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

Aiden pushed at his shoulder until Tristan lay on his back. &ldquo;Oh God, you&rsquo;re so fucking hot.&rdquo;


Aiden&rsquo;s words were hardly audible, but as he continued his mumbles against Tristan&rsquo;s skin, nuzzling and licking between words, Tristan strained to hear what he said. It was a long time since anyone had said anything appreciative.


&ldquo;Too bad you&rsquo;re such a prick at times.&rdquo;


Aiden&rsquo;s velvety tongue swiped downwards. A nibble on Tristan&rsquo;s collarbone had him digging his fingers into Aiden&rsquo;s waist. With a frustrated sound, Aiden started pulling at his t-shirt. &ldquo;Off, please. I want to touch you.&rdquo;


Chapter 24