Mistletoe Kisses

By Pelaam

When Jackson buys a new property that needs some work, he relies on the recommendations of friends to find the right man.

When he walks, quite literally, into Ethan’s arms, Jackson thinks he may have found Mr. Right.

When shyness leaves him tongue-tied, Jackson decides to leave the talking to the mistletoe, and ensure there are plenty of mistletoe kisses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Evernight Publishing
• Release date: Dec 13, 2018
• ISBN: 9781773398587

Pelaam

Living in clean, green New Zealand, Pelaam is a multi-published author of gay romance and erotic books. When not busy writing, she can be found indulging in her other passions of cookery and wine appreciation. Pelaam's books: Smoking Mirror, 2017 finalist in 2017 Rainbow Awards in Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi; Stranded, Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice winner 2016 for Sci-Fi; The Avian Emperor, runner up and Honourable Mention in 2016 Rainbow Awards Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi.

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Copyright© 2018 Pelaam

ISBN: 978-1-77339-858-7

Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Editor: Karyn White

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WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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With thanks to my partner for all his support.

MISTLETOE KISSES

Romance on the Go ®

Pelaam

Copyright © 2018

Chapter One

At the start of the gravel driveway, Jackson slowed his car to a stop. The small villa peeking through the trees was finally all his. An impatient toot alerted him to Joanna behind him. Laughing softly, Jackson waved and started off again. Can’t blame her. She’s been itching to come out and see the place since I said I’d finalized the deal.

The carport he’d pulled into was basic, just a roof over four posts at the side of the villa. It was just one of the things Jackson needed to work on. In fact, there were quite a few things he wanted to change.

Fortunately, it was only mid-October, halfway through spring, and, there were no major jobs that were needed inside the house itself. If Jackson could get the work done in the run up to Christmas, then he could enjoy the summer on his brand-new deck overlooking the magnificent views at the back of his new house.

And if the builder Jackson had hired was half as good as his friends’ recommendations, that’s exactly what he’d be doing.

With a wry smile, Jackson glanced at his reflection in the rearview mirror. As soon as the decking is done, then I need the sails in place. Although a Kiwi through and through, some of his Irish heritage had broken through, giving his hair a reddish tint, and his skin was perpetually pale. Sun sails to ensure there would be plenty of shade were essential if he was to enjoy being outside.

Nice views, but it looks a bit small. Joanna was already out of her car, standing beside Jackson’s, and peering intently at the villa.

Ah, but you’re seeing it with your eyes firmly in the present. Jackson got out of his car and stood beside her. "And you haven’t seen inside yet. It goes back a good distance."

Right then. Joanna nudged him with her elbow. Let’s see this dream home you’ve bought.

Here we have a small porch. Jackson mimicked the way he’d been taken around the property by the realty agent, and Joanna snickered. He indicated the strip of deck that ran the length of the front. I’m thinking of a swing chair at one end, and I’d like the far side from the car port to be extended to allow for a breakfast table and chairs in comfort. It’s fine for just sitting, but this way you face the rising sun.

Okay. Joanna nodded. That sounds good. I can see that.

Inside. Jackson opened the front door and indicated the first room on the left. "Master bedroom with a tiny en-suite. Just a toilet and washbasin but