movement the widening of his eyes.


Chapter 14