Daring a snowstorm might not be the smartest thing Aiden Evans has ever done, but he can’t stand being in his flat a moment longer. With only three days to Christmas, he doesn’t want to be alone. He wants a place to belong, wants people around him who won’t look down on him. He might not find that at his mother’s place, but it’s better than being alone in the city. If he can make it there, that is. Tristan Gardner is looking forward to a quiet night in front of the TV, but instead, he has to save an idiot in designer clothes from freezing to death in his forest. Tristan tries not to notice the man’s good looks, just like he has tried not to notice any man’s good looks for the last seven years. He knows where relationships go and is far better off living alone, with his dog, in his cabin. Aiden is driving Tristan mad with his bratty comments and irresponsible ways, and Aiden is going crazy from Tristan’s judgmental attitude. Luckily, in a few days, the weather will clear up, and the two men won’t have to be together any longer. But will a few steamy nights with the grumpy lumberjack change Aiden’s mind about wanting to leave? And will Tristan still want to go back to his peaceful, predictable life without fear of getting his heart broken? Contains the stories “Once in a Snowstorm,” “The Empty Egg,” “Happy Endings,” and “Just Words.”

Aiden and Tristan

He could cook some on the wood-burning stove. There was room for a frying pan or a pot, but he couldn&rsquo;t see himself throwing together a Christmas meal.


Of course, Aiden wouldn&rsquo;t be staying.


Back at the cabin, Tristan stomped his feet, to get rid of as much snow as possible, and went inside. &ldquo;Hey, Aiden?&rdquo;


He stopped short. Aiden was standing in the middle of the floor with his feet wide apart, legs straight, and his body bent forward at the hip with his hands on his feet. Tristan forgot all about what he&rsquo;d intended to say as his eyes zeroed in on the arse in front of him. It was one fine arse. Tristan had noticed before. But presented like this…


&ldquo;Seen enough?&rdquo; Aiden&rsquo;s voice was soft, free from the edgy tone Tristan had grown used to.


He shook himself. &ldquo;What are you doing?&rdquo;


&ldquo;Yoga.&rdquo; He raised his upper body at the same time as he breathed in deep. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a bit stressed.&rdquo;


Chapter 17