Tired of relationships gone bad, Doctor Nick Davros has sworn off dating. Between his student loans and his erratic work schedule, he doesn’t have the time or the energy to spare. Of course, that’s when Construction Supervisor John Turner walks into his clinic. Not just once, but twice. Despite his attraction, Nick is determined to not give in. He couldn’t bear it if John became the one sitting across the table giving him the break-up speech. John Turner is tired of being alone and wants a family again. He gave up a scholarship in favor of construction work in order to raise his brother and sister. Now, just like his college boyfriend, they are embarrassed by his blue-collar life. He’s attracted to the delectable Dr. Davros, but when he makes his move Nick turns him down. When tragedy strikes, it’s up to Nick to make a house call they’ll never forget. Will their 3rd meeting be the charm to bring their opposite worlds together?

3rd Time's the Charm

They knelt face-to-face in the small space. Sharing breath. Sharing warmth. Sharing more than he ever imagined only a few meetings before. Nick pulled his hands out from under John’s shirt with reluctance, resting them on his knees.


“You’re buying me a cup of coffee when we’re done, right?” Nick’s voice quavered.


“We get out of here and you can have anything you want.” John’s lips quirked upward in a smile. The gesture as uncertain as Nick felt, but somehow more reassuring.


“I’m going to hold you to that.” Nick took another deep breath and gagged. “God, I don’t think I can do this.”


Nick sagged against John, grateful for his support. How difficult had this been for John? Trapped here alone with Dean, facing the hard decision without Nick’s training. The only bright spot was in sparing John the trauma.


“How?” Nick muttered his reply into John’s neck. “This is only the third time we’ve met.”


Chapter 27