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;No, you&rsquo;re right. We need to make some changes here.&rdquo;


Aiden gasped as Tristan started to rearrange him on the table.


Tristan grabbed hold of Aiden and somehow managed to get the pillow he had his feet on up under his hip, and while he was already moving around, he took the opportunity to unbutton his jeans. He was so fucking hard he didn&rsquo;t know what to do—or he knew what to do, he just had to get Aiden to see it, too.


He ran a hand over the smooth, slippery skin. The table creaked but it held firm. He loved the way the light reflected off Aiden&rsquo;s skin. How long had it been since he&rsquo;d been allowed to simply look at him? Ages. Aiden was always tired. Tristan had taken his stiff movements for reluctance. How long had he been in pain without telling him?


Chapter 48