Too Hot for Santa by Helena Stone

Author:Helena Stone [Stone, Helena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Gay romance
ISBN: 9781644050521
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2018-12-15T07:00:00+00:00

SYDNEY HARBOUR was a revelation. Jonah had no doubt it was a major tourist attraction all year round, but what stood out for him was how Christmassy everything looked despite the sun beating down on him in a more than likely successful attempt to turn him lobster red. He’d obviously been wrong when he’d feared moving to the sun for the festive season might mean having to miss out on celebrating his favorite time of year. Between a giant tree, the pontoons featuring a lineup of Santa Claus figures, and garlands hanging from lampposts, it was impossible to be unaware of the festive season.

Nick led them through the harbor, to the Opera House, and into town, pointing out various sights and especially Christmas decorations along the way.

“I thought you didn’t like Christmas?” Jonah asked as they sat on a terrace, enjoying a cup of coffee, and his curiosity got the better of him. “Or maybe you’ve decided it’s too hot for Christmas?” He grinned. “Now that I would understand.”

Nick grimaced. “No, nothing like that. I’ve got nothing against it, as such. I just can’t be bothered to put decorations up. It’s a lot of work for just a few weeks. And then I have to store it all away again.” He glanced at Jonah. “It really feels like too much work when I’m the only one who’s going to see it.”

“But….” Nope, not going there.

“But this year I’m not on my own?” Obviously Nick picked up on the words Jonah had swallowed.

“Something like that,” Jonah confirmed reluctantly. The last thing he wanted to do was to pressure Nick into something he wasn’t comfortable with.

“You’re right. I hadn’t thought about that.” Nick smiled. “I’ll tell you what. We’ll dig out my boxes with decorations when we get back and brighten up the house.”

“Really?” Jonah squirmed when he recognized the childlike enthusiasm in his own voice. “Don’t do it on my account. I’m only a guest, after all.”

“I’m doing it because I won’t be on my own this year,” Nick said. “The past few years, I spent the day with Jenny and her husband and kids, but this year—”

Jonah waited, but Nick didn’t finish his sentence, apparently lost in his thoughts. Allowing his curiosity to get the better of him, he asked, “But this year?”

“We could throw a Christmas Day pool party,” Nick said. “Invite the whole cast.” Nick’s face lit up. “You’re not the only one who won’t have time to go home for the occasion.” He put his hand in his pocket and extracted his phone. “No time like the present.”

Jonah watched in wonder as Nick scrolled through his contacts and brought the mobile to his ear. Jonah was torn between giving Nick some privacy for his call and wanting to know more. In the end, curiosity won.

“Jenny? Hi,” Nick said. “Listen, we had an idea.” He was silent for a moment. “Jonah and me,” he said in answer to a question Jonah hadn’t heard. “How about I organize a

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