Page 52 of Love in Mission City

“You’re entitled to happiness. You always think it’s one-sided—that I make you happy, and that’s all there is to it.”

Daddy sighed. “You’re right. I just don’t understand how a young and attractive guy like you—” He stopped when Papa pulled his earlobe. “Hey.”

“Say bullshit like that, and I have to step in. Age means nothing to me. Being in love with you means everything.” He pressed a kiss to Daddy’s temple. “You love my family. They love you. I love you. That’s all I could ever ask for.”

“Me too.” Daddy leaned against Papa. “Okay.”

We sat like that. Me squished between Papa and Daddy. Sheffield cuddled in Daddy’s lap. All of us watching the pink-, purple-, and red-streaked sky.

And life was perfect.

Oh, and for the record—I was named Rosebud afterAir Buddies,not some weird black-and-white movie…

The Office Hotshot

Summer

Gabbi Grey

Orlando

I'm a go-getter. Right out of interior design school, I’ve landed a plum job in a well-regarded architecture firm, and I'm ready to help the lead architect meet his deadline. Except the man's a jerk, strung so tight it's a miracle he hasn't exploded. Offering a little stress relief is practically a service to humanity. But in the dark in the copy room, Knight's a lot more human than I thought. Now stress relief isn't the only thing I want to give him, and I'm dreading the day I'll have to leave.

Knight

I’m working under a tight deadline, and all I want is peace, quiet, and an assistant who doesn’t give me lip. Right now, I have none of those things. The new hire is perky, pushy, and unfairly attractive. One hot encounter in the copy room isn't breaking my oath to never get involved with a subordinate, right? Unfortunately, that one interlude leaves me craving more. What's so special about Orlando, that he's making me think about breaking all my rules and asking him to stay?

This is a 15k word gay romance novella with a successful architect, a quirky younger interior designer, and a cantankerous photocopier.

Dedication

Renae

Contents

1. Chapter One

2. Chapter Two

3. Chapter Three

4. Chapter Four

5. Chapter Five

6. Chapter Six

7. Chapter Seven

8. Chapter Eight

9. Chapter Nine

10. Epilogue

Chapter One

Knight