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

&ldquo;Who is he,&rdquo; Aiden hissed as Tristan came closer. Aiden didn&rsquo;t even look at Tristan. His eyes were glued to Paul, who stood by the door, glaring at Aiden.


&ldquo;He&rsquo;s Paul. Come on, we need to get you inside.&rdquo;


&ldquo;I shouldn&rsquo;t have come back.&rdquo; Aiden tried to shrug off Tristan&rsquo;s hand. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll go.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Oh no, you don&rsquo;t. I should never have let you go.&rdquo;


Tristan snorted. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be ridiculous. I haven&rsquo;t seen Paul in seven years, and I hope I won&rsquo;t see him for the next seven, either. Please, Aiden.&rdquo; Tristan didn&rsquo;t care if he sounded needy. He was not letting Aiden out of his sight again—unless he really wanted to leave, of course. He wouldnursquo;t make the same mistake heersquo;d made with Paul


For the first time, Aiden looked at him instead of Paul. &ldquo;He was about to kiss you.&rdquo;


Chapter 34