Jake’s Heart For Christmas by Angelo Diaz
I felt my whole body sweating before I even looked up, already guessing what it could be. When Declan and I lifted our eyes, my assumption was correct. A mistletoe hung right above us. Its red bow had little gold outlines with specs of white along the leaves to represent snow.
Declan and I looked at each other with widened expressions on our faces. This couldn’t be happening, right? Not after the awkwardness we experienced earlier that day.
Looking to Bruce and Cassidy, I shook my head. “Oh, I-I don’t think this is a good idea. I mean, Declan’s–”
“Jake,” Declan calling my name stopped my rambling.
When I faced him, he gave me a reassuring grin.
“It’s okay,”
“Are you sure?” I asked, but it came off as more of a whisper.
Declan nodded.
Now, I was positive that I was sweating underneath all my layers. My heart was drumming so loud, my ears were ringing. Declan and I were under a mistletoe, and he was giving me the okay to kiss him. I studied his face for any signs of awkwardness or discomfort, but I didn’t find any. All I saw in those dark chocolate-colored eyes of his was…something. Fondness? Tenderness? Caring? It was hard to decipher.
I took a step closer to him, inhaling the scent of my soap he used to shower with this morning mixed with the subtle hint of his cologne. He licked his lips for a brief second, and the sight had my cock swelling in my pants. I remembered how hard I felt when his body was against mine. The way his hands felt in mine when he pinned me down. It was playful, and erotic all at the same time.
I gulped, slowly lifting my hands to cup his cheeks. His skin was cold from the air outside. The faintest stubble tickling my fingers. Declan’s eyes slowly closed as he leaned his head down towards me. Mine closed just as I lifted my chin, and I nearly cried out at the feel of his lips pressed to mine. It was warm. Electrifying. Amazing.
When our lips parted, I stayed put, waiting to see if Declan would pull away or not. He didn’t. Instead, he brought his lips back to mine, deepening the contact. I felt his tongue pressing my lips, seeking entrance. I willingly opened up, allowing his tongue to explore my mouth. I groaned at the sensation, wanting more. Needing more. When I felt his fingers running into the curls of my hair, I felt my eyes burning with unshed tears.
How was it that I was kissing a straight guy, and it turned out to be the best kiss of my life?
holiday stories from MM authors.
for the peace and quiet he needs to write his dissertation. He
expects a full two weeks of absolutely no disruptions as he buries
himself in research and lab experiments. But when an outdoor
experiment goes haywire and his equipment explodes across the
mountain, knocking an unsanctioned snowboarder off his board, his
plans quickly change.
ass off for years and finally made it. But on
his way to shred down one of his secret slopes, Ian is unexpectedly
knocked off his board by an unknown object and the person who rushes
to nurse him back to his feet is someone he had never expected to see
again.
the witches have misplaced their damned bells. If they weren’t such
jerks about demon-borns being part of the Grand Council and their
plans, maybe they wouldn’t need to use the stupid things anyway. But
until they’re ready to admit that without us, there’d be no them, I
guess they’re out of luck. It’s just dirty pool to send Whitaker
Frost, scion of the Frost witch clan and sexiest man
alive ohmygods to my shop when I’ve been accused of
hiding those damned bells and endangering the witches’ annual winter
solstice ritual to maintain their powers.
summer solstice, and I know for a fact he hasn’t. The way he looks at
me when he sees me in his shop just before the winter solstice is
enough to set me on fire without the help of any of his demon magic.
I don’t blame him for being hesitant with me—I am a
witch, after all, and witches have been doing their damnedest for
centuries to keep demon-born out of magical communities and
gatherings. I wish he’d understand that I not only want him in the
council, but in my bed, my life…
Christmas with his online best friend, Jake, in his hometown of
Winterwood. It was everything he’d hoped it would be. The town was
friendly, Jake was a ray of sunshine, and the spirit of Christmas was
in every corner. What he didn’t expect was the growing connection
between him and Jake. The more time Declan spent with Jake, the more
the line between friendship and something more started to blur. Maybe
the trip to Winterwood was exactly what Declan needed to find himself
again. Now, all he wanted for Christmas was to win over Jake’s heart.
Christmas romance featuring best friends becoming lovers, sexual
awakening, first times, hot kiss under the mistletoe, and a happy ending!
Whose touch ignited a fire in my soul when his fingers brushed
against mine? He’s the one I’m prepared to break all my own rules for.
disastrous marriage ended, he began to see Roan in a new light. He
wasn’t simply his friend anymore. His feelings had changed to
something more.
Roan the truth. The office party seemed the perfect opportunity.
ruin years of friendship between them?
overweight. Past experience has taught him that he’s better off
with his nose buried in a book.
the one man he never knew wanted him?
friendship, and a guaranteed HFN.
snowstorm forces him to seek refuge in the Holiday Inn. He doesn’t
expect to meet his two best friends from high school there, or to end
up having to share a room with them.
strong feelings for fit footballer, Zev, and loveable geek, PK.
revelations about their feelings for one another.
passion?
steamy scenes and lots of snow.
wallowing in self-pity. Until he gets drunk with his adorable,
awkward co-worker at the office Christmas party and somehow finds
himself with Christmas plans for the first time in years.
Christmas, so when Henry offers to pretend to be his boyfriend for
the holiday, it seems like he’s found the perfect solution… until
real feelings get mixed up into their fake relationship.
I really like the cover. All the stories sound like great Christmas reads.
This looks like a great anthology!